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Archive for April, 2011

Pregnancy &Uncategorized franziska | 27 Apr 2011

Massage & Pregnancy

Here is a guest post from a friend, new mom and massage therapist, Rebecca Kanov. I asked her to blog about the benefits of massage while pregnant (and for anyone). Enjoy I have been a massage therapist for 12 years, a movement therapist for 4 years, and a mom for almost two. One of my [...]

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Uncategorized franziska | 26 Apr 2011

Blogging & Pregnancy

There are several reasons I have not been good about blogging lately – the main one how busy I have been and trying to balance work and staying healthy as possible (getting adequate sleep, exercise, food) while pregnant. Today I thought more about blogging – how I miss it and what else is preventing me from [...]

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earth and budget friendly &health tips franziska | 22 Apr 2011

Healthy Outings . . .

Well, as you noticed I took time off while my mom was here. She and a close friend hosted Will and I a baby shower on Saturday which was so fun! Receiving tiny newborn clothes really puts your pregnancy in perspective. Then Will and my mom painted the to-be nursery – sky blue. Bright, cheery but [...]

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Uncategorized franziska | 13 Apr 2011

I am still here . . .

I only have a couple minutes but wanted to let you know that I am alive and everything is fine. I have been swamped with work – weekends you name it and then had family in town last weekend. Plus and most importantly I had my 20 week ultrasound and drumroll . . .  Its [...]

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Pregnancy &fiber &healthy eating franziska | 04 Apr 2011

Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Herbs

New Recipe Today! I made this yesterday and was very pleased – super super easy to make, fresh, delicious, versatile and healthy! I think this will be in my fridge all spring and summer. Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) are full of fiber and also provide protein and iron (I am always on the search for iron-rich foods with [...]

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health tips franziska | 01 Apr 2011

Things that make eating healthier easier . . .

I am even working an extra day this week and still there is so much to do . So, I thought what are the things I have or do that make keeping up with eating well possible when I am crazy busy? Here are my top 5: 1) Leftovers – I put in a container the [...]

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