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July 7, 2020July 8, 2020

How I found the BEST HAIR SKIN AND NAILS SUPPLEMENT

Do you want to look and feel your best? Well there are natural solutions to improve your hair, skin and nails. Food is the best source to maintain hair, skin and nails but when that isn’t enough there are options with supplements. I wanted to find a supplement that provided healthy organic ingredients with no side effects. After an in depth search, I’ve found the BEST HAIR SKIN AND NAILS SUPPLEMENT from New Chapter Vitamins.

July 2, 2020July 8, 2020

HOW TO COMPOST IN A BIN-and what is black gold?

Why do some people think composting is hard? Well I’m here to clear up this misconception and explain clearly how to compost in a bin. Compost is the best soil conditioner, fertilizer and soil amendment you can use. It’s simply taking any organic material tossed into a bin with added oxygen and water. This creates a compost sometimes called “black gold” and has many benefits for the earth and for a garden. Some examples of organic material would be kitchen scraps from leftover food, small twigs and leaves all shredded into small pieces. According to EPA.gov the food scraps and yard waste makes up 28% of what we throw away in the trash. Making compost helps keep these materials out of the landfills.

June 30, 2020July 2, 2020

WHAT IS A ROOIBOS TEA-my review of the banana dulce

I love this Banana Dulce tea from Art of Tea. It is very sweet with a dominant banana flavor. I admit when I ordered it I didn’t know that it was more of an herbal tea with rooibos leaves but I’m very pleased with it. The banana dulce selection is caffeine free and has a malty, honey and sweet flavor. It blends ripe banana and sweet coconut with an aroma of fresh graham cracker and a deep caramel. To prepare use fresh filtered water with a water temp of 206F and steep for 5-7 minutes. Since it comes as a loose-leaf selection you can use a ball or purchase the filter bags from Art of Tea. Keep the bag sealed and away from light, humidity and heat. Pair with fresh banana bread for a great combo snack. Available in 4 oz zip pouch for $22 or 1 lb zip pouch for $75.

June 27, 2020July 8, 2020

HOW TO MAKE A CLEAN EATING GROCERY LIST-and what is clean eating?

What is a clean eating grocery list? A clean eating grocery list is a list that supports clean or organic food choices. It involves choosing minimally processed foods that are ethically raised and provide maximum nutritional value. It’s important to eat a clean diet so that you can have the best lifestyle possible. Eating clean provides the health benefits of the nutrients we need to fuel our bodies. There are many ways to eat clean from buying organic, starting a food garden at home, buying only foods that are not processed, and many more. I recommend having a balance when you begin to start eating a clean diet and have fun with it. Once you have a concept of how to eat clean then you will be ready to make the clean eating grocery list. Grocery store

June 25, 2020July 2, 2020

WHAT IS IN KOMBUCHA-and what is a SCOBY?

What the heck is Kombucha? And what is in Kombucha? Kombucha also known as BOOCH is a fermented tea beverage that originated in China around 220 B.C. The name is supposedly derived from a Korean doctor that brought the fermented tea to Japan as a cure for an Emperor, the doctors name is Dr. Kombu. It has been told there are many legends of this but many point to Dr. Kombu.

June 20, 2020June 24, 2020

THE BEST PROTEIN SHAKE-an organic review

I’m in love! I sampled the best protein shake that I’ve had in a long time. It comes in a compact milk carton type container that is easy to bring along on the go. Protein shakes have many benefits from helping to build muscle and helping to lose weight. It can boost metabolism because energy is spent digesting and metabolizing it. Fact is muscle burns more calories than fat. Protein shakes are a convenient way to add extra protein to your diet as well as decrease hunger and appetite. They are great for athletes that are always on the go and want the extra boost. Continue reading

June 19, 2020June 26, 2020

BALANCE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS-and the fun walk at home workout

Balance exercises for seniors are fun for just about anybody that wants to improve and maintain their health. It’s important for seniors to maintain balance which helps prevent falls. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma related hospital admissions. Continue reading

June 15, 2020June 22, 2020

BENEFITS OF THE ELLIPTICAL MACHINES-Review of the Schwinn A40

Finding the perfect home workout can be fun and benefits of the elliptical machines are plentiful!! Since sometimes outside exercise isn’t ideal I’ve decided to invest in an elliptical machine. This could also be helpful for those that can’t run or absolutely don’t like running. Since I have never owned an exercise machine and I’m relatively new to using one I wanted something at a good price point that was also available to ship immediately. There were many options but not all of them were available to ship. At home exercise is a demanding option right now and many were sold out. I will outline those benefits and provide a review on the Schwinn A40 which is the one that I chose. Continue reading

June 12, 2020June 19, 2020

WHAT IS A FLAXSEED-how healthful is it?

So what is a flaxseed? Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. Some people have suggested it’s the most powerful plant food on the planet. Flax is a blue flowering plant that grows best in cool climates like North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota or Montana. But Canada is the largest producer of flaxseed in the world producing about 40% of the world production. It is sometimes also referred to as Linseed.

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

ONLINE GROCERY DELIVERY-so many options

With all of our efforts to stay home, online grocery delivery has become very popular. There are many options to provide this most valuable service especially for those at high risk. I’ve also noticed I’m buying groceries more than ever so it’s important to have options. I was getting bored with the same choices over and over again. Online websites and apps have improved their functionality during this peak time to accommodate so many new customers.