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I get good deals on vitamins and supplements here. Thimgs you can buy here: Supplements,Snacks,Vitamins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1571265292836-PX5C3MFWZQRYJBENWKRL/https%3A%2F%2Fduckduckgo.com%2F%3Fq%3Dthrive%2Bmarket%26atb%3Dv184-1%26iax%3Dimages%26ia%3Dimages%26iai%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fjuliefoucher.com%252Fapp%252Fuploads%252F2017%252F09%252FTHRIVE-transparent.png Blog - What's the big Deal? - online market I discovered this membership-based retailer quite recently.With a1 month free trial membership I decided to give it a try.They offer a wide variety of natural and organic food and products for the home, babies and pets, at reduced costs.You can also shop by diet. Things you can buy here: Cleaning products,Baking products,Dry goods,meat, sea food and even wine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574568048899-Q45X2E406QA209ZMA7P9/misfit.jpg Blog - What's the big Deal? - Misfits market It's a subscription box of sometimes funny-looking, misshapen, delicious organic produce, designed to break the cycle of food waste. Billions of pounds of this fresh and delicious food is tossed each year because grocery stores only want "perfect" foods on their shelves. MM steps in and buys this food from hundreds of farms across the country and brings it to your doorstep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574567536392-1O7UUDHGZUT41UFN71Q4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - farmers’ market There’s more to a farmers market than just carrots and beans. I have found some very interesting things in our local farmers market, like natural beauty products, soy candles, organic sprouts, special herbs, teas, gluten free baked goods and even cbd oil ! So keep any eye out for those vendors selling stuff in those little tables! You never know what you will find! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574705700628-Q4YLDNA2WNBWZ1HOVP91/IMG_6720%25252B%252525281%25252529.jpg Blog - What's the big Deal? - Home stores There’s more to stores like home goods, than just home decortions and furniture.While some shoppers may be aware of their food choices, most people are totally surprised when I tell them that I buy a lot of my healthy snacks and supplements here! Just check the expiration dates before you buy. Things you can buy here: Green powder,Nuts,gluten free snacks,teas, gf flours, oils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574565633280-U20DVE2UNHQ9RFPHO94N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - local supermarket Our local supermarkets have come a long way, offering a variety of organic and healthy foods at an affordable price.Stores like Shoprite,Wegmans and Whole foods have a whole section dedicated to specialty foods based on diferent diets.Places like Trader Joe’s and Aldi too offer a variety of organic and gluten free products at a reasonable cost. Things you can buy here: Pretty much everything:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574565475213-796LZRJY3LNGX73QWAMM/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - health food store While the prices may not be that competitive with big stores, I love our local health food store Black forest Acres for their customer service! Especially when I go in to find a new supplement or food, they take the time to give me a private consult:) They also have prepared health foods and bulk goods at a good price.They have a loyalty program offering 10% and 20% discounts after you spend a certain amount. Things you can buy here: Bulk dry goods,vitamins, essential oils, gf baked goods,prepared vegan foods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574566758489-LPBAHEWIZ5U0RPRHGQLT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - indian grocery store This is the best place to buy spices, grains, flours and Indian vegetables like bitter gourd, gooseberry and chillie peppers which are high in nutrients.They even have clay pots for that healthy cooking! There is a wide variety of organic spices and grains too. Things you can buy here: Organic spices, moringa, ashwagandha, gooseberry, grains, organic ginger,Indian vegetables,herbs, Henna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1574567127111-NY0J17FW8Z6JZICBIJDU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - big box store For a while I stopped shopping here with the wrong notion that I would not find what I was looking for.For the past one year this has been my go to place, for organic frozen fruits and fresh produce for juicing and smoothies. Things you can buy here: Natural laundry detergent,organic frozen fruit, organic salads,Nuts, protein powder, sea weed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1571273927288-CCAC64M75XU2EU7JUT75/image-asset.jpeg Blog - What's the big Deal? - vitamin shops I love vitamin shops for the coupons they offer and also for the choice of brands they have . Things you can buy here: Supplements,vitamins, natural health and beauty products, protein bars. https://www.journeyofrani.com/blog/2019/7/1/to-mom-with-love monthly 0.5 2019-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1566056604941-Q03W40YRN35RUSKN6GPD/41A8AAF7-A4F4-4E7C-BC60-3634B298A501.JPG Blog - To Mom, with Love..... - A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. — Cardinal Marmillod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1565058217468-OU0OVBWCTZTVY6DH7RXW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - To Mom, with Love..... - An angel lived among us, A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness And shared with us her love. She cherished every moment With the man who was her life; Walking hand in hand together, Facing life with all its strife. She loved her children dearly, Each one a different way, Nestled close within her heart. Though, now, she’s far away. She’s gone to live with Jesus. But, she’s here with us, today, Smiling down on every one of us, And telling us she’s O.K -Unknown Author https://www.journeyofrani.com/blog/2019/4/9/what-my-son-has-taught-me monthly 0.5 2021-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1557805496270-LGG9UU4AWE5SR9VG2OPU/13230265_1195263417164641_2551387055813367989_n.jpg Blog - WHAT MY SON HAS TAUGHT ME... