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One of the reasons why so many people are obese is that they’re not cooking their food from scratch. Instead, they’re grabbing meals from outside the home which are highly palatable and extremely unhealthy. Research shows that people who cook their own meals not only have a lower weight but...

There’s no denying the solid appeal of a cookie. Whether you’re into the trendy and colorful macaron or the tried and true chocolate chip, there’s a cookie out there for every palate. Yet, while certain cookie recipes are most definitely more user-friendly than others, there are some pitfalls best avoided...

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How would you like to give back to someone in need? There are millions of people all around the world living in poverty. These individuals need your assistance to gain access to life’s most precious necessities. Above all else, they need healthy foods. If you wish to give back, you...

We all know how frustrating it can be when you get your head down on the pillow at night, only to find that you just can’t seem to drift off. There are a whole range of factors that may stop you from getting the eight hours you need: stress, noise,...

You might be thinking about heading somewhere tropical and exotic on vacation this summer, but I have a better idea. Rather than heading somewhere on holiday, why not explore somewhere a lot closer to home. I’m talking about your back garden. You know, the place on your property that you...

Image Source (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When it comes to mastering your kitchen, it can take awhile. No one comes forth into this world with an innate knowledge of how to blend flavors for the best results. These things take time, practice, and perhaps a little sprinkle of born...

Eating outdoors is almost always better than eating indoors if the weather is fine. And cooking outdoors can be a whole lot of fun too, especially if you love to fire up the grill. Getting outside to eat mixes things up a bit and gives any meal more of a...

Image source Getting healthier as a family is much easier than getting healthy alone. There are no two ways about it. That’s not all, though, because upping your health game as a family unit, you know, going through the strides like brothers in arms is also the best way to...

Your second pregnancy is an intriguing time.  You are no longer new to the process. You have a decent idea of how your body is going to feel, what’s going to change, and how you go about getting through the next few months as you wait impatiently for the baby...

Being burgled is awful, I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. It can leave you feeling vulnerable and afraid in your home, not to mention the financial cost of replacing everything that is taken. We all think that it will never happen to us, but burglaries are a lot more common...

There are few things more wonderful and exciting that the birth of your baby. The only problem is that it can often feel like the time flies by far too quickly. There's so much going on that you end up in a whirl of excitement and exhaustion that can often...

With summer comes barbecues. The two go together hand in hand. We all love the smell of barbecue in the air of a summer evening, and we all love to get our own grills going. But, for those without a garden, grilling becomes a lot more difficult. The good news...

When life, work, and kids are eating up all your free time, you just want to get away for a while and recharge your batteries. But it’s not always as simple as packing a bag and booking yourself on a spa retreat for a weekend. Who has the time and...

So, it’s been on your mind lately that you want to cook certain recipes or improve your family’s diet. But, who has time for that? Everyone has a to-do list but making the time to get it all done is usually what stops us. If you’re looking for tips on...

You think that you might have the kitchen all figured out. But the thing is, there are always lots of new little tricks or hacks that we can learn in the kitchen. When we cook after day after day, a couple of hacks here or there to make things simpler,...

Anyone who embarks on a new, healthy eating program tends to go into it with excitement and anticipation of the changes that are ahead. It’s a big decision to make, taking control of your health, and one of the biggest things you will hear from people around you – other...

Lots of people wonder if they should purchase the latest gizmos and gadgets for their kitchen. Many of them certainly do have a place in our homes, but some are just fad items or double up on the capability of something else we already have. Some of your favorite dishes...

If you’re planning a garden that is designed for use rather than just the look and pleasure usage, then you have to make sure you use all the space available as efficiently as possible. Working gardens can be a joy at any time of year, giving you plenty to work...

Do you ever wake up in the morning with virtually no energy for the day? The alarm goes off, and for a five wonderful seconds, you dream of skipping work and staying in bed instead. You might even form the perfect excuse to tell your boss. But no, begrudgingly you...