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Seafood Surprise: Linguine with Mussels & Spicy Tomato Sauce

Although I choose to eat a vegan diet (which does not include seafood), it is a very personal choice and it’s not for everyone. But no matter what your diet or lifestyle, I think we should all be as environmentally conscious with our food choices as possible. For that reason I am happy to share with you a lovely guest post and eco-friendly seafood recipe! The following is a guest post by Kate McLaughlin from Blue Ocean Institute:

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New Tra-Dish: Chicken Cacciatore Sliders

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Jaime, founder of Mom’s Test Kitchen,who whipped up some absolutely delicious Chicken Cacciatore Sliders.Check out her post below:Chicken Cacciatore gets a new twist with these easy to make Chicken Cacciatore Sliders! All the flavors you love from the hearty pasta dinner with a perfect summer time …

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New Tra-Dish: Chicken Cacciatore Calzone

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Christine, the lady behind Foody Schmoody,who put a tasty twist on the familiar classic Chicken Cacciatore.It’s a calzone recipe that’s out of this world!Check it out below:Chicken Cacciatore on its own is amazing and I actuallyserve it often, over pasta. Its …

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My Kids Need To Be A Little More Materialistic

Throughout my parenting journey, I’ve generally put value on experiences rather than stuff. Im not fussed about having fancy furniture or cars, mostly because Im simply not interested. Those things dont excite me.My friends often laugh at my lack of interest over things like a new house or new car. When it was time to buy outdoor furniture, my neighbor picked it out. When I needed new furniture for the …

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The Incredible Kindness Of My Son’s Hockey Teammates

Theres a general statement I often hear about kids, usually when there has been an incident of bullying or unkind behavior. That statement is: kids are so mean.I cringe every time I hear it because: a) Its not true b) Generalizations dont serve anyone well and usually end up making me feel twitchy.Unlike the bullying stories you often hear, I recently had an experience with my 14-year-old son that left …