By Amanda Rose | Intermittent Fasting
I find intermittent fasting to be the fastest and easiest weight loss program I’ve tried, and I’ve tried them all over the last almost-50 years. I lose 10-15 pounds a month with intermittent fasting whereas with a very-low-carb diet (under 25 grams or so of carbs a day), I lose 4-5 pounds a month. The […]
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“We can just eat it but not eat the scorpion part. Are you with me?” asks Alastair and the boys set off on their goal wondering if the dead and dried scorpion is going to sting them while they suck on the sucker.The kids also crowd source an answer to the important question: “Does Fuzzball […]
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Inspired by the popular Facebook meme, the Half Pints opened a tube of Pillsbury crescent rolls for the first time. Do you remember the first time? It had been many years since I’d even been around a can of rolls or biscuits that I have to admit, it was a lot of fun and brought […]
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By Amanda Rose | Natural Remedies
Amanda’s note: Here is another wonderful contribution from Ramya Venkateshwaran who writes from her home in India. Ramya describes natural remedies for hair loss. Find her on her website WildTurmeric.net for more ideas on healthy living. ~~~Hair loss is a common problem for both men and women and it is only increasing over the years. […]
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What would kids do if faced with tasting ant candy? The Half Pints work it out, eating as little ant as possible. Some quotes:”I think I tasted a little bit of ant!””Can we get this candy without ants?” “Why would people want to eat ant candy?
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By Amanda Rose | Winter Squash
Do you ever struggle with breakfast boredom? It hits me every few months to the extent I would rather just skip breakfast all together. Not good! Not good! I’m always on the lookout for inspiration so when a new tasty idea drifts by, it’s like winning in a scavenger hunt. Here is one of those […]
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