My son turned 8 the day before yesterday, and I can’t help but reminisce a bit about those early days. Before I had two children. Before I went back to work. When the lens I used to view the whole world had shifted and changed, and I was blissfully immersed in it all, yet shaky…
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Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Apple Cinnamon Vinaigrette
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This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid®. As much as I sing the praises of all things veggie, I have to confess a little something. I’m not that into lettuce. Maybe because it gets droopy so fast when I pack my lunch? I love a good salad, but I prefer a base that’s a little…
20 Unique Fresh Beet Recipes
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It’s safe to say I have more than a slight fondness for beets. It goes back to my childhood, when I loved a big bowl of beets with butter and salt (still do!) and now, I have a big beet tattoo to tell the world how connected I am to my roots. Admittedly, after gardening with…
20 Different and Delicious Zoodle Recipes
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First and foremost, as an Italian girl, I’m not here to tell you that spiralized zucchini noodle (or Zoodles) could ever replace pasta. A ribbon of zucchini is never going to take the place in my heart that’s set aside for soul-fulfilling foods like spaghetti, linquini or fettucine. Now, with that said, there is most definitely…
Ready to Garden? Plant a Meatball!
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The eggplant, a vegetarian recipe staple, has always been a source of heated yet friendly contention between my mother and I. She tells me I should love it, I tell her I don’t. She tells me I’m just flat out wrong and should try it again. So when my tattoo artist suggested that a small…
Produce Tips: Roasted Root and Pumpkin Pizza with Maple Drizzle
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This pumpkin pizza recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsClubMag #CollectiveBias My entire family spent the Christmas holiday recovering from a killer virus, so we’re all craving healthy as the new year approaches. That’s why my first post-Christmas shopping trip had me making a beeline straight to Sam’s Club. They…
Holiday Side Dish: Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
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I participated in the Mom Blog Tour at the Summer Fancy Food Show on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers and received John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticks products to facilitate my review and Brussels Sprouts Gratin recipe. I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine. His name is John Wm. Macy, and he’s a foodie from way…
Clementine Basil Vinaigrette Recipe #HolidayMadeSimple
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This shop about easy meals and holiday entertaining has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMadeSimple #CollectiveBias Pizza was meant for parties, right? That’s why you’ll never catch us without a few frozen pizzas in the freezer, especially during the holiday season when the dreaded drop-in is…
Tropical Traditions Antioxidant Natural Greens Review and Giveaway Ends 11/10
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I think I might have superpowers, and you can have them, too! Let me explain… Eating healthy with NO fridge for 5 whole weeks? Nearly impossible! But now that the new fridge is in the hizzy, I finally feel like myself again! I went out and stocked up on tons of fresh fruits and veggies,…
My son, a cupcake, and a major parenting dilemma.
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Yesterday, I faced a major parenting test. What would you have done?
