Chey Conner
I'm a mom with a 4 year old boy. My articles are inspired by my interests that continue to grow. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, I hope you find some articles to enjoy below.
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Tips for Reediting Old Writing PiecesLearning how to reedit your work after improving your writing skills can be difficult. After editing an old piece of mine I learned a lot of helpful tips for approaching old writing pieces with an objective eye.
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Natural Creamy Peanut Butter from Jif ReviewI can remember eating Jif peanut butter as a child but in my adult life I never purchased it because I preferred by natural and organic peanut butters. Now that the company offers something natural I can try it again. -
Disney's Cars Mega Bloks ReviewOver the years my son has received a variety of Mega Bloks, some of which we were all vary fond of. Here is our thoughts on Disney's Cars Mega Bloks. -
Almond Cheddar Style Cheese from Lisanatti ReviewI recently got some almond cheese from my mom. Here is what I thought about Almond Cheddar Style Cheese from Lisanatti. -
How to Travel Light for a Business TripIf you have to make frequent business trips then you probably want to minimize the hassle that comes with flying anywhere.
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4th of July Craft: Washington MonumentThis Washington Monument craft is fun and easy for children of all ages. It uses simple supplies and is a great way to teach your child some American history. -
Hydrating Tea Tree Mint Shampoo by Organix ReviewI like to take the opportunity to try out different shampoos. I had been using a Tree Tea Calming Shampoo, which I was quite pleased with so I decided to stay with that theme. I ended up selecting Hydrating Tea Tree Mint Shampoo by Organix. -
Silk PureAlmond Vanilla Almond Milk ReviewRecently my son and I tried 8th Continental Light Vanilla Soy Milk and while we both enjoyed the taste I was not happy with the ingredients. I thought that we would give Silk PureAlmond Vanilla Almond Milk a try instead. -
Cloth Diaper Product Review: Original and Toddler SnappiI loved using cloth diapers and from the beginning always wanted to try out a diaper fastener. After finally getting some here is what I thought of them. -
Helps Defer Lice: Nature's Gate Organics Tea Tree Calming Shampoo ReviewWhen I worked at a daycare it was always a concern of mine that I would get lice, thankfully though I never did. I owe this in part to Nature's Gate Organics Tea Tree Calming Shampoo. -
Using Proraps and Prefolds for Cloth DiapersI have been cloth diapering my little one since he was born nearly 21 months ago and have always used prefolds cloth diapers with prorap covers, one of the cheapest solutions to cloth diapering.
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Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold and Flu Relief Tablets ReviewAfter working at a daycare my whole perspective on avoiding getting sick has changed. For this reason I was happy to try out Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold and Flu Relief Tablets. -
How to Write a Contract for In-Home Child CareIf you are starting an in home daycare then it will be important to draft a good contract to give to the parents and guardians of the children that you will be caring for. When drafting a contract it will be important to include of number of items.
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Natural Mac & Cheese Revew: Annie's Homegrown Creamy Deluxe Elbows and Four Cheese SauceMy family and I have been eating deluxe Mac and Cheese for some time now. I was hoping to find a healthier alternative though, so we decided to try Annie's Homegrown Creamy Deluxe Elbows and Four Cheese Sauce. -
Almond Breeze Original Flavor Almond Milk ReviewI have tried several rice milks and soy milks, but am very new to almond milks. Recently I tried Almond Breeze Original Flavor Almond Milk. -
How to Help Your Preschooler Sleep BetterWhen your child stops napping a variety of sleepless nights can occur. There are ways to avoid these odd days so that everyone in the house gets the right amount of sleep.
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Silk Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk with No Sugar Added ReviewWhile removing sugar from my diet and diet of my family has never been a pressing manner, I like to do it as much as possible since it is so much healthier. So, we tried Silk Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk with No Sugar Added. -
8th Continent Light Vanilla Soy Milk ReviewA while back I accidentally picked up a vanilla flavored soy milk. I was not sure what to expect but hoped that since it was brand I liked we would enjoy it. So for that week my son and I drank 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soy Milk. -
Review: Sambucus Elderberry, Echinacea and Propolis for Kids (Berry Flavored)I decided to try Sambucus Elderberry, Echinacea and Propolis for Kids Berry Flavored for my son. After going through a whole bottle here are my thoughts on this alternative medicine for coughs. -
8th Continent Original Flavor Soy Milk ReviewOne of the most recent soy milks that we tried was 8th Continent Original Flavor Soy Milk. Here is what my son and I thought of this non-dairy beverage.
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Silk DHA Omega-3 & Calcium Soy MilkMy son has a liking for soy milk, so I decided to try Silk DHA Omega-3 & Calcium Soy Milk. Here is what we thought of it.
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Mom's Best Naturals Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal ReviewWhen I came across Mom's Best Naturals Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal I thought that I had found a healthy oatmeal that was fun and tasty.
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MorningStar Farms Chik'n EnchiladaI already wrote a review on the Sesame Chik'n and here is my review on the Chik'n Enchiliada.
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Silk PureAlmond Original Flavor Almond Milk ReviewI am quite familiar with rice milk and soy milk, but recently for the first time I tried almond milk. Here is what I thought of this different regular milk alternative.
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Picture Frame Crafts: Great for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparent's DayMother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparent's Day all offer the opportunity for children to make fun crafts with their pictures in them.
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Fun and Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts: LeprechaunSt. Patrick's Day offers a lot of creative crafts for children to enjoy. One simple craft that goes hand in hand with the holiday is a toilet paper roll leprechaun.
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St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold CraftSt. Patrick's Day is a wonderful holiday for crafts. The fun themes, bold colors, and general likability make people of all ages want to celebrate it. A simple pot of gold is a great craft.
