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Hi, I'm Evelyn and I write about healthy living, vegan and blogging topics. I obtained a Master's of Science in biology from Tennessee Technological University. I enjoy reading, writing, singing and dancing.

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Just surrender...

No need to control everything, just surrender

| August 2, 2011 | 19 Comments

Everyone expects good things to happen in life, but somewhere along life’s journey, bad things happen.  I have come to realize that I can’t control everything, no matter how hard I try. Most people think I am strong and that nothing phases me, but little do they know, I have moments when tears flow, I [...]

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Give me a reason to follow you.

Two Important Pages You Need on Your Blog

| July 29, 2011 | 19 Comments

I visit a lot of blogs and when a blog piques my interest, I want to learn more about the blog and the author of the blog, but sometimes there is no way I can learn more. If I cannot learn more about your blog and about you (author of blog), then I usually do [...]

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Maintain Good Health with an Alkaline Diet

Maintain Good Health with an Alkaline Diet

| July 27, 2011 | 13 Comments

Are you feeling sluggish, tired, ill and not yourself these days?  You should pay close attention to the types of food you are eating.  This could be contributing to how you are feeling. There is a such thing as being too acidic and when the body is too acidic you begin feeling tired, sluggish among [...]

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Smiles are contagious!

40 Years Old And….

| July 25, 2011 | 32 Comments

Last Monday, I turned 40 years old.   I know this post is late, but I had to write this when I felt ready. I can’t believe I am telling you that I am 40 years old, because for some reason, I can’t stand to hear the number 40 come out of my mouth and I [...]

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Always read the label

Hidden Animal Ingredients Vegans Should Avoid

| July 21, 2011 | 14 Comments

It is very important that you read the food labels before you buy any particular food item.  But it is even more important that you read the labels, especially if you are a vegan/vegetarian. Failing to read the food labels can result in your buying food that has animal ingredients. A vegan is a person [...]

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It's how you handle it!

6 Ways To Keep Your Mental And Emotional Health In Check

| July 20, 2011 | 9 Comments

In our society if someone mentions anything about mental and emotional health, people give them the side eye and think it is strange. But little do we know that our mental and emotional health plays a major role in our physical health. Mental and emotional health is just as important as our physical health. Mental [...]

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WordPress Plugins That Power Become A Healthier You

WordPress Plugins That Power Become A Healthier You

| July 15, 2011 | 14 Comments

I started blogging back in 2008, but I did not up my blogging game until 2010.  In 2008, I used the Blogger platform and found it easy to learn.  In 2010, I moved to the Self-Hosted platform of WordPress.  All I can say, is that I LOVE WordPress! When you have a self-hosted WordPress blog, [...]

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Jojoba – Nature’s Best Moisturizer for Skin, Scalp and Hair

Jojoba – Nature’s Best Moisturizer for Skin, Scalp and Hair

| July 12, 2011 | 23 Comments

I have made the switch to all natural products for my skin, scalp and hair.  I had no problems finding and using natural products for my skin, but it took me a while to find the right products for my scalp and hair. During my research, I found that jojoba oil is a good moisturizer/emollient [...]

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One of the Most Powerful Berries – Blueberries

One of the Most Powerful Berries – Blueberries

| July 8, 2011 | 12 Comments

Summer is the time when berries are in season where I live.  Blueberries are available from early May through August, and the peak month is July. Canada and the northeastern United States produce the greatest amounts of blueberries, because they grow best when the days are long and the nights are cool. The price of [...]

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Homemade Vegan Burgers this 4th of July:  Basmati Rice Burgers with Pinto Beans

Homemade Vegan Burgers this 4th of July: Basmati Rice Burgers with Pinto Beans

| July 2, 2011 | 12 Comments

This is the 4th of July weekend and it can be a little stressful for the vegan, especially when attending cookouts with family and friends.  Everyone has to grill the burgers, ribs, chicken, and hot dogs, etc. Reduce your stress, by bringing your own food.  You can also prepare one of your special dishes that [...]

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