Product Review: Dr. Oetker Organic Frosted Brownie Mix

This is a brand new product in the natural food section of your favorite grocery store. A brand you have seen over the years, Dr. Oetker, has come out with a new line of organic mixes and one of them is a fabulous frosted brownie mix! I thought I'd try it and make some for my toddler son. Today, how

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Product Review: Roslyn’s Closet Baby and Toddler Clothes

I recently had the opportunity to see some of the clothes and gifts from Roslyn's Closet. All of the clothes, which includes a wide selection of onesies, T shirts and hats, have unique, hand-drawn illustrations on them. The custom-made clothing is unlike anything I have seen before. So many times I

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Book Review: ‘Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal’

Author: Christopher Moore This is a book that you will either be repulsed by or completely adore. When it was first published in 2002, there was much controversy among some Christians, as to its potentially blasphemous content. It is fiction, but Moore applies himself diligently to his biblical res

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Movie Review: The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro (2004)

Review of 2004 Disabled Movie, The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro The Joys of Life Found in Death This is the life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 29-year campaign to earn the right to end his life with dignity through assisted suicide. Ramón had non-sexual relationships with two wome

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Movie Review: Rocky Balboa (2006)

While this can be considered a "guy" movie, it really has something for everyone. There's no fighting until the end and this is really a good drama, with great lessons for viewers of all ages. Rocky Balboa has now been retired for some time and decides to step back into the ring against local boxe

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Movie Review: Borat (2006)

Kazakhstani TV personality Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the "greatest country in the world." With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson than on his assignment. I loved this movie just from the trailers. It caused

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Book Review: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Alternative Healing

I discovered this book recently on my in-laws' bookshelves and picked it up to check out the Alexander technique, which my physio had suggested to me. I ended up going through the entire book cover-to-cover and have now begged an extended loan of it! The book is split into four sections: Energy Th

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Book Review: The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Alternative Healing

I discovered this book recently on my in-laws' bookshelves and picked it up to check out the Alexander technique, which my physio had suggested to me. I ended up going through the entire book cover-to-cover and have now begged an extended loan of it! The book is split into four sections: Energy Th

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The Benefits of Tai Chi for Those With Chronic Conditions

With my slow legs, working out is something I’ve had to forgo this past year, but since I’m usually active, I’ve wracked my brain for absolutely anything I can do to keep the juices flowing. What I came up with is the low-impact sport of Tai Chi. Many of you may, like me, normally consider s

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Product Review: Elegant Tea Spoons

Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love anything to do with spoons, so when I find a new spoon themed gift, I can't wait to spread the news about it. I found these spoons from our friends at roses-and-teacups.com. They have such a variety of spoons, I am sure you will find one that you love t

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