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Potato Chive Soup Recipe

One of the most rewarding things about learning to garden is seeing the plants thrive.Although Im a beginner gardener, I’ve learned that chives are such a hearty plant, and seem to flourish with very little maintenance.My lovely friend recently gave me lettuce seeds which I planted in a pot alongside my chives. They are also doing well with very little care.Its amazing those little tiny seeds I planted with …

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Cancer Forced Me To Take An Unlikely Path To Parenthood

The following is a guest post by Alice K. CrisciWhen I met my son for the first time his eyes were wide open. His little eyes locked onto mine with such love and intensity, I knew then the concept of my life would never be the same was now a reality. My heart exploded with love, gratitude and joy, permanently captured by this 7 pound squishy baby with such long hair it could cover …

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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: Eggplant Parmesan Wedges

The following post is sponsored byRagPut a fun new spin on a classic recipe and make a New Tra-Dish! This one comes from Sandi, writer of A New York Foodie blog, who put a twist onRag’s Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe.Check it out below:I recently applied for a challenge from Rag. The challenge is that we have to put our own spin on a Classic Rag recipe, or as they …

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Gluten-Free Cashew Tempeh Pasta Recipe

OK, so I know I probably say this every week, but Im SO excited to share a yummy new recipe with you! It thrills me you keep coming back for more. Thank you!! Before I get to todays recipe, Im itching to share with you some big news. On social media, you may have seen Ive completely jumped head, heart, and soul on the gardening bandwagon (even though I have no …