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As you ponder the concept of the “best present,” what would that mean to you?
Would it be leaving behind the rough patches of 2019, hoping to scratch that winning lottery ticket, or finding out you may have a new job offer coming your way?
So many of us spend so much time reflecting on the past year and planning for a new year full of opportunities.
How much time on January 1st do we spend reviewing, hoping, planning? Is there a better ...
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“Tis the season…” with looking at holiday parties and getting dressed in our finest clothes, often clothes that can’t or shouldn’t be just tossed in the washer and dryer. Is traditional dry cleaning safe? I don’t think so. Heard of PERC? Read on….
What is PERC?
It’s an acronym for tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene. (If you can pronounce these you’re a rock star!) PERC is the primary solvent used in 85 percent of the approximately 35,000 dry cleaners in the U.S. ...
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Experience Vs. “Things”— Your presence is the present!
Recently, I was sitting next to a lovely thirty-something mother at the nail salon. The conversation turned to the holidays; with a sigh and slumped shoulders, she proceeded to lament the burden of holiday shopping. Her annual shopping experience that not only includes her family also includes her circle of friends, all of whom she adores. I suggested that perhaps her group of girlfriends might celebrate their friendship AND the holidays together ...
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Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It’s simple. And it’s about remembering our Abundant Blessings, and being Grateful for all that is good in our lives. For many of you too, it’s about family, friends, food and connection.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes about thankfulness and blessings. I hope you enjoy these too!
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”
– Thornton Wilder
“As we ...
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“Regardless of whether our focus in healing is on the physical, mental, emotional or spiritual level, all levels are invariably touched by the process, and none can be separated out from the rest.” — Mary Maddux (Meditation teacher)
As I reflect back to November 2003 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my healing journey began from a physical place that included a wonderful surgeon, followed by the referral to an extraordinary oncologist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute ...
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So a few times a year, (yes, it should be more) I tackle the big job of oven cleaning. However, as I open my oven after many months of lots of use, I am more inclined to procrastinate. Many of us have self-cleaning ovens, but wait, what’s that nasty smell that comes with burning throat and itchy eyes that comes with that convenience?
Did you know that self-cleaning ovens are lined with Teflon and when exposed to the 600 or more ...
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Don’t you love art shows? Like many of you I love supporting local artists and have picked up their work a special gifts for friends and a few for us. Of course, I’m always on the lookout for products using non-toxic materials. This past July I was beyond delighted to stumble on a beautiful collection of handmade felted, super soft merino wool bags that are totally toxin-free and with a minimal impact on the environment. And they’re made here in ...
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Nine years ago this month I started this blog. I thought I’d write a year’s worth of posts and see where it went. So here I am nine years later with over a hundred posts and hundreds of loyal readers! Who knew? Ten years ago, I was a 10-year breast cancer survivor. This year, I hit the 19-year milestone! I’m feeling so blessed!
I’ve tried to cover a variety of topics over the years, as healthy living encompasses so many facets ...
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In the past few months, several friends have commented on their insomnia, night leg cramps, depression, migraines and brain fog. Did you know that these can often be symptoms of magnesium deficiency? Did you know that magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body? It truly plays a big part in the health of one’s body.
Even when we think we’re getting enough nutrients through our food, we may actually be deficient. Outside of bone, the highest tissue ...
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It’s a glorious, beautiful day, people and the world are out there, and like so often, I had “chosen” to park in front of my computer screen. I often feel guilty for “giving” away my precious time. Do you? What if we could “choose” differently? Could I take trying to “be present” to another level?
I think I can speak for many of us when I say the world is moving fast and some days it’s just plain overwhelming, right? I ...
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