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How I (FINALLY) Cleared My Skin of Acne

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I’ve been getting a TON of questions from those of you who are curious to know I cleared up my hormonal acne. My skin has definitely taken a very positive turn in the past few months, and it looks like you guys have noticed. As always, I’m thrilled to share what’s been working for me, especially if you want to know how to get rid of acne when nothing works. Read on to learn how I (finally) cleared my skin of acne. Let me preface this by saying I’m not a doctor, and any research I rely upon has been done on my own through actively scouring the internet for information, reading a ton of books, and listening to podcasts. (I’m basically an information sponge. Haha!) What I’ve found is that there are sooooo many options and opinions, especially when it comes to something as finicky as how to get rid of acne when nothing else works. So, to narrow it all down, I’ve basically “biohacked” myself and now that I *think* I’ve found the secret to why my acne suddenly cleared up, I’m more than ha

Strawberry Picking at C.N. Smith Farm

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Quinn and I had quite the fun afternoon picking strawberries at C.N. Smith Farm in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. We picked apples there in the fall a number of times in the past, so we were excited to learn that there was also strawberry picking at C.N. Smith Farm. (The farm also has other pick-your-own fruit options!) Quinn and I had such a great afternoon together. It was a lot of fun, and I love that we have so many farms near us on the South Shore. The drive was less than 30 minutes, and the pick-your-own strawberries was the perfect activity for kids. Plus, there’s quite a bit to do and see for families at C.N. Smith Farm. There is a great farm stand, farm animals, special events/festivals, and more! The strawberry patch just opened last week (June 14th), so we were one of the first customers… and, my gosh, the strawberry selection was awesome! They were perfectly ripe and so delicious! FYI: The harvest dates and crop conditions change each season, so be sure to call bef

Primal+Keto Cooking Made Easy: Tex-Mex Fajita Veggies

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The last couple weeks I’ve grilled up some great Primal+keto meat dishes: steak and marinated chicken . But I’m a big believer in above ground, non-starchy vegetables for a Primal and keto diet. One of the things I love about this recipe is that it shows how vegetables—even cooked ones—never need to be a bland afterthought. These mixed peppers and onions are flavorful all on their own, but the seasonings and dressings turn this into a great side that will hold its own against any meat dish. Tex-Mex Fajita Veggies Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into ½-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch strips 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch strips 1 green bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch strips 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen® Italian Dressing ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste Juice of ½ lime Instructions: Preheat oven to 425ยบ. Place all sliced veggies on a sheet pan. Toss

HBD & HFD

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Before I celebrated the Fathers on Sunday, I sang Happy Birthday to Lauren! Friday Happy Hour + Dinner On Friday night Lauren and Sarah came over for a little birthday get together. We had cheese, cherries, and rose on the porch. And Thai peanut chicken salads for dinner. We watched the sun set and then caught fireflies with Mazey at dusk! The Tooth Fairy Visited Again Mazen had his second tooth pulled out on Friday. He only had one tooth that “needed” to come out, but they had to do both sides to keep the spacing even so his midline didn’t shift. He did very well, and I’m really hoping this dental stuff is behind us. At least until those top two teeth (naturally) fall out – they are both loose! The Tooth Fairy needs some side jobs to replenish her bank account!! Saturday Workout + Brunch I was up early on Saturday to head to the gym for athletic conditioning class. Afterwards, I showered there and went to brunch with two of my girlfriends. We walked through the farmer’s