How to Eliminate Dysfunctional Eating and Establish a Lifestyle of Healthy Eating
Rules Ø relationship = rebellion. I learned this valuable piece of parenting advice ages ago. But, the theory applies to all aspects of life—even food. A lifetime of rigorous food rules eventually evokes an inner revolt. Without establishing a healthy relationship with food, the struggle will always be your shoulder devil. Transformative eating can eliminate…
Read MoreTips for Holiday Healthy Eating
It’s the time of year when we face a myriad of food choices. Holiday office parties, church Christmas potlucks, and family gatherings can wreak food decision havoc. The stress of the season can trigger emotional eating leaving you with crushing guilt and sluggish energy. The key to maintaining healthy eating habits throughout this joyous season…
Read MoreInvite Elf on the Shelf to an Advent Activity This year
{I use my affiliate link in this post, which means if you make a purchase, I earn a tiny (and I mean tiny) percentage which helps maintain this site.} What if I told you that a simple Christmas family activity that serves others would not only bond your family closer together but create lasting memories?…
Read MoreWhat I Learned This Fall
{I use my affiliate link in this post, which means if you make a purchase, I earn a tiny (and I mean tiny) percentage which helps maintain this site.} Healthy Living is more than how you fill your plate. It includes your spiritual and emotional well being too. Inspired by Emily P. Freeman’s Podcast, Episode…
Read MoreCraft No-fuss Gifts That Boost Healthy Living
The commercialism attached to Christmas weighs me down like the anchor of a boat. In early October, I walked into a large home improvement chain, and a 14-foot tall inflatable Santa greeted me at the door. Just beyond the goliath St. Nick, shelves of summer clearance begged for buyers. On my way to the lighting department,…
Read MoreButcherBox From a Farmer’s Perspective
{This post contains affiliate links} A few years ago I wrote a post about how to navigate the potentially muddled grass-fed beef market. All of the misleading information out there about grass-fed meat propelled me to try and inform my readers about how deceptive the grass-fed label can be. As I researched the grass-fed topic,…
Read MoreBrew the Healthiest and Tastiest Cup of Coffee
{This post contains affiliate links} The current brew-ha-ha about the healthiest way to make a cup of Joe prompted me to evaluate coffee making methods for the homespun coffee enthusiast. Coffee is like magical nectar when you use freshly roasted beans and the right brewing techniques. After making the healthiest and tastiest cup of coffee, you…
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