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1557972079231-2DW7FZQOGT3RIQBN2T2W/2011-11-16_15-11-33_379.jpg Blog - WHAT MY SON HAS TAUGHT ME... - Never underestimate anyone Even though I know my son understands more than he experesses, sometimes I am guilty of underestimating him.I do have to correct myself from time to time.There have been so many instances where he has proved me wrong! For instance, when he had to have braces a few years ago, almost everyone including the physicians thought it was impossible.I was not sure either, but like any strong willed special mom, I thought we will give it a try . Needless to say Merv did an excellent job completing the treatment over a span of 2 years, with the help of some great staff at the Orthodontist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1557970865821-UBJW010NI6XELWXPHW5Y/2011-11-05_14-42-27_819.jpg Blog - WHAT MY SON HAS TAUGHT ME... - laughter is contageous A happy Merv not only smiles a lot, but also makes us laugh with his silliness and pranks.He reminds us not to take life too seriously and to see the humor in every day things. When he walks in the mall or stores with a grin, I have seen very serious looking people staring at him and immediatley changing their reaction to a smile.Its contageous!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1557968101429-18G32UMUUUOP5R6SAASO/IMG_5300.jpg Blog - WHAT MY SON HAS TAUGHT ME... - CELEBRATE THE SMALL ACHIEVEMENTS: In ABA (Applied behavior analysis) for children with Autism, there is a technique wherein you teach the task in small sequential steps which ultimately leads to the desired behavior. Every little step or behavior the child completes is so important because without them there is no end result. That is why every little progress is an accomplishment to be celebrated! I have learned to focus on what my son ‘can do’ rather than what he ‘cannot do’and celebrate those little success moments !He successfully completed a three day sleep away camp recently and we are so happy he got to experience that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1557802457144-MBRGEAP01N2I0GJ05ZC2/surf.JPG Blog - WHAT MY SON HAS TAUGHT ME... https://www.journeyofrani.com/blog/2019/1/31/how-to-be-there-for-someone-with-cancer monthly 0.5 2019-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553480340468-NOC2R2WOPGJ6COXAP6NK/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - pray This is the first and most important thing my family and friends did when they heard about my diagnosis.I do believe strongly in the power of prayer!It is the only thing on this list that you can do remotely or even when you don’t know the person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553444112619-LRFKH8K0YXLD8MG25S3A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - call/ text It can be lonely and depressing at times when you are going through the treatment.It is always nice to text or call to see how they are doing. There may be days when they are not up to chatting with you so its best to text and ask if its a good time or if they need to talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553483396178-KCK8FTNF9QNS9VDLU1FK/edited.jpg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - pay a visit This is something a person may need during the initial part of their journey. I remember when I had just returned from the Doctor’s office after I heard my diagnosis.I had not told my family then. I texted my friend and she was out doing her errands.She dropped everything and came to see me and give me a hug.Needless to say once I told my family, they too drove 1.5 hrs to be by my side!That meant so much to me at the time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553482954054-74H41KCRUTX68MGHDI15/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - bring food I know many going through chemo may be picky about food or not have an appetite at all.In my case I appreciated any food given to me, not just for me but my family.I know this may sound weird to some people but remember, the family has to eat too, especially if there are kids.I remember a friend used to just text a few minutes ahead and leave a bag of food at my door step.Hey, I never complained about that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553648077553-GP01QR37WV79EZBTXDGC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - go for a walk Short walks in the open is always beneficial if the person is upto it. I had a friend who would come home and we would go out for a walk near the house.I always enjoyed her company and it uplifted my mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1554080447270-2RI2O3UBKZCU48QQQBP0/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - take