Leia the Blind German Shepherd

Leia the Blind GSD

This is our 5 year old German Shepherd, Leia. Poor Leia has had a rough go of it lately. In early May, she went blind after a very brief issue with her eyes. The vet thought she had SARDS–Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome, a condition that causes rapid and irreversible blindness from changes in the […]

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The Driving Force Behind Inspiration

The Force of Inspiration

Inspiration can be a very powerful motivator in your life. It can keep you moving when you feel like quitting. It is even more influential than goals, as goals gives you your basic blueprint to where you want to go–it shows you where you want to be. These, subsequently, may be centered on requisite want […]

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Keto Planning Page

Keto Meal Planning Page

Meal planning is an easy way to take some time to plan all of your meals for the week. You can plan meals for yourself or plan meals for your family. Planning to eat healthy at home, and planning to eat out can help you achieve your  weight loss goals. When you plan your meals, […]

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The Universe

The Universe is Working For Me

So many times in the past I have felt like I have missed out on opportunities or had things “taken” from me. That feeling of failure and loss hurts like a bitch. I tend to dwell on it more than I should. Rumi once said: “It’s rigged — everything, in your favor. So there is […]

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4 Healing Rituals for Grief

4 Healing Rituals for Grief

As horrible as it feels, grief is a normal human reaction to losing someone or something close to you. The strong emotions that come along with grief can all be an relevant component of ultimately assisting you to heal appropriately. Rituals can be tremendously therapeutic during the grieving process. My characterization of a “ritual” is […]

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Learn how to stay build lean, sexy muscles with these simple tips.

4 Tips for Building Lean and Sexy Muscle

When I started on my fitness journey, I set out to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. As the weeks turned into months, I began to realize that the old adage “slow and steady wins the race” was the best approach to combat my weight loss endeavors. Through time […]

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Boho-Chic: What is Bohemian Fashion and How to Style It?

Boho-Chic: What’s Bohemian Fashion and How to Style It?

Boho-chic is one style of fashion for women pulling from various bohemian dresses and hippie styles. It is about exploring your natural essence and character. Boho-chic can be anything from long flowing dresses and headbands to Lennon glasses and hippie style. When you are considering bohemian dresses, here are a few things that you should consider.  […]

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The Benefits of Bento Boxes

The Benefits of Bento Boxes

A bento box is a single-portion takeout meal, or a meal prepared and packaged at home. They are most common in Asian cultures, especially Japan, but they are also starting to become popular worldwide. Traditional bento boxes are lunches which include rice or noodles with fish or meat and vegetables. Bentos are known for their […]

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peloton bike alternatives

Four of the Best Peloton Spin Bike Alternatives

New year, new you? Indoor cycling is wildly popular right now, especially with the ongoing pandemic. If you have been looking ways to exercise from home, you may have considered a Peloton spin bike. The Peloton bike—a stationary spin bike brand preferred among fitness buffs for its ergonomic design, live classes, and convenient built-in screen—starts […]

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Mom types

Are You an Agreeable, Fighter, or Inspired Mom?

I learn a lot from my from my mom friends. I met this mama’s group when I was pregnant with my second child and have been with them ever since—almost nine years. I have advised the young moms through all these years, and I have learned a lot from the veteran moms. We have been […]

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