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Parenting: Dealing with a Fussy Eater

Parenting: Dealing with a Fussy Eater

Although you might eat all types of food, as might the rest of your family, it can become quite problematic if one of your children is fairly fussy when it comes to mealtimes. Many parents find it incredibly frustrating to try and find a combination…

Healthy & Safe Kid Party Food in the Covid Era

Healthy & Safe Kid Party Food in the Covid Era

If you’re having an outdoor kid party get together this summer, here are some easy, healthy and inexpensive food ideas that are also safer choices in the Covid era. Although the country is vaccinating quickly, many parents are still concerned about Covid transmission & little…

Fighting Back Time with goPure’s Firm & Lift Serum

Fighting Back Time with goPure’s Firm & Lift Serum

I’ll be honest. I’m in full battle mode against skin aging. As a teen, I sunbathed for hours in baby oil and I think SPF 5 was about as much sun protection as I would use. Now, I’m much older, wiser, and so annoyed with my previously tanned and sun-baked self!  (more…)

Hey, Why Are Tomatoes Red?

Hey, Why Are Tomatoes Red?

You may not be familiar with lycopene, but she’s one antioxidant that deserves some stage time. Let’s start with Act One and familiarize ourselves with this leading lady of the carotenoid clan. She’s feisty, she’s fierce, and she will paint this town red. At the surface,…

How to Fall Asleep with Anxiety

How to Fall Asleep with Anxiety

  Did you know that anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the United States affecting over 80 million people 16 years and older? Find out how getting good sleep is integral for good mental health.

Tips for fussy eaters, how to broaden their horizons

Tips for fussy eaters, how to broaden their horizons

A lot of kids can be really fussy with what they eat, leaving parents despairing at another night of pizza and fries. Here are some handy tips on how to get your kids to be a little bit more adventurous in their meal choices. (more…)

Spicy Shakshuka Recipe

Spicy Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that may date back all the way to the Ottoman Empire. It’s an easy delicious egg recipe that is also a staple dish in Israel. Need to impress some breakfast guests? This tasty shaksuka recipe is a sure…

Startups that last – tips to set you apart

Startups that last – tips to set you apart

Did you know that last year in the United States almost one billion startups were logged by the Department of Technology’s Business Institutions by Zip Code (DOT BIZ)? 

Irish Jalapeño Jelly

Irish Jalapeño Jelly

Ahh, St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! I love making this hot jalapeno jelly every year to give out to friends and neighbors. Are jalapenos Irish? Nope – not in the least, but as a native San Diegan it’s my way of bringing my south of the border flavor to my Irish heritage. Plus, who doesn’t love green jalapeno jelly smothered on top of cream cheese and served with crackers?

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Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit 2021

Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit 2021

I’m so excited to be attending the Moms Meet Virtual WOW Summit! This three-day online event is focused on raising happy and healthy families, and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home! Join Moms Meet and me for Virtual WOW…

Crispy Brown Rice & Tofu Patties

Crispy Brown Rice & Tofu Patties

I almost always make too much rice! Although using it up it fairly easy in my household, I wanted to jazz my leftover brown rice up a bit.  Mixing brown rice with tofu, green onions, peppers, garlic and egg, I was able to pan fry…

Spruce up your outdoor landscaping for spring

Spruce up your outdoor landscaping for spring

If you’ve got a garden or yard that could benefit from a bit of improvement, now is a great time to give it a makeover.  However, some gardens can become a bit too manicured or flat once they’ve been tidied up and growth cut back. (more…)