Happy New Year 2025!

Dec 31, 2024 09:32AM ● By Anil Singh

We are kicking off the new year by thanking all of you for helping us grow as we bring awareness and messages from local business to our local communities in northern New Jersey. In the new year, we have strengthened our resolve for being a trusted and reliable source of information for your healthy lifestyle and spread the joy with kindness, sharing and caring even more in the coming year 2025.

As always, this issue addresses healthy, budget-friendly lifestyle choices for the whole family. While Dr. Finn gives advise on your gut health, the purpose and strength of positive affirmative thoughts is covered in our first thoughts and new experiences story.

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Enjoy life and stay healthy, stay happy!

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Happy New Year 2025!

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Serving up Happiness: Foods for Better Moods

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Easy Serenity Salad Bowl

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GUT-FRIENDLY BROCCOLI NUT SOUP

Gut-Friendly Broccoli Nut Soup

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Sustaining Grain Bowl

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Opening New Chapters

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The Upcycling Lifestyle: How To Make Anything New Again

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Exercise With a Smile: Turning Workouts Into Playtime

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Advancing a Couple’s Fertility: Natural Solutions for Women and Men

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Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together

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Dire State of Earth’s Ice and Snow

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