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5 TIPS FOR STAYING OUT OF THE DRIVE-THRU: EATING HEALTHY IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

It’s possible to use a little organization to turn dinnertime into a manageable routine for eating healthy. A few simple steps will help you avoid the drive-thru without falling into the same ‘ol, same ‘ol eating routine. A few minutes of preparation prevents the added stress of trying to figure out what to cook while hungry family members prowl the kitchen asking, “Mom, is dinner ready yet?” Here are five tips to help keep mealtimes under control with minimal effort and optimum nutrition.

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STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE: #ENOUGHISENOUGH

At Peaceful Living Wellness we normally do not stride into the political realm. However, because we are a company headquartered in the United States, and because we value peace as the foundation for living a healthy, happy life, I believe it is my moral obligation as editor-in-chief to speak-out in response to the rampant gun-violence and cultural vitriol plaguing the U.S.

GUNS DON’T KILL PEOPLE, PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE?

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15 WEIRD THINGS YOU CAN COMPOST

At first, I thought composting would be like taking a science exam: way too complicated and confusing. And while I’m not against science, I certainly didn’t want to have to do a pH test every time I wanted to add something to it.

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HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR KITCHEN FOR HEALTHIER EATING

Every once in a while, I survey my readers to find out what challenges they’re experiencing when it comes to organizing in the home. This question is something I think challenges everyone, so I wanted to share some tried-and-true solutions for organizing the kitchen for healthier eating.

First off, I can’t say that there’s a “right way” to organize a kitchen. For some, placing the dishes in the cabinets over the dishwasher area would make sense, but what if you don’t have cabinets directly over the dishwasher and you need to place them somewhere else. In that case, I would say, place them as close to where you use them as possible. That’s just one example!

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THE UNSCHOOLING ADVENTURE

When our youngest son was in public elementary school, he loved it, he was doing well, and he was thriving. But then, I think that is probably more the rule than the exception at that age.

Then came middle school. What a nightmare. He was miserable, the education was lackluster, (to say the least), and he was turning into a little jerk. He had been such a sweet kid, so the change in him was unnerving and confusing.

“We learned about how he learns BEST.”

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