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What I didn't know was that they are a mood booster because of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which helps reduce free radical damage to brain cells. Sweet potatoes can also prevent oxidative stress which is common in emotional conditions like anxiety and depression. So, combine these stress fighting ingredients and whip up your own loaded sweet potato fries, with black beans and avocado! I can't say for sure if it's scientific, but drinking a cup of this in the evening, after a stressful day doesn't hurt.

In honor of the season, I'm bringing some spring inside with a few ideas for setting a beautiful springtime table. These can help you add visual interest and create a more interesting look and feel. And don't feel like you have to be all matchy matchy. I also like to incorporate elements like bunnies, ceramic flowers and small containers.

Spring is just around the corner and these last few weeks of winter can really start to wear me down. I'm bringing some springtime cheer to my home with a few fun and simple DIY flower arrangements to help welcome in the season

I just started reading Mary Karr'sand only a few pages in, I know I'm gonna love it. Karr wrotewhich I used to own but never actually got around to reading, and now wish I had