Brown Bag Makeovers

Brown Bag Makeovers

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Cutting out fast-food lunches can be difficult in the beginning, but after a few weeks you’ll be sold. Your wallet may even get fatter while your waistline gets smaller! In order to “make over” your brown-bag lunch, you are going to need a few things. You will need some plastic…

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Which Beans Are Best?

Which Beans Are Best?

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Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of…

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Cooking Accessories for BBQs

Cooking Accessories for BBQs

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Grilling is a time-honored tradition enjoyed by many families. Barbequing is great especially during the summer months or whenever the weather outside is warm. Grilling is also enjoyable because it is a relatively fast process (depending on the type of grill you have), and the food tastes great, too! Grilling…

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Pack the Perfect Picnic

Pack the Perfect Picnic

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The warm, balmy days of summer are perfect for getting outside, engaging in your favorite activities and having a picnic in a nice shady spot. A picnic is a classic summertime outing, but the art of packing a great picnic seems to be getting lost in the shuffle of today’s…

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. As you’re getting ready for this year’s fiesta,…

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