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6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Autumn
When you look outside, you see signs of autumn everywhere, the falling leaves, the shorter days, the crisp chill of fresh air. With Halloween behind us, and the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to continue with your healthy lifestyle, so I am sharing six tips to keep you on track… 1. Maintain a Routine Routines offer consistency, a plan, a sense of what to do (or not to do) next. Without the excuse of vacations or holidays, it’s easier to get into a good rhythm of cooking, eating, sleeping, and exercising. Create a routine that you know you can stick to—anything too aspirational that does…
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Accessory Trends For Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Accessories are often overlooked as a wardrobe category, but they can be a great way to express your personal style and take an outfit to the next level and this is also a fairly inexpensive way to update your wardrobe without doing a complete closet overhaul, so let’s talk about accessory trends for 2022! But, before you add more accessories to your closet, I encourage you to take a few minutes to look through your accessories and create two piles: things that can be worn this season and you no longer wear. Now when it comes to accessories that you no longer wear, I am not talking about fine jewelry…
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How To Budget For The Holidays Without Blowing Through Your Savings
Happy November everyone! Now that Halloween is behind us (I hope you all had a fantastic Halloween), and November is here, it’s time to start thinking about the holiday season ahead…the season of comfort, joy, and spending copious amounts of money on flights, hotel rooms, celebratory dinners, and lots and lots of presents. But, between inflation, the lingering impact of COVID, and a potential recession, many of us are tightening our purse strings this holiday season. However, budgeting during the holidays doesn’t mean staying home and skipping out on the fun. Here are some budgeting tips to help you enjoy the holiday season without blowing through your entire savings account……
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What Is The Story Behind Halloween?
Happy Halloween Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I always have wondered what the story is behind Halloween and how did Halloween become a celebrated holiday in America. So, I did some research and here is what I found… What Is The Story Behind Halloween? The origins of Halloween date all the way back to the Celts of ancient Ireland, who celebrated the new year on November 1st. That day marked the transition from the warm, fruitful summer months to the cold and dark winter, a period that was most often associated with death. So, on October 31st, the night before the new year, they celebrated what was known…
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Cauldron Of Bubbling Cheesy Bean Soup
Halloween is 5 days away, and this cheesy bean soup is easy to make and will satisfy everyone before heading out for a night of trick or treating or a Halloween party! I love making this on Halloween or anytime throughout fall and winter! Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Beef (substitution: ground turkey or ground chicken) 1 Can Cheese Soup 1 ½ Soup Cans of Water 1 16-ounce Package Mild Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or shredded cheese of your choice) 2 15-ounce Cans Black Beans (rinsed & well drained) 1 15-ounce Can Kidney Beans (rinsed & well drained) 1 Cup Salsa (heat preference of your choice) 1…
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Deluxe Halloween Mud Bars
Halloween is one week away, and I thought this week I will share my fave Halloween recipes starting with these Deluxe Halloween Mud Bars! They are a delicious chocolaty Halloween treat to hand out to trick or treaters or serve at your Halloween party! Here’s how to make them: Ingredients: 1 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda ½ Teaspoon Salt ¾ Cup Packed Brown Sugar 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened) 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg (or 2 egg whites) 1 12-ounce Package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided) ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts (or your choice of nuts or leave out the nuts) Halloween Candy Corn Directions:…
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5 National Park Alternatives in Southern Utah
The five national parks in Southern Utah are: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches and all are well-marketed and well-traveled. Looking for something different? Utah still has plenty of under-explored places tucked in and around the major parks. Here are five to check out on your next trip: Red Canyon If you have been to Bryce Canyon before, then you probably drove right through Red Canyon on your way. Highway 12 cuts right through the rock of Red Canyon, creating natural bridges that go up and over the road. It doesn’t have the dramatic flair of Bryce Canyon, but if you are looking for red rock trails without…
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Walmart Beauty Haul (Birthday Edition)
My birthday was about three weeks ago, and I received a gift card for Walmart, so I decided to treat myself to a few makeup products that I have been wanting to try. Now, I have been using these products every day for three weeks, so here is my haul and my thoughts on each of the products I purchased: For The Face: My original plan was to purchase e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, but this is completely sold out, so I decided to buy Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup (in the shade “Light” $9.98. This is another dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter). All…
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Workout Wednesday: 5 Ways To Workout On A Budget
Looking for ways to cut costs this time of year and keep your health and wellness goals on track? I have a solution for you! There are multiple free and low-cost options to keep your workouts in check, so take a look at these five ways to work out on a budget: Walk More It’s easy and it’s free. You can walk morning, noon, or night, even if it’s just a short stroll around the block. Walking just 30 minutes a day can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Better yet, walk around your neighborhood with your family, walk your dog or invite a friend to join you. Take…
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Motivational Monday: Calming Teas To Soothe Your Anxiety
It goes without saying, this year has been a stressful year for all of us and with the holidays fast approaching, it has never been more important to prioritize our mental health and as we desperately search for stress relief, it can be easy to overlook our herbal allies. A hot cup of soothing tea can do wonders to take the edge off anxiety. Plus, certain tea blends are known to target the nervous system, which helps decrease stress hormones. Brew a cup or two a day as part of your self-care routine and sip your way to lower stress levels. Listed below are some teas that can do just…