Archive for September, 2008

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How Working Less Helped Me Get More Done

Most people think the busier you are, the more you’re getting done. We all know people who run around likeĀ  chickens with their heads cut off trying to get an impossible list of tasks done in a day. I used to do the same thing. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 29th 2008 | Filed in Smart Living | Comments (2)

Toxins in Your Cosmetics

Cosmetics are part of our daily lives. We all used lotions, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, and face creams. The average person is exposed to roughly 120 chemicals a day through their cosmetics. Some of these chemicals are carcinogens. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 26th 2008 | Filed in Healthy Living | Comments (3)

How I Made My Weaknesses Strengths

We all have weaknesses and most of us are quite familiar with what those weaknesses are. Many people have a much easier time finding their weaknesses than their strengths. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 24th 2008 | Filed in Smart Living | Comments (2)

Buying Organic on a Budget

Buying organic can be pricey and with the downturn in the economy people are tightening their belts. For many people this means cutting costs at the grocery store. Organic food is usually the first to go. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 22nd 2008 | Filed in Frugal Living, Healthy Living | Comments (3)

Guest Post on Problogger

Check out my guest post on Problogger for advice on How to Avoid the Physical Hazards of Blogging.

Photo by Guillermo Esteves

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 21st 2008 | Filed in Healthy Living, Self Massage | Comments (2)

Are You Stretching Correctly?

We’ve all heard that you need to stretch before you exercise to prevent injury. Everyone knows that. Most people do it, but did you know that there are two types of stretching and you’re probably doing the wrong one? Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 17th 2008 | Filed in Active Living | Comments (0)

Artificial Sweeteners Are Bad For Your Health

I have a lot of friends who consume diet soda on a regular basis. They do it because they’re watching their weight, have diabetes, or just because they think it’s healthier for them than sugar. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 15th 2008 | Filed in Healthy Living | Comments (0)

Ignore the Negative Comments and Follow Your Dream

I was browsing around a forum that I frequent recently when I came across a post that interested me. It was written by a woman who is trying to start an online business. In her post she said that she needed to get her business off the ground quickly because her family was not being supportive and she basically wanted to prove them wrong. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 10th 2008 | Filed in Smart Living | Comments (3)

Interview with Trudy Thelander from MediterrAsian.com

A couple of years ago, I discovered a great cooking and health site calledĀ  MediterrAsian.com. Since then, I’ve cooked almost every recipe on the site, and they’ve all been delicious. The website was started by Trudy Thelander and Ric Watson. They have also written a book called The MediterrAsian Way. It’s more than just a cookbook, it’s a guide to health and longevity.

I recently had the opportunity to interview Trudy about her cooking and healthy living. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 8th 2008 | Filed in Healthy Living | Comments (4)

My Favorite Breakfast

I love breakfast. I used to be a big cereal eater. Then I started eating fresh fruit mixed with plain yogurt. Then I went back to cereal again. Continue Reading »

Posted by Lovelyn on Sep 3rd 2008 | Filed in Recipes | Comments (1)

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