Negative body image has become a big problem in the Western world. How people view themselves is often dictated by the standards set up by marketing executives. But that false ideal isn’t healthy…or real! And it’s causing people to have a negative self-concept around their body. Do you ever speak negatively about your body? “I look so fat”, “I hate my thighs”, “I hate this cellulite”, etc… Let’s…
If you are energy sensitive, spending time on social media could impact your energy. How are you managing your energy on social media each day? How often do you find yourself checking your social media accounts? The average person spends 2.22 hours a day on social media. Not only do people spend time catching up with family and friends. Many people now use social media as a major…
There is a lot of fatigue in the world right now. Facing a pandemic with endless unknowns and lots of fear is stressful. And people are facing elevated chronic stress as a result. On top of that people are being over-saturated by information and external stimulation. The human mind was not designed to take in the amount of information that it currently does each day. It was designed…
My maternal grandmother played a very important role in my life. In fact, she even lived with us for many years. And my parents even added an addition and turned it into a small apartment so that grandma had her own space. My grandma did enjoy cooking, but there are two dishes that I always associate with her. Her homemade Chop Suey and fudge. My dad recently asked…
Did you know that you may be energy sensitive and not know it? Too few people acknowledge the power of energy in our lives. We are all energetic beings. Every cell of our bodies buzzes with energy. In fact, everything here on Earth is energy. Every single atom is alive with energy. And this is true whether something is solid or not. It’s all energy. Therefore, it would…
Everything is energy. And as energetic beings, we are all sensitive to the energy of the world around us. But most people are unaware of how much they are being impacted. You are responsible for your own energy. And you are responsible for managing that energy and practicing good energy hygiene daily. But often there are energy bad habits that you pick up along the way that may…
I love festive food that is also not only tasty but healthy too! And I wanted to create a salad that was perfect for patriotic days. So I created this healthy red white and blue salad. Of course, it is tasty any time! But it’s a perfect salad for Memorial Day, Labor Day, or the 4th of July. This salad is antioxidant-rich! Those beautiful berries help to take…
Do y’all like chicken corn chowder? I do! But I had a lot of trouble finding a recipe that wasn’t for less than 6 people! That is way too much food for one person. So I decided to create one! Y’all know by now that I am all about easy recipes. It’s all about cooking smarter, not harder!! And it is the key to eating healthier is to…
Even though it’s the beginning of April we had an unseasonable warm few days. Today it almost reached 90 degrees and reminded me so much of summer. I had my doors and windows open and was outside as much as I could be with my dogs. Of course with the warm temperatures outside I always find myself craving plenty of fresh fruits, veggies, and lighter meals. I wanted…
I have to admit that sometimes I get lazy in the kitchen. I just don’t want to have to be in there for an hour preparing a meal. That is one of the main reasons why I love to have “throw and go” recipes ready for both my slow cooker and my Instant Pot. It keeps me from reaching for highly processed convenience foods. And it allows me…