Lifestyle
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Beginners’ Guide to Going Plant Based
Simple switches you can make to begin your plant-based journey
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My Plant Based Journey
My plant based journey started as a teenager growing up in Ireland and evolved over time from vegetarian to pescatarian to full fledged vegan. Read along to follow my journey.
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Is Fearr Gaeilge Bhriste ná Béarla Cliste
As an Irish and Education major is college that was our go to, “broken Irish is better than clever English” It still holds for me today, but it is seldom I get the opportunity to speak with anyone in the language of my ancestors. I was not born or raised in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking areas of Ireland) and despite learning Irish in a much maligned school system, I have a deep love for the language. I think the difference was the respect my parents had for the language and of course the fact that my Dad was a teacher and spoke Irish fluently helped too. As a result my siblings and…
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Leg Day and Life after Kids
Am I the only one who procrastinates when it comes to working out? Leg day, you’ve got to love it or hate it. Personally, I hate the thought of it, the anticipation, ensuing procrastination, but once I get to the gym and get into it, I derive a calm sense of satisfaction as I work through it slowly but surely, concentrating on form and not getting injured. Those days tend to be the ones I feel the most the next day. Follow that up with a run and you’ve got a double whammy. Not complaining though, I’ve come to a point in my life where I’m thankful for what my…
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Simple Ways to Love Yourself and Improve Your Life
Let’s admit it, life is chaotic, stressful, busy, full of todo lists and as a result we are often stressed, unhappy, and tired. We would all like to be healthier and happier, yet it doesn’t just happen by itself. Just like bringing home a paycheck, one has to make it a priority and put in the effort. I think we often lose sight of that as we struggle to keep it all together, take care of the kids, work, keep up with household chores, exercise, take care of our bodies etc. Believe it or not though, it can be different. Here are some ways I have found to help change…
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Fresh Air and Flowers, What More Could You Ask for?
I love flowers! There is just something about them that draws me in. I have a special love for wildflowers, they just seem to pop up and greet the world with a smile despite the seemingly inhospitable conditions. Recently on my trip home to Ireland I enjoyed time with my family in Kinvara, Co. Galway. Every morning I would take an early walk up the road to visit the donkeys. I often got distracted by the hedgerows which were in full bloom, amazing how many different varieties in one small strip. I’ve been racking .my brain to remember all their names from my childhood but eventually had to give up…
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Simply Heaven
The Burren National Park One of my favorite places on earth is the West Coast of Ireland. Along the Wild Atlantic Way you’ll find the most beautiful scenery including The Burren, an area of karst landscape. The limestone which has been formed and eroded through time is home to an abundance of wildflowers. I was lucky to be able to spend some time there this summer. Enjoy! Karst Landscape Wildflower Meadow Beautiful Rock Walls Everywhere Nature at Work The Burren National Park
