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Michigan Lake Escape: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Our Michigan trip was thrown together in about 5 hours. The days before our trip, I was pretty emotional. Comments on social media had me going to some dark places concerning school this fall. My mom stopped by my house in the afternoon and mentioned a trip she was taking with my dad, brother, and…
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Torch Lake: A Northern Michigan Oasis
I am waist deep in water, looking in wonder at the forest covered hills that encircle. The teal water beneath me is so clear that I can see my purple toe nail polish and the white sand below. Only once had I even come close to an experience like this. While similar to a lake…
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A Hocking Hills Treasure: Fresh Ingredients and Charm at The Inn at Cedar Falls
My family was looking for an adventure spot where we could be free in nature but not have to travel too far. The day after school was out we rented a cabin in Logan, Ohio. While the popular Hocking Hills State Park won’t open until June 15th, it was still a great escape to be…
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Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing
Following a clean keto plan has dramatically helped my autoimmune conditions, especially SIBO. I eat the cleanest meat I can find, no dairy, and I’m always in search of low carb veggies. Brussel sprouts are about 4 carbs per cup. I love how they are full of vitamins and fiber but don’t send my blood…
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Everything Bacon: The best ways to buy it, bake it, and serve it.
The internet is filled with all the best ways to cook bacon. Today I will tell you my favorite way, but I’ll also talk about meal prepping bacon so it’s always on hand to lift the flavor of your dishes. Meat Selection: Find the good stuff Get the cleanest product you can find. Be careful,…
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Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy, and Poison Oak
Last week I wrote about my trip to Hocking Hills. We had an especially good time hiking at Rock Bridge. My niece and nephew are so fun to play with. We get up to all kinds of antics – racing, jumping, toads- often they end up on our shoulders. I wouldn’t trade these memories for…
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Make it Work Soup: Using whatever ingredients are available
Inspired by our self quarantine situation and the return of Tim Gun and Heidi Klum in the Amazon show Making the Cut, this weeks recipe is all about making it work with whatever ingredients you have available. The key to going rogue from a traditional recipe is understanding flavor profiles – what belongs together and…
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Books that Inspire and Champion Hope: Great reads for quarantine during Covid -19
In a time of crisis, heroes step up and we see them for who they’ve always been. They haven’t changed, but our perspective has, ready to lean in and be grateful for their services. With Coronavirus in our midst, our first responders and medical workers are those such heroes that are holding our communities together.…
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Taco Soup
This week I’d like to give you a favorite healthy recipe that is incredibly easy to make and freezes well. This recipe is also easy to deliver to relatives who need extra support right now. My taco soup is made from ingredients you can just grab from the pantry and freezer. While most soup is…