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Tips for taking mini-breaks during your busy workweek!
You know how it is, you push yourself all day long and find around 3 o’clock you are done. At least you would like to be done for the day, but as a busy parent that isn’t likely! I remind myself to take little breaks throughout the day because sitting in front of the computer all day is just not good for my health. I heard something along these lines that “sitting all day is for our generation is what smoking was for previous generations.” Basically, if you have a job that requires you to sit most of the day, be sure to get up and move around from time to time! …
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Recipe :: Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Our whole family managed to catch the flu that’s going around the past few weeks. My husband’s doctor told him they are seeing record numbers in just Orange County alone this month! I can tell you it has been a tough week of high fevers and aches and pains. But now that we are on the other end of it, I wanted to make some healthy soup to help us get back on our feet. This Vegetable Soup recipe is really easy and one that will take you about 10 minutes to put together. You can freeze leftovers to have on those nights you don’t have time to cook as it…
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Easy Tips for Getting Your Pantry Organized
I have been on a mission to get our home decluttered and organized. I would almost say it is bordering on an obsession! When I have a couple hours, you can usually find me going through each room in the house getting rid of stuff we no longer: use, need or want. Two weekends ago I cleared out the Master Bedroom sink area and it felt so good. Three trash bags later I felt so great! Now, I am looking to get our pantry organized and will share pictures once it is done but went on a hunt to find some ideas to try out. Here are some of my…
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5 Tips for Making Valentine’s Day Extra Special!
My husband and I disagree about Valentine’s Day. He gets overwhelmed (and a bit annoyed) by all the hype surrounding Valentine’s Day and doesn’t get why we need one day to express or show our love to family and friends. He aspires to show this daily and not on just one day. I understand his thinking, but my feeling is to not think you have to go over the top with diamonds, flowers and chocolates (but that’d be nice wouldn’t it?) but, instead think of it as a day of demonstrating how much you care about your family. There is no pressure, just do what you are up to doing, and…
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Hamilton Beach Mixer Set Giveaway
With the holidays behind us I’ve started to get active by joining a gym. That means there’s been no downtime in the kitchen as I’ve been cooking more at home. I love my kitchen appliances and I am so thrilled to be part of this new giveaway for all of you lovely dandelion moms! Not one but TWO Hamilton Beach items! Hamilton Beach is a very well known and reputable manufacturer of household goods. I have had several various kitchen accessories for many, many years and I’m still using them. Make sure you check out the other bloggers’ sites that are participating in this giveaway put together by Juggling Act…
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Recipe :: Easy and Healthy Mexican Salad Bar
One of my favorite meals is a really delicious salad. In fact, most days I could just eat a salad, but with all the trimmings! Though some days I am in the mood for something hearty (like meatloaf) – but that’s another recipe post! My two favorite salads are Nicose and Mexican-style salads. Our family is really making an effort to eat at home more these days because frankly, it just tastes better and much more economical! This recipe is for those days when time is short and dinner is coming up! On our way out of the theater the other night I picked up a Power Plate at Sharkey’s that included 10 oz. of natural…
