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How to make the best choices when going organic

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Since I believe that organic foods (while not perfect) are far superior to conventional and especially genetically altered food, my goal is to purchase organic whenever possible. My great-grandparents never had to worry about going organic since modern farming methods didn’t exist. You can still go organic even if you are operating on a tight …

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Sumac: Flavorful Herb You NEED to add to your Spice Arsenal

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When I say sumac, do you think about something that causes a rash? That’s what I always thought of until I explored a spice shop back on one of our One Tank Road Trips. Now I am so happy that I discovered Sumac because it has so many uses AND here’s the kicker its SO good for you. …

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Garlic Benefits Plus Recipes

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Garlic Benefits Garlic has so many benefits! Garlic has been used in many cultures for thousands of years. It has long been considered one the most effective health foods on earth. This is especially true when eaten raw. My Pa always said he gained most of his wisdom spending time with “old timers” and truthfully, most …

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What to do when your diet gets derailed PLUS THM Menu Plan for getting back on track

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Let’s face it, the hardest part of the battle is getting back on track after life derails your health plan or diet efforts. This has happened to me so many times; often I would remain derailed for months. One way I have had success in getting back on track is having a go-to menu of …

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Trim Healthy Mama Week 19: How does this work?

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**the advice in this post is not intended to take place of reading the Trim Healthy Mama book. The authors suggest you refer to their book: Trim Healthy Mama Plan Book and Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook** Week 19 on Trim Healthy Mama in 2016 Hard to believe we are this far into our journey this …

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Trim Healthy Mama Membership Review

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My Review of the Trim Healthy Mama Membership Site *7/2016 update added at the bottom of post & 9/2016 update added at the bottom of the post *12/2016 update: I did not renew my Trim Healthy Mama Membership site and do not plan to in the future* affiliate links have been removed from this post I …

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Trader Joe’s THM Shopping List FREE Printable

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Shopping for THM at Trader Joe’s and want to stay on plan? Trim Healthy Mamas, sometimes you end up shopping without a menu plan, like me this past week! That’s when I start to “wing it” ha ha I guess you can call it “unplanning” if you like!  Just keep a copy of this handy …

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5 Tips to Pack Lunches Picky Kids Will Love

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Do you have a picky eater who brings home their uneaten lunches day after day or even worse, you child comes home hungry and you don’t know what or how much they have eaten at school? Here are my favorite 5 tips to pack a lunch picky kids will love. Make it colorful by using …

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Packing a Healthy Lunch 102

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Packing a healthy lunch your child will enjoy is easier than you think! Let’s get started:I get a lot of questions from moms about what to pack in their children’s lunches. Hence, my first post on packing a lunch your child will eat.  I also get a lot of requests for menu plans. I have …

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