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Let's Talk Turkey
Just got back from the Hudson River valley where we gathered for my niece’s nuptials. What a great place to get married. The mountains...
Michelle Martin
Nov 20, 20223 min read
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Meal Kits to the Rescue
Back in 2019 when I first shared meal planning, home delivery of meal kits was relatively new, however things really took off in 2020...
Michelle Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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How much protein do I need to eat?
My husband, Sean, is bent on gaining some weight. Did I say I hate him? Most of us don’t have a problem gaining weight, but he has a...
Michelle Martin
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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To Infinity & Beyond
It’s Halloween eve, the end of the month, less than 20 days to my next niece’s wedding, 25 days until Thanksgiving, 56 to Christmas and...
Michelle Martin
Oct 30, 20223 min read
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Are you curious?
What should I eat? I get this question all the time. Like there is a “magic pill, bullet, vegetable or cookie” that is going to change...
Michelle Martin
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Yes, You Can Eat Well on a Budget
Today I went to the supermarket and spent $118.42 on groceries. And I didn’t get much, believe me. It got me wondering how much I have...
Michelle Martin
Oct 16, 20225 min read
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#MentalHealthDay
Last week I shared with you how difficult it is sometimes, even when you are generally an upbeat soul, to stay optimistic. And I...
Michelle Martin
Oct 9, 20224 min read
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Smart Thinking
October is Positive Attitude Month. You’ve been waiting for it all year, right? I know I have. As this year winds down, the days get...
Michelle Martin
Oct 2, 20223 min read
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Flame on...flame off!
Keeping with the trend from last week around inflammation in the body, I thought it would be helpful to share a natural supplement you...
Michelle Martin
Sep 25, 20223 min read
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In Flames
I bet you thought I was going to dive right into the nuances of the Swedish death metal band In Flames this week, right? Wrong. Today is...
Michelle Martin
Sep 18, 20224 min read
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Bumper Crop
As we end our summer, and move into fall, the air gets cooler at night, the garden growth is starting to slow, and I have a bumper crop...
Michelle Martin
Sep 11, 20223 min read
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Get well, live well, age well
Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Hope you are enjoying the festivities, an extra day off, or perhaps you are relaxing at one of my...
Michelle Martin
Sep 4, 20224 min read
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Beach Body
Today I spent some time at one of my favorite places – the Jersey shore! I love walking in the sand, whether it is climbing up or down...
Michelle Martin
Aug 28, 20223 min read
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Budget Buddha
This week’s blog isn’t about low-rent spirituality or financial enlightenment, although those aren’t bad ideas. Hmmm. No, this week is...
Michelle Martin
Aug 21, 20224 min read
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What the Heck is EFT?
A few weeks ago, I encouraged you to take the time to explore new ideas, establish different habits, and look at the world around us with...
Michelle Martin
Aug 14, 20223 min read
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Summer Skin
It’s August already, and it is blazing hot. Many of us like to go to the shore or jump in a pool to cool off during this notoriously hot...
Michelle Martin
Aug 7, 20224 min read
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A Change Will Do You Good
Remember that song by Cheryl Crowe, back in the nineties? About change, recognizing a need to do something different, shake off the...
Michelle Martin
Jul 31, 20223 min read
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The Stress Mess
We all have some level of stress in our daily lives, wouldn't you agree? Between the uptick in Covid (new variant) and the January 6...
Michelle Martin
Jul 17, 20224 min read
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Hormonal Gremlins
Today at my niece’s wedding shower, my cousin was sharing her frustration with her inability to shed some extra pounds. Since we are...
Michelle Martin
Jul 10, 20223 min read
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Hips, Hips, Hooray…It’s Independence Day!
As we approach July 4th, our national celebration of independence from tyranny, I thought I might muse on the term “independent”. From...
Michelle Martin
Jul 3, 20224 min read
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