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11/11/11 Extra Special Remembrance
By Lisa Druxman Friday, 11 November 201111/11/11 On every 11/11, we celebrate Veteran's Day. Today, 11/11/11 is even more special so let's give extra special thanks. Thank you to every soldier who has ever protected our country o...
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Fall Cooking: Hearty Dishes with Fresh, Seasonal Sides
By The Veggie Patch Team Monday, 07 November 2011Fall means some of our favorite fruits and vegetables are at their peak. Farmers’ markets are overflowing with seasonal produce – the stalls are piled high with big, round pumpkins, delicious sweet po...
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The No Cry Picky Eater Solution
By Lisa Druxman Friday, 28 October 2011With my son, I thought that raising a healthy eater was easy if you just provide great healthy choices. That was until I had a daughter who was a picky eater. A new book by Elizabeth Pantley helps mom...
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October is National Family Health Month
By Farel Hruska Wednesday, 19 October 2011Vow to get more ACTIVE WITH YOUR FAMILY! Here are some great ideas if you have older children from Parenting.com: Share Some "Moves"-Ask your child to show you something from her soccer...
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Halloween Entertaining For All
By The Veggie Patch Team Tuesday, 04 October 2011We love Halloween parties – we’ll take any excuse for fun decorations, costumes, and eating delicious treats. This autumn, throw a Halloween-themed party that is full of tricks and treats and will be ...
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"Selfish" is NOT a Bad Word
By Farel Hruska Wednesday, 28 September 2011Too many times as moms, we sacrifice our health, fitness, nutrition and peace of mind for the needs and desires of our children. Two things happen when we do so; 1) we fail to fill ourselves and becom...
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Be Inspired By What You Focus On
By Lisa Druxman Wednesday, 28 September 2011I sat on the plane last week and picked up a Martha Stewart Magazine that was left behind. Upon completion, I was totally inspired to break out some recipes and bake some pumpkin bread. I'm shari...
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San Diego Woman Of The Year
By Lisa Druxman Wednesday, 14 September 2011San Diego Magazine is presenting the 6th annual Women Who Move the City event at the Scripps Seaside Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 14th. This event pays tribute to the vibrant local women who make a posit...
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Easy and Nutritious Lunchbox Ideas
By The Veggie Patch Team Thursday, 01 September 2011With school back in full swing, September is a great time to revive that go-to list of recipes of quick and creative ideas for lunchboxes.Simple twists on classic sandwiches are always a good idea – t...
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Most Important Stretch Smile
By Lisa Druxman Wednesday, 24 August 2011I stretch up with my fingers, as high as they can go. Then I turn myself upside down, to try to touch my toes. Stretch to the left. Stretch to the right. We're almost done, but "no" not...
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