It was about a year ago when Dr. Oz had a guest on his show named Kim Lyons, a lady some will remember as an advisor on The Biggest Loser. On this show she shared her 10-day fat melting plan and one of the things she recommended was Fat Flush Water. Anyone who knows me knows that… Continue Reading
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Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Not a day goes by that I don’t use cayenne pepper. In fact, it has pretty much become a staple in my kitchen and has replaced black pepper in a lot of my recipes. I use it primarily because I love the taste of it but also because it has HUGE health benefits. Cayenne pepper… Continue Reading
Even the Smallest Actions of a Determined Spirit Can Change the World
I have always believed that, even though we seem so small and helpless in this vast universe, we can make a difference and set a path towards positive change for ourselves and also for others. Through focus and determination we can make an impact and do our part in changing the world. The trick in… Continue Reading
How to Feed Wild Birds from Table Scraps
I absolutely love the wild birds and have always had bird feeders and bird baths within easy viewing of my desk whenever possible. They amaze me with their energy, beautiful colors and their instinctive ways. Because they bring me such joy I am always look for ways to treat them. Wild birds aren’t necessarily picky… Continue Reading
Raise Children With a Focus on Their Heart and Their Spirit
When I heard the Dalai Lama quote, “It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts”, it really spoke to me because, in a sentence, he summarized something I’m very passionate about when it comes to nurturing children. I am blessed to be the mother to… Continue Reading
What is GMO and Why Is It Important You Know?
You’ve probably seen products with the label “GMO-free” or “contains only non-GMO ingredients” while shopping at the grocery store. The acronym GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms and refers to any food product that has been altered at the gene level. Genetically modified foods are also known as “genetically engineered”, “genetically altered” or “genetically manipulated.”… Continue Reading
Attitude of Gratitude
Have you ever found yourself feeling like there has to be more to life? Have you experienced a gnawing discontent that you can’t understand? You may ‘have it all’ from the world’s perspective … money, houses, travel …. so why aren’t you feeling gratitude, joy and content like you thought you would once you achieved… Continue Reading
Flat Belly Water
This water is not only very tasty, it has some great health benefits, one being that it helps give you a flat belly! Make your own Flat Belly Water 2 liters of water 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger 1 medium cucumber peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon thinly sliced 12 small spearmint leaves Put… Continue Reading
Is The Fluoride In Your Toothpaste Making You Sick?
Is The Fluoride in Toothpaste Deadly? Did you know that the fluoride in your toothpaste could be making you sick? Please watch this video and take it to heart. Naturally, everyone of us desires to have a delightful smile with our pearly whites sparkling. That is why we sometimes try any and all sorts of… Continue Reading
Lady Bug Snacks – Fun Hors d’oeuvres for Your Summer Parties
These Lady Bug Snacks are so cute and even more fun to make! The cherry tomatoes and black olives make adorable lady bugs. The base is made up of : Sliced baguettes Cream cheese Smoked salmon Flat leafed parsley Dots on body can be ground black pepper or cut pieces of olives Eyes are dots… Continue Reading