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The A-Z of the Top 20 Foods for Increased Brain Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the ways is food. The food we eat plays a vital part in the quality of our health and fitness, our ability to fight of illness and disease, as well as our ability to think, reflect, ponder, and make decisions. The food we eat is literally the energy our brain needs to work. Almonds and other nuts. Gingko biloba.

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Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Items?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth. Yes, I’m about to go there, to that topic that makes most women squeamish–reusable feminine hygiene items. If so, you’re not alone.

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I Am Rich Becauseā€¦.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 1900, the average lifespan for me was 46 and for women was 48. Today, in 2014 it is 81 years for women and 76 for me. Plentiful food with wide variety. We are privileged to have access to food from around the world, year round. We also have the luxury of having our food prepared for us. Better health.

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Weekly Meal Plan 02.26.16

Family Balance Sheet

Use my referral code to join. This Week’s Dinners: I tried two new recipes this week that I found on the Food Network’s website. I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. I’ve known some of these women since Kindergarten.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 12.14.18

Family Balance Sheet

I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti on Saturday night. It’s a large recipe and covered us for 2 dinners and a couple of lunches for myself. I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. summer corn.

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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

When you’re in the trenches, it can be very hard to think beyond the present. The plan allowed us to think beyond the financial struggles we were dealing with at the time and we could envision what our future might look like. And while we have a lot of work ahead of us, we keep moving forward. Complete a full marathon.

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Menopause and Weight Loss ā€“ Whatā€™s Working for Me

Saving Everyday

If you’re struggling with menopause and weight loss, you’re not alone. I can tell you from experience that trying to lose weight after 40 sometimes feels impossible but if you’re willing to put in the work, you CAN do it. For most women, everything you used to do is probably not going to work anymore.

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