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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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GoogleBun Fridays: Week 38 Favorites

Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Keep your skin clean in a big city.  Cinnamon apple muffins recipe. What makes a great cookbook? How to create more calm in your life. Pub crawling in Paris. Make your own pear rosemary honey pizza. Things to do this fall season! What models eat before a show. How to manage people creatively. Why Yoga and Nature belong together. Quote of the Week: “Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche (Image Credits: Tumblr)

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GoogleBun Fridays: Week 37 Favorites

Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! How to declutter your house. Early fall inspiration: clothes and booties. Make some sparkly moon & star cupcakes. Funny snail mail stamps. Holographic nail polish – want! How to build a gallery wall. Really good chocolate pudding & pizza. Funk songs to start your weekend. Baked cheesy apple sandwiches. How to become a better listener. Quote of the Week: “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. We’ve all worked with that person. That person is…

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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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