Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion...
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Make Setting Boundaries Your New Year Resolution
Welcome to the New Year! The confetti has settled. The champagne bottles are (hopefully) in the recycling bin. And for a brief, glorious moment, it feels like anything is possible… which lasts right up until we start overcommitting ourselves and saying “yes” to...
Here’s a Guided Reflection to End Your Year Strong
As the New Year approaches (or, depending on how the past year went for you, barrels in like a toddler on a sugar rush), it’s the perfect time to hit that pause button and take some time to reflect on all we’ve been through. And, before you roll your eyes at the...
How To Create More Joy In Your Life
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “joy”? Is it a memory? A feeling? A visual of yourself in a certain place or around certain people? What does joy mean to you? Let’s take a moment to breathe and...
Pumpkin: The History & Health Benefits of this Autumn Superfood
I have an Aussie friend who always questions the American love for pumpkin, especially as a dessert item. Apparently, pumpkin is VERY much thought of as a vegetable in Australia and not much more. It’s an interesting premise I’d never really considered...
The Benefits of Gratitude
Gratitude is a staple of the Magical Moments philosophy. It is the very foundation of the practice. (And if you’re not sure what Magical Moments are, be sure to check out our posts on Creating Magical Moments and Living With Purpose.) What is Gratitude?...Featured Recipe
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We've been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you're tired of boring plain water. Did you know there's a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we'll teach you how to make our...
The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the flavors at their best and ensure it's safe...