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Super Simple Side Dish: Green Beans & Cherry Tomatoes

Like every other mom out there I sometimes struggle with getting my son to eat his veggies. I recently discovered a recipe that adds a twist to otherwise boring vegetables – sweeten them up! Veggies + sweetness = WEIRD, right? WRONG!! The flavor in this simple dish

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Black Bean Brownies

Mmmmm….black bean brownies. Sure, the thought of putting black beans into your brownies might gross you out, but it’s good – I promise. 95% of the people I give them to fall in love. These are people who were intrigued, but would never think to make these

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Bringing the Sexy Back Into Water

I’m bringing sexy back…you don’t necessasarily think of sexiness when you think of water, do you? Well, I’m here to change that for you! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have a tough time choking back 8 glasses of water a day. There’ve been days

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Fight Back – Don’t Let that Cold Get The Best of You!

I know when I’m coming down with something, mainly a cold. I start feeling more tired than usually, my head starts swimming, my throat gets scratchy and I start feeling irritable. I want to nip it in the bud before it’s a raging cold because I don’t

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On the Road Again…Healthy Snacks for Summer Travel

Our new minivan – roomy & perfect for a road trip! We’re taking a road trip to the Midwest next week to celebrate my maternal grandfather’s 75th birthday. I’m really excited to see my family, but boy am I stressed!! So much work goes into planning a

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Adrenal Recovery Soup

Adrenal fatigue is kicking my butt again – and just when I thought I was healed. The symptoms quietly snuck up on me until one day I stopped and said, “Wait a minute…is it back?” I was feeling exhausted, my brain was cloudy, my motivation was gone.

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This Isn’t the Broccoli Your Mom Used to Make

Ready for some fresh, crisp, green broccoli with a twist? This isn’t your typical soggy and limp broccoli that’s been overcooked – this is WAY better. You might be shocked when your kids start asking for seconds! Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic and Toasted Pine Nuts Ingredients

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Crunchy, Salty Alternative to Chips

To some this snack may sound strange. To others it may be intriguing. Eat leafy greens – for a snack?? Sure! This is yet another yummy and healthy snack to try when you’re having a salt craving. Just wash the kale, tear the leaves into little pieces,

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Homemade Chocolate Facial – So Good You Will Eat It!

***My skin felt great afterwards and smelled SO good! Strangely enough, this mask curbed my chocolate cravings. How’s that for indulging in chocolate without the calories? Chocolate Facial Mask This creamy mask is an excellent moisturizer, leaving your skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin. 1/3 cup

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Kick A$$ Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

At Derek’s insistence I picked up a couple of pumpkins at our local farm stand a couple of weeks ago with high hopes of baking them and making all sorts of yummy creations. Then – life got in the way. Does that ever happen to you? Everyday I

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