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MorningStar Farms Sesame Chik'nIt has been a while since I have written a review for anything and this is partly because I have not tried anything interesting that I thought warranted a review. Well that all changed the other day when I came across MorningStar Farms Sesame Chik'n.
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Nature's Way Sambucus Black Elderberry Original Syrup ReviewI found myself getting some new medical products that I had not tried before. One that I was particularly fond of was Nature's Way Sambucus Black Elderberry Original Syrup.
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Alexia All Natural Roasted Red Potatoes & Baby Portabella Mushrooms ReviewRecently I was given some fun groceries as a gift. Among these groceries was Alexia All Natural Roasted Red Potatoes & Baby Portabella Mushrooms.
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Burt's Bees Baby Bee Tear Free Shampoo and Wash ReviewI have tried a number of different shampoos and soaps for my son. Recently I polished off a bottle of Burt's Bees Baby Bee Tear Free Shampoo and Wash.
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Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Shampoo ReviewIt was not that long ago that I used the last of a shampoo that I received as a gift and I found it worth reviewing. This product was Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Shampoo.
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Imagine Organic No-Chicken Broth ReviewMy search in the grocery store turned up empty for a vegetarian gravy packet but I found the next best thing, vegetarian broth. More specifically I found Imagine Organic No-Chicken Broth.
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Sara Lee French Cheesecake with Strawberries ReviewI decided that I would get a frozen cheesecake for a celebration. Sara Lee French Cheesecake with Strawberries was the particular product that we found and from the box it looked like it was going to be delicious.
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Taco Bell Brand Taco Shells ReviewI was trying to think of a fun and new dinner that I could make for my family that would be good for us and inexpensive. What came to me was a make-your-own taco bar.
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Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n Made with Natural Ingredients ReviewAs a vegetarian I usually have some form of imitation meat in the house. Recently I had Morningstar Farms Grillers Chik'n made with Natural Ingredients in my house and here is what I thought of it.
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Three Shelf-Stable Soy Milks Compared: Soy Dream, Westsoy and SilkDepending on what is important to you when it comes to ingredients and nutrition facts will reflect which soy milk is best. Westsoy, Soy Dream and Silk all make organic shelf-stable soy milk that has pros and cons.
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Three Shelf-Stable Soy Milks Compared: Soy Dream, Westsoy, and SilkI decided to look more closely and compare three of the brands of shelf-stable soy milks that I have tried; these brand are Silk, Soy Dream, and Westsoy.
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Three Shelf-Stable Soy Milks Compared: Soy Dream, Westsoy, and Silk - Part 2: NutritionThis part of the article discusses the similarities that I came across when closely analyzing each of these brand's organic shelf-stable soy milk's nutrition.
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Review: Soy Dream Shelf-Stable Organic Original Flavor Soy MilkFrom time to time I find myself getting a food item from the company Soy Dream. For myself I had been getting Rice Dream Shelf-Stable Rice Drink and for my son found Soy Dream Shelf-Stable Soy Milk.
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Shelf-Stable Silk Soymilk Compared to Refrigeration-Required Silk Soy MilkIt would seem that the Silk brand of soy milk seems to be the most popular. Comparing the shelf-stable to refrigeration-required Silk soy milk was a tasty test.
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Westsoy Organic Plain Soy Milk ReviewWe go through a couple containers a week and since this brand is the cheapest I've found, I am happy to get it. I would recommend for anyone who likes soy milk to give it a try.
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Organic Garbanzo Beans from S & W ReviewInspired to try and find a dish to use garbanzo beans in I happily purchased the can of S & W Organic Garbanzo Beans.
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Organic Tomato Soup by Health Valley ReviewI had everything I needed to make grilled cheese sandwiches. Along with the sandwiches I made a can of Health Valley Organic Tomato Soup.
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Granola in a Tetra Pak: Sweet Home Farm French Vanilla GranolaI like to have cereal in the evening as a dessert some times. I like Sweet Home Farm French Vanilla Granola as a dessert.
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Refrigerated Apple Juice Review: Minute Maid Kids Plus 100% Apple JuiceWhen ever I find something in the grocery store that is enriched with a lot of vitamins I have to check it out. Most recently this was a container of Minute Maid Kids Plus 100% Apple Juice.
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Frozen Apple Juice Review: Old Orchard 100% Apple JuiceI am always looking for ways to cut cost on apple juice but some times this leads me to cutting cost on nutrition which I do not like to do.
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Apple Juice Review: Tree Top 100% Apple JuiceOnce apple juice became a regularly requested beverage in the house I decided to try out some 100% Apple Juice from Tree Top.
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Sunbelt Oats and Honey Chewy Granola BarsI recently discovered an inexpensive brand of granola bars, Sunbelt, that were very chewy and therefore easier for my son, who is a toddler, to eat. One of the varieties of theirs that we tried was Oats and Honey Chewy Granola Bars.
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Cheap Granola Bars: Sunbelt Golden Almond Chewy Granola BarsWhen I started working at a daycare I turned to granola bars as a good snack. To save money I tried Sunbelt Golden Almond Chewy Granola Bars.
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Maple Pecan Granola from Sweet Home Farm ReviewI recently started buying granola in a Tetra Pak, or half-gallon milk-like carton. After trying this granola I was intrigued to try the other varieties that the company had to offer, and here is why.
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Hyland's Vitamin C Tablets ReviewMy son was hardly ever sick until he started going to daycare. As a result I wanted to start boosting his immune system with Vitamin C.
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Organic Yellow Onions from Sunset ProduceI have relied on onions' powerful taste as a way of flavoring up the many dishes that I make and I rely on their nutrition to make my dishes healthier.
