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Source: Project Welcome Home Troops What affects one of us affects all of us. In 2006 & 2007, after Hurricane Katrina, I went to New Orleans to help with rebuilding efforts. The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) offered trainings to help people with therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the devastation of losing…

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Camping is one of our favorite summer activities. We're so incredibly blessed to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where camping is very easily available. In fact, I'm penning this post just minutes before leaving for another camping trip in Mt. Rainier. Before I leave, I thought I'd share what energizing and nourishing foods are…

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By Rebecca Potter Has your entire family ever made it through cold and flu season without succumbing to what’s “going around”? If so, congratulations! If not, I’m here to help you do that naturally! Being an herbalist, I like to get to the root of the problem, which in the case of colds and flu…

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Saving money on your food budget is easy with a little strategy and planning. These are some of my favorite, easy tips. What else would you add to this list? Use a grocery list. Money mentor, Emily Zillig, says "Grocery stores have put a lot of research into creating impulse purchases. (more…)

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If Nelson Mandela represents anything to me, it is that simply by having the honor to be human, we have social and moral obligations to take care of each other. Of course, you already know this, kind soul. But have you considered that taking care of your fellow human starts with how you choose to…

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By Dorothy Pang, L.Ac. & Fertility Expert Did you know? October is National Infertility Awareness Month.  I’ve worked with many women who were suffering with infertility, and it’s not an easy road.  And when someone isn’t aware, it can be easy to do or say something inadvertently that can be really devastating to a sufferer…

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Picture this: 300 mouths watering as all eyes are transfixed on the most beautifully presented spread of gourmet food they have ever seen while the tantalizing aromas waft and dance all around. Where are you? If you guessed the International Food Blogger Conference, you are right! I’m thrilled to be one of those lucky 300…

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Where can you learn the fine art of food photography, take part in improvisational theater games, and fine tune your food blogging skills all while dining on the most delicious gourmet food that Seattle's chefs can create? At the International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle Sept 20-22! I'm looking forward to delving into all things…

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More Than a Pretty Face Want to look great in your shorts and tank top? Pretty skin isn’t just for your face. Your neck, arms, legs, shoulders and back will benefit from giving them a little exfoliation love too. (more…)

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