Slow Cooker

“Souper” Slow Cooker Favorites!

We have seen having some cooler weather here in Gainesville, but who knows how long it will last! Some things that are are always reliable and delicious are slow cooker recipes! No mater if the weather outside is hot or cold, a tasty meal made in your slow cooker will make the holiday season easy!

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rocky road ice cream

Make DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream At Home!

Do you like Rocky Road Ice Cream just as much as we do? If so,  you can make your own at home with just a few ingredients! DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream You'll Need: Chocolate ice cream (if you only have vanilla, you can swirl in extra chocolate fudge)  Chopped walnuts and peanuts Mini marshmallows

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trash into treasure

Get Extra Money For The Holidays by Turning Trash Into Treasure

It’s that time of year again. Christmas trees and sparkly decorations are filling up the display windows of every store (even though November just started), and you’re trying to figure out how on earth Santa is going to pay for all those presents that make your kiddo’s heart pitter patter in December. Before turning to

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Living with Type 1 Diabetes

Image by Tanya Consaul Photography It’s been over four years since Tyler was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. There isn’t a moment that our entire family is not living with the disease. Pumps, syringes, vials, beeps, alarms, meters and worry surround us daily. Add a pandemic, telehealth, supply shortage worries and Tyler turning 18 and

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food journaling

Health Trends: Try Food Journaling

Food journaling is a relatively new trend that is used in health circles. Many people associate food journaling with weight loss or exercise, and while that is a main use for it, it also has other purposes. Here are some reasons why you should try food journaling! Food journaling is the process of keeping a

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DIY Fake Snowballs

Make DIY Fake Snowballs to Toss Around at Home!

Here in Florida, we probably won't be seeing any snow this year. So, why not bring the snow to you? Make these easy DIY Fake Snowballs to toss around with the kiddos at home! DIY Fake Snowballs Supplies: Fluffy White Yarn 7x5 in. Rectangle Strip of Cardboard Optional: Sparkle Yarn for extra pop Instructions: Prep

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DIY Winter Decor

DIY Winter Decor From Old Sweaters!

Winter is almost here, and we all know what that means... sweater weather! As you pull out your winter clothes, you'll find those sweaters with rips, pulls and stains you couldn't bear to throw away last year. Don't throw those away just yet! Repurpose them to make DIY winter decor from old sweaters! Don't have

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes: What It Means For Mom and Baby

It’s difficult enough being pregnant without being afflicted by another major health condition like gestational diabetes. How is gestational diabetes the same or different from regular diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diagnosed only during pregnancy; however, it affects the body in the same way by altering how a woman’s body processes sugar and produces enough insulin.

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Ulcers in Children: What You Need to Know

“Ulcer” makes you think of overworked, over-stressed adults. While it may not seem like stomach ulcers are something kids would have to worry about, an Italian study found that the incidence of ulcers in kids in the U.S. was over 17 out of 100.  Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, caffeine intake, smoking and non-steroidal

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