So your first grader hates to read. In my years as a teacher and private tutor, I have seen two types of first graders: those who are highly-motivated to read and those who have little to no interest in reading. This isn’t based on any scientific evidence, just my observations, but here’s what I think. Birth to age 2, children are…
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My kids and I love popcorn, but I rarely let them get it when out in public because about 90% of all popcorn that is grown is genetically-modified. We purchase organic popcorn to pop at home in a large Dutch oven. I promised my kids an *extra special* treat this morning, so we made this delicious Salted Milk Chocolate Popcorn….
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I love sampling and learning to prepare cuisine from all around the world, including authentic Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Moroccan, and especially Indian food. While a lot of people will treat themselves to a night at their favorite ethnic restaurant, most home chefs tend to prepare simple dishes for fear of not being able to properly execute more exotic cuisine…until…
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Learn how to do these 5 ab exercises that will help you achieve a flat tummy just in time for bikini season this summer. It’s the middle of summer, and in South Florida, that means it’s bikini season! After having two children, I spent years in tankinis and one-piece bathing suits, resigning myself to the fact that I would never…
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About 4 years ago, I attended an amazing workshop hosted by a local health foods store. The theme was ‘Nourishing Your Family’, and I learned so much, including the importance of fermented and cultured foods as part of your daily diet. One health benefit of sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles and drinks like kombucha and kefir is that these are loaded…
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