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Greenify Your Memorial Day!

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time for getting together with family and friends. It means that summer is on its way, the kids are getting ready to finish school, and neighborhood pools are officially opening. Get your summer started with these easy 3-day weekend party tips~ •   Don’t get bugged- To keep...

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Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip

This is a must have in your recipe file. You can whip it up for friends and, no matter what else you serve, it’ll be the first thing to go. Serve it with crostini, tortilla chips, or crudités. Or just eat it by the spoonful. It’s that good. Ingredients •    1 cup 3/4″-inch pieces asparagus •   ...

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The Clean 15- Foods That You Don’t Have To Buy Organic

Have you heard about the “Dirty Dozen”?  They are the  produce that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) report suggests are  the most likely to be contaminated by pesticides or other chemicals. Below you will find a list of the LEAST contaminated fruits and vegetables, referred to as the “Clean 15”. Clean...

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Wash Your Hands of the Dirty Dozen

Important as it is to reduce your family’s exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, it may seem unrealistic to go 100% organic. If you’re wondering how to pick and choose your produce, start by selecting organic varieties of the “dirty dozen”—- the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the highest...

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Salad Bowl Gardening

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Food and Dining

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Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Dip

This is a must have in your recipe file. You can whip it up for friends and, no...


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Easy Strawberry Jam

Strawberries are in season and what better way to enjoy them! Make some homemade...


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Back To Basics Margarita

Say goodbye to syrupy-sweet margarita mixes this Cinco De Mayo. Make your own skinny...


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