Author Archives: Christine

Killer Candles?

I’ve been seeing a ton of articles lately saying that common (paraffin) candles (especially scented and aromatherapy ones) emit toxins that cause cancer. Yuck. (I admit, everything gives you cancer it seems.) I like burning candles enough that I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Giving Up TV-30 Day Trial

The Challenge: No television for 30 days. Background The other night I was laying in bed going through old episodes of Angel, and I was thinking about all the time wasted just sitting around watching TV. Not doing anything at … Continue reading

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September 30 Day Trial

I’m going to do a 30 day trial for September, but I need your help figuring out what to do. Vote below, add something else if you’d like, and/or leave a comment. Thanks!

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Raw Chocolate Pudding

This is a super simple recipe for raw pudding, and it tastes really good too. 1-2 Avocados Raw cacao or cocoa powder Agave or other sweetener Mash up the avocados until creamy (1-2 depending on how much you want to … Continue reading

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One Hundred Push Ups-Week 5

I have just completed my fifth week of the Hundred Push Ups Challenge. At the end of last week I wasn’t sure if I should continue, drop down the reps, or repeat week four. I decided I’d try the first day … Continue reading

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Bubbly Peach Cupcakes

I have to be honest, I don’t really care for cupcakes. Well, at least the prepackaged, mass-produced ones. I was at a party in NYC last fall and had the most amazing cupcakes on the face of the planet. I … Continue reading

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One Hundred Push Ups-Week 4

I have just completed my fourth week of the Hundred Push Ups Challenge. My days got thrown off a little bit so I’m behind schedule by a couple of days. I don’t know if the longer rest days has anything to … Continue reading

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One Hundred Push Ups-Week 3

I have just completed my third week of the Hundred Push Ups Challenge. Week three was noticeably harder than the first two. The first day I was struggling, and then I went to the gym and did upper body on my ‘rest’ day … Continue reading

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One Hundred Push Ups-Week 2

I have just completed my second week of the Hundred Push Ups Challenge. So far so good! I did the exhaustion test at the end of the week and managed to pump out 60 push ups. On to week three! =D … Continue reading

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