How To Be A Supportive Friend, Or Rather, How To NOT Be Hurtful When Someone You Love Is Hurting Surely you have the best intentions. Someone for whom you care deeply is in pain. You want this to be better for them. You want an end to their suffering. This vulnerable friend approaches you for …
Fighting Postpartum Fatigue: 6 Natural Remedies
As a new mom, it’s only natural you’ll feel tired for weeks after giving birth – perhaps even months. After all, your body just went through an enormous hormonal shift and physical strain, both that of the pregnancy and childbirth. And it doesn’t really get easier for anyone! First-time moms have the overwhelming challenge of …
Persimmon Harvest Salad
I picked up a couple of persimmons when they came in season (October through February) with the plan to come up with some type of relish or chutney. After a long day of meal prep (I always end up doing more than I should) I wanted to experiment with this cheery looking fruit. As with …
Wild Lavender Spa – The Best Spa in Knoxville for ethical beauty products
For ethical beauty products and zero waste shopping check out Wild Lavender Spa in Knoxville! Many of you know that I have stepped up my game when it comes to waste reduction. since my first post about the zero waste effort many years ago. That was one of my bigger goals for 2018 as I …
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Dino’s Fig and Marcona Almond Yogurt Parfait
Dino’s fig and marcona almond yogurt parfait is not so much a recipe as it is a suggestion for a fabulous food combination. I’d say the adult culinary combination to rival kids peanut butter and jelly, although, if your children are anything like mine, they’ll want some of this delightful dish! It never fails, when …
Avocado Salsa
I’ve been making this recipe forever, and by that I mean nearly twenty years! It’s just so good I have to share it with the TOM Tribe. Recently, my grandma passed away at age 90 and through my reminiscing of her, food came to mind. She was an amazing cook and I grew up eating …
How to Create a Mindful Retreat in Your Home for Optimal Relaxation
Practicing mindfulness has many mental, physical, and therapeutic benefits. According to research, mindfulness is now a recognized therapeutic treatment for various conditions, from anxiety and depression to eating disorders, and is used in many hospitals and healthcare institutions. Providing patients with a physical space that promotes healing and allows individuals to successfully practice mindful and …
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Easy BBQ Chicken Nachos with Root Vegetable Chips
This is another easy nacho style recipe that my family enjoys. I know it looks and sounds all fancy schmancy but it’s super easy to throw together on a weeknight; or if you are a super-make-everything-from-scratch kinda cook I also have you covered. No matter how you go about it these BBQ Chicken Nachos are …
Healthy Nachos for the Entire Family – No Corn
Who doesn’t love a good nacho dish? We all enjoy eating this sinful pleasure but if you are focused on maintaining your health you might want to skip the regular nacho fare and opt for this healthy nachos recipe. Eating out is a rare occasion for our family as we tend to prefer home prepared …
Can you “catch up” when you have sleep debt?
You hit snooze on the alarm for the fifth time this morning. As you drag your tired body out of bed, you count the hours of sleep you’ve missed out on this week due to late work nights, social engagements or too much TV. As you head for the shower you think to yourself, “I’ll …
5 Great Fitness Tips For Every Woman Over 50
Women tend to joke on the subject of aging and what actually constitutes old age. While it’s completely fine to poke at the subject of getting older, you should never actually start believing that being 30, 40, or 50 years of age means you’re old. Quite the contrary, you’re stronger than ever before and now …
Healthier menstrual choices for you and the environment
In the Start Here section of this site, you’ll find twelve baby steps to get you on your way towards leading a healthier lifestyle. These are an excellent starting point for someone who is just beginning to focus on achieving the best health possible. The last step in the start here section is to work …
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Handy Knife Skills for the kitchen
Knowing a few knife skills in the kitchen will take you a long way towards preparing a dish that’s Instagram worthy. Want to eat healthier? Know how to wield a knife properly and get started chopping, dicing, slicing those vegetables! There are three knives that you will use most in the kitchen Chef’s Knife – …
4 Reasons People Don’t Worry about Waste Reduction
Several things hinder many folks from prioritizing environmental issues such as waste reduction. Let’s look at a few of these reasons and try to see from a different perspective. Reason 1: I don’t have time or money to go green Look, I get it, and I can relate. Just because I write about going green …
Stuck!!! Really?
Stuck!!! Really? By Janetta Jamerson, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist You feel stuck. That’s valid. Your perception is your reality. There are likely significant environmental factors that are actually outside of your control that greatly impact your circumstances. However, I would bet hard earned money that you have the power to choose something that could change …
What Supplements are Good to Give Your Children?
We all want our kids to be healthy. We can feed them all the right foods, make sure they get plenty of exercise with their endless energy, and plenty of sleep so they can recharge and do it all again the next day. However, as they grow so quickly, they do not always get the …
5 Easy Workouts to Make You Sleep Better
5 Easy Workouts to Make You Sleep Better Sleep There’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to sleep. It’s a common problem that almost everyone faces at some point. One of the best ways to help battle insomnia is to schedule in a workout at the right time. Regular exercise can do wonders for …
Avocado, Goat Cheese and Bacon Crustless Quiche – Low Carb and Keto Friendly
Avocado and Goat Cheese are a perfect pair but when you add in bacon it really packs a flavorful punch. You’ll love this crustless quiche so much you won’t miss the crust. Hey, but if you do, don’t let me stop you from pouring it into a pie crust! When my husband and I lived …
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