12:00 PM Mar 20, 2013
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Try a different kind of 'sweeping' with your Spring Cleaning

Spring is around the corner! The first official day of spring is Wednesday, March 20- the vernal equinox. The word equinox comes from Latin roots and translates to equal (aequus) and night (nox) referring to equal parts of day and night. The tilt of the earth relative to the sun is zero on this day...
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1:30 PM Mar 10, 2013
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Yoga Basics

What is yoga? There are Bikram sequences, pranayama, vinyasa flows, meditation, deep yin holds, Hatha basics- the list can go on and on. This is what draws me to yoga- the variety in practice it can offer. Although this diversity of options can be overwhelming when embarking on a new path, the...
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2:20 PM Mar 8, 2013
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Strickfaden excited to enter 'onederland'

The past two weeks have been a whirlwind.  Though I wish I could take them back so that I could redo my diet and exercise, I have enjoyed spending every minute with my husband.  He will be leaving back to Afghanistan soon.   Though the circumstances under which he came home are horrible, it was...
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2:40 PM Mar 7, 2013
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Running is for the dogs...and daisies...and babies...

Good news, the Firelands Area Runners have posted their schedule for the upcoming 5k/10k/run/walk season and it can be found at their website. The proceeds from a couple of runs that are coming up will help a couple of local animal shelters. The Humane Society of Erie County's run is scheduled for...
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10:00 AM Mar 3, 2013
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GO!

GO. Get Outside. Literally- go do something, preferably outside, maybe a physical activity (walking works great), technology optional (it's hard to let go, I know). That is how I try to live my life these days. Following those simple directions, a whole world has opened before my eyes and within my...
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4:20 PM Mar 6, 2013
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Steamed clams deliver big flavor and lean protein

You toss all the ingredients into a pot, pile on the clams, put on the lid, crank up the heat, and presto!
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3:30 PM Mar 5, 2013
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FIT CHALLENGE: Strickfaden's priorities have changed drastically

It has been a difficult week to say the least.  There was a death in my husband’s immediate family, and my priorities have been changed drastically.  Because of that, it was hard to make the time to work out and eat right. My diet suffered quite a bit the last half of this week.  Although I did not...
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11:28 AM Feb 26, 2013
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Samba is fun way to gyrate into shape

Class starts with a series of hip-rolling exercises meant to limber up the pelvic region, where all samba's fancy footwork has its origins.
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11:11 AM Feb 26, 2013
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Welcome to Well Natured: a nature + wellness blog

Hello! My name is Jess and I am thrilled to be writing this blog. Thanks for stopping in to read- I hope you get something out of it, even if it is just an opportunity to cultivate your patience!   The practice of yoga is essential because it allows me to practice how to live my life safe and...
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10:05 AM Feb 21, 2013
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Here's something sweet to pare with your dinner

It's a quick, easy and delicious pear crisp that calls for just five ingredients — pears, granola, lemon juice, apricot jam and a pinch of salt.
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