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FOOD, LIVING

Sparkle #141: Clean Eating Cookie Recipe

This week is turning out to be one of those weeks when all you want is the weekend, FRIENDS re-runs on TV and chocolate! Actually, make that lots of chocolate! Any other day and I would have reached out for a decadent slice of chocolate cake. But I have been watching my diet for the last two weeks and don’t want to go off track by binge eating due to work stress. So I turned to the internet to look for healthy dessert recipes which would be delicious and easy to make, thus satisfying my craving for something sweet without adding any feelings of guilt. To my delight, I discovered…

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Sparkle #134: Top Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

Update: I made the Mocha overnight oats recipe for my breakfast the day after this post and am so excited to tell you all that it tastes exactly like dessert! The tweaks I made – I added cold coffee (instant coffee powder and honey added to cold milk), dark chocolate powder, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds to my oats and let them stay overnight. I topped them with some dark chocolate chips in the morning and started my day with an indulgent yet healthy breakfast! They taste really good, and are super quick and easy to make. Definitely try this recipe when you can!   Happy Monday everyone! How has October started…

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FOOD, LIVING

Sparkle #125: Back to School Breakfasts

September signals the start of a new school year across all of America. And for moms, this translates into an intense search for unique breakfast and lunch options to keep things interesting for their little one! If you want to ensure that your kids start their day with lots of energy and enthusiasm, you will have to plan their breakfast meals to include options which are both healthy and delicious. Smoothies are a great way to ensure your kids get the nutrition they deserve while ensuring their is little or no compromise on taste. Make that chocolate smoothie an energy booster by stealthily slipping in some chia seeds, or pack some…

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LIVING, STYLE

Sparkle #121: Relaxing Bath Recipes

What is your chosen way to unwind after a long and tiring day at work? Different things work for different people, but I think most of us would agree that one of the best ways to de-stress after a hectic day is to indulge in a relaxing soak in our bathtubs! The best part is that by adding just a few easily accessible ingredients from our pantry, we can greatly boost our bath time relaxation ritual. From healing to detoxifying or even anti-aging, these ingredients provide a healthy quick fix for whatever stress you are battling that evening! So try one of these easy wellness…

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GoogleBun Fridays: Week 30 Favorites

Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! The bathing owl: best stress buster indeed! A 30 minute run/walk playlist. The worst breakfasts for your waist. How to organize your closet. Why doing suryanamaskars is a good idea. Stay healthy in both mind and body. Roasted tomato and garlic pasta recipe. Whimsical ‘owl and the pussycat‘ illustrations. Camping tips and tricks. Black and blue cobbler recipe. Quote of the Week: “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.“ ~ Antoine de…

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