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Deliciously Scary Healthy Halloween Treats

As fall gets into full swing, we can’t help but be super excited for one of our favorite holidays, HALLOWEEN! When we were kids, we used to love to trick-or-treat and now with children and nieces of our own, we are really looking forward to sharing this fun day with them.But don’t get too scared… just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean we feed them with endless amounts of candy and unhealthy snacks!

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INSIDE OUT – It’s Almost Time!

I'm sure you have big plans to see INSIDE OUT this weekend since it opens on Friday! YAY! It's such a fun movie but make sure to bring tissue because you'll definitely get a little choked up too. You'll adore the characters in the movie and to get to know them a little better, you must…

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Fun and Healthy Easter Basket Ideas

So its almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit again, but youve made a few new requests this year. Youd like to mix it up a little and go beyond just the plastic eggs, faux grass, and outrageous amounts of sugar. Here are some fresh ideas to fill those Easter baskets without copious amounts of candy: Healthy Snacks Every kid expects a few chocolate bunnies or some jelly beans, but you can prevent a sugar high by balancing the sweets with some more nutritious snacks. Include packages of goldfish, nuts, raisins, healthy fruit snacks, etc.

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10 Nutty Characters Found at Every Thanksgiving Table

Thankful blessings, the delicious aroma of roasted turkey wafting through the house, the whole family seated around the dining room table enjoying a homemade feast; these are the ways I look fondly upon Thanksgiving.  The Martha Stewart in me believes this is a reality that I can accomplish each holiday season.  After hosting and cooking…

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Skinny Jeans Mojito Recipe

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing with you a fun guest post from Kim Haasarud! Kim is a James Beard-honored mixologist, and author of the new book 101 Mojitos and Other Muddled Drinks (101 Cocktails).