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Have you heard of Market Noel ? This is my 2nd Holiday Season to spend in Birmingham and I am amazed at how many incredible events are happening each weekend. "Market Noel is the Junior League of Birmingham's (JLB) annual holiday market, a three-day shopping extravaganza that benefits the programs of the JLB. Market Noel raises money for the league's community projects, serving women and children in the Birmingham area, in the areas of Education, Health, Financial Stability, and Safety and Crisis Intervention." I am ecstatic to be able to attend an amazing holiday market that not only has a...

We all know we should eat our vegetables. I remember, as a child being made to stay at the table until my microwaved, mushy, canned carrots were all gone off my plate. Little did my parents know that most of the nutrients had been zapped out during processing and microwaving, which explains why I never liked the bland orange atrocities. I'm so glad that I've learned ways to enjoy fresh, local carrots now! This is Gerson Therapy Carrot Apple Juice. Read more about the juice here . I have grown to truly love organic, local carrots. They are a delightfully, sweet treat. Now, I'd like to share a...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my series on Clean Eating. I hope you are having a beautiful day! Today we will be discussing processed foods and the potential harm they can impose on your health. Let me start by saying that food processing is a massive subject. There is no way that I will be able to cover everything in one blog post. I hope to simply shed some light on the subject. I have noticed there is not a lot of basic, easy to understand information out there. I hope this blog post will change that. All food that we eat is processed, in some way. Chopping, cooking, mixing: all forms of...

One of the hardest times to eat clean, unprocessed foods is on road trips. Those cheap drive thrus with colorful signs of clowns, cows, and tacos are so tempting! So today I would like to share five quick tips to being a mean, clean, traveling machine. 1. Make a menu Yes, I said a menu. I don't mean a fancy five course meal. I mean figuring out what foods your family likes. Choose family favorites to avoid falling prey to those tempting fast food joints. 2. Choose food that travels well While you want to choose favorites of your family, your husband'a favorite seafood stuffed potato may not...

Welcome back to Spiffy Eats! Today we will be continuing our series on clean eating, "Free the Chicks: Choose free-range chicken, pasture-raised eggs, and organic when possible." We will be hearing from one of the most brilliant women I know and one of my dearest friends, Amber Vargas. Amber Vargas is a full-time wife and mother of two beautiful children from Greenville, South Carolina. She is passionate about clean eating and sustainable living. When I asked Amber why she got into clean eating she said it was because of her children. "I wanted my children to be as healthy as possible. I...

Hi All! Thank you for stopping by Spiffy Eats today! I have been sharing simple, clean eating recipes with you for a few months. However, I have yet to share any basic concepts on clean eating. So over the next few weeks, that is precisely what I will be doing! Today we will cover the first point: Do not fear fat: Our bodies need fat. Choose grass-fed butter and organic coconut oil for cooking. Let me share some information with you. Recent research is now showing that the formerly thought connection between heart disease, cholesterol and saturated fat may not be accurate. In actuality,...

Thanks for coming by for today's Wednesday Workout! Every Wednesday I share with you a SIMPLE way I chose to stay active. I want you all to see that an active lifestyle is attainable for anyone. GET OUT, GET MOVING AND HAVE FUN! Today I chose to take a stroll in Crestwood Park. "The advantages of walking include its convenience, paracticality, and naturelness. It is the most popular physical activity for adults." ( Fitness Professional's Handbook ) Walking will not only elevate your heart rate and expand your lung capacity, but also put you in a better mood! Everyone enjoys the vitamin D from...

You've heard of the typical "bar hop" where you go from bar to bar meeting people, tasting different drinks, and getting to know a new city. But, have you heard of a "coffee shop hop"? This Saturday morning my boyfriend, Tony and I decided to go try a cup of coffee at three different coffee shops. I went to places I'd never been and had a blast seeing new parts of Birmingham. Church Street Coffee and Books Located at 81 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213, Church Street Coffee and Books is one of the most adorable places I've seen in Birmingham. This is a fantastic place to see new books and...