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Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Hi! Today is National Acorn Squash Day. As a kid, I had no idea there were so many different types of squash! This recipe — Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash — is one that you can enjoy as the weather gets cool (in some places) as we head into fall. This protein-packed stuffed acorn squash provides a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional holiday side dishes. Crisp pancetta, rich Portobello mushrooms, sweet dates, and aromatic sage bring fabulous, yet diverse, flavor to every bite. As an added bonus, the lentils and walnuts make it more filling, so maybe you’ll be able to stop at just one piece of pumpkin pie…
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Make-Ahead Food Ideas for 4th of July Entertaining
Are you planning a small shin-dig for the 4th of July? With the health crisis that is going on, you may be planning a smaller gathering or something in the backyard. Either way, consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for 4th of July entertaining. Making some of the food up to a week before the big day will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself. Make a Budget Begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose which foods you will serve and decide which ones can be prepared beforehand. Try to determine a schedule to begin making the food so you have very little to do the actual…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Wife
Looking for a simple Mother’s Day gift? Gift ideas for your wife can be thoughtful, romantic, and inexpensive. No matter the cost, she will treasure them forever. Sweet and Simple Flowers If you don’t have a lot of extra cash, you can still make her day special by picking flowers if you can’t buy them, tying them together with a pretty ribbon, and writing her a poem to go with the flowers. Picnic You can arrange a picnic at her favorite outdoor spot where you prepare all of the food, take care of the packing and cleaning up, and give her the gift of time. All mothers appreciate this. They…
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Time to Select Mother’s Day Gifts for the moms in your life. Here are a few suggestions for new or expectant moms. With the stay-at-home order — even as they are slowly being lifted — many new moms are still not going to go out in public very often if they can avoid it. Gift certificates and delivery services for various products are good ideas so they can avoid public places as much as possible! Certificates for Food One good idea for new moms (especially now!) is to give her some certificates for meals that can be picked up and brought home for the nights that she’s too worn out…
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Easter Holiday: Put Some Healthy Goodies in Easter Baskets
Talking about Easter baskets is a good place to start when discussing having a healthier Easter. This tends to be where a lot of people offer their children unhealthier options. It is also one of the more popular traditions for this holiday. If you want your kids to enjoy their baskets but without sugar-laden sweets, there are some super fun and easy options! Why You Should Limit These Sugary Treats First, let’s go over the nutritional content of some of the more popular candy options for Easter baskets. You may not include all of these, but it is good to have a summary of how much sugar, fat, and calories…
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More to Chocolate Than Meets the Taste Buds
While Easter will be different this year, I still decided to publish a few Easter posts. A little about chocolate, brunch, dinners, baskets… just a change — in contrast with the heavier pandemic posts and stay at home posts. You can still have a scaled-down Easter with the people you live with (isolating as needed). Something to look forward to right — if you celebrate this holiday. Chocolate Love If there’s one thing you expect to see during the Easter holiday, it is chocolate candy. Made into eggs, bunnies, and chicks, you will find chocolate candy everywhere! I loved getting my Easter basket as a child with the big old…
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How to Support Your Child’s Teacher While Homeschooling
If you are reading this during the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020, then you’re probably pretty anxious. At the very least, you’re probably worried that family members may have been exposed to this potentially deadly virus. Maybe you’ve caught what you think is a little cold or a stomach bug… but you’re not quite sure, and that’s creating some uncomfortable feelings. Even if you don’t think Coronavirus is a serious concern for you, you’re still stuck at home, all day, every day. And if you have kids, you’re been tasked with the seemingly impossible. Out of nowhere, everyone expects you to become a stand-in school teacher homeschooling your children. And the…
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Easter Brunch Ideas
This Easter, many families will be enjoying Easter services online this year. This doesn’t mean that traditions such as a family Easter brunch are completely off the table. These holiday meals may be on a much smaller scale since they only will include immediate family. With a little forethought and planning, these Easter brunch menu ideas will enable you to enjoy a meal soon after the service. Plan to serve as many foods as possible which can be prepared ahead of time. By preparing the food several days before it is needed, you’ll be able to take it out of the refrigerator and serve it right away. Here are some…
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How to Have a Healthier Easter Dinner
Easter dinner isn’t going to be the same this year. Most people won’t be congregating together at church or having big Easter dinners this year. Social distancing and all. But you may be having a small dinner for just your immediate family. Even with a scaled-down meal, you have some of the same family dinner constraints, where the main courses, appetizers, and desserts are often filled with fat, calories, carbs, and sugar. If you are trying to be healthier this — especially since we are all eating a lot at home — here are some tips to incorporate healthier ideas into your Easter dinner. You will be able to start…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
It’s Valentine’s Day today! And February is National Chocolate Lover’s Month. There has been a lot of doubling up this month — perfect for planning posts! If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, have a beautiful day! I know it’s a commercial holiday, etc. etc… My husband likes to remind me of that. However, we find it a great excuse to have a date night. So we recognize but work with it! Anyway, today we have a lovely chocolate treat that you could use for Valentine’s Day. Looking for a delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than these decadent chocolate hazelnut truffles. The best part? Dates and a…
