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Healthy DIY Pet Food Recipe for Dogs and Cats

Do you want to feed your fur babies a high-quality wet food they’ll love at a price you can afford? Look no further than this economical, nutritious, and appealing recipe adapted from The Nature of Animal Healing by Martin Goldstein, D.V.M. From just a few simple ingredients, you can make your furry friends a food that […]

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Top 5 Reasons for Homeschooling

Have you ever considered homeschooling? If so, you may have gotten overwhelmed by conflicting information or simply thought you just aren’t cut out to be your child’s teacher. The reasons people choose to homeschool are many and varied. As with most life decisions, there is no “right” or “wrong” answer—it’s simply a matter of deciding […]

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Vegetarian Chili or Not

This chili is so amazing that you will want to go back for seconds! So grab your bowl and let’s get to eating. Don’t be alarmed at how long the recipe list is. You will find it easy to make and completely worth your time. I promise! If you would like to add some meat […]

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Nature’s Sunshine Goodness

The question of whether sun exposure is beneficial or harmful invokes many “heated” discussions in the medical field. Most medical doctors will advise you to block the sun’s rays by slathering your skin with chemical-filled sunscreens on a daily basis. We are inundated with massive advertising campaigns that tell us we should be terrified of […]

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Detox Your Toothpaste Naturally

Did you know that most commercial toothpastes are toxic? Ever notice that little warning label on the tube? The one that says in bold letters, “DO NOT SWALLOW” and “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN”? How about, “CONTACT POISON CONTROL”? Poison…think about that for a moment. This is not acceptable! Despite what the advertisements tell […]

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The Power of Gratitude

Do you say “thank you”? Not as an automatic response because you were taught good manners, but a real, feel-it-in-your-heart sense of genuine appreciation and pure joy? Who do you say it to? God? The Universe? Yourself? Your family and friends? Your boss or co-workers? We get so wrapped up in the “busyness” of our […]

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Unrefined or Refined Coconut Oil: That is the Question

Just last week at the grocery store, we overheard a conversation in which a mother told her daughter that coconut oil must be refined to be healthy. This is not true, but it’s no wonder that mom is confused. We all encounter a lot of misinformation from varied sources. Do you stand in the grocery […]

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What is “Free Feeding” and Why Does it Work for Our Dogs?

What is “free-feeding” and why should you care? Free feeding means leaving high-quality dry kibble out and available for your dogs all the time. The pet food industry, and possibly even your veterinarian, have told you differently. Feed certain amounts, on a strict schedule, and absolutely no table scraps. If this works so well, why […]

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