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The Annual Exam That Could Save Your Life

The following post is sponsored by GenentechNow that the weather is heating up, at the top of every womans health and wellness to-do lists should be an annual exam at the dermatologist for herself and family.Moms often spend so much time ensuring their children have sunscreen that they fail to take care of themselves. Cheryl Stratos, 50-year-old mom living with advanced skin cancer is a reminder of why you should take action …

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When My Child With Autism Was Diagnosed With Cancer

This week I want to share a guest post from Jess Block Nerren. Her son has autism and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Here is her heartfelt story:Autism and pediatric cancer. Autism and Hodgkins Lymphoma. No matter how you say those two together, it sounds tough.My son Royce, 8, with autism was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma about 60 days ago, on March 3, 2014.We went to the hospital for back …

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Double Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies [Dairy, Soy, Egg & Gluten-Free]

There is something so special about a sunny spring day! Glorious green color begins to pop up all around us. Plants are pushing through the earth, spring flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and a fresh sense of renewal lingers in the air. Its a truly magnificent feeling. Although it is later than usual this year, Easter is right around the corner and chocolate has been on my mind. Just writing the word chocolate …

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My OMG Moment With Kristin Chenoweth At The Rio 2 World Premiere

I wouldn’t say I get starstruck easily or that I spend an inordinate amount of time glued to the latest Hollywood gossip but there are a handful of celebrities I really admire and respect – maybe because I love their work, or I’ve been impressed by an interview or because they just seem like genuinely nice people.Thanks to my job, I’ve been lucky enough to meet a few of the people on …