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Pancake Day 2014 is Tuesday, March 4th. The last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday is referred to most often as Fat Tuesday but it is also known as Shrove Tuesday and celebrated as Pancake Day as well! It’s celebrated as Pancake Day due to the tradition of eating Pancakes on the day. The tradition comes from…
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Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health condition in the world? It’s a problem that affects people of all ages, and can have a significant impact on quality of life. In this blog post from a guest author, we will discuss everything you need to know about hearing loss. We’ll cover the different types of…
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There are some new ghouls in town enrolling in Monster High. The ghouls are coming with the new movie set in Hauntlywood, called Frights, Camera, Action– and if you have a Monster High fan, she’ll be shrieking (with delight) at these new ghoul-friends to play with. Head over to Walmart’s Monster High area and check out the new ghouls, see exclusive…
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We went for cute and fun for these little chicky pops. Spring is coming (allegedly) and so is Easter. These spring chick marshmallow pops are really fun to make and will sell like hotcakes at a bake sale! Spring Chick Marshmallow Pops Ingredients: Jumbo Jet Puffed Marshmallows Lollipop Sticks Yellow Candy Melts Orange Heart-Shaped Sprinkles Black Candy Decorating Pen…
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I’m still on my quest for some new recipes to get us through our dinner ruts before spring finally comes (will it ever?). My friend Jason suggested this edamame hash recipe to me, and I thought it would be a perfect fit for using heart-healthy Mazola oil for cooking. Edamame Hash Recipe Ingredients 4 Red potatoes scrubbed and cut into…
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Not too long ago we shared a tutorial for a DIY Button Hair Clip for St. Patrick’s Day. It was a fun project that upcycled buttons into a cute hair accessory. This hair clip is another upcycled button project but adds an adorable flower. You could create this in the same fabric as an Easter dress or make it more…
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