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Is Cranberry Juice the Fountain of Youth?

From juice and jelly to cookies and scones, you’ll probably be adding cranberries to some of your favorite fall recipes this year. And as you’re adding the cranberries to your homemade dish you may ask your self, “What are cranberries good for anyway?” Well, a lot, as it turns out. In fact, they may just keep you…
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Eco Halloween Candy Tips

What’s Halloween without candy? Handing out sugary sweets at the front door or at a house party is all part of the fun. This Halloween Americans will spend $2.7 billion on candy alone. That’s a lot of candy, and, of course, that also means that there will be a lot of candy wrappers heading for…
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Organize a Halloween Block Party

Are you in the mood for spreading some ghostly glee? Consider throwing a neighborhood Halloween party. Before you start planning your spook-fest you should take some Mindful steps. For a Halloween block party to be successful you’ll need the support of the community. See if the neighbors would like to participate and contribute with the…
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Entrepreneurship: Turning Passion to Business

Small companies help our economy. In a recent study, there were 28.2 million small American businesses. They have accounted for 63 percent (or 14.3 million) of new jobs created during 1993- 2013. But, as tempting as entrepreneurship is, how do you know if it’s right for you? And what do you need to start your own…
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Feeling Stressed? Eat Pumpkin Seeds!

Are you planning on decorating your home with pumpkins this holiday season? If you scoop out the pumpkin pulp to make a jack-o-lantern or a pumpkin vase, be sure to keep the pumpkin seeds—they make for a delicious, stress-busting snack. Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are packed with nutrients, including zinc,…
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Spooky Halloween Crafts You’ll Love

Halloween is here. Millions of people will be planning spooky gatherings in their home. Having the right décor, food and costume is only the beginning. You’ll need the right party favors too. Fortunately, these Halloween crafts will come in handy. Halloween Arts and Crafts Listed below are six ideas from crafters that are perfect for…
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6 Top Parenting Myths

It is easy to get overwhelmed with parenting these days with all the top myths about parenting . There are societal pressures and ever changing child rearing theories that have created a lot of stress and anxiety for parents. It’s time to clear up some misguided notions about good and bad parenting so that parents…
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6 Mock Tails for Autumn

Fall is a season full of delicious flavors and yummy desserts—from pies with crisp apples to buttery pumpkin spice lattes. If you want a little taste of autumn without having to bake a whole dish, consider enjoying these mock tail for autumn instead. Listed below are six delicious mock tails recipes that you’ll love to…
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Pumpkin Spice Oat Balls

Fall is all about pumpkin spice—from pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice cookies. If you can’t get enough of this must-have fall ingredient, you’ll love this recipe for pumpkin spice energy balls. They’re a great protein-packed option for breakfast or an after lunch snack at the office. And you don’t have to bake them! The…
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Parenting Strategies to Prevent the Need for Discipline

There are two ways you can approach parenting: one, from a reactive place and two, from a proactive place. Although you need to know and consistently use a simple, loving and effective discipline approach like I teach my clients  to learn proactive parenting strategies to avoiding misbehavior in the first place. What are the benefits…
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