Food Nutrition + Wellness 

Here are the Manuka Honey Benefits That are About to Change Your Life

For natural health enthusiasts, manuka honey is the next big thing. Read on to find out why it’s even better than raw honey. Raw honey is lovely on toast, sweet in tea, and even good for your skin, but there’s another type of honey that may be more exciting for natural health enthusiasts. If you haven’t heard of manuka honey, we’re pretty excited to tell you about it. Manuka honey benefits are seriously impressive even if you’ve long been a fan of raw and organic honey. What is Manuka Honey…

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Hypnotherapy Versus Meditation: Which Method Is Right for You?

We talked to a hypnotherapist on the differences between the mind-calming techniques. Hypnotherapy is one of those practices that have been around for a long time but is suddenly resurfacing into the mainstream as a new trend in the wellness world. So what is it exactly? Like mindful meditation, hypnotherapy induces a beneficial, deeply relaxing and calming state of mind that can help you get through your day in a positive, calm and stress-free way. While both disciplines are similar there are crucial differences between them. “The real purpose of…

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The 20 Best Small Towns to Celebrate the Fourth of July in This Summer

Fourth of July celebrations are arguably the best part of Summer. They involve hot dogs, fireworks, ice cream, swimming, and picnics, so really, what’s not to love? And figuring out exactly where to celebrate the holiday is crucial. Big city celebrations are great and all (also crowded), but some events are better enjoyed on a smaller scale. Small town USA means charming traditions, quaint streets, friendly people, and lots of space to spread out and enjoy. The events almost always include a main street parade and fireworks, but most of…

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Raise the Woof! 50+ Pet Travel Products That Make Summer Vacations a Lot Easier

Traveling is one of the best gifts to give yourself, and with the dog days of Summer in paw’s reach, the vacation destinations and nearby getaways are endless. As wonderful as weekend trips and extended breaks are, I think we can agree, it’s just not the same without furry friends by our side. If you spend your family vacation worried about your dog or cat or if the car feels like a zoo with your animal in the back, then we have some products that will ease pet-related stress for…

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Confession: I am a late bloomer when it comes to my love for pumpkin. My mom doesn’t really like pumpkin, so the only encounters that I had with it before adulthood were in the form of store-bought pumpkin pies in those crinkly aluminum tins topped with a dollop of partially frozen cool whip. Not exactly the tastiest introduction! Continue reading “Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread” » Source link [page_popup id=”1″]

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Growing up we always had a choice of two kinds of salsa – a red tomato salsa which we made from scratch, and a salsa verde, or green salsa, which we got from a bottle (Victoria brand). As a kid I always thought that green salsa was made from green tomatoes, but actually it is made with a Mexican relative of a tomato, the naturally tart tomatillo (pronounced “toe-mah-TEE-yo”), which looks like a little green tomato covered with a husk. Continue reading “Tomatillo Salsa Verde” » Source link [page_popup id=”1″]

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Maple-Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Pears

In New England, where I live, there are so many grand maple trees that the syrup goes into everything. You often find it in pots of baked beans instead of molasses, as well as in all kinds of cakes, pies, and other sweet desserts. Maple syrup also makes its way into simple weeknight dishes like this skillet chicken recipe, where it turns into a glaze. Continue reading “Maple-Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Pears” » Source link [page_popup id=”1″]

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