Keepin it real, keepin it simple over 60 - Texas Style
Monthly Garden Guide – January Welcome to your Monthly Gardening Guide for January! Below you will find information on what I will be doing, (or trying to do) for the month of January. These are goals, not standards and some months I am on top of it and other months I blow it. But somehow,
What Type of Whole Foods Are You? There’s something wonderful about eating whole foods, knowing that you are eating foods that are fresh from nature and as close to their natural state as possible. Not only do you know that you are doing something good for your health in the moment, but you also know
Essential Oils May Ease Sadness The causes of sadness vary. They may arise due to a chemical or hormonal imbalance in the body, which can cause the mental state described as depression. It may also manifest following significant and difficult personal experiences characterized by loss or stress. But we are finding that essential oils may
Vitamins and Supplements for Menopausal Support Most women know that someday menopause symptoms will come into their life. Menopause can be so strong it could knock the most fit woman off their feet. Symptoms could include hot flashes, sweating at night and little to no sex drive and more. Some of these symptoms can
Menopause – It’s Here! Menopause refers to a stage in woman’s life characterized by a permanent cessation of her menstrual activities. It implies that a woman stops having her monthly menstrual periods for the rest of her life, after she achieves the menopause. A normal healthy woman reaches the menopause between the ages of 40-50.
Menopause – Is it Peri? Peri-Menopause is the mixture of a Woman’s body beginning to cross yet another age marker, and symptoms that every woman will notice around 10-15 years before actually going through menopause. It’s kind of like a dress rehearsal for the big show. For women in their 30’s or 40’s, menopause
Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken So in our house, mexican food is the king. My man could eat mexican food 7 days a week, especially beans. Me?? I love the slow cooker for anything! So when I saw this recipe for slow cooker mexican chicken, I knew it would be a winner…and it is! It
[wptb id=2918] Cilantro-Lime Rice Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. In our Cilantro Lime Rice and Sauce recipe we have paired classic flavors of Cilantro and lime and what a flavor combination that brings to this side dish! BONUS: Fajita Seasoning Recipe Below…scroll on down! Prep
Hearty Healthy Minestrone Soup Slow Cooker alert, you could make this amazing hearty and healthy minestrone soup in the slow cooker in the morning before church or on a workday. Coming home to satisfying soup at the end of a long day is amazing. What a gift. Especially if it’s cold outside. This minestrone soup
Do You Have New Year Anxiety? Is this New Year causing you New Year Anxiety?? Begin the new year feeling calm and free of stress by using doTERRA’s Bergamot essential oil. This delicate citrus plant was used by the Italians for years to reduce feelings of stress and to soothe and rejuvenate skin. How about
Dark Chocolate Health Benefits Everybody has a sweet tooth, and chocolate is a no-brainer to satisfy that sweet craving. Let’s take a look at dark chocolate health benefits in particular (not your typical Snickers). Dark chocolate has several health benefits that make it a bit more justifiable to snack on! For many years, chocolate has
Aging Holistically Holistic approaches to anti-aging are not new. For thousands of years people all over the world have viewed lifestyle and self-care to be essential in aging holistically. I believe here in the USA we are just beginning to catch on to this trend. Today, it is very much worth our while to
Boost Your Heart Health Heart health doesn’t happen by itself and it usually doesn’t happen overnight. My journey to better heart health began in April of this year – yes, that’s 7 months so far, and still a work in progress. But, there are some decisions you can make today that can start you on
A Habit Filled Day So, I hit a wall around 3 PM every.single.day! How about you?? It get’s harder and harder to make decisions, and my brain goes into fog mode. I am just too tired to do anything but drive myself home, which is a milestone in of itself…I live 11 miles from work
Carrot Cake Smoothie This healthy and delicious Carrot Cake Smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. Hey, I even have this amazing smoothie in the afternoon when I need a pick-me-up. If you need a little more protein, feel free to add your favorite protein powder to