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Bunny Luv Ready to Eat Carrot ChipsMy son really loves carrots and since he is a toddler I will cut them up in small chip-size pieces or get baby carrots. For this reason I decided to try out some Ready-to-Eat Organic Carrot Chips from Bunny-Luv.
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Cereal Review: Live Active Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal from PostI thought that a cereal that was good for digestive health sounded pretty good and the name mixed berry crunch sounded promising.
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Excellent Lentil Soup Review: Amy's Organic Lentil SoupI was starting to think that maybe lentil soup just wasn't something that I was going to love. However I was still curious to try out different lentil soups, so when I saw Amy's Organic Soups Lentil Soup I decided to get a can.
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Cheap Organic Green Beans Review: Libby's Organic Green BeansLately I have been getting organic canned vegetables. Some of them I have found to taste really, really good and others just don't come close enough to frozen or fresh that I prefer not to get them.
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Vegetarian Chicken Soup Review: Amy's Soups Organic No Chicken Noodle SoupRecently while in the grocery store I came across a can of organic no chicken noodle soup. This sounded like the perfect thing to have on hand if me or my son were to get sick.
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Iced Tea Review: Pacific Natural Foods Organic Ready-to-Drink Lemon Iced TeaI recently got a container of ready-to-drink iced tea. Here is what I thought of the Pacific Natural Foods Organic Ready to Drink Lemon Iced Tea.
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Organic Soup Review: Wolfgang Puck Organic Thick Hearty Vegetable SoupI never really have been a big fan of eating soup in the summertime unless I am sick with a cold. However I couldn't pass up a recent sale of some canned soups and I didn't want to wait until I was sick to eat them.
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A Review of Wolfgang Puck Organic Tortilla SoupI was pretty unfamiliar with tortilla soup. As far as I could remember I had not tried it myself and mainly had heard of it because of the film by the same title as the recipe.
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Organic Tomato Bisque Review: Amy's Organic Soups Chunky Tomato BisqueI have been eating a lot of canned soups and I am trying to get all organic soups and that is why I decided to try some Amy's Organic Soups Chunk Tomato Bisque.
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Taylor Organic Vegetable Medley of Carrots, Broccoli and CauliflowerI don't normally buy chopped up and pre-washed vegetables but the other day I saw a bag of Taylor Organic Vegetable Medley. It was a ready-to-eat bag of organic carrots, organic broccoli and organic cauliflower.
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Saving Money on Holistic MedicineHolistic medicine tends to be more expensive because it is not massed produced because it is not yet the norm for medicine. However there are still lots of ways that you can save money on the holistic medicine that you buy.
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Choosing and Cooking with Cooking OilsEach time I walk by the cooking oil section of the baking aisle I never cease to be amazed at all of the wonderful different kinds of oils that there are. Trying out different cooking oils, I have learned a thing or two about them.
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Ten Plus Uses for Lemon Essential OilI have always had an appreciation for natural remedies, naturals methods of disinfecting and cleaning, and all around have an appreciation of lemon essential oil.
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Organic Cereal Review: Natural Directions Organic Toasted Oats CerealThe other day I saw that a friend of mine had a cereal from the company. I sampled Natural Directions Organic Toasted Oats Cereal and thought that I would look into seeing all that the Natural Directions company had to offer.
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Guide to Using Liquid Natural Sweeteners In Place of SugarFor a long time I have not been buying any sugar. I have decided to find natural sweeteners to use in its place in the various recipes that I make that call for sugar and a lot of them are liquid sweeteners.
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Guide to Non-Liquid Natural SweetenersI have taken a liking to some non-liquid natural sweeteners. One of the reasons I choose natural sweeteners over just plain old sugar if for my health. You have several different options when it comes to non-liquid natural sweeteners.
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Annie's Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Made with Organic PastaAfter deciding that I would get my son some macaroni and cheese I hesitated whether or not he would enjoy white cheddar. I looked over the ingredients, curious to see how it differed for the other traditional macaroni and cheese.
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Organic Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal from Village Farm ReviewI am happy to say that for a long time I ate what was healthiest for breakfast. Recently we turned to instant oatmeal. With the mornings becoming more and more chilly it seemed like a good idea.
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Organic Raspberry Yogurt Review: Stonyfield Farm YoKids Organic Raspberry YogurtRecently I have decided to get yogurt more often. I figure that it has some really nice nutrition to offer and if I am choosy about the type of and brand that I get I can find some really good kind, what I found was Stonyfield Farm YoKids Organic Raspberry Yogurt.
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Stonyfield Farm YoKids Organic Strawberry Vanilla YogurtUp until recently we weren't getting yogurt. I've been trying hard to get as much organic foods as I can afford and yogurt just wasn't making the list. However since my toddler son started to eat more dairy I thought that it might be fun to get some for him to try.
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Organic Green Beans Review: Westbrae Natural Organic Cut Green BeansAfter looking closer at both the frozen food section and the canned goods section I noticed that there was a selection of organic vegetables. I thought that I would see what some of the vegetables were like. One such vegetable that I did this with was green beans.
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Sliced Marbled Jack Cheese from Joseph Farms ReviewThe other day I decided to get some sliced cheese. I decided to try out Marbled Jack Cheese from Joseph Farms. I thought that the taste of marbled jack cheese was good and I thought that I would enjoy it, here is what I thought about it.
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Organic Kidney Beans Review: WestBrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney BeansIt wasn't that long ago that I found myself getting a can of WestBrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney Beans.
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Organic Spaghetti-O's Review: Organic Bernie O's from Annie'sIt has been some time since I ate some spaghetti-o's. Thus I added a can of Organic Bernie O's from Annie's to our cart.
