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Strawberry Banana Sorbet Recipe

Strawberries and bright vibrant colors remind me of spring and summer. Right now, Im so excited about spring! This is the time of year when Im craving a change of seasons – winter can start to feel so long and dreary in the Northwest.Some people put flip flops on to signify theyre ready for spring. Others wear brightly colored clothes. Me, I make food that shows my devotion to sunshine and blue …

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Brooke Burke-Charvet: Dancing Out Of The Ballroom – DWTS

“One reason people resist change is that they focus on what they have to give up, rather than what they have to gain.”A recent article on the Huffington Post titled Youre Doing It Right, Brooke Burke-Charvet, written by the lovely David Kessler, really hit home for me. Im certain many people across our country faced with job security fears will appreciate his words. Unexpected change is challenging, but the way in which …

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Is Your Family Dairy-Free? Make Your Own Coconut Milk!

Coconut milk is one my familys favorite non-dairy options. We use it in everything from coffee to cereal and it makes a delicious hot chocolate. The possibilities are endless.I love that every month it seems like there are more and more choices on the grocery store shelves for all of us who want an alternative to dairy. Demand speaks and it is my dream to one day (hopefully soon!) see proper labeling on …

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15 Photos Of Pets We Love Too Much

Today is National Love Your Pet Day and here at ModernMom, we’re like “Psssh, b*tch please,” because we already love our pets so impossibly much it almost seems silly to hold a one day celebration. It’s like having a National We Love Oxygen Day… duh.But who are we to dictate holiday law? And of course, any excuse to look at pictures of adorable puppies (and kittens and hedgehogs and bunnies and …