Author: A Plus Attitude
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Vegan, Non-Dairy Mocha

In keeping with the subject of The Zeit’s: Iced Coffee: Get Your Low-Calorie Fix at Home, I thought I would share my Vegan, non-dairy mocha version. Ingredients 1/4 – 1/2 c Espresso or your choice of coffee 1/2 c soy milk 1/2 c almond milk(unsweetened) 2-3 T baking cocoa 1 t sugar(optional) Instructions Brew coffee…
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3 Dietary Mistakes That Lead to Weight Gain During Menopause and How to Avoid Them
The article below 3 DIETARY MISTAKES THAT LEAD TO WEIGHT GAIN DURING MENOPAUSE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM by Ella James of The Zeit offers good dietary tips that can be applied at any age. I watched many friends accumulate pounds through the years because they believe they have no control over their weight gain…
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Baby It’s Cold Outside, Let’s Run

It’s 18 degrees outside but I really want to run. I HATE being cold but… I LOVE running; so I’m always in a bit of a quandary when it’s cold outside. That’s where having the right gear makes all the difference in the world. Here are some tips that have worked for me in the…
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Going Green at Lunch

My daughter is a sophomore in high school. She’s never bought the school lunch. I am good with that because I can control what she eats, since I pack her lunches for her. I try to find creative ways to make her meals more green, both nutritionally and environmentally. Featured in the picture of…
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The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Source: The Most Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
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Grateful for Heat and Shelter

It’s been really cold the past few days. I am very grateful for the warm home we have. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to not have shelter, especially on these cold, winter days. Our furnace has had some issues since the really cold weather kicked in and we were told we…
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5 Minute #Chocolate #Mug #Cake
A decadent chocolate cake made in a mug for a quick and easy dessert that requires no baking. This 5 minute chocolate mug cake is perfect for those lazy nights in. For those of you without an oven. For those of you who want single servings of chocolate dessert. This one is for you. =)…
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Are You An Anthropocentrist?
Originally posted on Laura Grace Weldon: ? Paradise, by Gillis d’Hondecoeter circa 1575 When I was growing up we were taught humans were at the top of every chart, far superior to all other living beings. Our textbooks, illustrated with stereotypical images of “cave men,” proved the assertion with a long list of what our species…
