It’s about more than just the food on a plate

You listen to a pianist as he loses himself in the keys of his mother’s grand piano. You hear the painter rave about her newest oils, water colors, acrylics and other artistic mediums. Only then do you uncover that this is their form of creation. This is where the flow begins. For me, it is…

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Eat for your Chakras

Taste the rainbow! Food can help to create a balance in your body. Think about root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, garlic, and beets. These foods have a grounding sense to them. Think about it, they are literally rooted into the earth. Check out this 7 day meal plan to balance your chakras. Option to…

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What on Earth is a Chakra?

Have you ever gone to a concert and the the band bumps a fast, energetic song and nobody can sit still? Or the guitar strings cue that slow, mellow beat and two lovers hold each other close? What about that moment the band plays it’s “last song” and the crowd goes wild begging for one…

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Mercury Retrograde – Dos and Don’ts

Here it comes again. You are starting to panic because Mercury is about to be in retrograde for the second time this year. The travel delays may be more common than you think, miscommunication can occur, and everything you’re trying to get accomplished might just be a bit delayed. Mercury Retrograde might seem a bit…

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8 ways to ward off mosquitos

You start to flail your hands around swatting the buzzing sound out of your ear. Before you know it, there is a welt on the back of your knee begging for a scratch. The mosquito has made its mark and there is nothing you can do about it. “I’m just trying to enjoy the sunset…

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6 ways to ease bites and stings

Maybe I’m extra sweet but for some reason these flying critters just won’t leave me alone. One of my buddies in college lived in a home that was infested with mosquitos in their backyard. I was outside for not even 15 minutes and suffered through at least 25 mosquito bites. No one is ever excited…

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Anti-Mosquito Oil: TerraShield by doTerra

Have you discovered the power of essential oils yet? These magical plant extractions make up my entire medicine cabinet. You would be shocked at the uses for all these wonderful oils. The TerraShield blend by doTerra is outstanding for preventing mosquitos and other outdoor pests. It contains a blend of essential oils such as ylang…

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7 Life Lessons from a Yellow Lab

My face was stained with tears. I could feel the salt begin to crystallize against my skin. After having a dog for nearly 15 years, they truly become a part of the family. A big, furry, yellow brother by the name of Gabe. My second brother I’ve had in this lifetime. The other was another…

6 Tips to Improve Skin Health

Did you know your skin is the largest organ in your body? A lot of skin problems can be related to food intolerances such as gluten, dairy, soy, and more. Filling your body with healthy and nutrient dense foods will really improve skin health. But skin health is not just related to your diet. According…

Travel Healthy with These 5 Things

July brings lots of travel. I’ve already got a few car rides booked and that involves lots of snacks. We headed to the lake for the 4th and I caught a ride with my friend Max. He hit me up the other day, “Can you have some fire snacks for the ride?” Little did he…