What kid doesn’t like a tasty treat. Lately, my kids have been asking for me to make icre-cream. One day I looked for in our refrigerator for some ingredients that would be the perfect combination to create a sweet treat and I found it. To make the strawberry homemade ice-cream you’ll need a high-powered blender […]
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During my last grocery-store visit, I made sure I grabbed a few delicious vegetables to keep my body full of vitamins C and A so that I can combat any virus that may be lurking and keep my immune system in tip-top shape. There are many vegetables that provide healthy and medicinal benefits but this
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Many times, I have shared that the greatest gift I have been ever given is my children. Oh, how I love my girls. When I heard about Maddy’s story, I was deeply moved, at such a young age she posses courage and strength well beyond her little years. As a parent of young children Maddy’s
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Most people can admit to being more busy with their lives than perhaps they would prefer. The sad fact of the matter, however, is that many people who are excessively busy allow healthy living to fall by the wayside. This is especially true when it comes to nutrition. With fast food not only being exceptionally
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My daughter recently had her second Trans-Cranial Doppler (TCD) test.The TCD is an ultrasound used to monitor the blood flow in the blood vessels of the brain to check whether or not the patient is at risk for a stroke. The test is completed once a year in most sickle cell patients. Thankfully, the we received
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Now that the weather is starting to get colder, I am relying on my slow cooker more for cooking our meals. My favorite part about the slow cooker is that it gives the spices and seasonings a chance to really simmer and flavor the meal, which usually guarantees a tasty meal for me and my
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Do you know your genes? A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with one of my friends who shared that he and his wife received genetic counseling while they were engaged. Wow, that’s great, I thought. As a parent of a child with a genetic disorder, I strongly recommend it to couples who are considering marriage
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