things I had to learn the hard way about health and wellness

September 19, 2024

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the week going? I hope that youโ€™re having an amazing week. Itโ€™s been wild around here as usual, working during the day and chasing the kids around in the afternoons and evenings. I feel like summer was so peaceful and that the school year is pure chaos. Iโ€™m still trying to figure…

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Apricot Mint and Cauliflower Rice Dolmas

Dolmas: For the filling: -1 C. dried apricots, plumped in water and finely chopped -1/2 head of cauliflower, processed in the food processor so that it resembles rice -juice of 1 lemon -heaping T. of fresh mint -2 T. chopped Italian parsely -1 clove garlic, finely minced -1/2 t. salt -pepper to taste -pinch of…

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Mediterranean Appetizer Trio

Yellow Almond-Flax Crackers -2 C. soaked almonds – ยพ C. water -1/2 t. sea salt -1 T. nutritional yeast -1/2 t. turmeric -1 t. chopped fresh oregano -1 T. ground flax seeds -2 T. lemon juice -1 T. cumin seed -salt and pepper to taste Blend all ingredients on high in the Vita-Mix until smooth.…

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The menu, revealed

Hey everyone! HAPPY FRIDAY! Wahoooo! Hooray for the weekend and double hooray that I get to see that pilot guy tonight ๐Ÿ˜€ My last night at work was great โ€“I was greeted with a ticket for a Four Shot and an ice cream- but it got even better because I got to join the twins…

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The Day the Taste buds Died

Hey guys! Howโ€™s it going?? I loved reading your guesses for whom our celebrity taster is going to be. You may have just hit the nail on the head. Thatโ€™s all Iโ€™m saying ๐Ÿ˜€ SO EXCITED! Today was an off-day from the gym, so I slept in a little made a fun bfast. Chia pudding!…

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A granted wish

Hey guys! Happy almost weekend! Got anything exciting going on?? I get to see my husband. Iโ€™m kinda nervous, I hope he still likes me ๐Ÿ˜‰ Iโ€™m way excited to take him on a date tomorrow night after our class final. Before work last night, I busted open a new type of smoothie since Iโ€™m…

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