It's June! That means you are six months into the year. Are you still rocking your new year's resolutions or goals? Did you give up or taper off? Well, if you did there is no reason why you cannot declare that it is half time and start again. Why the heck not? There is a lot more to achieving any goal than just merely having the goal. That is only is a first step. It must be followed up by many other steps and part of those steps may be realizing that you lost your focus and need to … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Holistic & Natural Herbal Pet Care
It is quite common these days for people to use holistic remedies to enhance their lives and cure what ails them. Even if you don't go so far as to grow medicinal herbs and forage for wild medicinal edibles (like I do) it is likely you have a supplement or two that has herbal components. Ie...Ashwagandha, ginseng, St. John's Wort, or turmeric perhaps? We know that plants have the power to heal and enhance our health, in fact they are often the starting point for pharmaceutical breakthroughs. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Plant and Grow Onions
Did you realize that you actually have multiple options for planting onions in your garden? You do...You have three different choices and you can pick one or all three because can you ever really have enough onions? I say no and that all goes back to my philosophy to plant what you eat. Yes eggplant looks groovy in the garden but no one will eat them. Home grown cucumbers are often a little bitter and I never have time to pickle them so I don't grow those either. I plant the things that we … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts and Spicy Mustard Dip
This delicious petite appetizer is reminiscent of the classic Rumaki, minus the chicken livers and brown sugar. In this more mainstream and kid friendly version, honey provides a touch of sweetness, while the spicy mustard dip adds some heat. Together, they create a winning combination that is sure to become a new family favorite! It's also quite popular at parties. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 4-6 (approximately 24 appetizers) Ingredients: 8 strips … [Read more...]
4 Essential Tips for Pushing Past the Pain Barrier
Whether you're doing cardio, strength training, or any other form of exercise, you'll eventually hit the pain barrier — the point when people tend to give up and stop. The next time you're working out, try one of these four techniques to push past the barrier. Set Small and Manageable Goals If you're new to exercise or trying a new type of workout, don't expect to be an all-star immediately. Set small, manageable goals so that when you do hit the pain barrier, you'll know exactly how close … [Read more...]
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