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New Year Cleanse: Day 14 — The All-Purpose Avocado

On or off the cleanse, I can find a way to use avocado in a variety of dishes for every meal. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this versatile fruit can be used throughout the day to make main courses and snacks more interesting. Want to break up meal monotony? Add...

New Year Cleanse: Day 13 — Give it up for Grilled Chicken!

Grilled chicken lives at the heart of my family’s meat consumption. Rarely do we eat red meat, except for grilled lamb chops two or three times each year for various holidays. Beef is not in our family’s repertoire at all. Other than chicken, fish and...

New Year Cleanse: Day 12 — Awe-inspiring Artichokes

This is definitely a vegetable I seek out to add to my menu whether cleansing or just eating consciously with healthy goals in mind. I love them steamed. It’s actually a fun eating activity to scrape the individual bracts (or petals) with my teeth to enjoy the...

New Year Cleanse: Day 11 — Munching on Mango

Munching on fresh and dried mango is a sweet cleanse treat. However, your body will appreciate dried mango best in limited quantities. Nonetheless, I like dried mango on the cleanse because it’s a quick snack; no washing, peeling, or cutting necessary. Maria’s...

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...

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