Category Archives: Health/Fitness

Be Your Best Self

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: July 24, 2014

Don’t wait for the new year. Now is the time to reflect on what we can do to be better, make our lives better and change our ways. There is no reason you need to wait until the calendar says so to make changes. Right now, I want to direct your attention to the whole picture. […]

Healthy Eating Tips

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: July 16, 2014

Jen Moore, founder of the home meal delivery service Meez Meals, offers new meatless meals every week, delivered prepped and ready-to-go to help members easily whip up delicious home-cooked meals. The recipes present vegetable-packed meals with inventive flavors. Here, Jen shares a few of her favorite go-to tricks for subbing veggies in for carb-rich foods like […]

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Camping Gear For The Family

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: July 7, 2014

Summer is upon us and for many of you, camping will be part of your summer adventures. Here are some of my favorite tricks, tips and gadgets to make your life easier and make your time in the great outdoors a little more enjoyable. The first item isn’t a gadget at all….it’s something you can […]

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Summer Sun Care For the Whole Family

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 11, 2014

The most natural sun care for the whole family is sun avoidance and clothing (long sleeves, broad brimmed hat and pants). 25% of an average american lifetime sun exposure happens before the age of 18. The flip side of this statistic is that 75% of lifetime sun exposure after age 18. Hence, sun precautions are […]

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Sun Care Product Roundup

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 11, 2014

Summer is here and making sure your family is protected from the sun is important. This month I’m rounding up some sun care products for you! The first one I was able to try was Mustela Suncare for babies. Their SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen lotion is 100% mineral sun protection for the face and body of […]

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Heart Healthy Living From Dr. Joel Kahn

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 9, 2014

1. The foundation of any health eating pattern (diet) is large quantities of brightly colored vegetables and fruits. It is increasingly important to consider organic produce as the pesticide burden can be 90 times higher in conventional produce and the mineral content can be 1/5th that of organic produce. Recent data shows that the number of servings […]

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Healthy Mac and Cheese (Yes, It’s Possible)

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: June 2, 2014

PLUM’S SMOKY MAC Makes 6 to 8 servings For the Pasta: 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 ounces smoked tofu (such as Plum brand), minced to roughly resemble bacon bits 1 large onion, diced 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Sea salt and freshly ground […]

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4 Steps to Create a Meditation Space~A Guest Blog Post

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: May 30, 2014

To stick with a yoga or meditation practice, it is important to designate space for it. By carving out a space in your home, you will start to carve out time in your day for your practice. Designating this space will also allow you to go inward quicker. The space will carry the same energy […]

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Vegetarian Living~Tips From The Experts

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: May 22, 2014

There’s an app for everything, so why not cooking? Cook with Grazia offers a simple, straightforward day-to-day alternative to take out. Learn from Grazia Solazzi, Italian food journalist and home cook. She understands that most families don’t have hours a day to spend in the kitchen. 20 minutes is even less time than it takes to take […]

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A Little Inspiration

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: May 21, 2014

Do one thing every day that makes you happy! Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breathe away. There is always, always, always, something to be grateful for. Be careful what you think….Your thoughts become your words….Your words become your actions….Your actions become your habits…..Your habits become […]

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