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November 14, 2016 In recent years, many families have started changing and updating the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Some opt to substitute brussels sprouts for green bean casserole, or zucchini bread for dinner rolls. But most still serve the traditional dessert: pumpkin, apple, or pecan pie. Want to add another pie to your Thanksgiving menu this year? Here is a…
January 3, 2012 January was named after the Roman god Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. It seems fitting then that we celebrate January 1 as a new beginning, a fresh start, a time to change for the better in the new year. This new beginning gives us pause to reflect on choices…
July 26, 2012 It’s summer and the kids are outside playing for long periods at a time. You’ve covered them in sunscreen and they are wearing their sunhats, but sunburn is just one of the myriad of things that you have to worry about during this season. Summer is also the time when mosquitoes and…
December 16, 2011 Skiing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter holidays, but you may be concerned about your carbon footprint. Many ski resorts rely on water-hogging snow guns, use tons of energy running high speed gondolas, and are frequented by gas-guzzling SUVs with gear strapped on top. Here are a…
November 6, 2011 Congratulations to Momtrends: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! I’ll admit I’m kind of a fashion junkie, but it’s hard to stay on top of all of the trends – not when you’ve got work, kids, and a house to contend with. That’s what I love about Momtrends. The site launched in…
July 17, 2015 Farro is described as a food composed of the grains of certain wheat species. The exact definition is debated. It is sold dried and is prepared by cooking in water until soft, but still crunchy (many recommend first soaking overnight). It may be eaten plain, though it is often used as an…