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Exploring Coffee Alternatives
After discovering I was pregnant, I became determined to give up caffeine. Not only was I aware of the dangers in consuming excessive amounts (and I drank coffee in excess!), but it make me…
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A New Recipe, Diabetic Friendly
I just received a new book to review. I’ve been ill, along with the children, so it has been a rough time trying to get it reviewed! The book is actually a cookbook with…
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Choices, Choices
Parents-to-be face many important decisions. Breast-feed or bottle feed? Cloth diapers or disposable? To go back to work after the baby is born, or not? To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? For me, many…
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Finding Energy During Pregnancy
The dangers of caffeine for pregnant women has been all over the news lately. The latest study was released shortly before I found out I was pregnant—because the Universe loves a good joke! The…
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Hold Yourself Accountable
This has been on my mind lately. In fact, this has been gnawing at me quite a bit. Why do some parents not take responsibility for the action of their children? I experience this…
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Total Mom: Total Advice for Today’s Women
The bookstore is stocked with more self-help books than anyone could possibly read in a lifetime. But every once in a while, a book fills an important niche in a way no titles before…
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Snow Angels!
Winter is still going strong here in the Northeastern U.S. and being from the Southeast, the snow each year is a treat. My children enjoy bundling up then making snow angels. I think that…
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Concerning the Post On Romania
*Edit* The picture has been replaced. I do not have the authority to remove it. If you still disagree with it’s placement, then please contact the people who placed it on the internet in…
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Tuna Salad
Since Dawn has been talking about fish, I thought I would offer a recipe for tuna. Lemon-Lime Tuna Salad 1 can tuna, drained and rinsed. ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ tsp…
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Eating More Fish, Made Easy
The average American eats only 16 lbs. of seafood a year. Health professionals recommend eating 39 lbs., or at least two 6 oz. servings, a week. Since a friend introduced me to this easy…