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3 Most Important Routines You Can Establish For Your Health
Happy New Year! Instead of talking habits, which seems to be a very popular topic right now (rightly, so as habits are very important in establishing a healthy lifestyle), I want to focus on routines. If you are a person who picks a word to focus on each year,...
Are You Using the Right Fuel?
Toys, TV remotes, flashlights, smoke alarms, cars and boats are all items that need the exact, certain battery to work properly. Some take triple A’s while others require double A’s or 9 volts. Cars would never run on a triple A likewise TV remotes wouldn’t...
‘Tis the Season
Want to give the gift of health this year? Spreading health is never a bad thing and because of that I am sharing a list of 66 healthy ideas at all price points. Packet of classes to a local yoga studio (Effervesence or Balance Fitness in Beaufort) Gift...
Martha’s Current Favorite Recipes
Black Bean Brownies
You will not believe these brownies are made from black beans! This delicious recipe is by Joy Food Sunshine. These brownies contain minimal ingredients and are packed with protein, potassium, fiber and iron. If you are on a gluten and dairy free recipe, this...
Turkey Chili
I recently made this turkey chili from Two Peas and Their Pod. It is excellent! Not only is it easy to prepare but the cooking is all done by the crockpot and there was minimal clean up! This recipe makes 10 servings so it is perfect for a gathering with friends and...
2-Ingredient Protein Candy
You will absolutely LOVE this simple, sweet treat from Nest and Glow. The two ingredients needed, chickpeas and chocolate, makes this dessert easy to make and inexpensive. It is a great filling snack that's perfect for a mid-afternoon pick me up. This recipe is...
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Crock-Pot Lemon Chicken with Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives
This easy crockpot meal from EatingWell will easily become your favorite on a busy evening. There is minimal prep and the meal is not only healthy but loaded with taste. The lemon juice and zest...
Sunshine Lemon Chicken Chowder
This dinner from Realfoodwholelife has quickly become a favorite of ours. My husband Lee and I have been eating off of this meal for the last three days. It is extremely light for the warm,...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's are special people and I am extremely blessed to have my mother just ten minutes away and my mother-in-law only two and a half hours away. May is a time to celebrate mothers and May is...
Spring Pea & Asparagus Pasta
This recipe, from Cookie & Kate, is perfect for the Spring as it includes asparagus. Any pasta you enjoy can be used. This dish makes a lot of servings so enjoy it for the whole week or with...
Why Shopping Local Matters
Before you sit down for a meal, do you pray? Do you pause for a moment to give thanks for all the hands that had something to do with getting the food to your table? Depending on where your food...
Black Bean Brownies
You will not believe these brownies are made from black beans! This delicious recipe is by Joy Food Sunshine. These brownies contain minimal ingredients and are packed with protein, potassium,...
Turkey Chili
I recently made this turkey chili from Two Peas and Their Pod. It is excellent! Not only is it easy to prepare but the cooking is all done by the crockpot and there was minimal clean up! This...
Your Heart Needs more than Exercise and a Healthy Diet
When it comes to heart health, we know the many benefits of exercise and a healthy diet. Did you know that getting plenty of sleep each night (7-8 hours) is just as important for a healthy heart?...
3 Things I do to Fall Asleep
It takes my husband, Lee, a while before he is asleep at night and he often wakes up around two in the morning. Falling asleep and staying asleep is easy for me. He once asked me how I do...