Wellness
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Recipes :: 7 Delicious Summer Meals
Yep, Summer is here! My husband and I have made a pact to attempt to cook more at home because really home-cooked meals almost always taste better and the expense is quite a bit less! I wanted to find some recipes to try out and came across these delicious and healthy meals that don’t look like they will take too much to prepare. Enjoy your summer at the barbeque and pool! Guacamole Bruschetta: This would make a great appetizer for any party or meal. Avocado’s are so nutritious and have all the good fats that help keep your skin and hair glowing! Promise your body will be happy…
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Parenting :: Building Self-Esteem Through Sports
Image courtesy of The New Agenda Recently my daughter has become very interested in soccer. This newfound love comes with a big sigh of relief for me because I too, was a soccer player for over 10 years. I remember when this “new sport from England” (that is how it was described by our PE teacher) was introduced to me at the age of 8 while in second grade. I immediately fell in love with the soccer and went on to play for many years. When my daughter played for the first time last fall she didn’t seem particularly interested in it – in fact I practically had…
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Take Some Mom Time and Recharge This Summer
Parenting may be a 24/7 gig, but taking time out for yourself helps keep you strong for your family. Some of the ways I like to take some time for myself include taking a nature walk, getting massages, playing at the beach, lunch with some friends and watching some choice shows at the end of the night really helps me decompress from my busy days. I look forward to catching up with some of my favorite characters, like Mr. Selfridge, Sherlock, Don Draper and many more. Every month as part of the Stream Team, Netflix sends me ideas on popular shows the family might enjoy – and is usually…
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Father’s Day Recipes He’ll Love!
Image found on Pinterest Father’s Day Recipes Father’s Day is coming up and you know how much dads’ like to get spoiled (who doesn’t?) so we have came up with some yummy recipes to make for his special day. Anything from Krusteaz’s Beer Brats In a Blanket to homemade black bean and mango salsa. This combination is actually quite tasty! Make sure to get the kids involved in the feast on Father’s Day! Enjoy! And courtesy of Krusteaz, we have 5 coupons for FREE and Krusteaz products (value around $25). Good luck lovely dandelion moms. Krusteaz’s Beer Brats In A Blanket Prep Time 20 min Total…
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The APMA “First Steps” Campaign Helps Keep Kids’ Feet Healthy and Happy
Did you know that April was Foot Health Awareness Month? I love how each month there is some type of awareness campaign! But I do like to talk about feet – let me tell you why! When I was in second grade, our neighbor noticed that I was walking pigeon toed and mentioned this to my mother. It just so happened that her husband was a podiatrist so he checked out my feet. He recommended that my mother put saddle shoes on my feet at night (on opposite feet) to help fix this problem. I do remember that it hurt but I am so thankful that the problem was addressed early…
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The “Decide to Drive” Program Increases Awareness About the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. ~National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Lately I have been thinking a lot my driving – especially while driving around with my daughter in the car. A good friend of mine was driving her four kids and turned her head back to look at them for one moment and the next thing she knew, the wheel went up onto the curb and the car flipped on its’ side. Thankfully everyone was okay but her story demonstrated to me how it can only take a moment of distraction for an accident to occur. I put my cell phone in my…
