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January 14, 2014
Diet_Motivation

These past few weeks have found me scattered, flustered, and overwhelmed. Every day seems to present a new challenge in the form of a broken water heater, a small electrical fire, a dog (or two) in need of behavioral modification, and so on and so forth. Then there are the constant reminders of ongoing issues… […]

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Two Are Better Than One

January 2, 2014

I’m on day two of my latest challenge — Stop.Challenge.Choose. by Take Shape For Life fueled by Medifast.  It’s a 12 week health transformation challenge. So, with some quick math we can see that I’m already 1/42 of the way done! And I’ve got to say it’s going pretty well. I’m following TSFL’s “5&1” meal […]

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14 Ways To Be Your Best Self In 2014

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year!!! I hope that 2014 finds you happy, healthy, and beyond excited about the next 365 days. Here are some lessons I’ve learned in 2013 that I’m trying to implement this year to create more balance and joy in my life. I hope you’ll try them, too! Love yourself.  I hope and pray […]

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Rudolph the Red Nose Reinbeer

December 23, 2013
reinbeer

No, that isn’t a typo. Reinbeer is your everyday, boring beer transformed into festive, jolly beer! Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If you haven’t, then this post is for you. This gift is cheap, creative, and sure to wow your recipient as well as all party guests lucky enough to witness the giving […]

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My Optimal Health Wish List

December 19, 2013
Grown-Up Christmas List

I hope that you’ve compiled all of your latest wants and distributed the holiday wish list to all of your nearest, dearest, and wealthiest friends and family. Here’s a peek at my list as it compares to Amy Grant’s “Grown-Up Christmas List.” I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about the dichotomy between our lists […]

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I Know Where I’ve Been

December 18, 2013
Before & After

If you’re a musical geek like me (and I’d like to think that you are), you probably have show tunes running through your head all day. Anything can spark a tune. Running late? Cue My Fair Lady’s “Get Me to the Church on Time.” Stewing over your significant other’s shortcomings and scheming of ways to […]

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7 Foods You Should Never Throw Away Again

September 3, 2012

  Sometimes my fridge looks like this. It is a magical place full of vibrant, colorful produce and fresh-off-the-farm eggs. This is when I love my fridge most of all. I can grab an orange or carrot if I need something quick, but I also have all the makings of a balanced and delicious meal […]

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Carolyn Cooks “The Perfect Chicken”

August 17, 2012

I never wanted to be one of those bloggers who just comes and goes as she pleases, caring not who she leaves forlorn in her absence. I also never wanted to be one of those bloggers who reappears and either (1) acts like she wasn’t gone for 3 months or (2) apologizes profusely only to […]

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Tips & Tricks for Tastier Oven Fries

May 20, 2012

One of my most common junk food cravings is french fries. My personal fast food faves when it comes to fries are Chick-fil-a (duh), McDonalds, and Five Guys. Each are uniquely fabulous and addictive and if eating them is wrong then I don’t want to be right. Unfortunately my “fast food french fries eaten” to […]

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Artichoke Chicken

May 14, 2012

  Source: richestoragsbydori.blogspot.com via Carolyn on Pinterest   For weeks I’ve been eying this recipe on Pinterest. The recipe from SugarLaws (pretty much my blog idol) calls for mayo and cheese. Yum! But could I really make a healthy meal with two ingredients that are so prominent on most diets’ DNE (Do Not Eat) Lists? […]

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