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Indulge and Do Good

2025-12-02T18:23:27-08:00

The holidays are generally a time when we ignore all of the good habits we have set for ourselves...but why not indulge and do good at the same time?! This plan will make it far

Indulge and Do Good2025-12-02T18:23:27-08:00

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2025-12-02T16:24:17-08:00

The grapefruit at the framer's market were so lovely, I had to try this soup and it is soooo satisfying. And ever since my friend Kim gave me this beautiful lemon olive oil, I am

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2025-12-02T16:24:17-08:00

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2025-12-02T15:42:00-08:00

I am a volunteer for American Bone Health because I feel that bone health is not top of mind for the individual let alone our standard healthcare provider and this really needs to change. Today

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup2025-12-02T15:42:00-08:00

Day 10 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-02T15:11:43-08:00

Split peas are so good for you and this recipe could not be easier. And getting smokiness from the paprika is so much tastier than the traditional ham. Yum! Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Day 10 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-12-02T15:11:43-08:00

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch

2025-12-02T12:58:44-08:00

I say this, and my husband does too. But really when I stop and think about it, this is just not true. There are so many ways to work stretching into our days. Here are

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch2025-12-02T12:58:44-08:00

Internet Restriction

2025-12-02T12:38:42-08:00

I have been on internet restriction for a few weeks for reasons I will not bother you with. Yesterday, I followed a link from an email. Sadly, that one link led to another and another

Internet Restriction2025-12-02T12:38:42-08:00

Day 22 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2025-12-02T10:04:17-08:00

What could be better than having dinner done by the time you get home from work?! Slow Cooker Smoky Vegetarian Chili with Walnuts

Day 22 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2025-12-02T10:04:17-08:00

Let food be your medicine

2025-12-02T09:49:08-08:00

Advice from Hippocrates, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food” has proved true for 2,500 years! Hypertension (high blood pressure), prediabetes and osteoporosis are often asymptomatic for years. A yearly checkup will

Let food be your medicine2025-12-02T09:49:08-08:00

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-02T09:18:36-08:00

Carrot Soup With Ginger, Turmeric, & Lime Loaded with warm, healing spices. Save this for a cold, rainy day -or- serve it chilled and see how the spices can cool you. The original recipe had

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-12-02T09:18:36-08:00