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Benefits of Water

In a study published last year in the Journal of Nutrition, mildly dehydrated young women experienced headaches, fatigue, worsened mood, and difficulty concentrating. If that’s not enough, here are a few more reasons to drink some h2o. // drinking water on an empty stomach purifies the colon making it easier to absorb nutrients //increases production…

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Grapefruit Water

One of my favorite drinks is a cold too chico with 2 drops of grapefruit oil. Its so refreshing and that burst of citrus just makes the drink.

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Collard Green Wraps

Collard Green Wraps // I’ve never even had a cooked collard green, but I love to use them for wraps. They are tough enough to roll up and crunchy, which I love! I filled mine with hummus,quinoa, black bean,bell pepper,tomato,cilantro and yummy green sauce. Roll them up and crunch away. So flavorful and filling!

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Time

Time. It flies. The rush, the list of things to do, the never ending pile of laundry, the needs of so many people. It is easy to march through the day and check off our lists. Take time to slow down. To sit and be present. To refresh your mind. To soften your heart and…

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Circumstances

Sometimes we have to change our view of circumstances in order to rise above it. I call it, looking down above the trees. In the middle of a circumstance we can feel stressed, hurt, frantic and have all kinds of emotions that don’t feel good. Its when we intentionally rise above the situation and look…

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Self-Absorbtion

I read this quote the other day, by the wonderful Tim Keller. I keep being reminded of it and read it to my girls on the way to school today. It is so natural and human to focus on ourselves. Self-absorbtion can play both roles;  focusing on our good and or bad qualities. Everyday my girls…

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Mexi Salad

Mexi salad : I made this and keep dipping in it throughout the day! Makes a great on hand snack. Combine the following Chop 1/2 red onion put in large bowl Squeeze 2 limes over onion Meanwhile chop red,yellow and orange bell pepper & 1/2 bundle of cilantro. Roast 2 cobs of corn 1 can…

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