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Every morning, my alarm goes off at 5 a.m. That's when I spring to my feet and get moving. See 6 reasons I get up so early and why you might want to too!

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The clock strikes 5 a.m. and my iPhone wakes me up to my week’s favorite song. Sure, staying wrapped in my cocoon almost always sounds tempting. But, I get up ready to enjoy the catchy tune and the thought of the peaceful hours ahead before the rest of the world awakens with its urgency. Here […]

6 Compelling Reasons To Wake Up At 5AM

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Does 5:00 pm ever roll around and you still have no clue what to make for dinner? Here are my fallback dinner meals that take 20 minutes or less!

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Despite all the best laid out plans, sometimes 5:00 pm rolls around and I have no ideas for dinner. I may not even have my usually fully stocked fridge, forcing me to rely on just a few staples. Here are my fallback dinner meal ideas for when you have no idea what to cook… plus […]

9 Dinner Meals For When You Have No Idea What To Make

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You don’t have to create fancy, complicated, or time-consuming dinner menus to achieve an unforgettable meal. You just need to prepare smart ones!

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Planning a dinner menu can feel like a daunting task. Some days I can’t even think of anything new or creative, and we resort to the arsenal of recipes I’ve made before (which is safe but boring). My advice? Don’t waste time searching for new recipe ideas without first having a clear vision of what […]

3 Secrets To Planning An Amazing Dinner Menu

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Grab some fresh mint and try this crowd-pleasing champagne mojito. Traditional mojitos rely on soda water for the bubbles, but why not kick your drink up a notch by substituting for champagne or Prosecco? The extra splash of bubbly booze seriously elevates the classic mojito to a whole other level. Mojito Making In Action A post […]

This Champagne Mojito Is Your Next Favorite Drink!

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Have you ever felt so down in the dumps that you only had enough energy to feel sorry for yourself? I’m talking about that emotional crash where you’re left in shambles. Whatever you’re dealing with, know you’re not alone. We all go through highs and lows. But here’s the thing: The key to fulfillment is […]

Down In The Dumps? 7 Practical Ways To Stop Feeling Lousy and Start Feeling Awesome

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Tech neck? Muscle fatigue? Slept wrong? Injured? Whatever the cause, if you’ve ever dealt with neck pain then you know it can be crippling. Read on for solutions to overcome your pain. Rest When my neck starts hurting, I immediately turn up the heat with warm showers, a heating pad, or hot compresses. A pack […]

No More Neck Pain: 7 Tips To Ease Stiffness

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One of my favorite meals to create and eat is a jazzed up salad. I know some of you may be thinking, “Really, just a salad?!” But, yup! When a salad is made just right, it can become a satisfying meal that leaves you yearning for seconds. To get you started toward making the most […]

These 5 Salads Will Have You Craving Greens

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Picnics are a super fun way to spend the afternoon. Here are a few healthified and fuss-free picnic ideas for your next outdoor feast! 

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Picnics are a super fun way to spend the afternoon — just pick a beautiful location, throw down a blanket, and munch away with family or friends. Here are a few healthified and fuss-free picnic ideas for your next outdoor feast! Watermelon Salad With Feta and Basil Is there anything better than biting into a […]

Out-Of-The-Box Picnic Ideas

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If you want young-looking skin 10 or 20 years from now then it's smart to protect it today. Here are the sunscreen products to keep on your beauty shelf!

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When it comes to a daily beauty routine, I’m not the type to sit at my vanity for 30+ minutes painting my face. But I do carve out a few moments each day to focus on cleansing, moisturizing, and then protecting my skin from the sun – especially in the summer months. If you want […]

Save Your Skin: Nealy’s Top Sunscreen Picks

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I'm personally obsessed with my dehydrator! In this post, I'm sharing why I love it so much and 9 things I make in it!

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What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I’m personally obsessed with my dehydrator! Sure, dehydrating food takes a long time. But here’s the good news: While your dehydrator may need a few hours—or in some cases, a few days—to deliver the decadent dish you’ve been craving, once you prep your ingredients, you can leave them and forget […]

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Love sipping on a flavorful beverage, but hate all those extra calories and chemicals? In this article, my friend and health blogger Melissa Gundersen shows us 11 delicious infused water recipes and steps us through how to make them! Every morning I wake up, stumble to the kitchen, and make myself a pitcher of infused water. […]

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Many of you read with fascination about xenoestrogens and the affect on our health and waistlines last week. We’ve followed up this week with a Part 2 to Dave Catudal’s popular post: a handy lists of foods to eat and avoid to help balance your hormones to achieve optimal health. What is the one thing you do everyday? You […]

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With more than 100 clean, fresh, gluten-free recipes, Food You Want helps you create healthy, energizing dishes, all while saving time and banishing meal prep stress. This cookbook is filled with success strategies—what makes a dish work, flexible flips, and ideas to personalize recipes so they work best for you and your family’s dietary needs, taste preferences, and all-around lifestyle.

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