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5 things you should stop doing today for a better 2012

Last week we looked at 5 things we should START doing for a better 2012. Today we look at the flip side… Stop procrastinating. There’s a reason this post includes the “today.” Putting things off reduces the chances you’ll actually do them. It also adds to stress and frustration later when you’re trying to get [...]

My favorite plant based meals

So last month I purged meat from my diet. It was definitely a shift from my usual menu and diet — and one that took a little more planning than before. But throughout the month, one thing became clear — it’s totally doable. For those of you wanting to try purging meat from your diet [...]

A question for vegetarians – Fool Month of Purging

So with the Fool Month of Purging, I’ve been adapting my menu to purge meat from my diet. But as many of you may know — a diet is only as effective as the support you get from those around you. My Life has been supportive so far, making sure I was able to bring [...]

Fool Month of Purging 2011

Well, it’s that time of year again… April. And to carry on with last year’s theme of a Fool Month of Purging, I’ve decided to do it again. Only this time, I’ll be purging something completely different. Watch the video or read more below. Rather than purging more “material things” from our house (which we’ll [...]

10 easy ways to spice up your leftovers

If you’re like me, you don’t naturally gravitate to leftovers when searching for that next great meal. And sadly, according to the US Health Department, Americans now throw away on average, 25% of the food they purchase. (The NY Times offers a great graphic showing the breakdown.) Imagine if you could save 25% on your [...]

What do you eat when traveling?

My Life and I just returned from a great trip weekend trip to Seattle. But as we were preparing to leave town and I grabbed food at a fast food chain in the airport, and I was struck by a sign. The sign read something to the effect of, “There’s a shortage of tomatoes in [...]

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