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September Free Printables: Stay Organized and Get Creative!
Welcome to September, the month we officially start transitioning from summer to fall and getting ready for cooler temperatures – hallelujah! I thought I was going to burn to a crisp this summer here in Dallas, Texas! I know both my 17-month-old and I are bored out of our minds staying indoors the last few months. But printables saved my sanity! As everyone starts to settle back into daily schedules of school, work, sports, and more, it’s the perfect time to get organized and stay on top of things. And what better way to do that than with free printables? From calendars to planners to coloring pages, there are plenty…
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July’s Printables Palooza: Fun and Free Downloads to Brighten Your Day!
Welcome to my July Printables Palooza! I’ve created some of the best free printables for the month of July to help you stay organized and add a little extra fun to your summer. Share these free printables with friends and family members who may be looking for new ideas too! Free Printables Featured for July Two Different Calendar Designs for the Month of July Two Daily Planners & a Weekly Planner Two Chore Lists & a Goal Tracker Four Coloring Pages Independence Day July 4th Two Recipes for National Blueberry Month Four Summer themed Home Decor Designs To download the files either right-click the image of the printable you want…
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5 Basic Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle
Many believe that exercise alone is the key to a long healthy life. However, without a solid nutritional foundation, just exercising is going to fall short. Therefore, if you want to get to your best possible health, you need to be combining a solid exercise plan, a solid diet, and healthy habits. In this article, I’m going to show you how to do exactly that by listing five top healthy living tips. 1 – Drink Lots Of Water Water is essential for life and supports many vital functions in the body. It’s also required for optimal fat burning and failing to drink at least eight glasses of water per day can slow down your…
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10 Foods to Snack on When you are Calorie Counting
Calorie counting is a great way to make sure you are hitting your goal intake when trying to control your weight. That could be for losing weight, gaining weight, maintaining your weight, or even “eating for two” like I am! 1 – Almonds Almonds are rich in fiber, healthy fats and protein which collectively help you shed belly fat. Fiber does this by making you feel fuller for longer and also increasing the amount of calories you burn during digestion. Protein helps reduce your belly fat levels by increasing your appetite and making you less likely to overindulge on fattening foods. 2 – Blueberries Blueberries give you the vitamins, minerals and…
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Walking vs Running – Which is Best for You?
Walking and running are two popular cardio exercises that share a lot of similarities but also have some key differences. This article will compare walking and running side by side and help you find the most suitable exercise for you. 1 – Joint Impact One of the most notable differences between walking and running is the impact they have on your joints. Walking is a very gentle exercise that places little pressure on your ankles, hips and knees and is suitable even if you suffer from arthritis, back pain or hip problems. Running places a lot more pressure on your joints and is something you should avoid if you suffer…
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Top 5 Mental Habits that help you eat Healthy
In an attempt to take up healthy eating, you’ve most likely already scoured Pinterest, Insta, TikTok, and other sources to find out which foods are good for your health and which ones you should avoid. Though even with all of this knowledge and your willingness to change, you’re still struggling to develop and maintain healthy eating habits. The reason for this is that any healthy eating knowledge is worthless without the right mindset and habits. This post will discuss how you can get into the right frame of mind and start easily integrating healthy foods into your diet with five simple but effective mental habits. Habit 1 – Set An…
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Top 10 Stomach Toning Exercises For Beginners
Choosing the right exercises is essential if you want to burn belly fat and get a flat stomach. A combination of cardio and toning exercises are required to develop the six pack abs you desire. Fortunately, there are many effective exercises that can help you tone your tummy. The following are 10 of the best flat stomach exercises for beginners that can help you trim that flab around your midsection. Exercise 1 – Crunch Crunches are great exercises if you want to isolate and work your abdominal muscles. This exercise is floor based and uses just your own body weight. Here is how to perform crunches: 1. Lie flat on your back with your…
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The 3 Main Nutrients We All Need For Good Health
When it comes to healthy eating a lot of people overcomplicate it. They believe they have to measure every single nutrient and calorie in the foods they eat. Or feel like they are overly restricted on food choices. They then find this takes up too much of their time and decide that they can’t fit healthy eating into their lifestyle at all. However, healthy eating doesn’t have to be that complicated. In fact, if you have a basic understanding of the three main nutrients that the human body requires, you can build a healthy eating plan fairly quickly. In this article I provide you with a brief overview of these…
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10 Quick & Easy Healthy Carbohydrates to add to Your Diet
Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred source of energy. Unfortunately, not all carbohydrates are created equal. If you choose the right carbohydrates you will get a steady, sustained amount of energy throughout the day and plenty of health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals to boot. However, if you choose the wrong carbohydrates you will find that your energy levels are up and down like a Yo-Yo and you get little to no nutritional value. Whilst choosing the right carbohydrates is definitely what’s best for your body, sometimes you just don’t have the time. Work takes up most of your day and then family or social commitments take up most of your evenings…
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10 Quick & Easy Healthy Proteins
Protein is one of the most important nutrients you can eat. It is the basis on which all your body’s cells are built and it is used every time they need to be repaired. Therefore, supplying your body with the best proteins possible should be high up on your priorities list. Unfortunately, today’s fast-paced modern lifestyle makes it difficult to be selective about the foods you eat. With work, family, friends, social commitments, and hobbies, there is very little time left over to think about which proteins are best. The good news is that in this article I have made selecting healthy proteins a whole lot easier for you by…
