• Labor Day Weekend
    Balanced Mind,  Health and Wellness,  Nutrition

    Labor Day Weekend: A Healthier Approach

    Hi friends! Happy Labor Day Weekend! Personally, I love Labor Day weekend. Yes, to some it may signify the theoretical end of summer. Everyone knows that it isn’t ACTUALLY the end of summer, right? For those of us still living in a 90 degree heat wave, summer is far from over. So, I’ll take the three-day, long weekend in September to usher in some #basic essentials like football season, dreams of leggings and flannels, apple scented candles and my favorite…pumpkin everything (dairy-free, of course). Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons (if not the most beautiful), and I’m excited to spend my first autumn in the country. Now, back…

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    Do you even Pumpkin?

    Happy, happy Thursday. One more day til the weekend and, not sure about your weather situation, but it’s finally starting to feel like fall over here in Maryland. And what better way to celebrate fall than with pumpkins! Ironically, and this goes out to all my basics out there, it’s National Pumpkin Day! Even if you’re not into the whole PSL or pumpkin picking craze, you can’t deny that Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin is a classic. Don’t fight me on that one.   So, naturally, I feel like it’s my duty to call some attention to some of  the nutritional benefits of this little fall favorite. And if…

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    Meal Prep Monday: The On the Go Edition

    Many people have a difficult time maintaining a healthy diet because of their work environment. Here are a few tips and ideas for mini-meals that are fast to eat, easy to make, and portable.

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    You Can Make Friends With Salad

    Every time a holiday rolls around (hello Labor Day weekend), I immediately start researching different "healthy" recipes that I can make for our, always festive, gatherings.