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Zucchini Boats

By Sarah Baker for Discover and Play– If you don’t have an inkling by now, I have a great affinity for zucchini. I showcased my zucchini stew, and zucchini pasta recipes, and am now using the versatile veggie as the base for a “zucchini boat” recipe. Zucchini keeps you warm

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big storage tips for small spaces
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Big Storage Tricks for Small Spaces

By Heidi Cardenas – There are many reasons to move into a smaller home. Your finances can change, your relationship might end or your kids move out, all leaving you with more house than you need or want. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, renting today is an attractive alternative to

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Italian roasted vegetables with basil
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Skinny Ms.

Italian Roasted Vegetables with Basil

Enjoy this super food dish with loads of lycopene which research shows may help in preventing prostate, breast and pancreatic cancers. Eat four 1/2 cup servings of roasted tomatoes each week for optimal health benefits. 4 Servings Yields: 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 98 | Total

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Southwestern shrimp, corn and sweet potatoe soup recipe
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Holly Clegg

Southwestern Shrimp, Corn and Sweet Potato Soup

By Holly Clegg – Having guests come in town or extras at your house?  Serve a one-pot meal.  Soup is perfect for the busy person as a fulfilling soup will meet the needs of all the food groups in one pot, which definitely simplifies cooking.  These one-pot wonders are crowd

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Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce for Holiday Entertaining!

By Barbara Spalding, MA, MS, RDN− Looking for a holiday dessert that’s a little different? Try this chocolate panna cotta – easy to make, delicious and only 195 calories per serving. What could be better for holiday entertaining? Traditional panna cotta is a simple vanilla flavored custard dessert made with

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Lauren Carlin

7 Holiday Drinks to Make at Home

By Lauren Carlin – Christmas is going to come knocking on your door soon, and I bet you’re all excited about the upcoming festive season. With so much merriment in the air, it is hard not to get caught up in the Christmas cheer and start preparing to welcome the

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30 Blogs With Tips for Keeping Christmas Simple

It may be called the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but it can easily become the most stressful time of the year for busy families who are struggling to make ends meet. Between managing the time-consuming traditions, affording gifts for all of the people on your list, and managing

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Transform Your Home This Holiday Season

By Francesca Holmes− With Christmas almost around the corner, it’ll soon be time for you to grab a checklist and make sure you’ve done all the things you intended to. Decorating the house and yard is on the top of the ‘things to do’ list for many people. Decking up

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30 Blogs with the Best Holiday Drink Recipes

One of the best things about the holiday season is being together with family and friends. Many of these get-togethers are in the form of holiday parties and one way to make these occasions more fun and festive is to serve specialty drinks. Whether they’re alcoholic cocktails, or less potent

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Skinny Ms.

Sweet Potato Mash with Pecans

This first recipe is our skinny version of sweet potato casserole. We’ve removed all the garbage in traditional recipes and left you with a fabulously nutritious, simple to make, mildly sweet and definitely tasty dish. We hope you will enjoy it for years to come. Nutritional Content 1 serving =

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5 DIY Outdoor Winterization Projects

The Workbench Life: Outdoor By Robert Ferguson for The Workbench Life   Most homeowners focus their attention on the inside of their homes when preparing for winter. However, areas outside of the home should not be neglected when preparing for the cold. Home improvement centers and automobile parts suppliers stock

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How to Prepare for Holiday Guests

By Alison Stanton – Although it may be hard to believe, the holiday season is barreling down upon us like a freight train filled with candy canes. Along with the promise of eggnog and Christmas cookies, the holiday season also includes houseguests, and plenty of them. If the annual onslaught

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vegetairan stuffed mushrooms
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Comfort Food Made Better

By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Fortunately, its now easier than ever to make (and eat!) those comfort food-style meals you crave without busting your healthy eating plan. We’ve asked Sarah Baker, a holistic health coach and founder of Balanced Babe to share some nutritious and delicious alternatives to

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Cranberry avocado salad
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Holly Clegg

Home for the Holiday

By Holly Clegg – In my home the holiday dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year, gathered around the table with food and family. And, you will find me devoting my time preparing sensational sides that often steal the show! With a nice sweet flavor, rich

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A Short & Sweet Vegetable Guide for the Winter Season

By Justin Doochin− Yes, winter is coming to a close, but for many winter vegetables, it’s still considered peak season! While winter is commonly associated with hot chocolate, sledding, and Snuggies, fresh produce seems to be left off the list too often. Why not start the New Year off right

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Commercial Interior Design: Thinking Outside the Box

Contributed by Rosier Commercial Furniture− When you think about commercial interior design, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably a drab, dull space filled with cubicles and lit by fluorescent overhead lights. Maybe it’s a bare-bones office packed with uninteresting, cookie-cutter furniture and artwork that looks

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kitchen with brillant blue accent walls
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Welcoming Your Home to the World of Color

By Luke Styles – Choosing the right balance of colors for a room is important; it will set the mood of the room as well as the entire house. There should be a sense of continuity throughout the house and one approach to achieving this is to concentrate on just

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Yam chocolate spice bars
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Holly Clegg

Fall Football Favorite – Yam Chocolate Spice Bars

By Holly Clegg – One bite of this incredible fall favorite made with a spice cake mix, yam filling and chocolate chips and you will be hooked! Yam Chocolate Spice Bars are a taste sensation – in fact, everyone requests this recipe after having a bite. It’s also a great

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Morrocan Chicken soup
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9 Pumpkin Recipes You Will Love

By Chris Freytag – I love pumpkins. I know I told you a pumpkin blog was coming and here it is! And P.S. take a peek at my Pumpkin Pinterest board. Pumpkins are versatile and can work in all sorts of recipes—from breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert! Check out

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