Spring is a time for increased activity and rejuvenation so it’s the perfect time to make a healthy commitment to drinking more water. Did you know that nearly every cell in your body needs water to function properly and our bodies are made of up to 60% water? It’s clear that water is essential for…
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CSA
Farm-to-table is a model of food consumption that emphasizes choosing locally grown produce and pasture-raised meat and dairy products rather than store-bought items. The movement is catching on in cities all across the country, but it is not a new concept. The farm-to-table movement is simply consumers trying to return to the way food was…
Organic 45 Calorie Brownies!
INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup organic nonfat Greek yogurt (I used vanilla) 1/4 cup organic skim milk 1/2 cup organic Cocoa powder 1 tbs of organic peanut butter 1/2 cup Organic Old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup Truvia (or any natural/stevia based sweetener that pours like sugar) 1 fresh egg 1/3 cup organic applesauce 1 teaspoon baking…
Organizing your Beauty Products
Take the time to organize and prioritize your makeup. It’s easy to let your personal care products fall into disarray, crowding drawers and counter space. Taking the time to organize them every once in a while can really pay off in the long run, both in keeping everything tidier and speeding up your morning routine….
Best Gluten Free Biscuits
If you are looking for a great gluten-free biscuit recipe, you found it. Follow the easy directions below and fall in love with biscuits again! Best Ever Gluten Free Biscuits INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks…
Feeling Your Oats!
Feeling Your Oats! According to a 2011 study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, oat beta-glucan, a dietary fiber found in oats, has cholesterol-lowering properties. Furthermore, oat consumption is associated with a 7 percent reduction in total “bad” cholesterol levels. It’s also been shown that a diet containing oats can improve blood pressure…
Foxland Southern Grill
Our next great lunch adventure lead us to the Foxland Southern Grill in Gallatin, Tennessee. We were driving around searching for a great lunch spot, on a cold March day and we wanted to try something new. The staff greeted us and made us feel right at home. A large fireplace was very inviting to…
Dear Abby
Blanche Ebbutt was the “Dear Abby” of her generation and wrote Don’ts for Husbands and Don’ts for Wives in 1913. These are straight “how-to” guides to improve marital relationships. “Words of wisdom for a happy marriage from nearly a century ago…The advice comes from a set of guidebooks on marriage written on the eve of…
Walking on Sunshine
For those of you who want a simpler time of just walking and not a complicated routine, here are a couple of walking workouts that I have come across. If you want to get a boost of energy or if you are looking for a pick me up for your metabolism, try a couple of…
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
If you want the real deal in barbecue you have to go by and check out Martin’s Bar-B-Que. Martin cooks their food fresh every day. Now with more locations around the middle Tennessee area you have got to put this down on your list to eat out next. Owner Pat Martin the local bbq master…
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