Category: Lifestyle Blog
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A Culinary Ode to Spring: Husband-Wife Chefs Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng’s Li Hing Tomato Salad
Get ready to impress your guests this spring with this simple recipe from the husband-wife chef duo, Chef Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng. They’re the brilliant minds behind the new restaurant, Arden Waikiki, nestled inside Lotus Honolulu at Diamond. At the heart of their menu lies a celebration of Hawaii’s bounty, expertly infused with a…
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10 Reasons to Make a Wellness Retreat Your Go-to Destination
Picture this: walking along sandy tropical beaches, surfing perfect waves in warm waters, hiking up a volcano, practicing morning yoga, and indulging in nutritious plant-based meals. Sounds tantalizing, doesn’t it? Wellness retreats have surged in popularity as more and more people choose vacation experiences that enhance overall well-being and quality of life. In May 2024,…
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Cleanse Your Mind with Open’s Free 14-Day Mental Detox
If you haven’t heard, breathwork is the quickest way to improve your mood. When using the right technique, it can provide an instant relaxation response by activating your parasympathetic nervous system. Controlled breathing has been proven to positively impact our physiology, such as lowered blood pressure and heart rate. It also reduces the reactivity of…
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A New Age for Maternity Leave
Since we first spoke to private chef and nutritionist Rachelle Girardin in 2021, she and her business, Beyond Nourished, have undergone some big and exciting changes. Now, we’re catching up with Girardin and learning how she’s balancing being an entrepreneur with becoming a mother in some creative and inspiring ways. New adventures, new accomplishments “It…
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Win a Women’s Health Prize Pack from Assured Natural!
Celebrate Women’s Health Month by focusing on your health with the help of Assured Natural! This prize package contains their top picks to support women’s health from their WomenSense line. Enter now for your chance to win!
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10 Ways to Snore No More
You’re in a deep and peaceful slumber when, suddenly, the sound of a ship horn jolts you awake—only it’s not a ship horn. It’s your partner snoring. This is a scenario that you may be all too familiar with, as about half of all adults snore at one time or another. Not only is snoring…
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We’re Keeping It Zesty With Chef Edy Massih: 3 Dips That Will Make You Excited For Summer
IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN lies a zesty, vibrant splash of Lebanese flavors—we’re talking about Edy’s Grocer. Started by Chef Edy Massih in 2020, Edy’s Grocer is the first Lebanese Market and Deli in the heart of Brooklyn’s historic Greenpoint neighborhood, providing a wide range of imported groceries from all over the Middle East—spices, oils,…
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Reimagining Goal Setting: The Power of Northstar Goals
A few years back, I found myself in a rut with goal-setting. I had all these grand ambitions, but making actual progress always felt like an uphill battle. I’d set huge goals like “become a famous entrepreneur” or “get shredded,” but within months, my motivation would fizzle and I’d be back where I started. Even…
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Discovering Your North Star: Crafting an Inspiring and Authentic Mission
Have you ever felt totally uninspired by those vague corporate mission statements? The ones that say things like “To be the world’s most trusted provider of integrated solutions”? Or by those vague New Year’s resolutions? The ones that say things like “Get in shape” or “Be a better person”? Blah blah blah. What does that…
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What is a Milestone? A SMART-er Approach to Achieving Your Life Goals
We all have big dreams and ambitious goals we’d love to accomplish, like getting that major promotion while still having quality family time, getting fit and healthy despite a crazy busy schedule, or saving up enough to retire early and pursue our passions. The problem is that these huge, life-changing objectives can feel so daunting…