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7 Grocery Shopping Tricks for Moms

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Feeding your family is stressful. You want to make sure they get the best healthiest food, but you have a budget, and we all know, eating healthy isn't cheap. It is a minefield trying to get the best deals when it comes to grocery shopping. With news stories popping up every day about moms seeking legal help against stores like ...

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Which Foods Should You Buy Locally?

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by Emma Radebaugh

Which Foods Should You Buy Locally?

From improved health and better flavor to supporting your local community, buying and eating local foods has many benefits. Some experts recommend a fully organic and local diet, but that isn’t always realistic. However, some local foods are easy and beneficial to incorporate into your regular diet. Here’s a list of which foods you should buy ...

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How to Encourage Kids to Be Independent

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by RAKI WRIGHT

My daughter just turned 10 and I've been trying to encourage her to be more independent. As moms, we tend to do everything for our kids. I let her use an alarm or older brother wake her up. She picks her clothes the night before, gets papers signed and packs her backpack. She also packs her own lunch. She LOVES checklists. If I make a list ...

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5 Power Foods for Growing Kids

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Getting the right nutrients is the gold standard for every growing child. And this is usually the biggest worry for most parents - so you aren't alone. "Healthy" foods usually have a reputation of tasting awful, and you know how kids react to meals that taste awful right? It's quite easy to overlook these healthy foods and go for the more ...

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6 Amazing Smoked & Roast Beef Recipes to Die for!

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by RAKI WRIGHT

It’s always fun to have people over for some quality time. However, choosing what to cook for them can be exhausting, especially with a lot of ideas in mind. To help make a quicker decision, we have prepared a list of fine beef recipes which are perfect for small gatherings. We covered from Texas Style Brisket, Beef Curry, Smoked Chuck Roast ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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