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How to Grocery Shop with a ToddlerIt seems as though it wasn't that long ago that I could just wear my son, have him in a baby carrier, while I grocery shopped. Now a days though at two years old he doesn't use the baby carrier anymore and instead sits in the front of the shopping cart.
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How to Clothes Shop with a ToddlerI can remember as a little kid thinking that clothes shopping was rather boring so I wouldn't blame my son if he thought the same. That is why I have prepared a plan to get through a shopping trip of looking for clothes and keeping my toddler happy.
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Macaroni and Cheese Review: Annie's Shells and Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni and CheeseThe other day I decided to get some macaroni and cheese for my son to have for his lunch. What I found was Annie's Shells and Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese. I thought that this sounded perfect and was happy to try out a box.
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Organic Black Beans Review: S&W Premium Organic Black BeansI recently started making black bean veggie burgers. They are very easy and quick to make and because they do not require rice like my other veggie burger recipe it doesn't take over an hour to make them.
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Burger Buns Review: Wheat Montana Big Sky Wheat Burger BunsRecently I started making black bean veggie burgers on a weekly basis and the last time that I made them I decided that we would indulge and get some hamburger buns in honor of the new kind of veggie burgers.
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Organic Instant Oatmeal Review: Village Farm Organic Maple Spice Instant OatmealFor me and my son breakfast time has been a routine for us that rarely changes. For a very long time every morning I would have a bowl of granola and some fruit and my toddler son would have a waffle and some fruit. Recently though we both have been having instant oatmeal.
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Choosing Fall Colors for Interior DesignChanging the simplest of things and adding the smallest of details can really make the big picture very nice.
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Organic Lentil Soup Review: Health Valley Organic Lentil SoupAmong the cans that I got there were two that were lentil soups, one of which being Health Valley Organic Lentil Soup. I was so pleased to have found it that I was eager to try it out.
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Wolfgang Puck Soup Review: Organic Thick Hearty Lentil and Vegetables SoupFor a while now I have been using lentils more and more in my cooking. Wanting to stray away from frozen processed vegetarian foods and soy I was finding that lentils were becoming an excellent solution.
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Buying Guide to Solar Water HeatersWith tax rebates for using solar power more and more people are thinking of and planning on turning to solar power to heat their water. There are several options that you have to fit the needs of your house hold.
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Tips for Memorizing ShakespeareOne thing that I found to be difficult and challenging at first was the request that we memorize certain lines from a Shakespeare play. By the time it was time to recite what I was to memorize I had learned a few tricks that didn't make it so hard.
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Soil Prep for Vine Crops: A GuideIn all of the things that a gardener can choose to grow one popular choice is growing vine crops. Growing vine crops doesn't have to be hard and if you live an area where they do well you can get yourself a nice crop.
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Organic Corn Review: Organic Whole Kernel Golden Corn from Westbrae NaturalI got a can of Westbrae Natural Organic Whole Kernel Golden Corn. I was very, very pleased with the Westbrae company and I wanted to see how their canned vegetables tasted.
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Frozen Organic Leaf Spinach from Naturally PreferredI use to get spinach a lot. I made stir-fry several times a week and when ever I did spinach played a big part in it. Once or twice a week I would make scrabbled eggs and I would add spinach to the eggs as well.
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Organic Sweet Peas from Westbrae NaturalFor some time now I have happily been getting some canned vegetables. I was looking forward to comparing the taste as well as looking forward to already having pre-cooked and thawed organic peas on hand.
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Organic Onion Review: Walla Walla River Organic Yellow OnionOne way that I have found that I am making my normally bland dishes better is by using onions. Just the other day I found a bag of Walla Walla River Organic Yellow Onions for around three dollars. Here is what I thought about these onions.
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Non-GMO Soy Beans Review: Shelled Edamame from Sunrich Naturals ReviewA while ago I tried some frozen edamame at my mom's. I figured it could be nice to try them again and picked up a bag of Shelled Edamame from Sunrich Naturals.
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Organic Iced Tea Review: Pacific Natural Foods Organic Ready to Drink Sweetened Iced TeaI don't normally like to make my own iced tea super sweet. However I like to try everything once and I thought that it might be interesting to see how the sweetened ready to drink iced tea tasted.
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Organic Corn Review: Libby's Organic Whole Kernel Sweet CornI was seeing more and more organic vegetables in cans so I thought I would try some out. One of the cans that I found that I decided to get was Libby's Organic Whole Kernel Sweet Corn.
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Organic Canned Peas Review: Libby's Organic Tender Sweet PeasWhen it comes to dinner and lunch I really try and include a lot of vegetables. I haven't really figured out a great way to incorporate too many vegetables during breakfast but I feel pretty good about how often they make an appearance in our diet.
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Organic Minestrone Soup Review: Health Valley Organic Minestrone SoupDespite it being summertime and the days being rather warm I have been having soup for my lunches. I hate to admit it but one of the reasons that I have been having soups is because they are very easy to heat up.
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Organic Split Pea Soup Review: Health Valley Organic Split Pea SoupI never considered myself a fan of split pea soup but to be completely honest with myself I hardly remembered what it tasted like, let alone know whether or not I liked it or disliked it the last time that I had it.
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Annie's Creamy Deluxe Shells & Real Aged CheddarWe don't normally buy macaroni and cheese, in fact we have not been buying cheese too often either, however I started thinking about how it might be a fun and different for my toddler son who recently just started eating more dairy.
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Orbit Gum Review: Maui Melon Mint Orbit GumIt wasn't that long ago that I first saw a commercial for Orbit gum, well I guess if I really think about it, it was a couple years ago. Despite being a fan of chewing gum up until recently I had never tried any of the company's gum.
