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Smoking While Pregnant

Smoking during pregnancy is more than an unhealthy habit. It can cause serious complications for the mother, such as placental abruption, as well as lifelong complications for the baby. Cigarettes contain more than 4,000 toxic chemicals including cyanide, lead and numerous cancer-causing compounds, such as nicotine. These chemicals pose dangerous health risks that every mother should take seriously.

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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 …

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Dairy-Free Vanilla Cappuccino Ice Cream Cake

Last month my son turned 8! Can you believe it? My little guy is getting so much bigger. He is already above my shoulder in height. It wont be long until we are eye to eye. My white and black socks are starting to get mixed up with his because our feet are so close in size.For his birthday, I made it my mission to make a birthday cake that excluded many of …

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Heart-Shaped Apple Pastries [Vegan]

A special note: Valentines Day is almost here! One of the best ways to make a day special is to set the mood. Its all about the feeling in the air. Before we get to todays special recipe I wanted to let you know Ill be taking next week off. Ill be back with a new post February 25. Thank you so much for all the love and support you …

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Is Your Family Dairy-Free? Make Your Own Coconut Milk!

Coconut milk is one my familys favorite non-dairy options. We use it in everything from coffee to cereal and it makes a delicious hot chocolate. The possibilities are endless.I love that every month it seems like there are more and more choices on the grocery store shelves for all of us who want an alternative to dairy. Demand speaks and it is my dream to one day (hopefully soon!) see proper labeling on …