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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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How Jasinda Wilder Saved Her Family’s Home Writing Steamy Romance Novels

Have you ever been in a situation when you felt the walls of your life closing in on you; pressing against your hope, your faith, your peace?I know what that feels like. My family suffered a series of back-to-back blows. My son was diagnosed with autism on a Thursday, and the next day, my husband lost his job. We were pawning, scraping and doing everything we could think of to keep our heads above …

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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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Chaz Bono On DWTS: Let’s Stop The Hate, Already!

By now we’ve all heard, read and/or watched the controversy regarding Chaz Bono joining the cast of Dancing With The Stars, yes? He is the first transgender person to be cast in the show… and America is going crazy. Message boards, blogs and Twitter accounts are exploding with fury over this choice. Viewers are threatening to boycott the show to “teach ABC a lesson” and are lashing out at Bono online as though he’s committed a horrific crime.

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The Chop Shop: Gaining Strength By Letting Go

During Oprahs farewell show, I wondered how could she give up what she loves the most and recalled the Buddhist pearl the greatest generosity is non-attachment. We humans tend to cling and create crutches, whether a physical trait, friend, habit or a favorite sweater. On the Mommas Pearls Radio Show, I often ask my guests to name their most beautiful feature. Depending on the day and how humid the weather, my answer for physical …