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It’s Time to Plan Your Spring and Summer Travel

It's Time to Plan Your Spring and Summer Travel

The weather is warming up and vacation time for this teacher is right around the corner. As a teacher, I live my life, like most families, according to a school calendar. That means my vacation time is tied to the major holidays and summertime! With spring break right around the corner and summer vacation not …

Mind Organization

13 Ways to Declutter Your Mind, Think Positive, and Be More Productive

There is so much going on in our world today. When you turn on the news you see some of the worst of humanity and catastrophes taking place. All of this can get overwhelming. Throw in our day-to-day lives and our many commitments – and life can feel chaotic. Trying not to get sidetracked or …

Breads & Muffins

Vegan Banana Bread Mini-Muffins

Vegan Banana Bread Mini-Muffins

I made a batch of these bite sized beauties for work, and they were simply wonderful! Moist, flavorful, and insanely delicious! This recipe is eggless and dairy-free so this is perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions, and the flavor makes this recipe perfect for everyone. No one will even realize they are eating a vegan …

Health Home Mind Organization

9 Ways in Which Tackling Clutter Can Enhance Your Wellbeing

Three years ago, my husband and I downsized our home. We literally cut our home’s square footage in half. We also went from an oversized three-car garage to a standard two-car garage. We lost a lot – I mean loads of closet space, kitchen counter space, and laundry room space – when we moved. Today …

Appetizers & Snacks

Roasted Green Bean “Fries”

Roasted Green Bean "Fries"

Oh my goodness! These green gems are simply delicious and yes, a bit addicting. The flavors of the already yummy green beans coated with the lightly nutty flavor of flax meal (a fantastic source of omega-3), salt, pepper, and avocado oil make these roasted green bean “fries” a healthy and scrumptious snack. You most often …