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Refreshing Peppermint Foot Scrub
After a long day spent on your feet shopping, make the holidays happy and bright with a refreshing peppermint foot scrub. Your feet are sore to say the least. How nice to sit down and use a refreshing scrub. The scrub will make your feet soft and no longer achy, which will be a relief.
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Christmas Trees: Real or Artificial? Which is better for the environment?
On more than one occasion I’ve been confronted by the question: “How can you cut down a live tree for a Christmas decoration? I thought you cared about the environment.” There is an ongoing discussion about whether or not to use artificial trees or real trees as Christmas decorations, and what if any are the
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Holiday Chocolate Cake
The holidays are once again upon us. What better way to celebrate this joyus holiday season than with a decadent and delicious cake. This festive cake is a moist and rich chocolate, with just right amount of coffee taste, topped with a smooth, creamy, fudgy chocolate coffee ganache. It tastes like a celebration. Make this
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Good News About Olive Oil and Breast Cancer
Olive oil is in the news again and it is good news. We know olive oil contains monounsaturated fat which benefits our hearts and helps to keep blood vessels more flexible. Research has shown memory improves with the addition of olive oil to our diet. The good news this week appeared in Journal of the
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Natural Liquid Eyeliner
I started my makeup adventure with an easy one, eyeliner. I wanted a dark color. I decided to use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder. I mix it up as I’m ready to use it, that way there is no chance of any bacterial contamination. For a liquid eyeliner look, here is what you will need: Hershey’s special
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Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
Great news for bees! New report shows proactive action from growers and retailers to remove harmful pesticides. Source: Great News! New Report Finds Bee-Killing Pesticides are Finally Disappearing From Use | One Green Planet
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Maple Syrup Extract May Help Antibiotics Kill Superbugs
Scientists from McGill University in Canada have determined that maple syrup extract-derived from pure maple syrup -may be beneficial in fighting bacterial infections. The maple syrup extract reduced biofilm formation and increased the bacteria’s susceptibility to antibiotics. There seems to be a mild effect on the bacteria when taken alone but when combined with antibiotics
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Dangerous Levels of Arsenic Found In Wine?
I like wine. In fact, I really like wine. I don’t drink a lot of it, but when I do drink it, I would prefer it did not contain arsenic. So you can imagine my concern when I found out that a class action lawsuit had been filed because a bunch of other people also
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Creating harmony in your life
Finding a way to handle life’s stressful situations will positively affect your physical, spiritual, and mental health. The following habits will help you bring about a harmonious lifestyle: Listen to your body for signs of stress. Problems in your life will exhibit physical symptoms. This should tell you its time to make a positive
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Simple, enjoyable ways to increase physical fitness
Go Outside! It doesn’t have to be perfect weather. Even going outside in inclement weather has the ability to invigorate you. Take a walk. Ride a bike. Finding local hiking or bicycling trails is often easier than you think. Bring a friend, bring your kids, or just bring your dog. Feeling pensive? Just bring