14 Healthier Side Dishes for Your Summer BBQ

14 Healthier Side Dishes for Your Summer BBQ

Thanks to Minute Maid® Pure Squeezed for sponsoring this post. Click here to see more of the discussion. “Summertime, and the living’s easy” Summer. School’s out, the sun’s out, and the BBQ pits are out. As soon as the weather turns warmer in our neck of the woods,  the BBQ pits shed their winter coats and the smell of BBQ MORE »

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7 Tips for Healthy Restaurant Eating!

7 Tips for Healthy Restaurant Eating!

I've come to accept that I will never quit eating out. It's how I socialize and connect with people. I love enjoying good food and conversation with my friends after a long day at work or a crazy week! Plus, I live in Portland, a foodie mecca!

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5 Ways Moms Can Stay Hydrated

5 Ways Moms Can Stay Hydrated

You know how it is, moms. Your “to do” list is a mile long, and it doesn’t always include self-care activities like eating well and getting enough sleep. Getting enough fluids? You just figure you’ll remember to drink when you’re thirsty.

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Feed the Body and Spirit: 9 Nourishing Food Quotes and Recipes

Feed the Body and Spirit: 9 Nourishing Food Quotes and Recipes

Two of my great passions are words and food. Reading alone and with my family, making food for my family and friends, and writing stories that capture our family memories and special moments bring me great joy and pleasure in life.

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Our Favorite Classic Family Games

Our Favorite Classic Family Games

As a family we are always trying to find new games to play but we always end up going back to our favorites! My favorite type of games are the ones that have simple instructions, can be taught quickly to any guest and can involve a wide range of ages. There's only so much Candy Land I can take without seeing double gumdrops.

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The Mother In Us All

The Mother In Us All

As I’m making plans to celebrate Mother’s Day next month, I’ve been reflecting a bit on how much my mindset has changed in the last year. For me, Mother’s Day was little more than another Hallmark holiday, topping the short list of Traditions-I-Sort-Of-Celebrate-Begrudgingly like Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day and perhaps even National Grilled MORE »

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5 Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn About Growing Fearless

5 Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn About Growing Fearless

As obvious as it sounds, when I had my girl almost six years ago all I could think of was how much I wanted to protect and keep her from any harm. She’s my most precious creation and all I want is for her to feel love and protected; it’s a natural feeling. What I MORE »

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