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Organic Fresh Herb Pre-Washed Salad by Earthbound Farm ReviewFeeling a bit adventurous I decided to try out a pre-washed salad that sounded very, very healthy. It was full of tons of different lettuces and herbs and sounded as though its healthy taste was going to be very, very strong.
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Alexia Sweet Potato Julienne Fries ReviewMaking oven fries is something that I was quite fond of doing this the Winter. I had more free time to delegate to making meals, which meant I could spend more time making foods like oven fries and it wasn't a bad thing heating up the apartment because the oven was on.
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Organic Apple Juice Review: Cascadian Farm Organic Apple JuiceIt has been a long time since I have bough juice. We tend to eat a lot of fruit in this house and more importantly organic fruit and organic juice is usually too expensive for us to justify getting it.
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Mild Vegetarian Chunky Chili from Health ValleyI recently decided to try out two different kinds of chili. They were from the same brand and were the same price except one of them was the spicy version and the other was mild.
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Organic Spicy Vegetarian Chunky Chili from Health ValleyI don't normally crave chili in the summer time but for some reason it sounded really good when I saw it on sale. I don't know if it was the price that made it so appealing or the fact that I thought that it would be a nice change from soup for lunch.
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Organic Breakfast Burrito Review: Amy's Organic Non-Dairy Breakfast BurritoDespite having a rather tight budget lately when it comes to grocery shopping I was able to try a few different fun, organic and good foods. Among the new food items that I had tried were some frozen burritos.
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Organic Bean-and-Cheese Burrito Review: Amy's Organic Cheddar Cheese BurritoLately I have been looking at what the frozen food section has at my grocery store. Therefore I found myself placing an Amy's Organic Cheddar Cheese Burrito into my shopping cart as I headed off to finish up my shopping for that grocery store trip.
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Non-Dairy Frozen Burrito Review: Amy's Organic Non-Dairy BurritoI was happy to have found a non-dairy burrito because I was curious if you could make a really good tasting burrito that didn't contain any cheese. Out of all of the burritos that I got this was the last one that I tried because I was most curious about it and its taste.
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Organic Vegetable Soup Review: Health Valley Organic Vegetable SoupI was picky about the soups that I got though and tried to pick only organic ones and ones that were from companies that I had tried items from before. One the of the soups that I had got was Health Valley Organic Vegetable Soup.
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Annie's Creamy Deluxe Whole Wheat Shells & Extra Cheesy Cheddar SauceI thought it might be fun to get some macaroni and cheese. So the next time that I was in the grocery store I started to pay attention to the different kinds of macaroni and cheese boxes that were available.
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Wild Rice Organic Rice Cakes from Lundberg Family FarmsI have been planning on making the switch from organic brown rice to organic wild rice but I am finding that the transition has been somewhat difficult do to my grocery budget.
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Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables from Naturally PreferredSomething that I thought was very interesting about the Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables from Naturally Preferred was that they had peas, carrots and corn, like your common mixed vegetables bags do, as well as green beans.
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Organic Frozen Green Beans from Naturally PreferredI have recently started to get more and more frozen vegetables. The amount that I have on hand is still the same except now I am making a point to select different ones to keep things interesting.
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Pancakes Review: All-Natural Whole Grain Pancakes by De WafelbakkersWe have actually so far found all of frozen breakfast foods from one company, De Wafelbakkers. We already have tried several of their frozen pancakes and frozen waffles. Most recently we tried De Wafelbakkers All Natural Whole Grain Pancakes.
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Vegetarian Organic Pinto Beans from Westbrae NaturalI decided to try out a can of Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Pinto Beans. I was finding it very nice to have some organic black beans already cooked and ready to go so I figured that it wouldn't hurt having some organic pinto beans that were cooked on hand as well.
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Organic Ice Cream Cones from Let's Do Organic ReviewI couldn't help myself I just had to get them because they were the very first organic ice cream cones that I had seen before. These ice cream cones were from the Let's Do Organic company.
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Frozen Organic Corn from Naturally PreferredFor a long time the only frozen vegetables that I got was a bag of organic mixed vegetables and a bag of organic broccoli. This ended when I changed grocery stores and had more of a selection to choose from.
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Potato Leek Soup Review: Health Valley Organic Potato Leek SoupLately I have been really interested in trying out different and interesting foods. As a result I got a can of Health Valley Organic Potato Leek Soup. I was far from familiar with the taste or even look of leeks so I just had to try out the soup.
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Fruit Preserves Review: Danish Orchards Strawberry Premium Fruit PreservesI have not been getting jelly for a very long time. I happen to look at the ingredients of what ever one it was that I had at the time and was appalled to find that jelly is essentially corn syrup, sugar, food coloring and some artificial flavors.
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Organic Baby Lettuces Pre-Washed Salad by Earthbound FarmI recently decided to take the easy route to salad making and try out a few different pre-washed salads. This is not something that I have done in a long time but I was really craving a good quality salad that had a variety of lettuces in it.
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How to Reuse and Reduce Materials When Grocery ShoppingThe 3 R's are reduce, reuse and recycle and I believe that in that order they are listed in matter of importance. I just can not be happier that people are talking about recycling more these days but I'm disappointed that the other two R's are not becoming as popular.
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How to Reuse and Reduce Materials for Grocery Shopping: Part 3I've been thinking more about reducing and reusing materials that are used when I am grocery shopping. It seems that the more I think about the more I realize that so much of the paper and plastic that is getting used while grocery shopping can be reduced and be reused.
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Going Green When Grocery ShoppingI think that it is very important to reduce the use of items as well as reuse items over and over again. One aspect that I have both reduced the use of items and reused items is with my grocery shopping.
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12 Grain Bread Review: Country Oven 12 Grain BreadAt the moment I am not regularly getting organic bread. I wish that I could say that I am, but the organic breads are not always on sale and sometimes even the cheapest are as much as three dollars.
