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It’s early March and the East Coast is getting slammed with another snowstorm. So, What do I do? I head to the kitchen to make this Vegan Puppy Chow recipe for Saint Patrick’s Day. A few months ago I had never heard about Puppy Chow. It was one night, when I was browsing Pinterest, that I came across it. I made a batch…
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If you’re among the 30 million Americans with flexible spending accounts, you may still have time to spend your 2012 FSA dollars. FSA plans end at different times depending on the account, but for many plans there is an additional grace period to spend your funds. The grace period gives you an extra 2 ½ months, and if your plan…
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I love making these cheesy chicken chimichangas pockets for my family. They are so easy and quick to put together and my kids love them! This recipe makes 10 pockets, which is usually enough for dinner and leftovers. You can easily adjust this recipe to cater to picky eaters as well. Simply fill a couple with only cheese. The…
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Carhartt is a brand that my husband has worn for years….it’s a quality brand that makes clothes that will last and hold up to abuse. I think the original idea was for folks who work “hard” in their clothing, as my husband does, but I’m not sure anyone is more abusive to clothes than young kids. It’s not their fault,…
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This post brought to you by Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine. Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. Taking care of your heart by eating well is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Think heart disease won’t impact you? Think again. None of us is…
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Pizza is one of America’s favorite foods. When I stopped eating dairy, I was often asked if I missed pizza. The answer was always no, because we never stopped eating it. We still order pizza at restaurants, at our local grocery store and we love to make it at home. At first we made it with lots of cheese substitute…
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