Try this delicious Farmer’s Market Orzo Salad, a great vegetarian dish for summer! It’s summer, which means some of my favorite fruits and vegetables are being harvested! Corn, asparagus, blueberries, and raspberries are now available in stores. This is the perfect time of year to shop local farmer’s markets for all of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Our favorite crops…
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I’ve told parts of this story on my blog before, but I’ve never put it all together. It’s hard to share as I know I’m opening myself up to judgment and criticism, but it’s time. As with many young girls, my teenage years were riddled with unnecessary angst and low self-esteem. Looking back, I battled myself far too often and…
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This #PowerfulProtein shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias As an English teacher, my life is hectic during the school year. I’m on the move pretty much from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to sleep. At least I have summer though, right? No more papers…
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This is a compensated post written on behalf of Silk. The opinions expressed are honest. About 10 years ago, I was watching a show on the Food Network where Rachael Ray traveled to different cities and showed her viewers how to eat on a budget. Every so often, though, she’d splurge on a real treat (and then spend less on…
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A few nights ago, I went out to dinner with my parents, husband, children, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law to celebrate a belated Father’s Day and my mom’s birthday. Three generations laughing, sharing stories, and enjoying each others’ company. Everyone had a wonderful time! My children fell asleep on the drive home, so when we arrived, I picked my daughter up out of…
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