How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Working Ahead, Part Three: Soaking Beans and Grains

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.This was a new concept for me. I had heard about it, but I didn’t think it was something important for me. And to show my cooking ignorance, according to Will soaking beans is just something you do. When […]

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Working Ahead, Part Two: Broths and Soups

Most soups take a long time to make. Maybe not prepare, but a lot of hours frequently go into the cooking. Planning ahead is necessary. If you think to do it, you can throw everything into the crock pot in the morning and come back at dinner. But what if you forget? And what do […]

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Raw Chocolate Almond Brownies

Will LOVES to bake. It’s what he does for fun. Therefore, I like to bake for him when I get the chance. But who can compete with someone who says, “I’m bored. I’m going to make a pie”? Keep in mind, that includes making the crust from scratch using lard. Anyway, so when I told […]

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Working Ahead, Part One

One of the most important parts of an elimination diet is planning. By planning and working ahead, your job will be easier and less time consuming the day of. This will result in healthier meals, less stress, more free time, and a greater chance that you will stick to the diet. For me, there are […]

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What is an elimination diet?

Note: since I completed this elimination diet, their program has been updated. The links will lead to information about the new version. For the exact elimination diet I followed, see the 2007 edition of the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. So, I talked about how I will be embarking on an elimination diet in the hopes […]

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Adorable conversations I have with my fiance

Will and I have always had a strong, healthy relationship and great communication. Those are the things that help me know we’ll be together forever. But it’s the immense adorableness of the two of us have, even after 4 years, that helps me know we’re going to be happy forever. For some background knowledge, Will […]

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Elimination Diet

I’ve been really healthy lately. My sleep schedule has become even, instinctual, and energizing. I don’t have as much trouble waking up in the morning anymore and I have energy throughout the day. I’ve been eating a lot more vegetables and diversifying my meals more. I exercise every day, including running three times a week. […]

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Eco-Friendly Jewelry

You’re probably sick of me saying this, but the best way to find eco-friendly jewelry is to talk to your local jeweler. Availability varies so much from region to region and it can be very difficult to get truly eco-friendly and conflict-free jewelry if you are looking for precious stones and metals. There are still […]

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Why You Should Buy Used Jewelry

Here’s the thing I love. Budget friendly jewelry can also be eco-friendly. But they aren’t always, so how do you balance these two very important things and still get jewelry you love? You marry a jeweler, that’s how. But in all seriousness, this can be done with the right knowledge. This is where your local […]

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Budget Friendly Jewelry

The best way to save money on jewelry is to do what I’m doing and marry a jeweler. Since he gets an employee discount on materials and labor (his own) is free, he’s able to do pretty well. But, obviously, not everyone can do that, so we have some other ways to save money. I […]