Wellness
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Nutrition :: Eggs offer a powerhouse of nutrition for the entire family
Summer is so close we can taste it! And while “summer school” often gets a bad rap, Nellie’s Free Range Eggs wants parents and kids to get into the kitchen and prepare delicious egg-centric recipes during its own “Nellie’s Summer School” this June. If you’re not already familiar, Nellie’s is committed to providing better lives for hens, which means better eggs for you and your family! Coming from the first Certified Humane® farm in the country, Nellie’s girls (aka hens) are never caged and have as much, or as little, access to outside as they want. You can read more about the company, their humane practices and differences…
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Body Worlds: Pulse Exhibit Now Open at the California Science Center through February 2018!
Come experience the West Coast debut of inventor Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS: Pulse — a convergence of aesthetic anatomy, health and wellness. Take the family and experience this educational and fascinating exhibition! I’ve always felt that if one understood a bit more about how the body works and the impact certain lifestyle choices affect the body, they might make other choices. Dr. Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS: Pulse is a very educational exhibit that the whole family will enjoy. We’ve got 4 tickets to hand out to experience it firsthand so be sure to enter often! This special exhibition presents the body in health and distress, its vulnerabilities and…
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The Road to Becoming Pregnant
When my husband and I decided we were ready to start trying to get pregnant I think we both figured we would be one of those couples who are successful the first time around. Yeah, that’s not really what happened for us… and a lot of women I know for that matter. In fact, it took us about three years of trying and even then we were told that we wouldn’t be able to conceive naturally since I was having hormonal issues and severe endometriosis. Here’s our story to getting pregnant. After about the second year of trying to conceive on our own I started researching our options. After…
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Recipe :: Beef Braciole with Egg and Tomato Braising Sauce
Using left-over hard cooked eggs….. I got a glimpse of summer during the kid’s Spring Break and I liked it! But, back to the real world and that means using up holiday leftovers, grocery shopping, packing lunches and making dinners that can extend into said lunches. My Monday night meal usually consists of some version of spaghetti and meatballs (due to my teenage son’s disproportionate love and adoration of this meal), but this week, I had extra hard-cooked eggs the Easter Bunny left behind that I needed to use. What to do? I made Beef Braciole in a Tomato Braising sauce with Polenta….this week’s version of spaghetti and meatballs.…
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Why Heading Outdoors is Good for Your Health
What is it about the sea that always puts us in a good mood and relaxes us? No matter what is going on in my life, if I take some time out and head to the beach for a quick walk or nature hike with the family, I always come back home feeling relaxed and in a good mood. There are many proven health benefits for heading to the beach that can’t be overlooked! But even spending time outdoors – no matter where you go – is so good for your mind and spirit! Take the time to relax your body and mind and head outdoors! Here are some…
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Smurfs: The Lost Village Party Tips and Recipes
I’m so excited that Smurfs: The Lost Village comes out last week! I can’t wait to see the movie! I grew up watching the Smurfs cartoon as a kid in the 80’s and absolutely love the Smurfs! They are my favorite! When I saw that this movie was coming out my head was filled with fun and creative ideas! Create Your Own Premiere Party! Have your own mini movie premiere party! Invite some friends over and roll out the blue carpet using a long piece of blue material! Let your kids and their friends have channel their inner Smurf! You can make Smurfs hand puppets out of brown…
