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Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe: One of My All-time Favorites
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Do you know those meals that you keep coming back to year after year? You know… the ones that make you excited about dinner and you enjoy every single time? This Chicken Avocado Melt Recipe is one of those foods. My husband started making it for us years ago. The…
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What is the Best Natural Detergent and Softener for Laundry?
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Sometimes simply knowing that something is full of toxic chemicals isn’t good enough. Years ago, I heard how the comforting smells in laundry detergent and fabric softener are composed of toxins that are bad for us. Even as a child, certain friends had a “family smell” that consisted largely of…
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A Balanced Life You Love: Treats Without Added Sugar
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The key to a healthy lifestyle is creating a plan that is sustainable. Otherwise, it’s just a crash diet. Extreme changes can get you quick results, but usually they aren’t something you can stick with and the results don’t stick around either. That’s why so many people see the scale…
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Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe: Simple but Delicious
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I love making a big batch of something yummy with protein that we can snack on all week long. It makes variety and healthy eating so simple! Some of my favorites are: this Classic Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe, Ranch Chicken Salad, and Buffalo Chicken Dip. The great thing about…
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5 Simple Swaps: A Natural Substitute for Soap
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The more we pursue a healthy, natural life, the more obvious it is how much of our environment is full of chemicals and toxins. Eating healthy, exercise, and drinking water are all pillars of great health, but what about the toxins in the soaps we use, makeup, plastic cookware, and…
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What is the best natural deodorant?
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Why swap to natural deodorant and what is the best natural deodorant to use? Most antiperspirants contain aluminum and other toxins that are not good for our bodies. The way “antiperspirants” work, keeping our sweat glands from releasing sweat the way they were meant to, keeps our bodies from functioning…
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Warm Mexican Corn Dip: A Cheesy Dip With Amazing Flavors
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Recently, we had an Aldi Supermarket open in the town near our home. Of course, I excitedly googled ALL the top items to try and awaited the grand opening day. It was way too crowded for me. However, some of the top items on my list to try were the…
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You Must Try Out This Easy Cashew Dip Recipe
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When I first started eating healthier, I had that moment when I realized that SO many foods in the grocery store were full of bad ingredients. Was there anything I could just pick up at the store? Why are so many grocery items full of refined flours and sugars and…
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Easy Vitamix Tomato Soup: Perfect for a Cold Night
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When it’s cold outside, sometimes it’s simply a “perfect” day for soup. I used to love feeding my family tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches. It was a cozy meal everyone enjoyed. However, now that I’m more aware of unwanted ingredients, like sugar and wheat flour, I like to avoid…
