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10 Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga

March 26, 2013

If you’re looking for a reason to get down and namaste, here are 10 reasons why you should practice yoga for your mind, body, and overall health! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I think yoga is sometimes underestimated as a workout. For someone unfamiliar with yoga, it may be viewed as merely stretching (Hi, Mom). While yoga does gives you a good stretch, it provides many more…

How to Make Stovetop Potpourri

March 6, 2013

Make your home smell amazing naturally with a stovetop potpourri blend using fruit, herbs, and spices simmered in water! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. It’s no secret that I like a nice smelling home. I have candles and tart warmers around the house, as well as room sprays. While I like to cook, I hate certain food smells that like to linger afterwards. Instead of spraying and…

Warm Kale and Chickpea Salad

March 5, 2013

This warm kale salad is a simple, filling vegan dish made with chickpeas, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s delicious on its own, but would make a healthy side dish, as well. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. While some people have girls nights, I am lucky enough to have girls days. One of my friends came over last week and we spent a good part of the…

No Bake Chocolate Protein Bites

January 6, 2013

Satisfy your cravings for something sweet and chocolaty with these easy No Bake Chocolate Protein Bites made with oatmeal, cocoa powder, almond butter, and other natural ingredients! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Post-holiday resolutions aren’t exactly the easiest to follow. Especially when you’ve just spent the past few months indulging in chocolate, candy, and cookies! If you’re anything like me, snacking can be a major downfall when…

Greek Brown Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

June 5, 2012

If you’re craving something other than your average summer salad, give this Greek Brown Rice Salad a shot! It’s made with chilled brown rice and a ton of Greek inspired flavors! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. It’s surprising that we aren’t sick of Greek inspired food yet. I had planned to make feta and spinach sausage for dinner tonight with a green salad, but I got creative…

Pureed Lentil Soup with Escarole

January 12, 2011

Warm up with a thick and comforting bowl of Pureed Lentil Soup with Escarole made with Italian style ingredients like onion, garlic, fresh escarole, and shaved Parmesan. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Another round of snow floated down from the sky last night, coating everything in its path in a fresh new coat of sparkly, winter white. I tossed and turned like a child wondering whether a…

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