Fashion Expenditures

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I tend to spend leisure hours reading health magazines but periodically find myself immersed in fashion magazines. Browsing the endless pages of current trends—textures, colors, lines, etc., is mesmerizing. I’m reminded how much I (Litsa) love to shop at local […]

Importance of Sunscreen for Skin Health

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Neutrogena. I received samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. We are an active family which means that many summer […]

Love Life: Longevity-Boosting Tricks

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Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People outlines the most important longevity-boosting habits of centenarians around the globe. Even if you adopt only a few of these habits, you’ll stand a better chance […]

Garden Update: Tomatoes, Berries & Beans

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When the garden starts producing, it is pure joy! Every time I head to the garden and see fruit and vegetables ready to pick, a surge of happiness runs through me. It is just so cool to be able to […]

Endless Leaf Lessons: Leafy Greens to Add to Your Diet

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If you’re wandering the produce aisle, you’ve probably noticed the endless leafy greens—-kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, watercress, arugula, collards, dandelion greens, etc. We have choices for every night (and day) of the week whether we are adding them to […]

Potassium’s Prominent Role for Strong Bones

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Big, bold black letters caught my attention in a current magazine that read, “The nutrient you need now.” Below the heading, the mini summary spotlighted potassium: “You know calcium is good for your bones, but potassium also plays a huge […]

File it Friday: Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Ice Chalk & More

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  During the week I come across a lot of articles and blog posts that I think are worth reading. Or I come across a new recipe I want to try or a craft idea. Most of the time I […]

Try Something New: Balsamic Vinegar with Honey

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Balsamic vinegar is popular all around the world. It has become a staple in many American kitchens since popular gourmet chefs have introduced it many dishes online, in magazines/cookbooks, on television, and/or at select upscale restaurants. Italians and Greeks have […]