Easy & Impressive Recipes from the Garden

This delightful open-faced sandwich offers a harmonious blend of earthy, vibrant, briny, and fruity flavors. Featuring garden-fresh carrots and raspberries, it not only boasts an excellent flavor profile but also provides a rich source of anti-inflammatory benefits. Feel free to experiment with the herbs in this recipe—let the soft herbs from your garden inspire you…

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Women in the Spotlight

Women in the Spotlight

In my role as an educator of learning strategies for parents and students of various ages, conversations around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are becoming more frequent. I often receive inquiries from clients seeking clarification on symptoms, understanding the nuances of a diagnosis, mastering self-advocacy, and discovering effective methods to not just manage ADHD but…

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10 Common Breakfast Mistakes and How to Fix Them

10 Typical Breakfast Mistakes and Their Solutions

Breakfast is indeed the most vital meal of the day, with evidence indicating that your morning choices can greatly affect your energy levels and mood throughout the day. If you find yourself feeling hungry or drained a few hours post-breakfast, you may be falling into these frequent breakfast traps. 01 You don’t get enough fiber…

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One Deliberate Step at a Time

One Deliberate Step at a Time

alive’s commitment to a carbon-negative future At the core of our mission is the aspiration to become a carbon-negative business. We aim to reduce our carbon footprint through meaningful, actionable steps, regardless of their size, to promote long-term sustainability—and to do what is ethically right. By taking the right actions, we strive for carbon neutrality…

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Gradual, Easy, and Eco-friendly

Gradual, Easy, and Eco-friendly

Earnest first steps Our journey to becoming an eco-aware family began during our struggle with infertility. Alongside treatment, we started to explore the environmental aspects of our lives, such as reducing single-use plastics and examining the ingredients in our personal care and cleaning products. We began shopping at bulk stores, transitioning to natural products, utilizing…

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Botanical Assistance for Your Hair

Botanical Assistance for Your Hair

Herbs possess natural compounds that can help restore the equilibrium and luster of your hair. Explore these homemade herbal hair recipes to watch your tresses thrive! While we often reach for herbs to enhance salads or savory dishes, these fragrant plants can also significantly benefit our hair. They contain compounds that help rejuvenate hair’s natural…

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Mud Isn't a Profanity

Mud Is Not a Profanity

Mud often carries a negative connotation, but it turns out that mud, dirt, and soil are packed with health benefits that can contribute to our well-being and happiness. Mud is frequently associated with unpleasantness, and words like soil, dirt, and mud evoke images of the grimier aspects of life. We talk about someone having a…

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Navigating a Delicate Balance

Navigating a Delicate Balance

Toronto-based makeup artist Lisa Aharon shares expert tips for applying natural eyeliner with a contemporary flair. Who would have thought that a modeling class could be a turning point in my life? It didn’t lead to a global career, but it did help me refine my signature style: black eyeliner inspired by Angelina Jolie. Lisa…

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