Last updated: July 22nd, 2021This summer my family has been taste testing a variety of frozen treats to help fight off the heat. We’re even making our own and having fun experimenting with different recipes. The kids love to see whose tastes better, or worse for that matter! Time To Try Minute Maid Juice Bars […]
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021I have some holiday money that has been burning a hole in my pocket and believe it or not I keep eyeing a Dyson vacuum. You’re probably thinking I’m nuts. I’ve been drooling over one for some time now. I’ve read the reviews; I’ve asked on Twitter and talked to other
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Children tend to break things. Just the other day my daughter dropped our Xoom tablet and broke it. We went 2 years without a protective case and it withstood several drops and bangs but I should have known that there would be a final drop and a new tablet on our
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Where I live we often have snow from October until April. I’m used to the snow but I’ve never gotten used to the winter driving. It scares me. There’s something about being stuck in a snow bank at below zero wind chills that gives me nightmares. My jeep or van
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Teaching 3rd grade is an adventure. Each day I learn something new. I haven’t had one day where something funny doesn’t happen that makes me giggle out loud or brings on a full fledged belly laugh. My team of 3rd grade Michigan Virtual Charter Academy K12 teachers often have me in
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Tis the season for holiday cookies and baking! I’ve been baking, sprinkling, frosting, whipping and yes, eating holiday cookies! Not so good for my waistline! This is why I’m on a mission to find healthier or low-calorie cookies to make for the rest of the season because I’m not done baking.
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 I’ve been teaching subject-verb agreement, nouns and possessives, expanded notation and place values. Had you asked me last year if I thought I’d be doing this my answer would have been NO. Except here I am now and I’m learning day-by-day how to best teach my 3rd graders online. Doing
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Pumpkins to me are delicious, adorable and if you know me well you know they sport my favorite color, orange (well most of the time)! The hard shell on the outside with seeds and yummy pulp on the inside waiting for me to scoop and begin baking and cooking with!
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Alright I’m frustrated. My little girl is frustrated and saying she is F-A-T. Yup, she screamed it. Rage of scream and tears – the whole 9 yards! I felt my heart break in half and crumble to floor into a million little pieces. Why would she say something like this you
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. The boys were at camp a few weeks ago, which meant I got to make a few dinners that I love and that I know my
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Egg salad sandwiches are delicious but the mayo and bread can quickly turn a healthy lunch into a high calorie lunch. These last few weeks I’ve gained a few pounds because of life stress and personal stuff happening so I am paying even closer attention to what I’m eating and making
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Summer day camp is here and that means each day I pack lunches, sunscreen, bug spray, towels, bathing suits and lunches. Oh wait and snacks, extra clothing, water and um…I’m sure a million other things. A back pack does not work! Everything ends up lost or at the bottom of the
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Flax seeds, have you used them in your baking before? How about smoothies or sprinkled on your salad or yogurt? I have to tell you I love how I feel since I’ve been using the Carrington Farms flax seeds. They’re 100% certified organic and gluten free. I had never used flax
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Summertime is here! This means later nights, dirty feet, marshmallow covered faces, bug bites and endless rock collections. For my home it will now include summertime chores because last summer I learned that my kids still need structure and routine. Otherwise my summer is no fun because I’m cleaning up
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Women love shoes. Women love to wear shoes that are stylish and comfortable. At least this woman does. I am notorious for packing shoes that will look great with my suit, dress or outfit when traveling and end up with blisters, sore legs and my feet up at the end
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 My family camps as much as possible. In fact, we’re having a little staycation this weekend to celebrate school ending at our local KOA! I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Usually, when we camp there isn’t a heated pool, cable and free WiFi! In fact, we didn’t
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice to stimulate certain acupuncture points to current imbalance within the body. Acupuncture has been around for hundreds and thousands of years, dating back to 200 BCE. Unless you’ve actually experienced acupuncture with a trained professional it is hard to explain and though it doesn’t work for every symptom
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Should consumers worry about the safety of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, a chemical that was created in a chemist lab. According to the Calorie Control Council, which is a non-profit established in 1966, aspartame has over 200 scientific studies supporting its safety and regulatory
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Traveling for business allows me the experience to try new foods and experience new flavors and combinations of tastes. I always keep my meal bars on hands so I keep my diet on track but I do like to explore new foods and recipes. I had an amazing salad while on
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Last updated: November 11th, 2021 We’re a busy family on the go and the vehicle is always carting children, groceries and children from activity to activity. As a business vehicle too, I try very hard to make my Tesla Model 3 functional, organized and as clean as possible. This doesn’t mean I need a dozen
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