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It’s National Dessert Day: Lemon Raspberry Loaf
Another cool month: National Dessert Month. So you can eat dessert every day this month! Woo-hoo! And on top of that, October 14th in National Dessert DAY. If you don’t want to have dessert every day, you can just do it on the 14th. It doesn’t matter, this is a great month to enjoy any number of desserts all throughout the month. One selection is this Lemon Raspberry Loaf. This delicious lemon raspberry loaf is a welcome addition to Sunday brunch, or it can be enjoyed as a not-too-sweet treat morning or night. For a little added sweetness, be sure to add a light drizzle of the optional lemon glaze…
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How Good of a Social Distancer Are You? Take the Quiz!
Do you wonder how you rank as a social distancer? The more space you can put around you and your family from other people when out and about, the less likely they/you are likely to breathe, sneeze or cough on each other and spread germs. This is important during a non-quarantine period of our lives, but even more so now in the age of Coronavirus. So, how do you rank as a social distancer? Take the below quiz and find out! When I’m out and about, walking around town, I… a. Put on my mask and try to avoid others by keeping an eye out as to who may be…
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Health Reset: Balancing Your Nutrition
One of the first things you probably consider when you think about resetting your health is your nutrition. The way you eat, how much, and the ingredients you use are all essential to living a long, healthy, balanced life. Here are some easy ways to get started on balancing out and resetting your nutrition. Drink Your Water! Of course, the first tip is going to be drinking water! Everyone needs water, and chances are you haven’t been drinking enough. Dehydration can often be very subtle, where you barely notice it. There are a few techniques that help you drink more water without thinking too much about it. Start your day…
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Life Reset: Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and can impact how you feel on a physical level. Everything from digestive issues and headaches to muscle aches and insomnia can all come back to your mental and emotional health. This is why resetting your mental health should be just as important to you as your physical wellbeing. Last Time You Saw a Mental Health Professional? This might not be for everyone, but if you deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, or even chronic stress, it might be something to look into. Doing a life or health reset is not just about what you can do yourself, but recognizing…
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Common Signs You Have Anxiety in the Fall
If you have noticed that your anxiety always peaks near the beginning of the fall season, you are not alone. This is sometimes called seasonal anxiety or autumn anxiety, as it happens around this season. Like all forms of anxiety, it is not caused by any one thing. Some people get anxiety this time of year due to the weather changing, others experience it because their routine and schedules change so drastically. It helps to understand the signs and symptoms of seasonal anxiety so that you can start working on remedies as soon as possible. Physical Signs The first signs you will probably notice when it comes to anxiety are…
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I Started a Garden…
I have started a garden this fall. We already have a 15-year old orange tree that is producing like mad and around 10-12 other trees that produce from a couple of fruits to nothing. Some are new — we are trying to be patient. So — back to the garden. It’s not the first time I have tried my hand at gardening. The first time, all of the wild creatures* with hands ate everything. I even bought a little greenhouse a few years ago. The wild animals with hands used their little hands to lift up the sides and to go in and finish off my tomatoes. So this year,…
