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I was hoping to share my new wreath with you today, but I ran out of fabric, so it’s not done yet. I can’t wait for you to see it – it’s pretty fabulous ;). In the meantime, I hope you’re feeling crafty because I created a FREE download for you! You can make one or several of these cute little chevron Christmas trees to decorate your mantle, shelves, kitchen table, coffee table, Christmas village, etc. You can even enlist big kids to help with the cutting if you like. CLICK HERE to download Big Tree Aqua (makes 1 tree) CLICK HERE to download Big Tree Tan (makes 1 tree) CLICK HERE to download Big Tree Red (makes 1 tree) CLICK HERE to download Small…

I made it! Well, almost. When the clock strikes midnight I will have survived a 28-day detox. I even stuck it out right through Thanksgiving. What a wonderful feeling to have no post-feast gut rot or guilt! It’s a beautiful thing. I did get frustrated with eating raw at one point (my “mid-detox meltdown”), but I hung in there. I’m finishing out the last three days with a 3-day juice fast. Sunday (juice day 1) was the hardest – I got pretty hungry at times. Yesterday was easier, today has been the easiest (you would think it would go the other way but I guess your body adjusts). Even though I never did do the enema (which is part of the detox), I do feel…

Whew… well that was a busy week. Hoping to get back on track with more frequent posts this week. We hauled out the Christmas tree and decorations today. The house is looking festive and cozy. I’ll share pics soon :) So, I was thinking… while Santa may be jolly, his “husky” physique tells me he’s not too healthy. It’s time that he trade in the Twinkies and Ho Hos (which may be going extinct anyhow) for some nutritious alternatives. How else will he continue to slide down all those chimneys? I’ve got just the thing… As I mentioned in my last post, I had some leftover crust mixture from the 5-Ingredient Raw Apple Pie. I added just a few more ingredients to create a healthy…

Day 21 of my 28-day detox. Still hanging in there. Thank you to so many of you who sent me tips and raw recipes to try in response to my last post (mid-detox meltdown). You guys rock! Tonight is our last detox class with instructor, Margaux Drake. After class, we’re having a “rawluck” (a potluck with all raw foods). I’m excited to see what everyone brings! Hoping to get some good ideas that will help me pull off the last 7 days of this detox. While searching for a dish to bring, I found a recipe for 5-Ingredient Raw Apple Pie on Ali Seiter’s Farmers Market Vegan blog. I tested it and, while it’s not really potluck-friendly (a little too messy and challenging to slice),…

So I’m having a bit of a mid-detox meltdown today. I just want real food. I know that’s a horrible thing to say because raw food is as REAL as it gets. And I have to say, the raw food demo I attended last night was excellent. We tasted Green Juice, Curried Butternut Squash Soup and Pumpkin Cheesecake – all raw, all delicious. The Pumpkin Cheesecake was stellar. I can’t wait to make it myself. However, I am quickly figuring out that raw is not the lifestyle for me (not that I had any intention of converting). Kudos to those who do it and love it. But, quite frankly, I’m getting sick of cold and lukewarm food. I’m on day 17 (of 28) and the thought of eating…