Strawberry Mint Spritzer

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Ideal as a refreshing spritzer for brunch or on a hot summer day, this sparkling drink will be like a smoothie if you vary the proportion of strawberry mixture and sparkling water… Read more »

Strawberry Mint Spritzer

Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts

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Resembling a rounded, swollen cluster of celery stalks with green-tinged ribs, fennel is related to the herb and spice seeds of the same name. All share a mild, sweet licorice flavor. Strip away any coarse outer portion of the fennel bulb before using in recipes… Read more »

Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts

Driving Little Sister

Jen McNally

Jen McNally

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Jen McNally moved to Maine from Colorado four years ago, in search of a simpler, more natural lifestyle. Since then, she has planted her first-ever vegetable garden, raised a flock of six hens, and continues to learn about healthy living. She is a stay-at-home mother of two active girls, ages five and three. In her former life, she studied in Germany for two years, traveled to 6 continents and 31 countries, and was the marketing manager for an adventure travel company. Jen contributes regularly to the Guiding Stars blog.

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I prefer to grocery shop by myself. I can meander up and down the aisles, taking my time, comparing prices, and reading labels. This is not the case when I am with my two little girls. I am forced to shop as fast as possible, pushing the cart as if I were a racecar driver… Read more »

How the pet bunny helped my kids learn to love veggies

Angie Muhs

Angie Muhs

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Angie is a journalist who lives in Gorham, ME with her family, which includes a husband, two children, chickens, a rabbit, an occasional foster Labrador retriever and two cats.

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When I faced the prospect of adding first, six chickens and then, a pet bunny to our household, I have to admit that my first thought in each case was: “Great. More things to feed in the morning.” Little did I know that Sam the bunny and the six Rhode Island Reds would actually end up helping me feed my two human kids… Read more »

10 ways to trick your taste buds into eating healthier

Nicki Hicks

Nicki Hicks

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Nicki is a fitness and nutrition enthusiast with a passion for all things healthy and organic. A web marketing specialist and search geek at flyte new media by day, Nicki works to increase her clients' search engine visibility. By night, you might find Nicki coaching, practicing yoga, or pretending to be an artist. Nicki regularly contributes to the Guiding Stars blog.

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We all know we should be eating healthier; but when a craving strikes, no one can tear that ice cream container out of our hands. Can’t seem to replace those empty cals with healthy ones? Here’s a way – ten, in fact – to kick your bad habits and replace them with a healthier routine… Read more »