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The Rebooted Mom MD’s First Ever Fourth of July Cookout Round-Up
Summer is finally in full swing and the Fourth of July is not that far away. I think this Fourth of July is going to be EPIC! Why, you ask? Well, we are coming out of a year-and-a-half-long LOCKDOWN. The Fourth last year was celebrated indoors or on ZOOM. And while we are all grateful for ZOOM, it wasn’t the same. Now, restrictions are being lifted especially for those who have been vaccinated. I expect people are going to try to do it up! Need more evidence? Once the CDC and local, state, and federal governments eased regulations, didn’t a bunch of our fellow citizens hop on planes to see…
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Staycation vs Vacation: Which Works for Your Family in this Covid-19 Era?
“The idea of having a staycation instead of vacation isn’t something new. However, in the post-Covid-19 era, families might need to rethink what kind of vacation plans will be more suitable.” The way that the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the routine dynamics of our lives is still unbelievable and sometimes even horrifying Take for example the case of a staycation vs a vacation. While many things now are slowly and gradually advancing towards their normal routine, the post-COVID-19 recovery phase is still in trial mode. As such, if you are considering the options of having a vacation as opposed to a staycation this summer season 2021, let’s discuss the best option…
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The Roles of Tea in Life and Around the World
Tea is a year-round beverage. From morning, noon, and night, tea is a staple in a lot of homes. Additionally, tea can have a special meaning in different cultures or families. It could have a special place in your traditions and routines too. Let’s look at the wide variety of times tea comes into play: Holidays The holidays are a great time for tea. At the first signs of fall, chai tea and chai tea lattes become very popular. The strong aroma and the amazing taste are often referenced as ‘fall in a cup.’ Peppermint teas and other festive teas are favorites during the winter months as well. Check your…
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Emotional Wellness: Don’t Underestimate Its Power
There seems to be an air of mystery around emotional wellness. When someone asks you how you are doing, does an auto-response pop-up? “Just fine” “Everything’s good” “Can’t complain”? Do you really check in with your emotional state or are you used to pushing that awareness aside? Emotional Part of the Brain According to science, the emotional part of the human brain/body is called the limbic system, or old mammalian brain. This system is located near the mood and instinct centers of the forebrain and controls emotions such as; fear, anger, pleasure and joy. As researchers work toward understand the emotional body better, they are finding that the connection with…
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Considerations When Hosting a Picnic
International Picnic Day is Friday, June 18th. As things slowly open up, I am sure there will be more picnic around the world. Here are some tips — since we have likely gotten out of practice for planning them since the pandemic! LOL Although hosting a picnic can be a fun and exciting experience for you, it can also be a stressful and overwhelming one. That is one of the many reasons why not all individuals can handle hosting their own picnics especially large ones. Before you decide to host one for your friends or family members, there are a number of important factors that you will want to take…
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A Tribute to Strawberry Shortcake Day
Oops! I missed National Strawberry Shortcake Day on June 14th! This year I am feeling a little nostalgic — last year was a tough year. My first without both of my parents. So, I have been thinking about things that happened in my childhood. Ibe constant was dinner with my parents on Sundays. One thing that I looked forward to was strawberry shortcake with my parents. My Strawberry Shortcake Journey… We could have this lovely dessert in one of two ways. The most common way was at the Piccadilly Cafeteria. A frequent Sunday dinner spot for our family. My parents really enjoyed going there so they could get their veggies.…
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Black Tea Varieties to Try
Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than lighter teas such as white, green, and Oolong teas. This type of tea is darker and stronger than other teas and is generally believed to have originated in China. Now, black tea, beverages, and food products made from black tea are enjoyed worldwide. Black teas are generally named after the region they come from and many regions have signature flavors that identify their teas. Regions generally include China, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and others. Soe of these teas are listed below. When most people think about black tea, they think about traditional beverages that are made from…
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Physical Wellness is More Than Meets the Eye
Physical Wellness: This is related to maintain physical health through exercise, eating well, getting adequate sleep, and getting help for ailments when necessary. Of course, diet and exercise come to mind when we think about physical health. But did you know that sexual health, sleep, alcohol, tobacco, drug use, medication safety, and preventative medicine also fall into this category? Routine health care and regular checkups are also part of maintaining a healthy body. So, if you haven’t been to the doctor or dentist in a while — especially during this pandemic time — it is probably time to schedule a physical or cleaning. Those more familiar platforms of healthy eating…
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Garlic-Chili Swordfish with Grilled Pineapple & Papaya
Grilling season is here! It is also National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. What does that mean? To celebrate, you should try to increase your intake of fresh fruits and veggies during the month of June. You should skip frozen and canned fruits and veggies this month and try to support local farms. Do you know how many fruits and veggies you eat? To figure that out, you should track your intake for a couple of days. Write it down or you will forget! The CDC says that the vast majority of American adults are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. That doesn’t surprise me! So, today’s…
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French Toast Bake
Today’s recipe is the classic French Toast Bake (or Casserole as some people call it). I like this recipe because it is perfect for many reasons! It’s cinnamon-y and vanilla-y and you can make it less or more so depending on your taste buds How about being a perfect breakfast for a crowd because you can adjust the ingredients upward easily to feed more people It’s perfect because you can make it ahead of time And it’s a good Father’s Day breakfast which is coming up soon… Make this warm tasty dish for the father figure in your life. Many fathers feel like moms get all the fanfare for Mothers’…
