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Mulberries: For a Refreshing Spring Drink

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The mulberry is chock full of nutrients and perfect for a spring smoothie.

The Mulberry is one of the most overlooked and abundant berries of them all. Spring heralds in those ambitious blackberry and blueberry harvesters, but it is also a time to look out for the mulberries which will be in peak ripeness. Red Mulberry trees are the ones that you will most likely encounter here in the US. A Mulberry is deep purple in color when at peak ripeness. A Red Mulberry tree has redish-brown bark, can grow upwards of 60 feet tall, and will have numerous dark purple berries ... Continue Reading

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Toxic Cleanse? 5 Tips for a Less Toxic Home

April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Keep toxins out of your home with these five tips: including opening your windows and skipping artificial fragrances.

When you think of green cleaning and toxin reduction in your home, you most likely think of green cleaning products and homemade cleaning solutions. These are very important and I highly recommend looking into purchasing toxin free cleaning products. However, you can also keep your home clean and green by limiting the number of chemicals and toxins that enter your home in the first place.  It may seem shocking but the average U.S. household consumes 2.5 GALLONS of toxic chemicals a year. ... Continue Reading

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5 Romantic Movies for a Valentine’s Day Date Night at Home

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Enjoy a romantic movie night in this Valentine’s Day.

Going to dinner and a movie on Valentine’s Day night doesn’t always work out for everyone. Maybe you can’t find a sitter or there’s not enough room in your budget, or possibly you just don’t feel like fighting those crowds and waiting for hours to be seated at your favorite restaurant. Some of my favorite dates with my husband include getting the kids in bed, ordering Chinese food and watching a great movie. There are no crowds to fight, no babysitter to pay and we save money. If ... Continue Reading

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Changes for a Healthier Holiday

December 22, 2011 By 17 Comments
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Try these yummy alternatives to traditional ingredients for a healthier holiday.

The holiday season is a busy time and sometimes we moms do things because that's what we've always done. However, incorporating healthy holiday habits can be easy and better for your family. Some easy examples of healthier holiday habits are : Toss the Tub The whipped cream in the tub seems to be a holiday staple, it always was with us. It never occurred to me to make my own, or that I could. On my quest for healthier living and eating, I (and many others) have discovered that you can make ... Continue Reading

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6 At Home Spa Ideas for a Relaxing Bath

August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When it comes to fall and the cooler temperatures, there is one thing that I really look forward to, and that is taking a bath. Whether you have a gorgeous spa tub fit for a magazine, or just a regular size tub, you can try these at home spa ideas for a very relaxing bath. … [ Read full post ]

When it comes to fall and the cooler temperatures, there is one thing that I really look forward to, and that is taking a bath. Whether you have a gorgeous spa tub fit for a magazine, or just a regular size tub, you can try these at home spa ideas for a very relaxing bath. Taking a bath with a few lit candles, a good book or music and something in the water to make it smell amazing, just does something for you. You can have the most stressful day ever and as soon as your big toe hits that bath ... Continue Reading

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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Facebook Page

July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I’m always talking to people about different ways they can expand their brand or business on the web. If you’re not using social media, you are missing out on potential customers for your business, or potential readers for your blog. Sometimes businesses put too much thought into whether or not they need a Facebook page. … [ Read full post ]

I'm always talking to people about different ways they can expand their brand or business on the web. If you're not using social media, you are missing out on potential customers for your business, or potential readers for your blog. Sometimes businesses put too much thought into whether or not they need a Facebook page. Let me make this really clear: the answer is yes, no matter what. Why? Because you need to stay in touch with your customers and they are spending more time than ever logged in ... Continue Reading

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