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5 Ingredient Appetizer: Fig and Walnut Chutney
In honor of the “Oscars” tonight, here’s a simple and quick appetizer recipe that is sure to please. With only 5 ingredients, This Fig and Walnut Chutney is awesome served with sliced apples, grapes,...
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Easy Pork Fajitas for Cinco De Mayo
It’s been a wild week in Alabama. So many heartbreaking stories and scenes of destruction just a mile or so away. We are very lucky even though it’s 6 days and no power. Work and life continues, and...
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Tomato, Fresh Herbs and Feta Crostini for Mother’s Day
Since Mother’s Day is this weekend, I thought I would share a super easy recipe from my new cookbook, “400 Best Sandwiches: From Burgers & Classics to Wraps & Condiments”. These Tomato, Fresh...
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Italy Bound: Marche Region
Today is Sunday, and I am off to Milan and then the Marche Region of Italy. This is a picture of the sea of the Regional park of Monte Conero, where I will be staying for several days. It is...
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Evo Conference: Learning, Sharing and Being Inspired
Last year, I was lucky enough to win a ticket to my first ever social media conference: Evo Conference in Park City, Utah. I was lucky enough to go, and I was wowed. This year, I paid my way without a...
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10 Reasons Why to Love Yoga
I have been taking yoga classes for about 10 years, and I’m a fan. Bikram yoga is my yoga of choice. Bikram yoga was designed by Bikram Choudhury, who learned yoga at the age of 3, and after a...
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Halibut with Mango and Goat Cheese
Grilling in the summer is the norm at my house. Lately, I have really been trying to get my kids to eat more fish. This Halibut with Mango and Goat Cheese recipe is one of my newest favorite creations...
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Favorite Back to School Snack: Healthy Trail Mix
School starts in one week so I (and we) are trying to brace ourselves or get fired up (depends which way I look at it). I have been thinking about healthy snacks since my daughter, Leigh, takes her...
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Greek Yogurt 101 and Recipes
Not only is yogurt great for a nutritious snack or breakfast, researchers are finding that eating yogurt can help fight infections, aid in weight loss, boost the immune system, fight osteoporosis,...
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Lightened-Up Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Since it’s Labor Day weekend (and the start of college football), I thought I would share a lightened-up version of pimiento cheese perfect for a game day appetizer, Labor Day picnic, or weekend snack...
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Arizona Biltmore for Mother’s Day
Moms who’d love to escape but can’t make a kid-free getaway will find the ideal Mother’s Day package at the historic Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. I was just there over spring break with my daughter,...
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Saint Lucia Hosts November Health and Wellness Month
Saint Lucia invites travelers to experience new levels of rejuvenation and adventure this November during the island’s annual Health & Wellness Month. Inspired by the vast array of...
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5 Tips to Handle Stress
Whether it’s family or work, life can be stressful no matter what stage you are in. Being that I am a single mom of three active children and experiencing the everyday challenges of living with an ill...
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5 Free Summer Activities for Kids
Summertime can get SO expensive with camps and activities, eating out and vacations. As a mom of three children, I am always looking for ways to save money, especially around this time of year. As my...
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Money Saving Tips for Kids: Family Friday
So I will be honest here. We actually won those prizes in this picture of my daughter, Leigh at Disneyland this summer (thanks to her older brother). Anyway, having 3 kids is a fabulous challenge, and...
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Wine and Food Pairing 101
A simple guide to wine and food pairing I am stepping out of my typical blog box today to write about food and wine. I used to write a wine column years ago for Southern Living Magazine, and I...
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How to Prevent the Flu
It’s 25 degrees this morning in Birmingham, Alabama. I think it’s colder here today than New York. When the temperature fluctuates, everyone starts to get sick. I am so thrilled that Children’s of...
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A Great time to go to Casa De Campo is…
A Great time to go to Casa De Campo is….soon! On September 7-13, 2015, Casa de Campo, the 7,000 acre luxury resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic, is hosting a Holistic Living & Yoga Retreat....
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Homemade Plum Jam
I have never made jelly or jam before, but I had some leftover plums and attempted my first ever Homemade Plum Jam. This recipe came out fabulous, and if you like Port, it’s wonderful with that...
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5 Superfoods for Flu Season
Flu season is around the corner, and you can sleep and sanitize religiously, but the best way to fight off germs and sickness is through proper nutrition. Medicine will temporarily alleviate your...
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