Last updated: July 24th, 2021 If you have a dog or more than one dog, have you ever had someone visit your home and complain that it smelled like your animal? This is common and I noticed on a Great Dane forum I’m part of that a few pet owners had this issue. Even though […]
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021Last night I think I had an anxiety attack. Actually, I’m certain I did. My heart was racing a million miles a minute, I was breathing quickly and felt freaked out, like the world was coming to an end but it really wasn’t The cause of this, in my opinion, feeling overwhelmed
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Cooking a simple and healthy dinner might seem hard to do but when you’re using pasta that cooks in only 3 minutes- yes just 3 minutes, it’s not as difficult as you might think! I make a delicious whole wheat garlic fettuccine Alfredo with just butter, shredded Parmesan and salt to taste and pair this
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021For the last four months I’ve been working with the most inspiring group of women that I have ever worked with. Women determined to be healthier and to make changes in their life to lose the weight the no longer wanted to lug around. They had #Cinchspiration goals and whether it was to
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Halloween is just around the corner and my kids, they’re talking about what they will dress up as, who went as what last year and of course they’ll change their minds a million times before Halloween! This is exactly why I delay buying or making a costume, this mama has learned
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021You might be wondering, how do tomatoes and swollen feet go together? That’s easy; I am 28 weeks pregnant and undertaking 3 bushels of tomatoes in 2 days… oh yea- by myself. Usually I try to convince one of my girlfriends or family to help me out- not this time. I purchased
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021I tried to grow mint this year, unsuccessfully and don’t ask me why. I like to put mint in my lemonade, teas and salads. Delicious and I enjoy the smell too! Here’s an easy way to use mint in your summertime or anytime salad: What you need: 2 small to medium
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Last updated: July 31st, 2012If you like to hit the thrift stores like I do you’ll appreciate finding a bargain or an item that seems like junk to someone else but to you, it is more than a treasure. It brings back childhood memories and makes you want to call your cousin and talk for
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021This summer I am struggling with finding snacks that I can/want to eat. I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and about 80% of my meals are forced because of my a) lack of appetite b) sensitivity to smell and c) just because something tasted good yesterday- does NOT mean it is
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Natural odor eaters or air fresheners can be hard to come by or expensive. Having a stinky Great Dane, two children who come home from day camp dirty as can be a husband who works hard – there is dirt and well smelly stuff. I like to make the air
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Have you heard of Moringa oleifera? I had not but I guess it was featured on the Dr. Oz show so this got my attention. I recently tried Moringa Oleifera from Morninga Source™ and after doing some research and reading the facts and how the products work; I was interested
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021Oh summer- how we have waited for you in northern Michigan! I am so glad you are here! Berry season is in full swing and I am right in the middle of it. Strawberries picked (thanks for coming with Karl and Joanne!), cleaned, and frozen in 5 cup vacuumed sealed bags
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Peaches are one of my favorite summertime fruits. I love how sweet and juicy they are. To zest up my salads I’ve been adding fresh berries and fruits. A nice way to add variety to a traditional salad and some good for you fruit! Try this delicious peach and tomato salad
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Summer is officially here!! It took a little longer to arrive here in Northern Michigan but this week confirms summer is here and hot hot hot. Keeping cool can be a chore for some but at our house it turns in to Clean Water Fun!!! When the weather gets warm the
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021It’s been a rainy and unpredictable summer in Northern Michigan but on occasion, we’ve got some warm and sunny weather. As we all know it’s extremely important to protect ourselves from sun damage but the hard part is choosing which sunscreen to use. As the EWG states, “the best sunscreen is
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 My children have always enjoyed bath time. When they were little I used to look forward to sitting down next to the tub and reading a magazine while they played. Now they’re older and they can shower by themselves and even though I’m proud of their independence and grateful that
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021 Here’s another summertime barbecue recipe. Some think that a night-time meal around the BBQ has to involve meat to involve flavor but this recipe aims to change that opinion. The Halloumi cheese has a really distinct taste coming off the barbecue that compliments a dark tannic wine like only a
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Household cleaning product –related injuries happen on a daily basis with calls to poison control centers, visits to urgent care, family doctors and to US emergency departments. The number of household cleaning product-related injuries treated in US emergency departments are estimated to be 267 a year and mostly for those under
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Today after my walk I was starving! I had a delicious shake for lunch but I was craving fresh vegetables. For dinner I had to have a salad and I decided it was a garden slaw kind of night! Yum! Here is what you need: 1/4 cup sliced raw almonds, toasted 1
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Are you concerned about your environment, the ongoing climate change, energy efficiency and your children’s future? Do you like being part of a team that makes a difference? If you said YES then this post is for you!! ENERGY STAR, the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency program that helps us save money
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