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January’s Guest Blogger Tom Wolfe

Our guest blogger has such an extensive list of credentials that we needed to devote an entire blog JUST to introducing him to you.

Tom (or I should say Dad because he also happens to be my dad) will be posting a blog each week that goes deeper into that week’s radio show topic. Read more...

January’s Guest Blogger Tom Wolfe

Our guest blogger has such an extensive list of credentials that we needed to devote an entire blog JUST to introducing him to you.

Tom (or I should say Dad because he also happens to be my dad) will be posting a blog each week that goes deeper into that week’s radio show topic. Read more...

Healthy Holiday Treats

Reindeer Droppings
These no-bake dark chocolate, cranberry and walnut treats are decadent and chopped full of antioxidants!

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1/2 block) ⅓ less fat/Neufchatel cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate morsels (60% cacao or greater)
  • ⅓ cup baking cocoa
  • ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat on medium for 15 seconds.
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Exciting Plans for 2018

A sneak peek at January

We have exciting plans for you in 2018. In fact, we’re so stoked about what’s coming that we just had to end this year with a sneak peek at January.

In 2017 we saw some pretty serious natural events cause massive problems for people in different parts of the U.S. Read more...

A sneak peek at January

We have exciting plans for you in 2018. In fact, we’re so stoked about what’s coming that we just had to end this year with a sneak peek at January.

In 2017 we saw some pretty serious natural events cause massive problems for people in different parts of the U.S. Read more...

Crazy Kid Quotes: Too graphic for school?

Kids love reading graphic novels. This particular comic, Indiana Jones, posed a slight giggly issue for this second grade boy…

Second-grade boy (laughing HARD): “Ms. Kinney! This is a inappropriate book. I’m nuts and can’t be seeing this. I mean LOOK!!” (He points to a female comic character). Read more...

Kids love reading graphic novels. This particular comic, Indiana Jones, posed a slight giggly issue for this second grade boy…

Second-grade boy (laughing HARD): “Ms. Kinney! This is a inappropriate book. I’m nuts and can’t be seeing this. I mean LOOK!!” (He points to a female comic character). Read more...

Grow Your Own Birdseed

Feeding and watching birds has become one of America’s favorite pastimes. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, nearly half the households in the United States provide food for wild birds. In honor of my husband’s December birthday, I’m writing about the different plant-based ingredients in birdseed. Read more...

Stuffed Dates For Your Holiday Party!

 Honey Almond Stuffed Dates

Fun appetizers to whip up for your next holiday party that is simple yet delicious!

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Ingredients

  • 24 pitted dates
  • ¼ block reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon orange zest
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Slice dates down one side lengthwise to create opening for stuffing inside.
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