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Meet Hillary
Hillary grew up in Mt. Lookout and lives right here in Hyde Park now with her husband, Jordan and her two precious girls, Bea and Poppy. Hillary is an amazing mother, sister, wife and friend, but what sets her apart is her drive to make a difference in our community...
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Cookies for Nursing Moms (And Everyone Else!)
If you’re a breastfeeding mama or if you simply love oatmeal cookies, this recipe is for you! They’re technically called “Lactation Cookies” but we PROMISE anyone can eat them and NO you will not start lactating (dear husband) if you aren’t nursing and decide to...
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3 Reasons to Save your Pumpkin Seeds
October is here and pumpkins are upon us. Soon we’ll be carving them up and decorating them. But this year instead of throwing away all those seeds, save them for recipes! Pumpkin seeds are rich in immune boosting vitamin E, zinc and essential fatty acids, including...
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Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are some...