Why Do People Drink Coffee: From Ritual to Habit

Coffee is a worldwide addiction. Why do people drink coffee? Some love the taste. Others want an extra jolt of caffeine to get them through the day. And then some people drink it for its health benefits, digestion and even out of habit. Worldwide, it’s estimated that...

How to Meditate Longer: Your Complete Guide to Meditating

Do you want to learn how to meditate longer? You're not alone. Life gets busy. When you have so many things vying for your attention (work, family, social media – the list goes on), finding the time and the mental energy to meditate longer can be a serious challenge....

The Ultimate Growing Wildflowers Guide

Growing wildflowers can be so rewarding and fun for any home gardener. Along with attracting pollinator friends, wildflowers add gorgeous color to your outdoor space and benefit the environment in so many other ways. If you’re intimidated by the idea of growing...

Health and wellness

Why Do People Drink Coffee: From Ritual to Habit

Why Do People Drink Coffee: From Ritual to Habit

Coffee is a worldwide addiction. Why do people drink coffee? Some love the taste. Others want an extra jolt of caffeine to get them through the day. And then some people drink it for its health benefits, digestion and even out of habit. Worldwide, it’s estimated that...

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How to Meditate Longer: Your Complete Guide to Meditating

How to Meditate Longer: Your Complete Guide to Meditating

Do you want to learn how to meditate longer? You're not alone. Life gets busy. When you have so many things vying for your attention (work, family, social media – the list goes on), finding the time and the mental energy to meditate longer can be a serious challenge....

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Is It Okay to Meditate Lying Down?

Is It Okay to Meditate Lying Down?

Meditation practice often focuses on posture. Most people are aware of having to keep their back straight and holding this meditation position throughout their session. But, is it okay to meditate lying down? After all, some people can maintain a supine position but...

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101 Guide to Energizing Meditation

101 Guide to Energizing Meditation

Energizing meditation can help you get through your day feeling fresh, vibrant and like you had a good night of sleep. In fact, studies have been done on meditation and energy levels proving that mindfulness meditation can significantly boost your energy. If this...

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30 Questions About Meditation

30 Questions About Meditation

Are you just getting started with meditation or exploring the practice? You likely have a ton of questions about the practice itself, what you need to get started or even its origins. Don’t worry – we have you covered. We’ve rounded up 30 of the most common questions...

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Fitness

5 Benefits of Protein Shakes After Workouts 

5 Benefits of Protein Shakes After Workouts 

Protein shakes are such an integral part of the fitness world that nearly every trainer will recommend them. Unfortunately, many people think “shakes will make me bulky,” but that’s not really true, depending on your goals. The benefits of protein shakes after...

Homesteading

The Ultimate Growing Wildflowers Guide

The Ultimate Growing Wildflowers Guide

Growing wildflowers can be so rewarding and fun for any home gardener. Along with attracting pollinator friends, wildflowers add gorgeous color to your outdoor space and benefit the environment in so many other ways. If you’re intimidated by the idea of growing...

The Environmental Benefits of Wildflowers

The Environmental Benefits of Wildflowers

Wildflowers are a natural way to add beautiful color and interest to your garden, but did you know that there are also environmental benefits of wildflowers? Native wildflowers help support wild pollinators and the local insect pollination, which ultimately helps...

How To Plant Wildflowers

How To Plant Wildflowers

Opening a pack of wildflower seeds, scattering them on your ground and hoping for your first blooms in a month or two is a thing of magic. For some, this strategy of planting wildflower seeds works. But for many others, there is quite a bit of work that goes into...

How to Grow Wildflowers Indoors

How to Grow Wildflowers Indoors

If you don’t have a lawn or garden to plant your wildflowers, you still have options for growing them. I’m going to explain how to grow wildflowers indoors, but it’s always better to grow these flowers outdoors because they’re great for pollinators, such as bees. And...

How to Cut Wildflowers to Keep in a Vase or Bouquet

How to Cut Wildflowers to Keep in a Vase or Bouquet

Wildflowers can fill your lawn or garden with an array of spectacular colors, from beautiful purples to white, red, yellow, pink and others. After all of your hard work and effort planting wildflower seeds and caring for them, you deserve to bring them inside to...

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Wildflower Seeds

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Wildflower Seeds

Buying wildflower seeds is easy. Walk into a garden center or search for seeds at your favorite online retailer, pay for the seeds and be on your way. However, if you’re buying seeds blindly, you may find yourself with flowers that: Don't match the ideal color scheme...

Recipes

8 Easy Vegetarian Protein Snacks

8 Easy Vegetarian Protein Snacks

Looking for vegetarian protein snacks? Put those boring protein bars down and give these snacks a try. If you’re a vegetarian trying to boost your protein intake, you know how difficult it can be to keep things interesting. These high-protein snacks will give you the...