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Organic Blueberries from Evergreen Orchards ReviewI recently decided to get a six ounce container of blueberries that were organic just for fun. The blueberries were Organic Blueberries from Rainier Fruit and they were only two dollars and fifty cents.
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Organic Golden Flax High Fiber Cereal from Naturally PreferredI seem to try out high fiber cereals. I think that a high fiber cereal comes with the territory of a healthy organic one. I really don't mind though, as long as the cereal is nutritious, made with good ingredients and taste good that it all that I am concerned about.
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Organic Celery from Private Selection ReviewA while back I decided to get some celery for a snack for everyone to have at my son's second birthday party. Other than that I really hadn't paid much attention to getting celery, even though I really liked it, up until recently.
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Organic 100 Percent Berry Medley Junior Juice from Hansen's Natural ReviewMy two year old son and I don't drink a lot of juice and nearly never buy it. In fact I rarely have juice even when offered it at other people's homes and as for my son, he has never even tried juice.
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Organic Yogurt Review: Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Plain YogurtIt has been a good while since I bought yogurt. When I was pregnant with my son, over two years ago, I bought and ate it for the nutrition that came with it but I never really have been a big fan of the taste or texture of yogurt.
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Trident Wild Blueberry Twist Gum ReviewSeeing how I use to regularly chew Trident gum I thought it might be a nice treat. The particular flavor was one that I had yet to try, it was Wild Blueberry Twist. Here is what I thought of the gum.
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Organic Raisins Review: Earthbound Farm Organic Thompson Seedless RaisinsI found some organic raisins and decided to get a bag. The particular bag that I got was Earthbound Farm Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins. Here is what I thought about them.
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Naturally Preferred Frozen Organic Green PeasI decided to get some frozen vegetables to make things a little bit easier. Plus there was a sale on organic frozen vegetables and I knew that I could save myself some money getting frozen organic green peas.
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All Natural Flaxseed Apple Cinnamon Waffles by De Wafelbakkers ReviewFor a while now we have tried out some wonderful frozen breakfast food items from the brand De Wafelbakkers. I am not an avid fan of frozen foods but I have to admit that it has been nice having them on hand.
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Cheap Spaghetti Sauce: Traditional Spaghetti Sauce by Del MonteNormally I don't approach getting groceries by getting what is ever cheapest but in the case of spaghetti sauce I have been. For a while I was happily trying out different organic tomato and pasta sauces.
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Organic Short Grain Brown Rice by Lundberg Family Farms ReviewI don't normally get short grain rice but I did the other day thinking that it might be a nice and happily picked up a bag of Organic Short Grain Brown Rice by Lundberg Family Farms. Here is what I thought of this rice.
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Natural Biotin Hair Fortifying Conditioner by Jason Natural CosmeticsI have to be honest and say that I don't often use conditioner. This started when I was a teenager and was washing my hair every other day. I found that when I used conditioner my hair looked like it needed to be washed everyday.
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Frozen Pancake Review: De Wafelbakkers All Natural Buckwheat Berry Flaxseed PancakesThis morning I made my son some frozen pancakes. The pancakes were a De Wafelbakkers All Natural Buckwheat Berry Flaxseed Pancake and here is what I thought about it.
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Frozen Vegetarian Food Review: Morningstar Farms Southwestern-Style Veggie CakesVery recently I tried some new vegetarian frozen food products. This included Boca Bruschetta Tomato Basil Parmesan Meatless Burger, Boca in a Bun Chik'n & Swiss Sandwich and Morningstar Farms Ginger & Teriyaki Veggie Cakes.
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Lightly Salted Organic Brown Rice Cakes from Lundberg Family FarmsI chose to get their lightly salted package that was made from organic brown rice, here is what I thought about it.
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Creamy Peanut Butter Review: Kirkland Organic Creamy Peanut ButterThe reason that I do not get Kirkland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter myself has nothing to do with the quality or taste of the peanut butter but rather because of where it is sold.
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Organic Honey Fiber Multigrain Cereal by Naturally PreferredI decided to try a box of Organic Honey Fiber Multigrain Cereal by Naturally Preferred. Here is what I thought about it.
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Hansen's Natural Junior Juice Organic 100% Apple JuiceI got a case of Hansen's Natural Junior Juice Organic 100% Apple Juice. Here is what I thought about it.
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Cascadian Crinkle Cut Organic French FriesOne of the bags of frozen french fries that I got was Cascadian Farm Crinkle Cut Organic French Fries. Here is what I thought of them.
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Peace Cereal Golden Honey Granola ReviewA while back I found some awesome back to back sales that allowed me to try a lot of different cereal types and brands of cereals. One of the brands that I found, although if I remember correctly it was not on sale, was Peace Cereal.
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Aunt Sue's Raw-Wild Natural Honey ReviewWhile over at my friend's house when I tried some honey. The honey was Aunt Sue's Raw-Wild Natural Honey and here is what I thought about it.
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Organic Strawberries from California Giant ReviewI was amazed to see that the Organic Strawberries from California Giant were only two dollars and forty-eight cents for a pound. I didn't think that I would be seeing this kind of price again so I decided to get them.
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Organic Blueberries from Rainier FruitCraving something other than bananas I decided to indulge and get some organic blueberries, more specifically Organic Blueberries from Rainier Fruit. Here is what I thought of them.
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Vegetarian Organic Black Beans from WestbraeI already keep a can of Amy's Vegetarian Organic Refried Beans on hand and recently I added a can of Westbrae Vegetarian Organic Black Beans to my cupboard. Here is what I thought of the organic black beans.
