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I just finished doing an all natural 3 day vegan detox cleanse. I was a little nervous starting the cleanse. I thought I would be hungry, cranky and have some possible detox symptoms. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of use and the results. After just 3 days I was 6 pounds lighter, I had tons of energy and I…
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Whether you’re cooking a dinner for two, cooking for the family, or hosting a dinner get together, you’ll need some good side dishes. While it’s true that the main dish is usually the hero of any meal, side dishes are still important! You certainly don’t want to serve canned corn to guests! With these recipes, you’ll find some classic side…
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Last week I was invited to attend the School Nutrition Association‘s National Conference for a day. Having three kids in school full time this year for the first time means I’ll have three kids who may buy lunch at school. I like to be informed about what my family is eating. Attending the conference was a great experience for me. Not…
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My heart rate seems to have doubled, and my breathing becomes quick and shallow. There isn’t a mirror around, but I’m almost positive my pupils must be dilated much larger than normal. I peer around, just to double check that no one else is around to watch me. I know that they aren’t. I checked the house thoroughly, and planned…
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I’m doing something I’ve not really done before. I’m watching a screen version of books before i read the stories themselves. I rarely, if ever, do this, but when I heard that the ever-popular Outlander series penned by Diana Gabaldon, was coming to Starz in August, my curiosity got the best of me and I had to sneak a peek…
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When my oldest nephew was little, he was enamored (OK, obsessed) with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I can’t even tell you how many times I heard “Cowabunga” and “Pizza time!” from him, and I’m pretty sure that his four favorite turtles started his love of skateboarding. I remember playing with the toys with him (and still today wishing someone…
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