Top Ten Books about Autism for New Parents

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If you are a new parent to the world of autism spectrum disorder, let me be among the first to bid you welcome. This diagnosis is not an easy one to deal with at first but it will get better. It may not seem like it right now, but in time, you’ll start seeing some bright spots. If you need it, take a moment and read some of these encouraging quotes for autism moms. I’m not suggesting that you go out and celebrate your child’s newfound diagnosis, but for right now- take a deep breath, count to ten, have some coffee (with some Bailey’s if you need it), and relax. You’ve got this. My daughter was diagnosed in 2004 and one of the first things…

10 Wellness Tips for Moms

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As a mom, how often do you find yourself putting the needs of others before yourself? Of course, we want to take care of our children and make sure that they’re taken care of in every way possible. But if we aren’t taking care of ourselves, it can be difficult to do that. How many times have you let your own health issues take a back seat because something else came up? It really doesn’t take much to take care of ourselves and today I want to share 10 wellness tips for moms. Really this could be for women everywhere, but as a mom, I know I’m plenty guilty of putting my health and my own needs on the back burner to make sure that…

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Fudge Brownies

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I may or may not have mentioned my love for all things pumpkin. And I’m sure that I’ve mentioned that I do have a bit of a sweet tooth. I’m still on a mission to cut back on my sugar intake, so I don’t indulge in a lot of desserts or candy. I treat myself occasionally and I have definitely noticed the difference in my overall health. I’ve also noticed the difference when I go on a bit of a binge. But with this being the season for all things pumpkin, I wanted to try out a brownie recipe. Now, as much as I do like baking from scratch, there are also times that I enjoy the convenience of a boxed mix. Maybe it’s not…

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Thank you to LACTAID for sponsoring this conversation and helping coffee lovers everywhere enjoy coffee again with #NoMoreDairyEnvy ‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin. I personally love pumpkin flavored everything… or at least everything that I’ve tried with pumpkin. And that includes pumpkin spice lattes. However, whenever I order them I need to make sure that it’s made with soy milk or another non-dairy milk or that I have my Lactaid pills. Really not a big deal, but now I can enjoy one of my favorite fall drinks at home with this quick and easy DIY pumpkin spice latte recipe, featuring Lactaid milk. Made in less time that you’ll probably spend waiting in line for your pumpkin spice latte, this DIY pumpkin spice latte is…

Pork Marsala Casserole

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Recently we’ve taken to using pork in our recipes instead of chicken. I enjoy cooking with pork and I find it to be an incredibly diverse meat that won’t quite break the bank like beef. While I haven’t tried substituting it in any red meat based recipes, I’m finding that it does substitute nicely in chicken recipes. We have tried it out most recently in a Marsala and came up with a pork Marsala casserole.  The tastes was a bit more rich and hearty than with a chicken Marsala, but still delicious none the less. One of our go-to meals is a simple pork chops with rice and gravy dish. Everything is prepared in one pan, except for the rice, so the end result is…

Handprint Keepsake Pumpkin Craft for Toddlers or Preschoolers

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I have a love for handprint crafts. I think that they’re a lot of fun to do with kids, especially when you do the same ones year after year because you can see just how much your child has grown. Now that Squeaker is becoming more willing to participate in craft time, I’ve tried out a few crafts with her. We made a handprint and pom pom apple tree earlier this month and now we’re moving on to pumpkin themed crafts. For this one, I also tried out a cornstarch based dough instead of a salt dough and I was really pleased with how it turned out. I hope that you and your children will enjoy making this handprint keepsake pumpkin craft as much as…