What am I thankful for today?

Gratitude

They say that one of the strongest emotions is gratitude.  It fills the individual with a sense of appreciation for what they have, and gets the mind thinking about how to pass that goodwill onto others.  To continuously be grateful, one of the best things to do is keep a journal and everyday write down… Read More

The Next Generation!

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The last two generations has seen the epidemic of Fast Food and convenience cooking.  We have started seeing the fall out of taking this path in our health and obesity problem here in the United States.  We cannot blame the Fast Food industry, but we can take some personal responsibility with the next generation and… Read More

Favorite New Products

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100% Pure Himalayan Sea Salt Sometimes you just find a new gem of a product and you must share.  I have recently fallen in love with two new items. First is Himalayan Sea Salt.  HimalaSalt is the ONLY pink Himalayan sea salt that is Kosher Passover Certified, Green-e Certified (made by 100% Wind and Solar Energy),Sustainably… Read More

Put Your Worries in the “Box”

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If you are struggling with fear and anxiety consider making a box. Call your box whatever works for you. For dieting, I will call it the “Freedom” box; Freedom from worry and fear. We have been discussing keeping a daily journal in the book club this month while reading Full Filled and one of the… Read More

Cooking with Chia Seeds

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On Monday I gave you the “skinny” on the wonders of chia seeds. Hopefully, if you didn’t already consume these wonderful seeds, you added them to your daily diet. There is so much great information on chia seeds and you can do so much with them! As promised, here are a few more ways to… Read More

Protein Power!

Protein Power

Protein is an essential element of a healthy diet. ”It’s an essential nutrient,” says Anne Wolf, RD, registered dietitian and researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Protein serves as a critical building block for cells and tissues throughout our body. “We need it for every function in our body — for healing purposes and… Read More

Little Choices Matter Welcomes Dr. Naomi

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The team at Miracle Skinny Drops and Little Choices Matter is happy to introduce to you Dr. Naomi. A professional relationship therapist and master life coach, Dr. Naomi joins the team of Little Choices Matter as a guest blogger. She delves into a variety of real life topics, which are of great interest to so… Read More

You Are What You Think

You Are What You Think

Have you ever started your morning already thinking about how bad your day is going to be?  Well, chances are you will be right, not because you’re a psychic, but because you told yourself what the outcome would be.  It is easier to go through life undercutting your own capabilities than to constantly nurture them… Read More

What Goes in Comes Out

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One principle in learning to live a healthier lifestyle and making permanent change is guarding your influences and temptations.  Who you are around, what you are around, what you see and what you hear is what will manifest in your day to day life.  I have always used this principle in raising my kids.  If… Read More

Symptoms of Stress and How to Deal with It!

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Our bodies give clues when something is going on and we need to learn to tune in and listen to it when it needs a tune up.  In today’s busy world many of us carry stress indicators.  Here are some symptoms or results of stress in your life.  The word stress started as a construction… Read More