Author: C B
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Wisdom Wednesday: Tact
Each week I post motivational quotes on various different virtues. In the past, I called this segment “Virtue Wednesday”. But I think the more appropriate title for this segment is “Wisdom Wednesday”. What do you think? I feel that the older and busier we get, the less out virtues hold together or we forget about… Read more
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6 Natural Beauty Tips
As I have gotten older, I have started to really pay attention to what I am putting into my body. But as I have begun to eat healthier, I have also began to really watch what I am putting ON my body. Commercial skin care products and cosmetics are the highest source of exposure to… Read more
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Music Monday: “The Walker”
Midweek last week I heard this song on our indie radio station in town. I did not realize that I had heard it before but it really spoke to my soul and got my toes tapping and my head bopping. This is a music Monday song.The song, “The Walker”, is from the band Fitz and… Read more
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Peace Quote
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Coconut Oil Face Scrub
In the past, I have written about the great uses for coconut oil. There are so many wonderful uses for this little known oil. Coconut oil can be used for health and wellness as well as around the home. One of the great uses of coconut oil is as a coconut oil face scrub. While… Read more
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Crockpot Hot Wings
Do you love hot wings but hate the price of store-bought or restaurant hot wings? Are you trying to watch your calories and keep your diet clean? Here is an amazing hot wings recipe in the crockpot that uses coconut oil and Frank’s Hot Sauce. It is really important that you are using a hot sauce that… Read more
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Virtue Wednesday: Resoluteness
Each week I post a virtue. Last week’s virtue was courage. This week’s virtue is resoluteness. Resoluteness is the quality of being firm in purpose. In the news for the past few weeks, we have seen the resoluteness of the family and friends of the Malaysia Airline MH370 passengers who have held out hope that… Read more
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Organ Donor: An Open Letter
Every year on this date I unfold and quietly read an old letter that is always kept folded neatly inside a pouch with other old letters and pictures. This one, unlike the others, has no envelope, is written quickly, and is written on the wrong side of the paper. The letter is one that I… Read more
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Could My Running Insoles Make My Calves Burn?
New Running shoes (Photo credit: aaipodpics) Experiencing burning in your calf muscles may be caused by a number of conditions. The calf muscle is situated on the back of the lower leg. The two muscles that make up the calf are the soleus and gastrocnemius. Read More Related articles … Read more
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Crockpot Italian Beef
Living in Chicagoland, there are a lot of Italian Beef recipes that are floating around. Here is a great Crockpot Italian Beef recipe that is Paleo-friendly, Gluten-free, and low carb. Read more