them to treatment Besides my husband and son, my extended family(who live out of town) made a schedule and were able to take me to chemo and made things easy.If you don’t have a family it can be tough especially if they live out of town.It is always nice as a friend, to offer to give a ride to and from the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553996514075-E26X057I2PIWKV9K19EU/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - offer to take kids to school/practice Life has to go on, especially for kids! Offering to take kids to school, sports practice or music class will be a great help and one less thing they have to worry about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553997141391-AE8LL14PMQO6WS9MBI8J/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - run errands There are so many things you could offer to do like grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning or going to the post office, especially if you are already going there or if it’s on your way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553998727108-61KEDO4LHPM4ZGPW4I19/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - go out for lunch/coffee On the days I felt like going out, I always enjoyed a nice lunch out with my girl friends.Offer to pick them up and if you can, pick up the tab too:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1553999844511-P5W4MX8J2CPFKGD8IWH9/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - help with house chores It could be anything from doing laundry,cleaning , lawn mowing, snow shoveling or even dog walking.Again it depends on how comfortable they are with you helping with housework.Better yet (if you can afford it) why not send your cleaning person for a day?Who says no to that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1554082895948-13P8C7DO81K1N6321DZZ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - IT TAKES A VILLAGE…. - a friend in need I am just going to leave this to your imagination and be creative as to how you can be a friend in need.Maybe you even have a skill or background that can be useful to that person. During my early chemo days when I had no clue how to remove my infusion pump, my nurse friend came home to help me with it.So, you may have a skill or training that might be helpful . https://www.journeyofrani.com/blog/2019/3/4/basic-juice-534hp monthly 0.5 2019-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1552262483542-XC01AKFEPORKYSQ0XM77/image-asset.jpeg Blog - JUICING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1552095168490-KOE78RCB1L6BU2VFWXRF/juicer.jpg Blog - JUICING PICK THE RIGHT JUICER: This is the first step that may be difficult to decide.There are juicers from $50 to $700.So which one do you choose? You just have to decide your budget,how frequently you are going to juice and for how many people. Good housekeeping has a list of 9 best juicers of 2019, that you can check out. I have a BREVILLE JUICER which I bought at BBB for $150 with a 20% coupon (Yup, I love coupons) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1552010577177-N78VRWMZD0RXFA456RRF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - JUICING BASIC JUICE RECIPE: 3-4 CARROTS (MED) 2 STALKS CELERY 1 GREEN APPLE SMALL BUNCH DARK LEAFY GREENS ABOUT 1/2” OF GINGER ROOT A PIECE OF TURMERIC ROOT 1 GARLIC POD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1552011658983-OF417ZBQ4CXWZF4O1SGS/IMG_6917.jpg Blog - JUICING https://www.journeyofrani.com/blog/2019/2/12/organic-vs-conventional-produce monthly 0.5 2019-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550022625464-DU72CUIHE3LDTVCOMEKI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085028008-DQZKCRUGAW9J4SZRSGJP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - strawberries One strawberry sample contained an astounding 22 pesticide residues. One-third of all conventional strawberry samples contained 10 or more pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085127208-OUMTCH8PXGFY9TWJ9BSG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - spinach 97 percent of conventional spinach samples contained pesticide residues. Conventional spinach had relatively high concentrations of permethrin, a neurotoxic insecticide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085196521-G2KDL1DVFNAEYPEC0TOC/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - nectarines Nearly 94 percent of nectarine samples contained two or more pesticides. One sample of conventionally grown nectarines contained residues of 15 pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085358174-7GVYWVBNNVJIYSAFSQTR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - apples 90 percent of conventional apples had detectable pesticide residues. 80 percent of apples tested contained diphenylamine, a pesticide banned in Europe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085781503-H03APX416MICLO7YR14N/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - grapes Grapes contain an average of five pesticide residues. More than 96 percent of conventional grapes test positive for pesticide residues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085858699-NQA77YL7ZBA95SEKTDBF/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - peaches More than 99 percent of conventional peaches had detectable pesticide residues. An average of four pesticide residues were detected on conventional peaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550085918719-JNJR7Z7NXPS6YTJYBBOP/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - cherries An average of five pesticides were detected on conventional cherries. 