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Green Grilling: Environmentally-Friendly Barbecuing

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Barbecuing season is upon us – here are some ways to make your grilling a little more green.

With summer fast approaching we are getting into one of my favorite times of year - barbecuing season. I love barbecuing - whether I'm grilling up some traditional pork ribs, grass-fed beef hot dogs, or grilling some eggplant, the grill is a staple in our backyard. However, grilling and barbecuing are not always the most environmentally-friendly activities.Here are a few tips to help make your barbecues a little greener. Don’t Over-Buy If you are having guests over for a good old fashion ... Continue Reading

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The Ultimate Vegan Muffin Base Recipe

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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An amazing vegan muffin base recipe and list of fillings to try a variety of flavors.

If you are vegan, vegetarian, have nut allergies, or dairy allergies - I have the muffin recipe for you. I am not a vegan, but I do appreciate some vegan style recipes. This is for all those out there who think that vegan food is not tasty. First I'm providing the base to any muffin recipe. From there you'll find a variety of different fillings, also vegan. The base is nut free and dairy free, so it is friendly to almost anyone. It's a perfect snack for any party if you aren’t sure if any ... Continue Reading

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Easy Mother’s Day Indulgences

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Indulge yourself this Mother’s Day with coffee and beauty mask recipes.

Mother’s Day is a day to relax and relish in the fact that you a super woman among women. Raising a family is hard work, so here are a few easy recipes to indulge and give yourself a treat this Mother’s Day. An Indulgent Early Morning Pick-Me-Up If you are like most moms, you sometimes require a little early morning pick-me-up. I have spent a small fortune on Frappucinos and Double Shot coffees in the past and feel guilty every time I shell over that hard-earned cash. Lucky for me I ... Continue Reading

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5 Mother’s Day Sanity Saving Should Do’s For Life on Hysteria Lane

May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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5 ways to enjoy Mother’s Day without crumbs in your bed and a list of to-do’s.

Ahhhh Mother’s Day - a day filled with lots of “I love you and best mommy in world” hand made cards, flowers, breakfast in bed, and perfect children. And, then Mother's Day quickly becomes like every other day - filled with chores that bore:  cleaning up, getting our kids ready for grandma, and finishing another load of laundry before collapsing at 9:00 from exhaustion. Not this year! Here’s how: Tell 'em What You Really Want: Though it's nice to receive a diamond necklace or ... Continue Reading

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Eco-Friendly Crafts for Moms and Kids

May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Eco-friendly crafts take on at least one green aspect with the goal of reducing our impact as much as possible. Here are some key considerations.

Spring is one of the best times to get out into nature with your kids again and get crafting. Eco-friendly crafts take on at least one green aspect with the goal of reducing our impact as much as possible. Key Considerations and Ideas For Eco-Friendly Crafts Reused. Reusing an object that might otherwise go to waste is a great lesson for kids. Whether or not an item has multiple uses helps when thinking about buying something in the first place. Use old containers to show off freshly cut ... Continue Reading

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Blog of the Week: Real Moms Love to Eat

May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The SocialMoms Blog of the Week is Real Moms Love to Eat – Where Beth Aldrich Dishes on Recipes and Healthy Treats.

Congratulations to Real Moms Love to Eat: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Let’s face it, you’re a Real Mom and like most moms, you love to eat. The problem is most of the time there is guilt and frustration surrounding our decisions to give in and eat the foods we enjoy, like weight gain, physical reactions to food and the could’a, would’a, should’a, syndrome. Beth Aldrich created the site to be your one source for tasty, fresh, whole food meals, creative recipes and food facts ... Continue Reading

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Tofu Even a Toddler Will Eat

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Make tofu into toddler-approved replacements for chicken nuggets and other fun recipes.

Getting kids to try a new food can be a huge challenge. Choruses of "Ew!" or "That's gross!" (or “Ookies!” from my toddler) seem to greet each kitchen innovation. But a diverse diet is essential to growing children, both to meet their nutritional needs and to help them develop a varied palate. A great addition to a child's diet is tofu. "Tofu is a highly nutritious part of a toddler's healthy diet as it is filled with protein, antioxidants, and omega-3 fats, all of which are known to ... Continue Reading

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Cinco De Mayo: Facts & Delicious Recipes

May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with easy Mexican dishes.

Will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Cinco de Mayo is not actually Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in Puebla, Mexico - where the Battle of Puebla was fought. We also celebrate this holiday in the United States to celebrate Mexican pride and heritage. Independence Day in Mexico is celebrated on September 16. History In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, ... Continue Reading

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Cinco De Mayo Family Style

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with these great games, crafts, and family-style recipes.

Bring your family together for a great fiesta.  Cinco De Mayo is a festive time to bring the family and neighbors together for some fun mexican food, games and crafts. Games Games can simply be put together.  Create an obstacle course for the kids to run through, kicking a ball through the course.   Another game is a relay race wearing a sombrero. Divide the kids out into even teams and give each team a sombrero.  Each teammate must run the length of the race track and back wearing the ... Continue Reading

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Puree Baby. Learn To Make Your Own Baby Food From Scratch

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn to make your own baby food from scratch and in bulk – saving time, money, and the environment.

When we think of baby food, the first thing that usually comes to mind is green or orange puree inside a little glass jar. It's what we see at the grocery store, and what many moms feed there babies. There is nothing wrong with baby food from a store shelf - but you could make the same food at home, using fresh produce, and save money at the same time. These little jars of baby food might seem inexpensive at less than one dollar a piece, but that can quickly add up. It is much more ... Continue Reading

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