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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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This post brought to you by Listerine. All opinions are 100% mine. Target is one of my favorite places to shop. I can't even try to deny it. I get a little giddy when I see things that are offered or availble only at Target. Before I go any further, please know that I'm going to give you good reason…
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With summer in full swing, our garden harvest is here, and with it, approximately 400 zucchini and squash. Since it’s hot and humid this week, I’ll do just about anything to avoid time in the kitchen for cooking, and use the grill instead. (That way, in between flipping foods, I can take a quick dip in the pool to cool…
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