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Writing Thank YousNew service writes personalized thank you notes for snail mail

Gift Chocolates: Presents for Mother's DayThe best Mother's Day gifts are sweet and gorgeous.

Healthy Diet Recipes on PinterestMichelle Obama's Let's Move inspires a new collection of recipes on Pinterest

Mother recipes and other parents' advice

Parents’ Advice: Lessons from Mother and Dad for Party Food, Party Games, and LifeA legacy of mother recipes and decorating tips as well as mother and father party games

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Cook Kale: Roasted Kale, Kale Chips Recipe, and More

By: Susan Orlins

April 15, 2013

Suddenly kale is on every restaurant's menu. You too can cook kale.

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Vegan Healthy Recipes: Best Homemade Hummus

By: Susan Orlins

April 13, 2013

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This vegan healthy recipe for homemade hummus is always a hit: smooth, creamy and delicious.

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Worry Quotes and Overcoming Anxiety

By: Susan Orlins

April 4, 2013

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These worry quotes can help you overcome anxiety by reframing your thoughts.

If overcoming anxiety is your goal, worry quotes can help you to reframe your thoughts.

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Easter Dinner Menu Ideas for Special Diets

By: Leah Ingram

March 26, 2013

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Here are Easter dinner menu ideas and dinner party tips when hosting fussy or picky eaters who have special diets.

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Best Breakfast Egg Recipes

By: Susan Orlins

March 23, 2013

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A quick, easy source of vegetarian protein, many say frittata is among their favorite breakfast egg recipes.

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Jewish Recipes for Cheese Blintzes and Mushroom Barley Soup

By: Susan Orlins

March 14, 2013

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Jewish Recipes for Cheese Blintzes and Mushroom Barley Soup

Mark Russ Federman's memoir tells more than Jewish recipes (mushroom barley soup) and the story of Russ and Daughters, a New York City institution.

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Easter Candy: Marshmallow Peeps

By: Leah Ingram

March 14, 2013

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Move over Easter candy eggs--for 60 years marshmallow Peeps in the shape of chicks and bunnies have ruled Easter decorations in those baskets.

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Mediterranean Healthy Food List

By: Susan Orlins

March 9, 2013

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According to a new study, you can eat to live longer with this healthy food list. Many of these Mediterranean foods have long been considered important for your diet.

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Gluten-Free Brownie Recipe

By: Susan Orlins

February 25, 2013

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Gluten-Free Dessert: Easy Brownie Recipe

An easy gluten-free brownie recipe from Debbie Adler, owner of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Cupcakes. Includes cinnamon and cayenne to kick up the taste buds.

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Avocado Dip and Tea Sandwiches: Quick and Easy Appetizer Recipes

By: Susan Orlins

February 20, 2013

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My friend Rebecca created the most wonderful avocado dip and tea sandwiches for the New York launch of my new memoir. I asked her to send me these quick and easy appetizer recipes. Although the quantities here are party-sized, you can easily adjust amounts when preparing for a much smaller group.