Easy Balanced Meals & Lunch Inspiration

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February 16, 2017
Easy Balanced Meals & Lunch Inspiration

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Packed lunches have evolved over the past few decades. The days of brown paper bags or tin boxes are long gone. Rubbermaid® has made it easier than every to pack a balanced lunch with the new Rubbermaid® Balance™ Meal Kit. Each meal kit has 4 inner containers portioned for a protein, grain, vegetable and fruit. It also has a meal planning book with meal planning inspiration and recipes, which makes it easier than ever to pack your own lunch. Today I’m sharing some easy balanced meals with a recipe for Greek yogurt and Parsley potatoes that I carry in my steak, potatoes, salad, and cantaloupe portion-controlled lunch.

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Tips For Grooming Your Dog Like A Pro

asouthernmother
February 15, 2017
Tips For Grooming Your Dog Like A Pro

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I was in my early twenties when I began exhibiting Rottweilers in AKC dog shows; I had no idea what I was getting into nor did I realize the time, money and effort it took to create an AKC Champion. Dogs have to be trained, physically conditioned and groomed. Having the right equipment at home to help mold a champion can be diverse and hard to understand for beginners. This is why many people gain insight from Stop That Dog and their dog bathtub guide to ensure that they give their dog the best grooming possible to help them become the best version of themselves. Don’t neglect insurance for your show dog. Having the right protections in place with insurance can support your dog to create from somewhere like Pets Best can give you peace of mind with regular check-ups being covered by some packages. This will allow you to keep track of your dogs health. You want to keep your champion in great form for competition. Once they’re ready to hit the show ring, the owner will have travel expenses, show entry fees, and fees for a professional dog show handler if they aren’t exhibiting their own dog. Once they become an AKC Champion, owners have the option of trying to earn enough “points” to gain a coveted invitation to the prestigious Westminster Dog Show. I haven’t exhibited a dog in close to 7 years, but I still visit a show from time to time. Today I’m sharing tips for grooming your dog like a pro and information on how you can win one of hundreds of prizes from Purina and Petco.

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Tips For Choosing A Beaches Resort For Your Vacation

asouthernmother
February 10, 2017

Have you decided you want to visit a Beaches Resort for your next vacation? Or maybe you’re on the fence about visiting a Beaches Resort because you aren’t sure which resort to choose? My family had the pleasure of visiting two different Beaches Resorts when we were invited to Beaches Moms: Social Media on the Sand the past two years. We had two incredible family vacation experiences at two very different Beaches Resorts. Here are a few tips for choosing a Beaches Resort for your vacation. An ocean view is likely to be a requirement for most visitors! However, anyone with one of the many San Clemente ocean view homes may be less taken aback by being so close to the sea. Damn, now I see why people might opt to purchase a second home for the summer instead.

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Great Baby Shower Gifts For Every Budget

asouthernmother
February 9, 2017
Great Baby Shower Gifts For Every Budget

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We’ve started to prep our house for the new baby. I want to make sure that everything is ready early, so that we can relax (as much as possible) before the arrival of he or she. A large part of this involved reading reviews of baby products on websites like babycro.com. Whenever you buy something for a child, it is vital that you do as much research as possible to ensure that you are buying something that works and will last. Furthermore, I was excited to receive a Babble Boxx full of products for mom and baby from some of my favorite brands. A baby box can be a lifesaver for any expecting mother so I was so happy to get one! My son just turned 7 years old, so it’s been a while since I cared for a newborn. I had very few baby items left from his nursery other than his crib and some clothes. We’ve been testing out some of these products and I’m excited to share our thoughts. So whether you’re a new/expecting parent still shopping for items that you think you need or you’re shopping for a family member or friend or looking online for that perfect gift (from somewhere like https://bestformums.co.uk/best-baby-bouncers/), here’s some great baby shower gifts for every budget.

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Greek-Style Quinoa Salad

asouthernmother
February 7, 2017
Greek-style quinoa salad

During my first trimester of pregnancy, I had a terrible aversion to meat along with hyperemesis. I struggled with eating enough protein each day and my nurse midwife suggested that I consider protein sources other than meat. Quinoa averages about 8 grams of protein per cooked cup and it’s loaded with amino acids and fiber. This filling and tasty Greek-style Quinoa Salad helped me survive a very uncomfortable first trimester.

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GPS Origins Review: DNA testing for Ancestry

asouthernmother
February 2, 2017
gps origins review

I was offered complimentary GPS Origins DNA testing to help determine my ancestry in exchange for an honest review; I’m a genealogy enthusiast so I took them up on the offer. This GPS Origins review includes my own personal observations and a few things that I’ve uncovered on their website. If you’re considering any of the DNA ancestry testing services I hope you’ll read through this review and come back to read about how this service compares to similar service when I receive those results.

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Shrimp And Avocado Salad: Gluten Free

asouthernmother
January 27, 2017
shrimp and avocado salad

Every pregnancy experience is different. I didn’t have an easy time with my son Gabe, but it pales in comparison to this go around. I once whined that nothing could be worse than having hyperemesis; I was quickly proved wrong. I’ll leave the full story for another day, but in short form, I suddenly developed a rash with facial swelling at the start of my second trimester. The rash was painful and the swelling was just plain scary. We’re still not sure on the cause of my problems, but in the process of diagnosing me, one of my treating physicians said that I had a non-Celiac wheat allergy. It put my diet into an absolute tailspin. I had been living on wheat based foods since I was diagnosed with hyperemesis. My go-to breakfast was toast and I had an egg sandwich with cheese almost daily to help with my protein intake. I had been craving an almond flavored cupcake from the bakery that made my wedding cake for days, and I was suddenly faced with never eating a regular cupcake ever again.
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A wheat allergy isn’t the end of the world, but it will forever change your diet. So I have been researching wheat free/gluten free recipes that I could incorporate into meal planning.
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My husband is also a pescatarian so I’ve also been looking at some pescatarian meal delivery options for him. Luckily, we can both eat this meal. This Shrimp and Avocado Salad is gluten-free, but if you really want to add in a carb, GF corn tortillas or corn tortilla chips are a nice addition (think shrimp and avocado nachos). If you don’t have to follow a GF diet, this would be good on club crackers or even spread on a sandwich.

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