Steel Cut Oats and Yogurt Make a Perfect Pair

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http://groovygreenlivin.com/7-habits-healthy-families/ Top 7 Habits for Healthy Families - Sometimes I feel like a broken record. Encouraging my kids to make good choices and develop healthy habits sounds simple, but often they don't listen to my repeated "requests". I think most parents of teens and tweens would agree that there's a fine line between nagging and gently encouraging. Let's face it, kids are exhausted from being bombarded with demands from school, home, and extracurricular activities. It's a lot for them to handle! Now throw in the constant reminders about creating healthy habits and that could cause a rebellion. It's time for a new strategy to encourage my kids to form healthy habits. Rather than continuing with my repeated requests I'm going to say very little. It's time to lead by example and here's the plan. Be a good role model Kids, regardless of their age, are watching everything we do. Well maybe not everything, but they are aware on some level and take note of our actions and behaviors. As parents, we hope that our children have...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/category/healthy-living/ Healthy Living Archives - Groovy Green Livin - At this point in the election cycle, it's pretty easy to lose sight of what's at stake when we head to the polls to vote. Things have gotten ugly and out of hand and there's so much hatred and animosity. These days it's hard to imagine a "United States of America" since division and divisiveness are working against us. With November 8th being the official day to vote, we all have a responsibility to ensure that this horrible cycle stops now. For many of us, Election Day is already here. We have an incredible opportunity in many states to show up at the polls early to vote. Although yesterday was a crazy day, I found some time in the early evening to cast my ballot because so much is at stake. We haven't heard much by way of agreement in the months leading up to the election, but there are a few things I think we can ALL agree on: harmful pollution, climate change, and...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/egg-carton-labels-mean/ Egg Carton Labels: A Guide to Understanding the Labels and Certifications - Eggs are a staple in our home and as a result, we are constantly restocking our supply. Our family's been part of a CSA for many years and we receive an organic egg share each week. The eggs are delicious and definitely taste different than their store bought version. The CSA delivers the eggs in plain egg cartons, devoid of any labels. Almost all egg cartons at the supermarket tell a different story. On your next trip to the supermarket take a good look at the egg cartons. As a consumer, it's become quite confusing to buy a simple carton of eggs since most are covered with confusing labels. It's hard to understand what they all mean and whether or not there's any truth behind the label. While some labels are truly a regulated certification, others are just words that don't mean much of anything. Before we jump into egg carton labeling let's be clear that white and brown eggs pack the same nutritional...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/5-stylish-reusable-water-bottles/ 5 Stylish Reusable Water Bottles You'll Want to Own - More and more people are making the switch to reusable water bottles. Just this morning I was walking out of a spin class at the gym and I noticed a woman carrying an interesting looking reusable water bottle with a wood finish. Looking down at my old, dented water bottle I came to the realization that reusable water bottles do sometimes need to be replaced. We've also been known to misplace a water bottle or two (or more) over the years. When reusable water bottles first became popular there weren't many options. There were a few different brands and an assortment of basic colors. Now the market has exploded and so have choices. There are options for various sizes, colors, shapes and special features . I have my eye on a few stylish reusable bottles to add to my collection and here they are. S'well Teakwood Water Bottles ($39) The S'well Teakwood Water Bottle is at the top of my list. This is the water bottle...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/kia-soul-ev-rocks-electric-vehicle-world/ Kia Soul EV Rocks the Electric Vehicle World With Many Features - I have been given compensation for this post by Kia Motors. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. A few years ago Kia handed me the keys to a bright green Kia Soul to test it out around Boston. It was spring at the time and my afternoons were generally spent in the car getting three boys from one field to another. Things haven't changed much. I remember being concerned since at first glance the Kia Soul appeared too small to work for our family. The outcome after a week of driving it was "the car was surprisingly large inside and comfortable." It was perfect for running errands or transporting one or two children to a sporting event. At the time my "real" car was a minivan and I was ready to move on. I began to search high and low for green car options and came up with very few. As many of us know, our automotive choices have a massive impact on...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/stop-using-baby-powder-talc/ Please Stop Using Baby Powder With Talc. There Are Alternatives! - Baby powder was a staple in our bathroom when I was growing up. I vividly remember the white powder container standing prominently on the countertop. Like so many families, the most common use was after a bath. To this day, the smell of baby powder makes me think of clean babies and children. Baby powder has joined a growing list of products marketed to familes that could be harmful. Much like Tide Free and Gentle laundry detergent, it can sometimes contain a cancer-causing ingredient: talcum powder. Babies aren't the only ones using baby powder. Many adults continue to use baby powder as part of their daily ritual in place of deodorant or for feminine hygiene. Remember the Shower to Shower ad: “A sprinkle a day keeps odor away”? What is talcum powder? According to the American Cancer Society: "Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral made up mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut...

