mom • meal time • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Stacy Molter on November 26th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The only way to avoid an allergic reaction from food allergies is strict avoidance of the offending food. While many children will outgrow some of their food allergies…, many will not, especially if they have a moderate to severe peanut allergy, or have experienced anaphylaxis.
When you have food
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mom • meal time • food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
Recipe—When I was little, my mom would make Kellogg’s Rice Krispy Treats with us as an after-school activity and yummy snack…. She spiced up the cooking moment with us by asking us what color we were in the mood for. My brothers and sisters and I would decide
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making a difference! • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 8th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called “Holiday Yummies….” I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I
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making a difference! • my world • bettering communities • tips for giving back
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Donate—Growing up, my mom did a terrific job of ensuring we ate
dinner together as a family every night. Monday through Thursday nights, we had simple meals. Fridays was always pizza. Saturdays were simple. And Sundays were nothing short of a feast.
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We created lots of family memories …
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my world • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Fall ushers in a season that is sure to be full of wonderful sights, smells, and sounds for most—colorful leaves, apples, pumpkin, children giggling as they count their Halloween candy, and families reuniting over turkey and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
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But for some people facing hunger this year, unfortunately, this
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me • arts & entertainment
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
Raise your hand if you’re a little addicted to cheese? I have two hands in the air. Can you feel the obsession oozing out of my computer screen into yours? So imagine the excitement I felt when I learned that Tillamook Cheese… was rolling through Salt Lake City as part
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mom • meal time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | 5 Comments »
… My grandma is my favorite person in the universe, so you can imagine how devastating it was to learn that she had suddenly died of a heart attack at the age of 76 when she was otherwise in perfect health.
When I got the news, I immediately dropped everything I
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#gno information!
by Jen Tilley on April 7th, 2011 | 31 Comments »
…When it comes to cooking and preparing dishes for your family and friends, there are so many different ingredients to consider. Spices, herbs, meats, vegetables…the possibilities are endless, and experimenting with ingredients is what makes cooking fun. A dash of this, a pinch of that, a sprinkle here, a smidgen
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giveaways!
by Jen Tilley on April 7th, 2011 | 992 Comments »
…With so many products lining grocery store shelves, it can be difficult finding products that are made with all-natural ingredients. Many popular snacks have artificial or synthetic ingredients, contain artificial flavors or artificial preservatives, or contain ingredients such as monosodium glutamate (MSG). But that trend is changing!
Recognizing consumers are
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 9th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As a mom, do you ever struggle to help your kids eat well-balanced meals? Do you have to hide their vegetables and trick them into healthy choices? Raising nutritious eaters needs to start when children are young through modeling and actively teaching healthy living throughout their lives.
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Frigidaire and Jennifer
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