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The Art of Doing Nothing
If you have a dent in your couch the size of your body and flies swarming over the dishes in your sink, then this post may not be for you. On the other hand, if you find yourself rushing from one task to the next, have trouble settling down at night and never feel like you’re…
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A Healthy Alternative to Soda
A few days ago, I ordered a drink from one of my favorite restaurants on Oahu called Up Roll Cafe. While I had my regular salad bowl that tastes like sushi, I also ordered a “healthy soda.” The owner there said it had vinegar in it. When I tried it, I was impressed and thought…
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Daily Inspiration #3: A Change in Perspective
When we go on diets, rules and words like, “Can’t,” and “Don’t,” temps the three-year-old in your brain. Suddenly, all you want is a bar of chocolate when otherwise you wouldn’t even think of it. If you’re trying to make a change in your life, change your lexicon. Go for what you can eat and…
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Daily Inspiration #2: April 14, 2017
Want to do something to feel hopeful when you’re stressed out of the state of the world? Turn off the news. Turn on this. It’s free and something I look forward. The famous duo do an amazing job of offering 21 days of meditation around inspirational topics. This time they’re bringing the light with, “Hope…
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Daily Inspiration April 10, 2017: Happiness Blooms
I’ll be honest. I can’t keep up these days with long, flowing posts. But short bursts of inspiration I can do. After reading Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, I was inspired to think up quick and simple ways I can bring more joy into my life. Today’s inspiration? Daffodils. I found these for a little…
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Finally Get to Sleep
Sleep. It’s the elusive thing we drool about like we used to drool over chocolate cake and celebrity crushes. But the more we hear about its importance (e.g. a deficient amount causes everything from diabetes to heart disease not to mention exacerbating anxiety and depression.), the harder it is to surrender to slumber. Insomnia has…
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Easy Mother’s Day Craft Even Your 3-Year-Old Can Do
I saw a beautiful beaded necklace in a catalog and wanted to get it. Until I saw the price. It was over a hundred dollars! Taking a second look I realized I might be able to do it and possibly even get my son involved. A trip to the craft store later and I was…