Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me you love and adore the atmosphere and settings of which Christmas can create.

I also really enjoy baking this time of year but I am also on a journey to find something very unique and different yet still tasting great.

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When I say pain in the neck, I mean literally.  Lately, I have been waking up with neck aches which I never have had before.  Come to find out our pillows aren’t always are best friend at night.  Pillows can become old and not as effective of support on our head and necks.  This may also contribute to sudden headaches that you may feel in the early morning hours.

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Okay ladies, we all have experienced dry and chapped skin at least one point in our lives.  I have oily skin and I still experience it from time to time, mainly in the winter cold months.  My hands and feet are what get it the worst.

There have been so many times that I have just given up on my skin in the winter because I feel like nothing works.  Lotions for some reason are not my friend in the cold months and my hands and feet look like a road map but with white dry, chapped lines.

We have all heard those famous words; “Eat your Vegetables.”  As a child you may remember those words being such a pain.  Vegetables aren’t cool, they taste terrible and aren’t any fun.  This may be the words of the younger generation as you get them to eat their vegetables.

As an adult we may find it easier to eat our vegetables since we are mature enough to know and recognize that we need these particular nutrients to stay fit and healthy.

Of course if you are like me you may get sick of the same old plain cooked or raw vegetable.  There are plenty of recipes out there to help you get creative with your vegetables without them losing their nutritional values.

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Okay so the smells of all the delicious Thanksgiving food is enough to make one want to indulge on this special holiday.  Of course this isn’t healthy and there has to be a way to enjoy the feast without adding on those extra pounds.

Here is a tip that may help you this holiday season, it has greatly helped me;

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A few years ago I had an idea to make a very tasty treat for kids for a party.  “Sponge Cake Turkeys”  Here is the recipe below, it’s sure to be a hit at your next harvest or Thanksgiving gathering.


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So many times when I have been down in the dumps, I have heard “Cheer Up”.  Now this sometimes is easier said than done on several occasions, I guess it all depends on how bummed out you really are.

I have learned that life is way too short to be down in the dumps for long periods of time.  I have come up with some self-motivators that have actually helped me to cheer up so to speak or at least feel better.

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If you are a mother, teacher, caregiver etc. you may know that most young children are picky when it comes to food choices.  How do we get them to eat and be healthy at the same time?  Here are some fun yet healthy snack ideas that are sure to please that picky eater.

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For all of you that have been pregnant before you of course know the importance of proper diet and exercise during pregnancy.  For some, this may come easy but to others not so much.

I myself have been pregnant 3 times and now have another one on the way.  This came as a shock since we didn’t expect to have another baby and I worked so very hard to achieve all my fitness goals.  I am determined now more than ever to stay fit and healthy during this pregnancy so that I will not have to work so hard to get back to where I want to be.  Here are some tips of which I am currently working on to stay healthy and fit during this pregnancy:

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This recipe is considered a lattice-topped pumpkin pie.  It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake.  Not only is this recipe delicious, it’s actually very pretty to look at.  Enjoy!

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By the end of the day you’d think I could scrape enough oil off my face to start an engine.  It is so disgusting at times I wish I was stuck with the opposite problem of having dry skin which I know those with this particular skin type would beg to differ.  I have heard it said that those who have oily skin stay younger looking for much longer.  If this is the truth, I do not know but I am sure that time will tell.

I have learned my way around my oily skin, enough to control it a little better throughout the day.  Here is what I recommend:

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I will say that realistically, this isn’t normally a topic I freely talk about but it is reality and almost everyone has to deal with it from time to time: sex drive. how do we maintain a healthy one?

First off, the misconception of this action is that it’s all based on moods.  For women this may be the number one truth but we have to learn not to go by our moods.

The first step in maintaining or getting a healthy sex drive is:

I have two enormous dogs but I have learned to not be fooled by their sizes.  My Siberian Husky has a nervous disorder and we are not quite sure where it came from since this started happening back in 2003.  The only thing we can think of is when we started having kids it caused her nerves to go haywire.  Don’t get me wrong she’s a great dog and great with kids but I think she felt replaced. 

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Who loves to exercise? I do but it has to offer successful results and be fun at the same time. I thought I found my dream workout when I found Billy Blank’s famous workout, Taibo. This is a fun kickboxing and boxing workout which is excellent for stress. Then I found another workout called The Firm. This workout involves a stair climber (Fanny Lifter) and light weights. I saw results with this workout but it wasn’t enjoyable anymore. I found myself alternating between both Taibo and The Firm just to mix it up and so I wouldn’t get bored.

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It’s back to school time; goodbye summer, hello fall.  For many this may be a happy grand entrance into a new season for others, not so much.  I fall into this category since I absolutely adore summer but fall can be a fun time of year as well.  From the smells of freshly baked pumpkin bread to the beautiful colors of the season there’s just something about fall that lures you in.

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Diabetics don’t fret, there are delicious desserts available to you that won’t raise your blood sugar to harmful levels. 

There is one fabulous dessert that a friend of mine enjoys since she is diabetic and strives to find foods that are still enjoyable at all times.   Peanut Butter Pie made with Cream Cheese is a low carb treat that even those who aren’t diabetic may enjoy as well.

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As I mentioned in previous posts, I have a public health background and have worked with some truly amazing volunteers during my career in non-profit. I worked for the American Cancer Society and helped plan a large-scale fundraising walk in the fight against breast cancer. The life of fundraiser and events planner is both chaotic and stressful. However, those long hours were well worth it because I had the privilege of working with fabulous volunteers.

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Many of us may have heard the verse; “A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like A Medicine.”  This is very much the truth.  There have been many times when feeling down I would get a chance to laugh and all those feelings would just dissolve even if it was for a brief moment.  I know that laughter has brought down my blood pressure on several occasions. 

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