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Frosted Christmas Cutout Cookies

November 10, 2022
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I am a big Christmas lover! I love it so much that I tell people I’m part elf. Once November hits, the Christmas music starts in my house and by mid-November, my halls are decked and full of holiday spirit. Of course, you can’t have holidays without special holiday foods! What are the holidays without cookies? Making a batch of these frosted cutout cookies is a perfect way…

Beverages

Iced Pumpkin Chai Latte

September 6, 2022
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September is here! And that means that it’s officially pumpkin spice season. I really enjoy all of the spices of the season and love good pumpkin spice or chai lattes. But here in South Carolina, early September still gets pretty darn hot! So, while I want to enjoy some pumpkin goodness, drinking a hot beverage is not going to work for me! I also don’t like all of…

Manage Stress

Why You Need to Clear the Clutter

July 17, 2022
Why You Need to Clear the Clutter blog post with a picture of a young woman working on her computer is a cluttered room

Does your house have a lot of clutter? Having a messy or cluttered house doesn’t feel good! And it definitely doesn’t lower your stress level. It is a constant reminder of things that need attention. And it becomes a part of an ever-growing “to do” list. It can drain your energy and can begin to make you sick! You need a great plan to help you attack that…

Manage Stress

10 Reasons Why You Should Meditate Daily

June 21, 2022
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Even though meditation is becoming more socially acceptable, it still seems a little “woo woo” to some. But taking time to meditate is really a chance for us to slow down and be quiet for a while. And considering the amount of noise we are immersed in every day, that is really rare. It’s a great way to calm your nervous system down when you need it the…

Simple Health

Giving Up Health for the Sake of Convenience

June 14, 2022
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I was definitely a child of the 70s and 80s and saw major changes in technology while I was a child. But now that I’m in my 50’s, I’m noticing the unintended consequences of the advances we make back then. That is true when it comes to our health as well. When I was a young child, we did not have video games, cable television, drive-through windows at…

Soups/Stews

Ground Chicken, Potato, and Spinach Soup

May 26, 2022
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I really love creating new recipes like this ground chicken, potato, and spinach soup. But this recipe actually came from necessity at a time when I was pretty limited in what I could eat. In the past, I’ve had issues with digestive issues, particularly gastritis, especially when under extreme stress. Digestive issues aren’t uncommon for those of us who are sensitive. Chronic stress is the main contributor to…

Simple Health

Being Nourished By More Than Just Food

April 18, 2022
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When we think of food, our minds automatically conjure up thoughts of the tasty foods that we use to feed our bodies. But we are also nourished by more than food alone. This “other” food is known as our primary food because, in a way, it is just as important as the food we eat. Primary food nourishes our minds, our souls, our hearts, and our spirits. And…

Energy Sensitivity

10 Signs You are a People Pleaser

March 10, 2022
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Alright, sensitive souls. We need to have a conversation about one thing that we often do that is not very healthy for us. That is being a people-pleaser! We all have the basic need to be loved, to be accepted, and to be safe. It is genetically a part of who we are. But starting in the earliest years of our life, we begin to go through social…

Mind

Are You Practicing Self-Love?

February 16, 2022
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If you were to ask most people, they would agree that we should all love ourselves. And yet, not only do many people not love themselves in healthy ways, but most don’t even know what positive self-love really is. This is particularly true of those who are highly sensitive. A lack of self-love is a big problem in the energy-sensitive community. It is certainly something I have faced…

Manage Stress

Get Moving to Reduce Stress

February 1, 2022
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Most people understand that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy. It is vital to move your body regularly. And yet, even knowing how important it is to move regularly, many still don’t get moving! I admit that for a long time I was a chronic couch potato. I did almost nothing in the form of exercise. Going to the store was the extent of my walking plan. Regular light…