Minimalist Monday: Minimizing Household Chores (So They Don't Consume a Weekend) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

For most of my adult life (read: since I moved out of my parent's house), I've found myself doing a weekend-long household cleaning every couple of months. 



Work, school, life — I was busy! I tried to keep my place tidy and I'd do little cleanings like wiping down the kitchen counter, but I couldn't clean — really clean — my home that often. It was a lot of work and took a great deal of time to vacuum, scrub …

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Cinco De Mayo Recipes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

Cinco De Mayo is coming up soon and now is the time to start planning the snacks and food. Below are some healthy, oil-free, guilt-free snacks to have on hand!


  • Aztec Corn Salad
  • Mexican Chowder (pg. 112, EHH)
  • Black Bean & Salsa Soup (pg. 100, EHH)
  • Loaded Nachos (pg. 245, HHC)
  • Lentil Taco "Meat" (p. 43, HHA)
  • Mexican Dip (pg. 230, HHC)


  • Low-Fat Guacamole
  • Fiesta Bake (pg. 158, EHH)
  • Skillet Frijoles Negros (pg. 176, EHH)
  • Smokey Black Bean Enchiladas (pg. …
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This Week's Q&A (Talking Hair Color, Wheat, eBooks, Miracle Noodles and Lettuce) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You have questions...


Q: Do you have an opinion about hair color and covering gray? You likely are not old enough to worry about this yet (!), but I have been coloring my hair for years, and I just hate it. Even "natural" hair color seems to hard to maintain. When you start seeing gray hair, will you just let it happen?

A: Except for a brief "rebellion" when I was younger and had blue streaks in my hair, I've …

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Cowboy Caviar (Trader Joe's Copycat Recipe) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Recipe

When Scott & I were living in Lake Tahoe this past winter, the closest Trader Joe's was about 45 minutes away in Nevada so we only went once a month, if that. 

We could get pretty much everything we needed at the local supermarket chain and health food store in town, but there were a few items that Trader Joe's had I couldn't find elsewhere — or TJ's prices were much more reasonable, so we'd make the trek and …

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Herbie of the Week: Darlene Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Darlene. Through a plant-based diet, Darlene overcame crippling pain and depression with the added bonus of a 65-lb. weight loss!

HH: Can you tell us a little bit about your history with pain?

Many years ago, I became disabled when I injured my back while lifting a patient, working as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit. Subsequent surgeries made my back much worse. I worked for a while in an insurance company, …

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