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How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

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How to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables

I don’t know about you, but I am always trying to get my kids to eat more vegetables.  Fruits haven’t been too much of a problem but anything green? No way! Even though when you ask my little guy what his favorite food is he will almost always say “peas”.  Seriously. If he ever tells you that, do NOT believe him. I’ve called his bluff many times and given him peas. His reply, “never said that.” Bless his heart.

Despite my little guy’s pea obsession, I’m always on the hunt for a new way to get my boys to eat more vegetables.  I recently took a class on Child Nutrition. It was a fairly basic class but there were a few good takeaways that really helped.

Want to know how to get your child to eat more vegetables?

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Can You Eat Shrimp Tails?

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Can You Eat Shrimp Tails

I was recently sitting down for dinner with my favorite shrimp recipe, and as I was eating, I pushed the shrimp tails to the side of the plate as I always do. I looked at those little tails, and my mind went all over the place.

Can you eat shrimp tails? How do they taste? What else can you do with them? I knew there was work to be done.

Want to learn more about whether or not you can eat shrimp tails?

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Copper Cookware

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Copper Pots

Up early with the kids on the weekend I couldn’t help but come across the copper chef infomercials. You may have seen them boasting a square pan! Oven-safe! Heatproof! Non-stick! I mean, what’s not to love? I was intrigued. Cooler heads prevailed before I went online to purchase. I started researching copper as an element in cookware right away. Did I need a Copper Chef pot in my kitchen? Do you?

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Online Grocery Shopping Tips

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Tips For Online Grocery Shopping

Online grocery shopping has increased in popularity.

Here are some online grocery shopping tips to make your next shopping experience a successful one.

  1. Always check the specials section when shopping. There you can often find great savings including free delivery, deep discounts, and even complimentary items.
  2. Create a grocery list from the essentials you purchase every week to make checkout easier.
  3. To ensure you get the delivery time you want, start shopping a few days earlier. Check out using your grocery list of essentials and add other items later on. Most services allow you to add items up to 12 hours before the delivery time…

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