Winter is here, which tends to mean MORE sniffles and colds. While we know the BEST way to prevent spreading germs is to wash hands, there are other factors that play a role in helping to boost our immune systems, like diet. Yup, what you eat can
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Several weeks ago, we found a sweet little pick-your-own apples spot in rural North Carolina called Hill’s Apple Orchard and Vineyard. Even though Mr. Hill didn’t have too many apples left on his trees, he let us pick from what was left. My father-in-law was visiting from Arizona, the kids were out
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Fall is here, and so is football! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just along for the tailgating fun, food is likely part of the weekend football fun. “By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra Dipping Co. LLC, and am eligible
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My oldest kiddo just started Kindergarten, which means no more leisurely preschool drop-off mornings. As a result, breakfast has become CRAZY time in our house! And, it’s not just crazy for my kids. My husband rushes around, grabbing anything that’s semi-healthy and portable. Even for this breakfast-loving girl, I find I
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September is All-American Breakfast Month. If you’re not a breakfast person (or perhaps even if you are), you may wonder, why do we need a whole month devoted to breakfast? Well, aside from starting the day with the sweet taste of honey cake (see the honey cake recipe
Read more →Autumn is, by far, my absolute favorite season. I love the early morning chill in the air, the deeply intense burnt red and yellow colors of the leaves and the excitement of fall holidays. And when I was a student, I loved going back to school. (For my
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Cool school lunches are all the rage with us moms these days. We take such care in packing school lunches (well, most days we try), ensuring our kids have a protein, grain, veggie and fruit. But no matter what we pack for lunch, those hungry little hippos still burst into
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August is here. The kids have started school. And, the dinner time CRUNCH is on. As usual, this month’s Recipe ReDux theme is seasonally fitting: Back to the Dinner Table. After the hustle and bustle of the holiday/vacation season, August is the time many families get ‘back to
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We might be halfway through summer, but it is NOT over yet! We still have a couple more months of warm-weather grilling on the menu. And while standard BBQ fare tends to be unhealthy and full of fat and calories, it’s super-easy to grill up tasty, nutritious superfoods–you
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I received coupons for free samples of Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, I created
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