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How to Make Your Own Frozen Bean and Cheese BurritosI don't normally like to promote the use of frozen foods but I have to say that they do have a certain amount of convenience to them. That is why I decided to make my own frozen bean and cheese burritos.
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How to Make a Meal with Refried Beans, Cheese and a Package of TortillasWhile visiting my mom she clued me in on some very simple and filling meals that you could make for very cheap. I was impressed with one particular meal that my brother had thought of that only involved a can of refried beans, grated cheese and package of six tortillas.
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Organic Broccoli from Earthbound FarmThere was only one option that the store had for organic broccoli and that was for Earthbound Farm Organic Broccoli. Here is what I thought about it.
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Organic Green Onions from Earthbound FarmI happily picked up a bag of Organic Green Onions by Earthbound Farm to use in my cooking, here is what I thought of them.
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Organic Cabbage Review: Our World Organics Green CabbageI don't normally get cabbage, but that all changed very recently when I added a head of Organic Green Cabbage from Our World Organics to my shopping cart.
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How to Make a Word Search with a Code for Your ChildMaking a word search that has a code in it is very easy and can give your child that extra motivation to figure out the word search, because they will want to know what the remaining letters in the word search say.
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Little People Toy Review: Stack 'N Crash Work SiteMy son received for his birthday the Little People Stack 'N Crash Work Site. Here is what we thought of the toy.
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How to Clean a Budgie Parakeet's CageIt is important to keep the cage of your budgie or budgies clean. There are some key things that you should do when you clean your parakeet's cage.
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Anchor Two-Cup Glass Measuring Cup ReviewI am a little bit embarrassed to say that until recently I didn't own a glass two-cup measuring cup. As a result one of my birthday presents was an Anchor Hocking Company Two-Cup Glass Measuring Cup, here is what I thought about it.
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How to Clean Your ToothbrushHere are the steps that I would take to get a toothbrush clean.
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How to Remove a Mustard Stain from a White ShirtThere is nothing worse than getting a stain on one of your favorites shirts, especially if the shirt is white. There are some easy steps that you can follow to get a mustard stain out of your white shirt.
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How to Safely Multitask While DrivingEveryday life often require some form of multitasking while you are driving but there are ways that you can do other small tasks while driving that still allow you to drive safely.
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How to Make a Car Ride Easier for Your Toddler and YouThere are some very easy things that you can do to make sure that you and your toddler have a pleasant car ride.
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How to Drive at Dusk or Dawn SafelyBoth dusk and dawn can be particularly tricky times of the day to drive in. So if your driving routine requires you to be driving into the sun when it sets or rises or both you can keep some things in mind to make that daily driving routine safer and more pleasant.
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How to Drive Safely at NightIt can be intimidating driving at night because things are not as clearly seen as they are in day. Here are some very important this things to do and keep in mind while on the road at night.
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Garlic and Onion Spaghetti Sauce by Del Monte ReviewThis was the first time that I had tried Garlic and Herb Chunky Spaghetti Sauce by Del Monte as far as I could remember. Here is what I thought about.
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Garlic Spaghetti Sauce Review: Del Monte Garlic and Onion Spaghetti SauceDel Monte spaghetti sauce that comes in a can only cost ninety two cents. They offer several brands and I have begun to try some of them out. Here is what I thought of their Garlic and Onion Spaghetti Sauce.
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Music Toddler Craft: Cereal Box PianoHere is one example of a easy toddler craft that you and your toddler or preschooler can do with some glue, construction paper and a cereal box. The craft is a cereal box piano.
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Toy Safety: Safest Toys for BabiesYou will find toys that are designed for infants, some of which are made so that a baby can play with them the moment they take an interest to reach for, grab or hold onto the toy
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Vick's Baby Rub ReviewThe last time that my son had a cold I knew it was the worse that he had yet to have. I felt confident getting him some Vick's Vapor Rub. I had a friend pick it up for me while me and my son stayed at home. The product that my friend brought back was Vick's Baby Rub.
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Spearmint Floss Review: Tom's of Maine Spearmint Antiplaque Flat FlossI scanned the different flosses available and noticed some Tom's of Maine Spearmint Antiplaque Flat Floss. Here is what I thought about their floss.
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Toddler Instrument Craft: Hanging DrumIt is likely that your toddler has already discovered that the kitchen is full of fun and unique instruments for them to make music with. If you have a little drummer on your hand then your little one will love making this fun and easy toddler craft.
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Banana Cereal Review: Post Selects Banana Nut Crunch CerealWhile visiting a friend I was offered a bowl of cereal. The cereal was Post Selects Banana Nut Crunch Cereal. Here is what I thought of the banana cereal after tasting it.
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Review: 84% Pure Aloe Vera Hair Soothing Shampoo by JasonFor a while now I have been using a very peculiar shampoo. The shampoo was 84% Pure Aloe Vera Hair Soothing Shampoo by Jason and I thought that it was interesting that you could make a shampoo that was nearly all aloe vera.
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Safeway O Organics Green Peas Taste GreatI would recommend for anyone to try them out for their good nutrition and excellent price. They are even better if you can find them on sale like I did.
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Organic Snickerdoodle Cookies: Why I'll be Buying Them AgainIf I was going to get my son some cookies, I would definitely keep these in mind. I would recommend for anyone to try out the Snackimals Snickerdoodle Cookies.
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Vegetarian Frozen Food Review: Morningstar Farms Ginger & Teriyaki Veggie CakesDuring a week visit at my mom's I decided to get some easy vegetarian foods to cook to save time and make things easier for her. One of things that I decided to get was a box of veggie cakes from the company Morningstar Farms.
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Review: A+ Cinnamon All Natural Whole Grain Spelt Sweet Potato PancakesMost recently we got some A+ Cinnamon All Natural Whole Grain Spelt Sweet Potato Pancakes. Read on to see what we thought of them.
