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Toddler Boots

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network.  When it comes to keeping your little adventurer’s feet toasty and dry, a solid pair of toddler boots is essential. From sturdy snow boots to withstand the most frigid temps, to colorful galoshes made for...

New Year Cleanse: Day 10 — Yes! It’s Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is fun to have around, on or off the cleanse. On the cleanse, I use it as a parmesan cheese-like substitute. It’s umami flavor (a savory taste profile) is unique yet became slightly addictive once I got accustomed to eating it. Maria’s Cleanse...

New Year Cleanse: Day 9 — Carrot & Celery Crunch Duo

When I clean and cut carrot and celery sticks, I’m reminded of my childhood. We ate these popular crudité essentials often when I was a kid. I learned early that raw veggies sometimes make the best snacks. Maria’s Cleanse Notes  Yesterday, I shared my...

New Year Cleanse: Day 8 — Awesome Almond Butter

On my 21-day cleanse, my love of peanut butter shifts to a fascination with almond butter. While I prefer PB over AB, when I’ve restricted consumption of certain foods (peanut butter falls into that category during my cleanse), I gravitate to almond butter as a...

New Year Cleanse: Day 7 — Bodacious Broccoli

It’s bold. It’s vibrant. It’s tasty, filling, and nutritious. It’s one bodacious dark green vegetable! I enjoy it raw or cooked. On the cleanse or off, it’s a staple in my diet that my whole family enjoys. Maria’s Cleanse Notes  Broccoli...

New Year Cleanse: Day 6 — Succulent Grilled Salmon

I love salmon many ways, poached, smoked, or occasionally raw (as in sushi). But my preferred mode of consumption is definitely grilled. Maria’s Cleanse Notes  Thanks to our family chef, aka my husband, viz. ‘amateur’ Chef Danny K, I get to enjoy this...

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