Category Archives: cheryl’s musings

Thankful for Garden Goodness!

I’ve been trying to grow broccoli for about a decade. This is the closest I’ve come. I know he’s puny, but isn’t he CUTE!!!!!???? Durn little bugs and worms are trying to nom on his leaves, and I’m afraid he’ll … Continue reading

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Thankful for Support

If you have ever had a small business, you know the drill. You’ve got clients, you’re super busy…and then there’s a week that is quiet. Like, creepy quiet. Everyone seems to get sick or have their car break down or … Continue reading

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Thankful for Lots: Thursday Thankful

This week is a whole bunch of mini-thankfuls. I’m thankful I had an awesome birthday with yummy ICE CREAM!!! I’ve been eating the Purely decadent for a few years, but I’ve never gotten really excited over it. My very own … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Chocolate Guide-Gluten, dairy and soy-free.

I know, “ultimate guide” sounds like fightin’ words, but I’ll stand by them. I set out on a mission to try all of the chocolate I could find that is gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, and save you the trouble. Especially … Continue reading

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Short and sweet: Thursday Thankful

4 day weekend!!! Woohoo! Dates with Brazil nut butter. So amazing. I left my phone at work–bonus! Life is good. Wishing you all a joyful holiday weekend.

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Thankful for my garden: Thursday Thankful

I’ve had a lot to say for my last few posts, so I’ll let my garden do the talking here. (collards above, kale below)         Garlic shoots         Tomatoes and a pepper     … Continue reading

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Corporate sponsorship of nutrition? Thanks, but please no.

When I first saw the link on California’s Dietetic Association conference, I didn’t even click through. Call it learned helplessness if you will—I’ve gotten burned out on seeing the ridiculous practices at conferences over the 18 years since I’ve been … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day PSA

A few thoughts in honor of Mother’s day: I’ve also been lucky that while I frequently get questioned about children, most people are well-intentioned. While some of the questions have been truly off the wall (do you have kids? Why … Continue reading

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Thankful for relaxation–Thankful Thursday

I’ve been tired lately. Mr. Dude will tease me that I’m not getting in my usual solid 9-10 hours of sleep. My body just feels heavy, slow, and I had one of those moments this week when I wondered, how … Continue reading

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Happy 6th Blog-niversary to me & you! Thankful Thurs

Nope, this isn’t a foxy post, but I couldn’t resist sharing this pic of this little cutie. Wow, 6 years of blogging? I actually had to count that one out to be sure. I can’t believe how long that it, … Continue reading

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