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Clergy Cool: 8 Reasons why the Latest on Pope Francis Makes Him Rock

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Regardless of your religion or how much you are driven by religious beliefs at all, you have probably heard a great deal about the reigning pope of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. He has made an impression, has made changes, and has made…
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Kids Corner: 6 Kid-Friendly Meals that Always Win

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The corn can’t touch the meat; the sandwich must be cut on an angle or it’s scorned and forget about any meal that doesn’t include their glass for milk. If this sounds familiar, you probably have a picky eater in the household. They…
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The Grandest: 5 Reasons to Celebrate the Importance of Grandparents

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If you’re lucky enough to have grandparents, then you know how wonderful they are—and more than that, you also know deeply the importance of grandparents in your life. Far from being rocking chair bound relics complaining about the cold,…
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Heritage Recipe: Abuelita's Empanadillas (Mini Empanadas)

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Whenever I hear the word 'empanadas' I think of my abuelita, and whenever I think of my abuelita, I can picture her in the kitchen getting our meals ready. She cooked from scratch, so cooking for us was a day-long process. For freshness, she…
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The Citrus Gangster: 10 New Grapefruit Recipes to Try Now

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Most folks just cut it in half and eat it with a spoon, which is why the concept of grapefruit recipes seems a little odd to some. Grapefruit is healthy, refreshing and incredibly delicious. And sure, it is amazing to eat on its own, but it's…
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Youth Truth: 8 Ways to Think About Teen Parenting This Year

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Ahh, teen parenting—fair to say it’s no picnic sometimes, right? Little kids, little problems; big kids, well you get the idea. Those sweet little kids you’ve been raising, the ones that cuddle for a bedtime story and hold your hand…
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To Wheat or Not to Wheat: 10 Facts to Help Clarify the Truth About a Gluten Free Diet

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To keep a gluten-free diet or not, that seems to be the question for many. But before we go there, the real question is, what exactly is gluten anyway? And what's so bad about it? The debate over gluten is certainly a hot topic for many of…
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The Myth of the Low-Carb Diet Plan: 8 Reasons Carbohydrates Are Not Always Wrong

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For the past decade or so, following a low-carb diet plan has been considered the no-fail way to lose pounds fast. Obsessively counting carbs and fat grams is practically a national pastime at this point—especially during the critical post-holiday/pre-bikini…
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Friend or Foe: 8 Ways to Know if Your Kids' Peer Influence is Good or Bad

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Peer influence is a concern for moms as soon as kids are participating in social activities on their own. Sorry moms, that starts well before adolescence. Of course, when your kids are very young, you are there for most social events like…