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Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule

Hearing your infant wail as the result of a vaccination is not a welcoming sound to the ears of many moms, but the benefits of these vaccinations, in most mothers’ estimations, outweigh the temporary discomfort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all children get immunized against a host of serious diseases. By electing to follow this suggested schedule, and getting your child immunized, you could play a part in keeping him healthy.

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French Dijon Shallot Dressing

I use this family recipe almost daily for all my salads, both lettuce and different veggie combos. Ingredients 1 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of white vinegar (I also highly recommend tarragon vinegar, my favorite) 1/2 shallot 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt Directions Blend all the ingredients together. I like to use my Bullet for this!

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Sharpies, Puppies and an Espresso Ganache Pie

As a doting god-mum to a teenage boy and a 4-year-old princess, and an auntie of many of my friends toddlers, I get the pleasure of spoiling them with toys and treats that make their parents cringe on occasion. A god-mum is the perfect role for me right now. Some day that will probably change, but for now, I love every minute. And for all the super- mums out there who somehow manage to do it all, I admire you more than you know and I highly recommend a slice of this pie in mid-afternoon. Espresso Ganache Pie Recipe*

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Slow Cooker Mung Bean Soup Recipe

Have you ever tried grinding your own spices? This was the first time I ground my own and I wondered if there would be much of a difference between grinding my own versus buying the pre-ground spices. The aroma was so lovely and bold. After trying it myself, I would say there is a big difference in freshness and scent, and I highly recommend grinding your own spices if possible. It took only 1 minute …