http://groovygreenlivin.com/oats-yogurt-make-perfect-pair/ Steel Cut Oats and Yogurt Make a Perfect Pair - Groovy Green Livin - While on vacation this summer I spent an afternoon shopping in a quaint Maine town. In one of the shops, I discovered an entire aisle filled with Bob's Red Mill products. After checking out everything I walked away with a bag filled with Bob's Red Mill organic, gluten free oats. I knew this would not go to waste since Oatmeal has always been a staple in my house. Steel cut oats are my favorite type of oatmeal. They are also sometimes called “Irish Oatmeal” and “Pinhead Oats”. Steel cut oats are oat groats cut into several pieces. This type of oatmeal is the least processed and as a result, it takes longer than regular oatmeal to cook. Well worth the wait. I've started making steel cut oats in my slow cooker so I don't lose any time on those rushed mornings (every morning!). Bob's Red Mill Organic Steel Cut Oats and Stonyfield Now back to Bob's Red Mill. This company has an endless supply of grains, some organic...

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Jay Kay - Solid job search guide

Solid job search guide. One tip - do not try to learn answers to interview questions by heart. It will always come different, and the chance that they will let you finish your statement, especially when there are two or thee interviewers, is rather unlikely. Keep mind the most important items that you want to get across, and squeeze them in wherever you can.

Donna Davis - The good nd the bad...

I have had my Roomba for about 4 months now. It was love at first sight, really. I hate vacuuming with an unholy passion but, unfortunately, with 3 boys and 5 cats in the house, it was an inevitable daily chore, lest my house look like a white trash haven and the fur-bunnies from the cats start plotting world domination. Enter Roomba. He did the job (yes, "he"), cleaning my entire living room and dining room flooring sweetly and perfectly. Edges looked great, he never chewed on the furniture or drapes, never complained, did all the cleaning fairly quietly in the middle of the night, and was overall perfection.

Jason J. Convry - Buyer beware! I think...

I bought this after a lot of research. Although the ball I received said Made In Japan, and had the FIVB stamp, it is a complete piece of garbage. I've had several experienced volleyball players locally and a pro shop owner say something isn't right with it.

Raven's Web - Installation only on primary drive

If your C drive is filled, but your secondary drive is open...you cannot install this on your secondary drive....I bought this thinking I would be able to load this on my secondary drive, but ended up returning it since my primary drive doesn't have enough space to install this.

Amazon Customer - It was not as good as the powder I bought before but still a ...

It was not as good as the powder I bought before but still a great product. This will get rid of anything, even bedbugs which are hard to get rid off. I strongly recomend it.

Cory Siebert - Poor quality, product seemed dated

I have been using this product for a couple of years now and was initially excited when I saw that it was offered here with Prime shipping. I should have known better then to purchase this product anywhere other then the salon. Generally this product has a consistency of a heavy whipped cream however the bottle I received contained product that was flat and greasy and dispensed in a liquid form that was similar to oil. After using this product my hair looked extremely oily and weighed down, nothing like the results from the store bought product.

Cristian Ellauri - Excellent MC's & Dope Beats

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