Hey, health-seeking friends! You may not live in Tennessee but I wanted to share some exciting news with you as it has an impact outside of our community. Just like you, we are very concerned about the environment. We frequently write about the zero waste movement in our efforts to bring awareness to our readers …
Tips on How to Be an Advocate for Yourself with author of The Elegant Warrior – Heather Hansen
Recently I had the opportunity to interview the author of The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. She shared so many tips that I was able to implement right away with my kids in their school situations. Listen in to today’s podcast so you can learn to be an advocate for …
Thai Chicken Tacos with Beet Infused Pickled Onions
Thai Cuisine International cooking has always fascinated me. I love experimenting with flavors from other countries. My son Harmon loves tacos, so I’m frequently trying to come up with “different” types of Tacos. The plan is to have Taco Tuesday without the same “traditional” tacos every week! I’m sharing more details, but if you just …
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The Charm of Gratitude Makes You Beautiful
This week we are chatting about thankfulness and how gratitude makes one more charming. Being thankful is such a wonderful way to exude elegance and grace! A thank you note or small gift of thanks is one of my favorite ways to show someone how much I appreciate them. Listen in to today’s episode as …
14 Things We Do to Lower the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Insulin and Blood Glucose Levels – How it works The role of insulin is to regulate the metabolism of fat and carbs. Our digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is used by our cells to provide energy. Insulin is the gatekeeper of the cells allowing them to receive glucose, thereby lowering the glucose …
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Chile Lime Steak Fajitas Four Ways with Low Carb Options
My son Harm loves fajitas and tacos and any play on those type meals. After years of eating “traditional tacos” I have been able to incorporate lots of different variations. This recipe for Chile Lime Steak Fajitas is an easy blend that I throw together that can be made into several different “types” of meals. …
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6 Crunchy Low Carb Snacks That Satisfy Every Craving
So you kicked that sweet tooth to the curb with your low carb lifestyle, but you still have some savory snack cravings? When you feel like reaching for a bag of chips make these your go-to snack instead. Marcona Almonds Nuts are a perfect crunchy snack as long as you adhere to portion control! Like …
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Finding your signature groove – Episode 5 Season 5 Jubilee Road Podcast
Redefining Charm School Charm Style: Your Signature Groove This week’s episode is all about being unique. Do you have a signature dish, signature scent, signature saying, or certain color of clothes you wear? Jami’s signature saying is “Jesus be all over you.” Mine is all things health and wellness. (Speaking of Signature Style – check …
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Get an energy boost from spending time in nature
Technology has made many things in life more simple. At the same time, life has become much, much more complicated. While we can click a few buttons and have our groceries delivered to our doorstep within a few hours, food is more complicated. A trip to the grocery aisle will confirm that today’s supermarket holds …
Forest Bathing – A natural prescription for the stressed out, overwhelmed, and anxious
Spending time in nature can actually boost your energy levels. We can take the benefits of nature a step further. Shinrin Yoku – taking in the forest atmosphere Forest bathing is not all that new, but maybe new to you. “Shinrin-yoku is a term that means ‘taking in the forest atmosphere’ or ‘forest bathing.’ It …
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Extending Charm: Life Outside of Ourselves Episode 4 Season 5 Jubilee Road Podcast
Volunteering as part of a charming life Jami and I are chatting about volunteering and how that fits into the art of being a charming woman. Scroll down to find the player for this episode. I’ve included many links to volunteer opportunities that I mentioned during this episode. Some additional links are listed that we …
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Top 10 Ways I Incorporate Essential Oils for Daily Use
Essential oils have so many uses! What is your favorite way to use them? The choices are seemingly endless. Here are the top ten ways I use essential oils daily in my home. As an odor eliminator We are a fairly active family, and you know what that means – sports gear and gym clothes. …
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4 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
4 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that come from the production, use, and end-of-life of a product or service. It includes carbon dioxide, the gas most commonly emitted by humans. A carbon footprint also includes methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases; which …
Live Life with Purpose & Authentic Charm with the Art of Womanhood
What do you enjoy doing? What makes you feel good? How can that be part of what you do to help others? All of my adult life I have enjoyed helping other people make healthier habits. I love helping people. Just love it. Sleep, food, all things pertaining to physical, spiritual and mental health. Having …
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Could your lightbulb be toxic? What you don’t know might hurt you.
The new lighting standards went into effect over a decade ago, in 2007. More recently, the reach of the law was expanded to include incandescent reflector bulbs, candle shape bulbs, and certain other specialty bulbs. Again in 2019, a proposal to withdraw the previous regulation was issued. The New York Times called it America’s Light …
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Self Help Hazards – The Art of Womanhood
Self Help Hazards Charm School Season 5 Episode 2 is all about the $10 Billion per year Self Help Book industry and how it impacts women. Jami and I cover a lot of ground in this episode! We didn’t get to everything, so please join in the conversation on Patreon. The thing about self help …
Veggies vs. Fruits – An Epic Battle – Who will be the winner?
Veggies vs. Fruits First, fruits and vegetables are both so good for you; we’re not slamming either one of them! Even though “vegetables have been proven to help lower your risk of chronic disease and support longevity, most Americans are not eating nearly enough of these natural, relatively inexpensive superfoods.” There is often a good …
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Too busy to prepare healthy meals? Here’s how I cook tasty, nutritious meals in spite of a hectic lifestyle!
For busy families, cooking a healthy meal can seem like an unachievable task. It takes time to find a healthy recipe, make a menu, write the grocery list, go shopping, put away the ingredients, pull them back out on the allotted day, (if you remember what you bought them for), chop and prepare, then cook …