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Non-Dairy Soy Frozen Dessert Review: Soy Dream Butter Pecan Non-Dairy Frozen DessertHere is what I thought of the Soy Dream Butter Pecan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert.
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Meatless Burger Review: Boca Bruschetta Tomato Basil Parmesan Meatless BurgerSeeing how I had never tried this particular meatless burger I had hopes that it would be a nice change. Read on to see what I thought of it.
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Organic Greens Review: Pre-Washed Organic Mixed Baby GreensI got some Pre-Washed Organic Mixed Baby Greens by Earthbound Farm. Read on to see what I thought of these baby greens.
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Vegetarian Sandwich Review: Boca in a Bun Chik'n & Swiss SandwichI have not been getting Boca vegetarian products for a long time, but the other day I noticed the Boca in a Bun Chik'n & Swiss Sandwich. Read on to see what I thought about it.
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A Review of Organic Long Grain Brown Rice by Yoga OrganicsI like brown rice a lot because it is so much better for you than white rice and the organic long grain brown rice that I was getting was from Yoga Organics.
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Eco-Farmed Rice Review: Lundberg Eco-Farmed Gluten Free Short Grain Brown RiceIt wasn't that long ago that I tried some new rice, Lundberg Eco-Farmed Gluten Free Short Grain Brown Rice. Read on to see what I thought of it.
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Vegetarian Refried Beans Review: Rosarita Vegetarian Refried BeansI am sure that the only reason that I was passing these beans over was because of the fact they were not organic. Pushing their non-organic feature aside I was eager to try the Rosarita Vegetarian Refried Beans.
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A Review of Kettle Brand Roasted Fresh Unsalted Organic Creamy Peanut ButterI have tried Western Family Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, Private Selection Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, MaraNatha Organic No Stir Creamy Peanut Butter and most recently I tried Kettle Brand Roasted Fresh Unsalted Organic Creamy Peanut Butter.
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Organic Herb Spaghett Sauce: Newman's Own Organic Traditional HerbI usually like to keep a lot of spaghetti sauce on hand because I use it so often. So far I believe that the cheapest organic spaghetti sauce that I have found is Newman's Own Organic Traditional Herb Pasta Sauce.
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Tips on How to Make Good JoeJoe'sI have never been successful with making my own french fries and have very little desire to because I know that they are not that good for you. Instead I have been making JoeJoe's and I have learned a thing or two when it comes to making good JoeJoe's.
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Organic Whole Wheat Pasta Review: Bionaturae Organic 100% Whole Wheat SpaghettiOver the course of many weeks I not only tried out many different organic whole wheat spaghetti pastas but also over the last couple weeks I have tried out several pastas from the brand Bionaturae.
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Sunkist Organic Valencia Oranges ReviewRecently we have been getting just as many oranges as we do of apples and bananas. Most recently I tried Sunkist Organic Valencia Oranges.
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Rising Moon Organics Port and Asiago Organic Pasta SauceThe other day I had to run into the health food store and didn't have a long time to look around. The first jar that caught my eye happen to be a discontinued item so it was on clearance. This spaghetti sauce was Rising Moon Organics Port and Asiago Organic Pasta Sauce.
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Organic Tomato Basil Sauce Review: Newman's Own Organic Tomato Basil Sauce ReviewDespite not caring for tomato basil sauces all that much I find myself getting them from time to time. When I got a jar of Newman's Own Organic Tomato Basil Sauce I was surprised by its taste.
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Organic Marinara Sauce Review: Newman's Own Organic Marinara SauceWhen I saw the jar of Newman's Own Organic Marinara Sauce in the grocery store I was confident that it wouldn't contain any meat. Here is what I thought of it.
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Organic Garlic Review: Earthbound Farm Organic GarlicBy chance I noticed a bag of Earthbound Farm Organic Garlic and decided to give that one a try as well. Here is what I thought about it.
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Bionaturae Organic 100% Durum Semolina Capellini PastaI was completely unfamiliar with what the variety of pasta capellini was. Here is what I thought about it.
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De Wafekbakkers Blueberry All Natural Organic Whole Grain Spelt WafflesI have been trying a few different things at breakfast time that are healthy and simple for my son. One of these things have been frozen waffles, more specifically De Wafekbakkers Blueberry All Natural Organic Whole Grain Spelt Waffles. I
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Organic Cereal Review: Cascadian Farm Organic Purley O's CerealHere is was I thought about the Cascadian Farm Organic Purely O's Cereal.
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Organic Broccoli Review: Safeway O Organic Petite Broccoli FloretsFor a long time the only frozen broccoli I got was Cascadian Farms Frozen Broccoli Cuts and Broccoli Florets but I have also tried Naturally Preferred Organic Frozen Broccoli and most recently I got a bag of Safeway O Organics Frozen Organic Petite Broccoli Florets.
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Organic Soup Review: Muir Glen Organic Garden Vegetable SoupThe other day I found myself feeling a little bit under the weather and was craving some soup. I had gotten some organic soup for such an occasion and heated up a can of Muir Glen Organic Garden Vegetable Soup to have for lunch.
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Organic Apples Review: Awe Sum Organics Certified Organic New Zealand ApplesUnfortunately there were no sales on individual organic apples the last time I went shopping for groceries and so I settled for a three pound bag of Awe Sum Organics Certified Organic New Zealand Apples.
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Organic Lentils Review: Bob's Red Mill Organic Red LentilsFor some time now I have been getting bulk amounts of red lentils. I found it very interesting that all this time I had been getting the Bob's Red Mill brand and I was actually quite pleased because I could look up the nutrition facts on their website.
