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Update: Adventures in Juicing

Posted on April 5, 2012 by alyssabdh

In just about 3 weeks, the juicing adventure has paid off by way of a dramatic decrease in headaches, and about 9 pounds lost. While I’m not fasting, I’ve scaled back on snacks and treats and replaced most carbs with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fruits, Natural Health, Organic Food, Vegetables | Tagged biking, diet, exercise, fruit, headaches, juicing, migraines, organic, raw food, running, vegetables, weight loss | 3 Comments

Spring Cleaning: Adventures in Juicing

Posted on March 20, 2012 by alyssabdh

My husband saw the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, which had arrived in the mailbox by way of Netflix. It took him over a week to get me to watch it. I’m not really attracted to the title, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fruits, Natural Health, Organic Food, Vegetables | Tagged beet, berries, blender bottle, carrot, cellulite, collard, Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, fatigue, ginger, granny apple, headaches, juicer, lemon, live foods, migraines, Netflix, raw foods | 7 Comments

A Trip to Oxon Hill Farm

Posted on March 2, 2012 by alyssabdh

If you’re looking for something low-key (and cheap) to do with your self, spouse or kids over the weekend, consider a trip to Oxon Hill Farm in Oxon Hill, MD. My husband and I took a leisurely pace through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Local | Tagged barnyard, boxwood, brick stable, cider press, cows, deer, donkey, duckpond, ducks, farm animals, gift shop, goats, historic site, horses, Maryland, National Harbor, National Park Service, Oxon Hill Farm, pigs, Prince George's County, roosters, sheep, turkeys, War of 1812 | Leave a comment

Sign Up for Your Local CSA Now!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by alyssabdh

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs help connect vegetable-loving residents with organic local farms that need their support. CSAs allow participants to buy a farm share and receive fresh produce in weekly installments throughout the growing season. Your farm share fee … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Composting, Family, Fruits, Local, Organic Food, Recipes, Vegetables | Tagged community supported agriculture, harvest, local agriculture, local farms, Maryland, organic farms, organic veggies, Pennsylvania, shared risk, synergy, Virginia | 1 Comment

7 Valentine’s Gift Ideas

Posted on February 9, 2012 by alyssabdh

Valentine’s gifts don’t have to be extravagant (unless maybe you’re in really big trouble with your significant other!). A thoughtful, personal pick can be the winner. Here are 7 ideas to get you in the mood: 1) Spa day – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Local, Organic Food, Pets | Tagged aromstherapy, back rub, beeswax candle, gift ideas, jeni's ice cream, lava cake, local art, love, loved ones, massage, memories, pets, photograph, spa day, sponsor adoptable pet, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

7 Tips for Beating the Winter Blah

Posted on January 12, 2012 by alyssabdh

Blah. The sun is gone, the air is cold, the wind is ugly and there’s not even snow on the ground to make it all seem worthwhile. My figure does not look good in a bulky winter coat, hats do … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, Natural Health, Pets | Tagged aromatherapy, B complex, blogging, Busboys and Poets, card game tournament, cat grooming, depression, exercise, fish oil, flax seed oil, Franklin's, good fats, Hyattsville, mood disorders, museum, nutritional oils, omega 3s, pet adoption, pilates video, recumbent stationary bike, SAD, snowflake projects, spa, twitter, US Botanic Garden, vitamin D, winter blues | 1 Comment

9 Tips for Happy (Winterized) Hands

Posted on December 10, 2011 by alyssabdh

Wintertime’s cold, dry winds have a habit of rapping your knuckles until they’re cracking and dry. You put your hands through a lot, and you expect the world of them. Your hands tell a story about you: your maturity, your … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural Health | Tagged cloth gloves, cracked hands, cracked skin, cream, hand soap, lotion, moisture treatment, shea butter, skin health, winter health | 1 Comment

Martin Luther King Memorial Washington, DC

Posted on October 16, 2011 by alyssabdh

The Martin Luther King Memorial dedication took place today… finally. Hurricane Irene kept throngs at bay for the original dedication date. But, the skies have cleared and the sun is tempered by a cool breeze today, and its a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Local, News | Tagged civil rights, dedication, history, Jefferson Monument, leader, Martin Luther King Memorial, national mall, peace, photography, Washington DC, World War I Memorial | 1 Comment

Crispin Cloudy Unfiltered Hard Cider

Posted on September 19, 2011 by alyssabdh

Hurricane Irene ran summer out of this town, right quick. The cool evenings of fall have moved in and stomped out the warm late afternoons. In preparation for the new season, friends and I conducted a Crispin Taste Review of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fruits, Holidays | Tagged alcohol, autumn, food pairings, friends, hard cider, organic honey, social gathering, taste review, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Climate Reality TV

Posted on September 13, 2011 by alyssabdh

Current TV is geared up to start 24 hours of reality in climate change. According to their website: Spanning 24 hours, 24 time zones and multiple languages, “24 Hours of Reality” features a new multimedia presentation about climate change … Continue reading →

Posted in Book/TV/Movies, Climate Change | Tagged climate change, current events, energy, environment, pollution, reality TV | 2 Comments

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