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How to Deal with Picky Eaters

13 August 2012

Kids are picky eaters by nature and my son Kingston was no exception. Being my first born, I was incredibly paranoid that he wasn’t eating enough because he was so little (5th percentile on the doctor’s chart). I stressed about his weight, how much he ate, when he ate…you get the point. When he wouldn’t [...]

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Family Trip to Mammoth Lakes

9 August 2012

Visiting Mammoth during the summer is an entirely different experience than in the winter. We generally head to mammoth for winter skiing but will probably reconsider after this amazing vacation. There seems to be more family friendly activities to engage in when its warm opposed to the winter months. A close friend of mine has [...]

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At Home Family Fun Day!

6 August 2012

This past Saturday we had absolutely no plans, for once. Phew! My husband and I dreamt of the days (pre-kids) when we had nothing to do and we did just that, nothing. Since lazy doesn’t really exist in the land of parenthood we decided to have a “lazy” family fun day at home. We even [...]

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The Juicer Debate. Which kind is best for you?

3 August 2012

My husband and I bought our first Jack LaLanne Power Juicer about 3 years ago. It was one of those spur of the moment Costco impulse buys. We knew nothing about the true benefits of juicing, but figured it’d be a good way to get some more veggies in us, and our son. Good in [...]

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Surviving Road Trips with Kids

1 August 2012

Let’s face it, the thought of traveling with children can seem like a daunting task. There’s so much to do before you even leave – packing clothes for you & the kids, preparing food, bringing toys, etc, etc, etc. Sometimes it feels so overwhelming that you’d almost like to forget it and stay home. Luckily, [...]

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Dr. Brian Clement-An Elementary Education

30 July 2012

With more than 30 years of nutritional science under his belt he and his wife, Dr. Anna Maria have spent the majority of their lives both living and sharing the plant-based lifestyle. Neither of them started out that way, however through a series of events both of their paths crossed with legendary Ann Wigmore-The Mother [...]

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Grilled Artichokes

30 July 2012

Grilled artichokes are a summer favorite and super easy to make! Ingredients: Artichokes Olive Oil Garlic & Herb Sea Salt (seasoning of choice) Butter or Coconut Oil Directions: Boil water in a large stockpot and add artichokes. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes until stem is tender. Cut artichokes in half and spoon out inside [...]

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Lifelong Love & Marriage Success

25 July 2012

My husband and I have just hit our 7 year wedding anniversary. It felt like somewhat of an accomplishment after knowing the statistic that the average marriage only lasts 7 years. We made it! Wooohoooo! We beat the odds. Has it always been easy? No. But we never gave up and have only grown stronger, [...]

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Curry Quinoa with Black Beans

23 July 2012

In need of a quick Meatless Monday meal? Here’s the perfect family-friendly recipe. Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Onion, diced 1 tsp Coconut Oil ¾ cup Quinoa 1 ½ cup Vegetable Broth 1 tsp Curry Powder ¼ tsp Chili Powder ¼ tsp Salt Pepper to taste 2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, rinsed ½ [...]

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Salty & Sweet Kale Chips

19 July 2012

Kale chips are a family favorite. I’ve played around with several recipes using the oven and food dehydrator but the recipe I’m about to share seems to be the crowd pleaser. This Kale Chip recipe has the perfect combination of salty & sweet which makes it a satisfying alternative to potato chips and a yummy [...]

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