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Living An Authentic Life

When deciding what to title todays Blog post, I changed my mind about six times. Living An Authentic Life sounded too Oprah, I thought. But, truly, its what felt best. So, the pardon the title if it feels too familiar.

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Cherishing the Family Dinner

I have a confession to make. I regularly let my kids watch television while eating meals. Well, lets make that several confessions. I find planning dinner, and meals, in general quite stressful. I am not a natural cook, and get insecure about how my cooked meals turn out. I constantly feel stretched for time, and its easy to revert to pasta, some basic raw vegetables, and an easy boiled chicken hot dog (a healthy organic one) for my kids meals.

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How to Handle a Newborn Baby

The big day is almost here, and suddenly you’re getting cold feet. How do you take care of someone so tiny and helpless? How do you hold him? Handling a newborn baby can be scary the first time, but they’re not as delicate as they look. Keep a few basics in mind and before you know it you’ll look like you’ve been handling newborns all your life.

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What Are Organic Foods?

“Organic foods” refer to items grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organic foods can be single pieces of produce like apples, multi-ingredient products like crackers, or refer to animal products where the animal was fed organically-grown grains and not given antibiotics. Organic foods are eco-friendly, though pricey. Unless you purchase organic foods from a local farmer, these non-toxic items will cost considerably more than conventionally-grown foods. It’s up to you to determine if the benefits outweigh the costs. Either way, organic foods are part of a booming industry.