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The Healthy Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar
I have seen many articles lately about the wonderful things Apple Cider Vinegar can do for you. Raw, organic, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice until the natural sugars turn into vinegar. It is antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, among many other wonderful things. According to Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar website, some of these benefits [...]
Free Coloring Page for Mother's Day
It's Freebie Friday! Enjoy this FREE Coloring Page for Kids by Spark & Spark, perfect for Mother's Day. Surprise mom or grandma with this spring flowers coloring page. After is finished by your little artist, share it on Instagram with hashtag #sparkfun for a chance to win a $100 gift Certificate to shop at sparkandspark.com. Make sure you tag [...]
Egg Carton Craft for Mother's Day
If you want to do an easy craft project with your kiddo for Mother’s Day, look no further. Mom and grandma will be delighted with this super cute egg carton flower art, we found via Mod Podge Rocks.What you need:Egg cartonScissorsButtonsBright acrylic paintGlitter paint (optional)Hot glue gun or glue of your choiceGreen pipe cleanersRibbon11” x 14” CanvasInstructions:Paint [...]
Healthy Wednesday #12: Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a dish I plan on eating a lot more of this spring and summer. It is a cold soup of Italian origin and I have heard it described as a garden in a bowl, which it lives up to. It is made by blending fresh vegetables, seasonings, and some sort of thickening agent [...]
5 Tips on How to Get Toddlers to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Having a picky eater at home makes me very sensitive to this topic. My son barely ate any fruit or veggies until now, that he is 5.5 years old. The secret: never giving up! I am sure many of you can relate to this, and can understand how frustrating the situation can be for a [...]
Healthy Wednesday #11: Spring Produce
About a year ago, I found a vintage seasonal cookbook while browsing the shelves of a local antique store. I’ll admit that I am not the world’s most enthusiastic antiquer and when I accompany friends, I usually sneak off to the cookbook section while they browse mid-century vases and vintage jewels. I may not have a soft spot for [...]
Chocolate Balsamic Strawberry Dessert
Healthy Wednesday #10: Chocolate Balsamic Strawberry DessertI always find that as the seasons change so does my taste for certain foods, and this spring is no exception. Coupled with the warmer weather and winter thaw comes an abundance of fresh flavors that I cannot wait to cook with and eat. I start to crave fresh, bright, crisp, and [...]
Healthy Wednesday #9 Green Beans
Green Beans will soon be making an appearance in supermarkets and farmers markets across the nation. Spring is a season filled with fresh produce, and green beans are no exception. Green beans originate from Peru and were brought to North America by various Indian groups. There are over 130 varieties of green beans! Green beans are actually picked well [...]
Healthy Wednesday #8: Cashew Milk
Alt-milks are really gaining popularity these days. They are the in vogue health food of the moment - and for good reason. Now, I was skeptical too. I am not a fan of soy milk on account of its strong nutty flavor. I am unable to eat dairy, but in my childhood years I would [...]
Healthy Wednesday #7 Chocolate
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that February is National Chocolate Lovers Month considering Valentine’s Day and all, but February also has four more chocolate holidays! February hosts National Dark Chocolate Day, National Cream Filled Chocolates Day, National Chocolate Mint Day, and National Chocolate Soufflé Day. That is 28 days of happiness if you ask this chocoholic. Now, you [...]