Monthly Archives: May 2012

Hey Smarty Pants! ~ Part 2

Last blog I talked about ways to boost your brain power through activity and rest. Now let’s talk about some healthy ingredients, foods and supplements. Get those Omega-3s! Especially from animal sources. Did you know that 60% of your brain … Continue reading

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Hey Smarty Pants! ~ Part 1

If you are smarty pants and want to stay that way, or even if you want to boost your brain power, here are some activities to consider: Exercise helps keep your brain connections active and intact, you will also learn … Continue reading

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Green Up Your Home!

Green Up Your Home! Ecologically conscious people are always looking for ways to green up their home. While this is certainly a positive move, it also brings rewards that extend beyond the environmental impact and into your pocket book. A … Continue reading

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Smoothies for Summer

Summers are made for smoothies! Just like anything you eat or drink, you can boost the nutritional value of your smoothies and even create additional health benefits for yourself through the ingredients you choose. Here are some ideas for you! … Continue reading

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Think Outside the Tea Pitcher

Summer is a great time to wet your whistle with iced tea. This summer make it a point to always keep some on hand and think outside the typical iced tea pitcher with these yummy combinations. Each of these make … Continue reading

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Punchfork

If you like food then the internet is great place to hang out; it’s a great big recipe book out there just waiting to be explored. Nowadays a great meal is just one Google search away! Every once in a … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Own Alkaline Water

The first question is why even make alkaline water? First of all, alkaline water has antioxidant properties which counteract free radicals. Alkaline water cleanses the organs, particularly the colon. It also rejuvenates and detoxes the skin, breaks down the fatty … Continue reading

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Joy and Berry-ment

As the first fruit to ripen in the spring, strawberries are already gracing the grocery store shelves. Strawberries are high in vitamin C  and come in at only 55 calories per cup. While strawberries alone are quite scrumptious, here are … Continue reading

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Seven Minute Rule

In my last blog I talked about the One Minute Rule as a way to cope when you feel buried under clutter, responsibility, or both.  Now we are going to talk about seven minutes that can benefit you way beyond … Continue reading

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One Minute Rule

At times we suddenly find ourselves in a state of overwhelm; we go from calm to chaos in the blink of an eye. The realization of having too much to do, too little time, too many people counting on us, … Continue reading

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