While the holidays have become an iconic time for consumerism, there is something much deeper I celebrate through the season and the year. That is the joy of simply living and simply giving. I find the more simple my life is, the easier it is and the more blissful I feel. While it may seem […]
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If you enjoy cocoa or coconut, you are bound to love these blissful balls for any occasion. Inspired by a dear friend who prepared these for a luncheon, I am thrilled with the ease and versatility of this recipe. Organic Raw Ingredients: 1/2 cup nuts (your choice—dehydrated) 2 cups medjool dates (pressed into measuring […]
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While gatherings can be delightful, some times the holidays add as much pressure as they do pleasure. The great news is that regardless of our mood or circumstances, we can cultivate happiness and pass our good feelings on to others. While this can sometimes feel elusive, we can adopt simple daily habits that can literally […]
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On September 22nd, the sun crossed the Earth’s equator once again. In the northern hemisphere, when the Fall (Autumn) Equinox occurs, it indicates the first day of autumn, north of the equator, and in the southern hemisphere the same day indicates the first day of spring and is called the Spring Equinox. The reverse is […]
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For those that are mothers and for all of us who have mothers, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate life. By whatever name you know her, mom, mommy, mama, mother or something else altogether, she is that special person that gave you the gift of life. While a mother feels unconditional love for […]
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Spring is one of my favorite times of year. I love the burst of blossoms and of color, the butterflies and the bees. The change in seasons seems to welcome everyone from everywhere. Whether toads or bears, critters of all kinds, shapes and sizes are abundantly about. Some emerge from hibernation saying farewell to […]
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~~~~~~~ ~Hello Holly Days~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is nothing like the refreshing presence of watermelon dressed for the occasion. Organic Ingredients: Chopped watermelon Chopped celery Pomegranate seeds Fresh raspberries Directions: Easy Peasy. Wash everything thoroughly. Cut a small watermelon in to bite size pieces. Chop desired quantity of celery stalks to preferred thickness. […]
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In an ancient land, an area that is now Ireland, northern France, and the United Kingdom, the Celtic peoples, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated the new year on November 1st,, representing the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter ahead. Winters were harsh and it was understood […]
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– – Holidays are made with good friends and good food – – As a child, it was my family tradition to have watermelon at our annual fourth of July picnic. After the sun would set in to the sea, we would rally around my Dad who was always busy getting the fireworks prepared […]
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May all beings be blessed with the love of a caring father. On this synchronous day, honor the seeds from which we’re born and those which we have sown. “As now can’t reveal the mystery of tomorrow But in passing will grow older every day Just as all is born is new Do know […]
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