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When my niece Sam was 8, I slept over her house on Christmas Eve. When we got up Christmas morning, she was over the moon delighted to find that Santa had left her her very own Samantha Parkington American Girl® doll. That was about 20 years ago, and my sweet little Sam will be marrying her best friend in the fall….
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Dealing with being overweight is hard for an adult. We have to be motivated to change. Consciously change our eating habits. What happens, however, when the person overweight is of a different breed. Did you know the negative health effects that excessive weight cause for humans, affect our four-legged friends as well? This was the reality Dereck Voorhies of Virginia…
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When we speak about four legged friends, we are usually referring to dogs. What about our feline friends, however? My cats are just as much a part of my family as the dogs, and I love them like they’re my children (which they are). That’s why I love the month of June! June is #AdoptACatMonth. We are discussing topics to…
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Keeping your family hydrated properly is an important daily task. There are so many energy drinks, sodas and juices on the market but the best way to get hydrated is with water. Yep. Water. It’s what our bodies need! 4 ways to get your family to drink more water Set an Example Some days I really want to drink water. …
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My oldest is a vegetarian now, and we’re always looking for more ways to get protein in her diet. We decided to give some roasted chickpeas a try, since they are high in protein (and fiber, bonus!) and hoped that they’d make a filling snack for her belly. We’re very pleased with the result and all of us LOVE these…
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Sometimes it’s easy for the day to race by, whether it’s because you’ve had a hectic day at the office, the kid’s busy schedules or you’re just taking time for yourself. Dinners aren’t always planned and at the end of the day, it can be hard to gain motivation to cook at all, let alone a big extravagant dinner. Eating out…
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