12 Things to Do in NoDa

Located just a few minutes north of center city, Charlotte’s eclectic NoDa neighborhood is home to the city’s arts district. In NoDa, you will find brightly colored murals, galleries, artisan gift shops, ample restaurants, music venues, breweries, coffee shops, tattoo parlors and more.

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Manifest with The Moon: You Got This!

On Saturday, September 16, the Waxing Crescent Moon rises in Libra.

During this phase of the moon cycle, the moon appears as a slight curve in the sky as it emerges from darkness and starts to grow (wax).

This is a time to explore your thoughts and desires as you map out your course. It’s time to move deeper into your intentions.

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Get Fit: 3 Exercises to Build Core Strength

The promise of toned abs and a flat tummy is good enough reason to motivate many of us to spend time at the gym. However, working out pays off in many other, perhaps more valuable, ways than getting a six-pack. When you focus on just your abs, you neglect all the other valuable muscles in your core.

Your core muscles are a powerful bunch of muscles that cover your entire trunk, connecting your hips, spine, neck and shoulders. They essentially support every movement you make.

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Manifest with The Moon: New Moon in Virgo

The Virgo New Moon on Friday, September 15 marks a time of a time of new beginnings – an opportunity to connect with where you are right now, and meditate on your desires, gifts and passions, and what you want to share with the world.  

Reconnect with yourself. Dig deep into your own desires and reflect on how you want your life to change. Begin planting the seeds of what you want to blossom in your future. Align your energy with the changes you want to call in. The Virgo New Moon energy is all about getting your life in order. Do what you need to do.

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WHAT’S COOKING? Easy Three-Bean Chili with Jalapeno Cornbread

CHILI INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
  • 3 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. chipotle powder
  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 ½ cup vegetable broth (water)
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