Category Archives: Close to Heart & Home

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Kefir: What Is This Superfood? … And How To Make Your Own Too!

A little over three months ago, I started my kefir-brewing journey.  I had done some research and many had reported that eating/drinking kefir had resulted in a healthier immune system and is nutritiously balanced to help treat sleep disorders, depression and even … Continue reading

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8 Ways for Busy Moms (and Dads) to Bring Fitness Back Into Their Lives

I used to be a regular gym-goer before I embraced motherhood.  When I was pregnant with my first child, I would tell myself that as soon as I had baby down to a regular schedule, I would make gym-going a … Continue reading

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Homemade Pasta (and a Wish List Item for Christmas)

A couple of days ago, something possessed me to make pasta for dinner.  I don’t mean to take out dried pasta from the packet and put into boiling salt water.  I mean make pasta from scratch. I think I was … Continue reading

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Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pie: Homemade Goodness and Comfort for the Soul

As you are well aware, my family meal preparations tend to veer towards the one-pot creations or one-dish creations, due to reasons that are quite obvious.  So if you’re like me and you are pressed for time but still want … Continue reading

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Minestrone Soup: Healthy Homemade Goodness

Often times our dinner du jour is a one pot meal, or something close to that.  In the recent weeks, as I explore a variety of vegetarian meals and try to cut down on meat, I’ve fallen back on Minestrone … Continue reading

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