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Pesto Zucchini Potato Egg Bites with Foraged & Found

Pesto Zucchini Potato Egg Bites with Foraged & Found

I listened to a podcast recently about kelp and other kinds of seaweeds, or sea vegetables, being the new kale. Nutritionally packed and easy to grow, ocean farmers see sea veggies as the next produce frontier. With water shortages and other land limitations, I’ve always…

Vietnamese Sweet & Spicy Eggplant

Vietnamese Sweet & Spicy Eggplant

Eggplant can be tricky to make – if you undercook it, it’s chewy and if you overcook it, eggplant falls apart and is mushy. Here’s a delicious way to cook eggplant so the edges are crispy, perfectly cooked through, and it’s coated with a delicious…

Healthy Low Sugar Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

Healthy Low Sugar Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

I have enough gluten-free friends and family in my life, that I’m always trying out new gluten-free recipes so I have some baked goods that they can enjoy. As we are now into Fall, I was just chompin’ on the bit to make some pumpkin bars. (more…)

How To Digitize Your Life

How To Digitize Your Life

Raise your hand if you have a drawer stuffed with important papers, receipts and kid art. Control the paper clutter by digitizing your life! Here’s a handy infographic on steps to use apps and other programs to safely and effectively digitize important documents or art.

Routine Testing For Pregnancy: First, Second & Third Trimester

Routine Testing For Pregnancy: First, Second & Third Trimester

Being pregnant can be an exciting time. I remember ‘nesting’ and being so busy planning for my baby’s room, wardrobe, and other fun baby things. But did you know there is also a timeline for testing during the three trimesters of pregnancy? Check out this…

Creamy Pesto Flatbread Recipe with Barilla

Creamy Pesto Flatbread Recipe with Barilla

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I love making pizza dough in my bread mixer! I start it in the morning & then I have dough ready to go for lunch or dinner. (more…)

Vitapod: Better Than Water!

Vitapod: Better Than Water!

I recently received a Vitapod machine to review and the timing could not have been more perfect! I have a daughter going off to college for the first time and we’ve been crazy busy shopping for her new life in a dorm room. As a…

Are You Getting the Power of Potassium?

Are You Getting the Power of Potassium?

While nearly all Americans (99.4%) consume more sodium than is recommended by the American Heart Association, less than 2% of adults meet the recommendation for potassium. Why so much sodium and not enough potassium? It has to do with the types of foods we get these…

Monster Movie Night Tips

Monster Movie Night Tips

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I find myself getting very nostalgic lately, often reminiscing about the fun things I used to do as a teen. One of my most favorite group activities back in the day was getting together with friends to watch scary movies and eat popcorn until the wee hours of the night. (more…)

Vacation Rental Booking Hacks

Vacation Rental Booking Hacks

Looking to book a vacation rental home this summer, but worried you’ll get stuck in a dud property? Check out this handy tip sheet to ensure your vacation is a success!

I ate Oysters in July and Survived

I ate Oysters in July and Survived

There is a well-known food adage that says you should only eat oysters in a month that has an ‘r’ in it.  If you are risk-adverse, stick with that sage advice. However, I like to test boundaries, so let’s investigate this dire shellfish warning.

When Does A Tax Audit Turn Into A Tax Investigation?

When Does A Tax Audit Turn Into A Tax Investigation?

Just a reminder, but if you filed an extension the deadline to file for 2020 taxes is October 15th, 2021. Have you ever wondered what could trigger a tax audit? Check out this handy infographic below! (more…)