Let me introduce you to Donna Smallin Kuper. I’ve known Donna since 2004 when we met at a NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizer) Conference. I was in the process of writing my first book and wound up seated at the same table as Donna. Okay, so maybe I finagled this. It was so long […]
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One of my favorite smoothies is a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie. And since there’s no chance I’ll stop eating chocolate anytime soon, I’ve found natural and healthy ways to get my fix by using cacao powder in smoothies and chocolate desserts. For clarification, the chocolate is CACAO powder, not cocoa powder. To simplify the production
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Maintaining a healthy body consists of quite a few components: eating healthy and nutritious food, maintaining a positive mindset, moving your body regularly, getting a good night’s sleep, and making sure you’re regularly drinking water. But, NOT all water is created equal and the water you’re drinking could be harming you! To be healthy in the truest
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Cooking for Artists is one of my new favorite cookbooks! My dear friend, Clare, gave me this for Christmas. She is an artist. And me, being a Health Coach, I love to share healthy and delicious recipes with you! The cookbook was written by Mina Stone who comes from a Greek family. The photography throughout the
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Let’s face it, if we don’t make the time, prioritizing yourself will likely fall to the bottom of the list. Putting ourselves first is not a selfish practice, but a self-care practice. Self-care is defined as pretty much anything you do voluntarily that helps you maintain your physical, mental or emotional health, which will help you to better manage the
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We know that for our kids, getting a good night’s sleep is important. Typically, if children don’t get a good night’s sleep, the following day can be challenging. It throws off nap times, can create cranky kids, and ultimately wears us down! Tweetable We know kids need a bedtime routine, so why don’t we know this for
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The word “diet” conjures up many thoughts. The main ones being how much weight do I “need” to lose, “could” lose, or “should” lose. And in spite of the $60 billion spent annually on diet and weight loss books, pre-packaged diet food and supplements, in the USA, 73% of men and 63% of women are still overweight.
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If you love chocolate and want a healthy and nutritional substitute to satisfy that craving, you’re in the right place! Years ago, my chocolate cravings were filled by eating Snickers or Hershey’s Kisses. Both contain inordinate amounts of processed sugars, as well as ingredients such as oils and “artificial flavors.” Got to wonder what those
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The holidays are a great time for relaxing with family and friends, as well as taking time to participate in festive activities, such as holiday parties and celebrations. Typically, these types of holiday activities include lots of food and drink. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right?! Yes, but perhaps not so much for our
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We’ve all wanted to lose weight at some point or another. Whether it’s 5 lbs., 25 lbs. or maybe 50 lbs. Well, today I want to bust one of the big myths surrounding weight loss: Diets don’t work! Why Diets Don’t Work Because diets ultimately create restrictions in order to lose weight. When we feel restricted,
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