30 percent of cherry samples contained iprodione, a pesticide not allowed in Europe, which may cause cancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550086015501-4HYZ8VIUU20CE7TDX0EQ/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - pears Pears contained several pesticides in relatively high concentrations, including insecticides and fungicides. More than half of conventionally grown pears tested had residues of five or more pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550086080880-93P29AFNZXVKJ08UG03A/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - tomatoes Nearly four pesticides were detected on the average conventionally grown tomato. One sample of conventional tomatoes contained 15 different pesticides and breakdown products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550938820617-2ZW40J8JV5B3ZK6XF8XY/celery-1.jpg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - celery More than 95 percent of conventional celery samples tested positive for pesticides. A maximum of 13 pesticides were detected on a sample of conventional celery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550086167483-62P95TMSWTI3DE27Y1ZR/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - potatoes Conventional potatoes had more pesticide residues by weight than any other crop. One pesticide in particular, chlorpropham, makes up the bulk of pesticides detected on potatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550086212606-K5JUQY71K7CXLGJRE29Q/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - sweet bell peppers Almost 90 percent of conventional sweet bell pepper samples contained pesticide residues. Sweet bell peppers can contain fewer pesticide residues than other Dirty Dozen foods, but the pesticides tend to be more toxic to human health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550108959557-WO96HXR5V5F3RX3J27DT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - avocados Fewer than 1 percent of conventional avocados tested positive for pesticides. Only one pesticide was found on any of the 360 avocados sampled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550109176977-WONAYIIFU42HZZWM53F2/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - sweet corn Less than 2 percent of sweet corn samples had any detected pesticide residues. A small amount of sweet corn is grown from Roundup Ready genetically engineered seeds. Buy organic corn to avoid GE crops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550109645785-JDKTI2CM25VVG82VFRWY/edited.jpg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - pineapples 90 percent of conventional pineapples had no detectable pesticide residues. Only five different pesticides were detected on more than 350 conventional pineapple samples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550109709298-OYY6JONJF6Q4IH8VJK81/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - cabbages Only two of more than 700 cabbage samples contained more than one pesticide residue. 86 percent of cabbage samples contained no detectable pesticide residue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550109795383-UQ9DALJRJLP47X7CLAG1/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - onions Less than 10 percent of conventional onion samples contained any pesticide residues. No conventional onion samples contained more than three pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550109920752-P86W3GM2WHFNA5AP0M8T/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - sweet peas frozen Roughly 80 percent of conventional frozen sweet peas had no detectable pesticide residues. No sample of frozen sweet peas contained more than two pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550110002148-09ZOJC2RDOFZUNAVGMIX/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - papayas 80 percent of conventional papayas had no detectable pesticide residues. None of the nearly 750 samples of conventionally grown papayas tested contained more than three pesticides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550110396820-TL5EQ2H3OU3JPKH8NH43/edited.jpg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - asparagus 90 percent of conventional asparagus samples had no detectable pesticide residues. No more than three pesticides were detected on any conventional asparagus sample. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550110311087-7NL0ZZKAE7VN3MY06HXI/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - mangoes 78 percent of mango samples contained no detectable pesticide residues. No more than two pesticides were detected on any conventionally grown mangoes in USDA tests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550110449334-EN22L5HF99L8ZXF42NU8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - eggplants About three-fourths of all conventional eggplants tested contained no pesticide residues. No more than three pesticide residues were detected on any sample of conventionally grown eggplant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c2584f3b27e395de2662291/1550110525312-8MG40PXLJM2GHHX8H2HG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - ORGANIC VS CONVENTIONAL - honeydew melons About half of all conventionally grown honeydew melons had no detectable pesticide residues. 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