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From the base your spine to the top of your head, you can find the seven chakras. Chakras are energy wheels that run throughout your body. These chakras are a key source the energy in our bodies.

Understanding the 7 Chakras

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Recently I’ve been learning a lot about the energy within our bodies. I had been feeling very run down lately and no amount of rest was helping me to feel better. That’s when I opened up a book I received as a gift last year and started reading about the chakras. From the base your […]

Many different forms of yoga offer numerous methods of self-discovery, personal transformation, and enlightenment. Which one is right for you?

Discovering Yoga: The Main Forms

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Back in July, I decided that I needed to change up my fitness routine. I was bored and burnt out from running and lifting weights. I had completed my half marathon at the end of April and since then, found it very challenging to stick to a fitness routine. Back in my late college years, […]

Have you ever felt self-conscious at the gym? With all the toned and beautiful people, I know I have had my share of feeling “not so cute” at the gym. What about thinking that you don’t feel or smell “fresh” after a long, hard workout? If you’re saying “me, me, me,” then this post is for you.

DIY Gym Spritzer Recipe – Get Fresh

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Have you ever felt self-conscious at the gym? With all the toned and beautiful people, I know I have had my share of feeling “not so cute” at the gym. What about thinking that you don’t feel or smell “fresh” after a long, hard workout? If you’re saying “me, me, me,” then this post is […]

Community activism is a way for individuals, groups, and organizations can work together to generate precise, sometimes revolutionary, transformations in social, cultural, economic, and environmental practices and policies.

Community Activism, Explained

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Recently my town was in a hot debate. The school district and teacher’s union had been in heated negotiations regarding the current school year as well as for the next school year. These negotiations had been going on since last spring and the school district wouldn’t budge—it seemed the teachers were headed for a strike. […]

Managing Motherhood: 10 Tips to Keep You Sane

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Before motherhood came along I worked in a variety of professions. I worked in sales, went to college full time, and then joined the Air Force at 21. By the end of the week tiredness would set in so the weekend was the perfect time to relax and rest. But then I embraced motherhood […]

Body measurements are a great way to see how your body is changing when dieting and exercising

Taking Body Measurements for Weight Loss

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Technology doesn’t always show the entire picture. I received a cool Garmin digital scale from my husband for Christmas. I know, not the most “romantic” gift but he knew how dedicated I was to be getting in shape. It was Wi-Fi connected; measured weight, body mass index, body fat, and skeletal muscle mass, and recognizes […]

Healthy Living: Going Gluten-Free

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Going gluten-free seems to many, to be a popular trend in the diet community. But for those with a gluten sensitivity, eating a gluten-free diet is anything but a trend, it is an important way of life. What does it mean to be “gluten-free,” you ask? Keep reading to find out. What is Gluten? Gluten […]

Self Care: Keeping a Yoga Journal

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There are many ways to use a journal in your daily life. One great way is to keep a yoga journal. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, keeping a yoga journal is a great tool to document your journey. Yogis keep journals for many reasons—daily activities, events, goalsetting, documenting […]

The Community Observatory in Placerville CA

Family Fun at the Community Observatory

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Looking for fun and cheap things to do with the kids is a hobby of mine. Since we started homeschooling the kids, I look for every opportunity that I can find to give them a broader education. One weekend, while we were visiting family in Arizona, we learned about the desert and animals at the […]

25 fun summertime activities to do with your kids to keep them engaged and active during the fun summer months.

25 Fun Summertime Activities For Kids

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Summer vacation is finally here. If your family is anything like mine, there are only so many trips to the park and the pool that the kids can handle before they start complaining of being “bored.” So what do fun loving moms and dads do to give their kids a little fun? Get creative, of […]