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    An Eco-Friendly Valentine Get Away
    Follow the rose petal road for an eco-friendly DIY romantic getaway in your own house that starts om the dining room and ends in the bedroom. By BsaB. First off, cook your sweetie a delicious Vegetable Puttanesca, fast enough to whip up in under an hour. There’s nothing more romantic than a hearty, gluten, egg, soy, and cow dairy free pasta dish that’s...
    by Karla Mercado at February 12th, 2010 at 09:02 am
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    Don’t Wait for Spring to Clean Up
    You don’t have to wait for Spring to clean up! It always feels good to remove the clutter in your life. Here are some practical ways to clean house. Body detox: Fulfill your New Year’s resolution to stay fit and strong by flushing away the toxins of your body. It doesn’t have to be bland or difficult either. You can find fiber in tasty brown rice, fresh...
    by Karla Mercado at January 18th, 2010 at 09:01 am
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    5 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
    This time of year it seems like there’s a family feast, office party or cocktail party almost every evening. I think it’s nice to take a small gift. Here are my top five choices for personal, eco-friendly gifts that won’t break the bank. Toys. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to resist such cute, environment-friendly toy critters,...
    by Karla Mercado at December 15th, 2009 at 09:12 am
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    A Healthy Side for Your Thanksgiving Table
    Thanksgiving is a new holiday for me since we don’t celebrate it back home so my first one was quite an experience–I remember eating too much, feeling lethargic, and having turkey sandwiches for the next couple of weeks. When you consume too much food especially if it’s greasy or loaded with processed, simple carbohydrates (like prepacked cakes, pies...
    by Karla Mercado at November 18th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Healthy Homemade Halloween Treats
    Forget the store-bought candies and commercially produced stuff. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy homemade treats this weekend: Vampire Fudgesicles. Popsicles are great but often filled with artificial coloring and flavoring or poor quality ingredients. Keep it fresh and healthy by using fresh raspberries, strawberries, organic milk or yogurt (if your little...
    by Karla Mercado at October 29th, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Time For Your Walk, Human!
    That’s my dog, Cooper. They say that beagles are below average in overall canine smartness but this beagle is pretty smart–he takes me out for a walk each morning! Studies show that dog owners are physically healthier than the average member of the population (Source: bbc.co.uk). Most dog owners are regular walkies, which means that they get more physical activity...
    by Karla Mercado at October 20th, 2009 at 05:10 am
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    A True Story of Buoyancy and Bliss
    I was born and raised in the Philippines and as I watched the news last week I desperately wanted to book the next flight to Manila: On September 26th, Typhoon Ketsana, locally known as Ondoy, hit the Philippines with one month’s worth of rain condensed into six hours. 80% of Metro Manila, the country’s capital and major urban residential district, was underwater. I...
    by Karla Mercado at October 5th, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Guide to PMS
    I’m speaking from experience when I say: PMS affects everyone. Those PMS jokes might be funny but seriously folks, I used to have such bad PMS episodes that I was sometimes unable to function. And let me tell you, the people around me suffered too! Here’s how I experience PMS: First thing in the morning I open my eyes and force myself out of bed. Sometimes...
    by Karla Mercado at October 2nd, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Why Tea Beats Coffee
    It would take me an entire day to write an ode to tea. I love it so much that I start and end each day with a version of this fascinating beverage. While I’m sure you’re all familiar with its health benefits, don’t forget that the curative elixir is as practical as it is healthy: Tea goes from morning to night. Tea is so much fun that I sip on it all...
    by Karla Mercado at September 25th, 2009 at 06:09 am