Engagement Video

April 23, 2011
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[Edited to say: Thank you all for the congrats & love on the blog and via Twitter! Receiving such an outpour of excitement from everyone has made sharing this experience that much more amazing!]   We have video footage and photos galore of this memorable day. Thank God for DSLRs, iPhones, and Flip cams; how […]

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Best Morning Ever!

April 22, 2011
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Wow! Today has not gone as planned! After going to early morning yoga, as I do most Fridays, I walked back into an apartment filled with candles and roses. In the middle of it all was Isaac—my love. I was totally surprised! We are now packing our bags and going on a mini-vacation. Apparently, he […]

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The Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

April 21, 2011
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Don’t worry, I’m still abstaining from sugar. As much as I’d loooove a vegan chocolate chip cookie right about now, I’m committed to this darn cleanse. However, just because I can’t have sugar doesn’t mean y’all can’t. And if you are going to consume sugar, might I suggest you make the following kick-ass cookie recipe […]

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Things That Make Me Happy

April 18, 2011
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In between intense storms, Charlotte has had some truly beautiful weather. I’ve been taking advantage by going for walks through my neighborhood. I’m admittedly not a fan of spring or summer (I know, I’m a weirdo), but I can appreciate the technicolor foliage all around. If hot pink flowers don’t boost your mood, I feel […]

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Mmmmmmm

April 17, 2011
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Weather this weekend went from really bad… …to amazingly good! Following suit, my Candida diet food options went from depressingly plain to orgasmically delicious. I spent the afternoon browsing blogs and after reading post after post featuring off-limits foods, I found this recipe! When it comes to recipes, Mama Pea always gets it right and […]

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What I’m Eating Now #2

April 15, 2011
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I’ve struggled with Candidiasis multiple times over the past few years. Not many people know what Candida is and how negatively it effects the body; I didn’t know until about a year ago. In a nutshell, Candidiasis is a fungal overgrowth that causes yeast infections, skin problems, digestive issues, anxiety, and a number of other […]

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Period.

April 12, 2011
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I’m not usually one to bitch and moan about that thing that happens to women every month. You know, that thing that is preceded by irritability, bloating, and an insatiable need for all things chocolate and carb-y. That’s right, I’m talking about menstruation. A.k.a: If you are squeamish and/or embarrassed about normal bodily functions, I […]

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Healthy Living Defined

April 10, 2011
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Yesterday, I blogged about my first encounters with diet & exercise and how various experiences have shaped my concept of “healthy living”. Click here to catch up. So let’s see, where was I? That’s right; I was a college freshman with the belief that eating nothing but salads was the definition of healthy living. Good […]

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