WHAT’S COOKING? Bev’s Famous Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds lean ground beef

1-pound ground pork sausage

18 saltine crackers, crushed

½ green bell pepper, chopped

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

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Self-Care for Your Root Chakra

Located at the perineum or base of the spine, the Root Chakra is associated with physical stability, security, self-sufficiency and responsibility for self. This chakra is largely responsible for how safe and secure we feel.

When the root chakra is blocked or out of balance, we can experience an inability to trust nature and the natural cycles of life. When this happens, we begin to function out of fear and feel unsafe. We find ourselves feeling ungrounded, insecure and disconnected.

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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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