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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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New Tra-Dish: Mini Pizza Pot Pies

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Christi over at The Frugal Novice, who put a twist onRag’sUpside-Down Deep Dish Pizza.The result: a recipe for Mini Pizza Pot Pies that looks so good, we can’t wait to try it ourselves!Check out her post below:We love to cook in our house …

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New Tra-Dish: Lasagna Cupcakes With a Chili Kick

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Priscilla over at It’s Peachy Keen and you won’t believe how great it turned out…Check out her post below:Are you looking for a fun, creative dinner or snack idea? This one will have you dusting the flour off your hands and hanging up that mom apron …

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Roasted Potatoes With Homemade BBQ Sauce

Winter is the perfect time of year to celebrate roasted root vegetables! The aromas wafting from the oven, and the warmth it gives off in your home is enough to make you smile and feel cozy inside. The joy you receive from cooking has a lot to do with your outlook.As often as possible, take a moment to see cooking as a meditative, giving practice and not so much a chore. Life is all …

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Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable stock is a wonderful thing to have on hand in the house. It adds lots of flavor to soups, and tastes great when added to rice. You can replace the liquid in many dishes for vegetable stock yielding a deeper rich flavor.But cartons of pre-made vegetable stock can be expensive, especially if you opt for the organic varieties, and its very easy and inexpensive to make yourself at home.Thanksgiving will be …