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The Friday 5

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Hi and happy Friday! So, it was quite the (work) week here in Hanover. No school on Monday because of the holiday. No school on Tuesday because of professional development at Quinn’s school. And no school yesterday because half of the South Shore lost power. Whomp whomp. I’m definitely scrambling to get things done this week, but, hey, the work will always be there, right? Oy. Thankfully, we still have cell service, and I could communicate with my nutrition clients over WhatsApp, and I popped by Capital One Cafe yesterday for a couple of hours to finish what absolutely  needed to be done. Quinn came with me and played on his tablet , and it all worked out! If you haven’t entered yet… WIN A CHARCOAL DEODORANT FROM PRIMALLY PURE ! I’m going to pick a winner this afternoon! 🙂 This week’s edition of The Friday 5 includes a little something from some of my favorite things: safer beauty, healthy treats, cozy Fall fashion, and Amazon (it gives me life!). I hope you enjoy your weekend!

The Power of Red Light Therapy (and a Giveaway…)

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Today’s post is offered up by the good people at Joovv, a company devoted to researching and harnessing the science of red light therapy. I’ve gotten to know (and love) their technology over the last year, and my family has, too—especially my daughter and son-in-law. Today I’ve invited Scott Nelson and his team to share some of their research into red light therapy, a topic I’ve written about now and then over the last few years. It’s an area of ancestral health I find fascinating—and one where modern science can help us recreate or even enhance natural ancestral inputs to foster better well-being today. Enjoy—and be sure to check out the giveaway below. Diet and fitness are the pillars of a healthy life built on ancestral principles. But food, water, and exercise aren’t the only factors that affect your health and function on a day-to-day basis. Natural light is also a major pillar of a healthy, ancestral lifestyle, and unfortunately, many people don’t get nearly enough of it. You

Turning Our Deck Into A Porch

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I’ve hinted at the big project that’s underway on the back of our house. Here’s the halfway update! I’m planning to share the finishing touches once it’s done, hopefully before it’s freezing outside. We’re turning the back deck into a screened-in porch. (Note the scary guard dog in many of these photos!)  Here’s a look at the before Before: a super tall, rickety deck. This deck was actually new in 2014 but the wood was already splintering, the railings a bit too loose for this mom’s liking, and the zig zag screw lines drove Thomas nuts. (Also I think this spring photo was the only time in history the backyard hill had green grass. That’s another big yard problem Thomas is still trying to fix!) Why a screened-in porch? To keep cozy furniture clean and dry When I first moved into this house I put our nice couches on the deck. I would wake up in the morning after rain and find nails and gunk and leaves that had fallen off the roof all over them. They started to get stained, an

How To Cook With Fresh Herbs

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Wondering how to cook with fresh herbs? If you’re used to dry herbs, fresh herbs can add a whole other dimension to your cooking! Home cooked food is always wonderful. A great way to take your home… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/2OVvEQu