Yoga Peace, Meditation Conversation, Citrus Reamer and Anna Nalick

Here’s what I learned last week: Monday, Mar. 3, 2014 I re-watched “A Fish Called Wanda” the other night which I remembered as an extremely funny movie. While I didn’t seem to find it quite as amusing this time around,…

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Skiing after 25 years, Lamb Gyros, Grinding Peanuts and Freezing Avocados!

Here’s what I learned last week: Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 Skiing is kind of like riding a bike, it does come back to you. But, I wouldn’t start right out on a big hill when it’s been 25+ years since…

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Default Healing, Grandmother Love, Mandalas and More

What I Learned Last Week: Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 It’s amazing to see how our body’s default is to heal. I’ve been watching the daily healing of my cut thumb with awe. (Wish I had been taking daily pics.)

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Do You Need Help Living Your Own Healthy Lifestyle?

By Jill Whalen Through my nearly 18+ years in the SEO industry, I loved helping people make their websites be the best they can be through my newsletter/blog and my seminars/presentations, as well as through my paid consulting. While I’m very…

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Habanero, Choffee, Manifesting Gifts From the Universe and Open Hearts

By Jill Whalen Last week was definitely an interesting one for me. Lots of learning through books and videos! Also, I wanted to mention that my husband and I are gearing up to do a stair climbing fundraiser for the American…

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The Law of Attraction, Prominent Cheeks, Melting Ninjas and Peyote Stitch

By Jill Whalen What I Learned  the Week of Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2014 Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 It’s hard to be a person sometimes.

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Green Tea, Mother Nature, Bad Dog Owners and People Talking to Me

What I Learned the Week of Jan. 20 – 26, 2014 By Jill Whalen It was not the most productive week in terms of what I learned this week. Still, I did manage to come up with a few tidbits. 

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Healthy Whole Wheat Pesto Caprese Mini Pizzas

By Jill Whalen Today I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to make/eat for lunch. When my body isn’t screaming for something specific, I generally open my fridge and cabinets to see exactly what I have available, and go from there….

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Tinnitus, Probiotics and Prebiotics, Calories In/Out, and Bossy Girls

What I Learned Last Week (Jan. 13 – Jan. 19, 2014) By Jill Whalen You’ll notice a lot of references to Hay House and some of their authors in what I learned last week, because I listened to many of their…

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Add Veggies To Existing Meals – Healthy Lifestyle Tip of the Week

By Jill Whalen Here’s a tip I’ve been doing for awhile to keep me fuller and eating healthier. When I’m craving carbs such as pasta, I make it healthier while still satisfying my carb craving, by simply adding some veggies to…

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Wearable Cameras, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chickpea Cookies and Beading!

What I Learned Last Week (Jan. 6 – Jan. 12, 2014) By Jill Whalen Last week was definitely an interesting week of learning for me. Something that I’ve come to realize, not just this week but since I embarked on my…

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How Do I Answer the ‘Do You Work?’ Question?

By Jill Whalen The other day I was chatting with a woman in the locker room after yoga class, and she asked me if I worked. A simple question, but it was the first time I was asked it since giving…

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In Defense of Food, Snowy Hikes, Diet and Health Myths

By Jill Whalen What I Learned This Week – (Dec. 30, 2013 – Jan. 5, 2014) Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 That I can go a whole week without any alcohol. (Although this may be the first time I have in many,…

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Filet Mignon, Hangovers, Siddhartha and Skepticism

What I Learned Last Week (12/23/2013 – 12/29/2013 ) As you’ll see below, it’s a good thing we don’t do anything for Christmas day! Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 How to cook filet mignon. Jim Carrey wrote himself a check for…

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Compassion, Sledding, Baking and Having Fun!

By Jill Whalen What I Learned Last Week (12/16/2013 – 12/22/2013) When I’m not doing something physically active or cooking, I spend a lot of my time reading and listening to educational/inspirational videos. In order to try to remember a bit…

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Walk to Your Errands – Healthy Lifestyle Tip of the Week

By Jill Whalen If you’re a suburbanite like I am, you’re probably used to driving everywhere you go. Getting in our cars to do errands is a normal way of life for most people. However, if you live or work within…

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Cooking Pumpkins and Making Pumpkin Seed Butter

I’ve been eating a LOT of winter squash lately and have been enjoying trying lots of different varieties.  While  spaghetti squash seems to have its own unique characteristics and texture, I found that butternut, buttercup, acorn and the like, seem to taste…

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How to Recognize and Listen to Your Inner Voice

[Jill’s Note: If you prefer to listen rather than read, please scroll to the bottom of this post for the audio version.] Whether you call it your inner voice, inner guide, spiritual guide, conscious mind or something altogether different, how…

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