Asparagus Asparagus is a natural diuretic, which means it helps to flush the water out of your body. Throw out any diuretic pills you might have and load up on asparagus if you are feeling bloated. My dogs love to eat fresh asparagus. Celery Celery is often thought of as “diet food or rabbit food”.  Those rab more ...

The first trimester of all four of my pregnancies were marked by that terrible pregnancy exhaustion. You only truly understand this exhaustion once you have experienced and when you sneak off to catch a cat nap in the loos at work. After my 3rd baby I spent a year getting back into shape and managed to bring more ...

When I find myself tired or low on energy, I can usually point to a lapse in taking care of myself. Since I only have one body, I have to intentionally take care of it! Summer is a great time to do that. Want to join me? We just need to move it, rest it, hydrate it, and feed it! Move it: There are two kinds o more ...

These waffles are so great and easy and dare I say pretty healthy for our family. They melt in your mouth and can be used as pancake batter as well. What a great way to get those sleepy kids out of bed on a Saturday morning! PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLES 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk 1/4 melted butter 1 more ...

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them. ~Peace Pilgrim I tossed the last of four full trash bags of clothes out the front door, onto the porch - this week's donation offering to local charities. Before starting the coffee, I had made my appointment for more ...