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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas & Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Hazelnuts

I went back through my recipe archives and found some delightful gems in there.  I've attached the links below  so you can fill in any gaps in your Thanksgiving menu. Want a warming and upgraded take on pumpkin soup?  Make this Coconut Ginger Pumpkin Soup. Looking for a bright salad ...

Pumpkin Pie Protein Oatmeal

I've been making some version of this recipe for years. Every fall when pumpkin everything is everywhere I start making it for my kids. They all love it and for me, it's easy because it is something that all three of them will eat it. As with a lot of ...

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

One routine I've been working to add in is making an easy make ahead lunch to keep in the fridge.  All it takes is a little bit of prep and lunches for the week just got a whole lot easier. I had been purchasing the Sonoma Chicken Salad from Whole ...

Pumpkin Banana Bread

A recurring question I see while working in the mindful health realm is where to even start when you are ready to get healthy and start taking better care of yourself. When I'm working with a client one on one it is much easier to figure out what is the ...

How to be more successful (in life, career, health and relationships!)

Do you want to be more successful?  I don't just mean in your business or career. I mean in every aspect in life? Yes, your career but also in your health, your relationships, financially and in life overall. For starters, do you even know your definition of success? I don't ...

How to Make Your Bad Habits Uncomfortable (so you can stop them in their tracks)

If I asked you to make a list of your bad habits that are affecting your health in a less than optimal way, what would your list look like?  (I would have you do this exercise but if you are anything like me, you probably would have a snarky remark ...

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas & Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Hazelnuts

I went back through my recipe archives and found some delightful gems in there.  I've attached the links below  so you can fill in any gaps in your Thanksgiving menu. Want a warming and upgraded take on pumpkin soup?  Make this Coconut Ginger Pumpkin Soup. Looking for a bright salad ...

Pumpkin Pie Protein Oatmeal

I've been making some version of this recipe for years. Every fall when pumpkin everything is everywhere I start making it for my kids. They all love it and for me, it's easy because it is something that all three of them will eat it. As with a lot of ...

Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

One routine I've been working to add in is making an easy make ahead lunch to keep in the fridge.  All it takes is a little bit of prep and lunches for the week just got a whole lot easier. I had been purchasing the Sonoma Chicken Salad from Whole ...

Pumpkin Banana Bread

A recurring question I see while working in the mindful health realm is where to even start when you are ready to get healthy and start taking better care of yourself. When I'm working with a client one on one it is much easier to figure out what is the ...

How to be more successful (in life, career, health and relationships!)

Do you want to be more successful?  I don't just mean in your business or career. I mean in every aspect in life? Yes, your career but also in your health, your relationships, financially and in life overall. For starters, do you even know your definition of success? I don't ...

How to Make Your Bad Habits Uncomfortable (so you can stop them in their tracks)

If I asked you to make a list of your bad habits that are affecting your health in a less than optimal way, what would your list look like?  (I would have you do this exercise but if you are anything like me, you probably would have a snarky remark ...
Thanksgiving Menu Ideas Crystal Hannah

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas & Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Hazelnuts

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin Pie Protein Oatmeal

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Apple Pecan Chicken Salad

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Pumpkin Banana Bread

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How to be more successful (in life, career, health and relationships!)

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How to Make Your Bad Habits Uncomfortable (so you can stop them in their tracks)

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