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Having braces as a teen or tween is almost like a rite of passage. When I was in Jr. High there were more kids that had braces than those that didn't. I was so envious of those kids that didn't need braces. They were free to eat whatever their hearts desired!<br />
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I remember some of the food items that were off limits...gum, caramels and taffy. Of course, those were some of my favorite things. I remember being at a baseball game with my family and enjoying a soft pretzel. Sounds innocent enough, right? Well I was chewing a big piece of that pretzel in the back of my mouth. And lo and behold, that piece of soft pretzel pushed down on my bottom wire and popped it right out. The next thing I new, that sharp wire had pierced the inside of my cheek. What a nightmare! My mom had to find her nail clippers and clip the wire. First thing Monday morning, we were at the Orthodontist getting my wire replaced.<br />
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This is only one of the reasons that I am so jealous of those that have the chance to use Invisalign to straighten their teeth, instead of those nasty and annoying <a href="http://www.invisalign.com/Why‐Invisalign/Pages/The‐Advantage‐Over‐" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">metal braces</a>. Invisalign makes it so much easier to take care of teeth. The aligners can be removed while eating, brushing and flossing. Flossing with braces should have been an Olympic sport!<br />
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Invisalign is roughly about the same cost as traditional braces, the system usually requires fewer office visits and shorter appointments. The <a href="http://shout.lt/ggfQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisalign website</a> can help you with determining the cost of braces. They are also much safer for teens that are playing sports. I played a lot of sports when I had my braces with no serious sports related accidents. But, I can't imagine how painful it could be. Especially with my soft pretzel incident as a warning. <br />
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If you have teens that need braces, you should look into the <a href="http://shout.lt/gmt1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisalign website</a>. The one thing I addressed with the orthodontist was getting a teen to remember to put in their aligners for the correct amount of time every day. Dr. Shipley mentioned a little blue dot that is located on the aligner. When it is worn correctly the blue dot will fade and this will help keep teens accountable. I love this idea. I would hate to spend the money on Invisalign and then have my teen fail to follow the doctors guidelines. <br />
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Here is a great side by side comparison of how braces look compared to Invisalign. With Invisalign, you can't even tell that there is anything on the teeth! I've had a friend with Invisalign and I didn't know she was wearing aligners until she removed them to eat. <br />
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Not all dentist and orthodontists are certified Invisalign providers. If you would like to locate one near you, visit the Invisalign <a href="http://shout.lt/gmt5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doctor Locator</a>. You can also take the Invisalign <a href="http://shout.lt/gmtQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smile Assessment</a> to find out if Invisalign is right for you or your child. <br />
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Invisalign can effectively correct a broad range of complex cases such as: crossbite, overbite and underbite. Visit the <a href="http://shout.lt/gvfX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisalign website</a> to learn about all of the dental issues Invisalign can treat. <br />
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My oldest is a few years away from this step. But, when the time comes I will definitely consider Invisalign. Being a teen is hard enough without all that metal in your mouth!<br />
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My youngest son loves music! But, like any five year old, he hates to brush his teeth. When this new toothbrush from Arm & Hammer came out I thought it was the perfect concept!<br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Optima;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">From the makers of the #1 kids battery toothbrushes, <a href="http://bit.ly/SlH7jJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™</a> features one of a kind Music in Your Mouth™ technology. This proprietary technology streams sound vibrations from the bristles of the toothbrush through the teeth, allowing kids to hear the music while they brush.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Optima;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">The One Direction song, "One Thing" plays for two minutes. He never brushes that long so it's great to have the timer on the toothbrush. I've even caught him pressing the button to brush for an additional two minutes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Optima;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">I only wish that the song played a little bit louder. The electric noise from the toothbrush drowned out the music quite a bit. Other than that, my son is having a blast with his new toothbrush.</span></span><br />
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I'm not usually one for writing personal posts, but today is different! <br />
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This morning my youngest son had Muffins for Moms at his preschool. Now, since I've gone back to work full time my parents or my husband usually take care of preschool drop off and pick up. That being said, I have never met many of the other mothers whose children are in my son's class.<br />
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I have however, met three or four of the mothers that came to my son's birthday party a few months ago. This party was mostly comprised of close friends and family. So, these preschool mothers did not know any of the other party goers. I made it a point to introduce myself to every preschool mom and have a pretty lengthy conversation with each of them. I know some of my friends and family made the same effort. <br />
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The last thing I wanted to do was make anyone feel unwelcome, lonely or left out!<br />
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Well, today at my son's preschool I felt all three of those emotions. Every mother that I said hello to, either completely ignored me and walked away or gave me a slight smile and walked away. Even those mothers that I had shared a conversation with at my son's party, just a few months back.<br />
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Picture my son and I sitting at a kid sized table with six chairs. Two of those chairs were obviously occupied by my son and me so that left four empty chairs. As a mother approaches with her daughter I was so excited that she was going to sit with us. I thought, "Yay, someone to talk to!" I was in shock when she walked up and snagged two of the chairs to go sit at a table that was already full. This happened again until our table was vacant except for my son and I. <br />
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After my son ate his muffin, he got up to play. I stuck around for about 15 more minutes pondering whether I should go crash another table. But, by that time I felt so defeated I just did not have the strength. I slowly got up, walked over to my son and told him goodbye. <br />
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As I stood outside of the classroom, I looked through the window watching the remaining mothers laugh and talk with each other. Now, many of these women probably see each other every time they drop off and pick up their child. Of course they would build relationships over the school year. I'm not putting them down for that. I just wish that even just one of them would have made an effort.<br />
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The moral of my post today...please don't ever let anyone feel unwelcome, lonely or left out! I truly hope that I have never made anyone feel this way and I never want to in the future. <br />
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Cinco de Mayo is only once a year but you can enjoy some yummy Mexican favorites year round at Del Taco. <br />
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Del Taco has a new Buck & Under Menu plus a New Tastes Menu. An added bonus...May 8th marks the beginning of their FREE Food Wednesdays! Del Taco will offer an item from the Buck & Under menu free with any purchase from 3-9pm <em>(Price and participation may vary).</em><br />
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This offer will be available on the on the following dates:<br />
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The Buck & Under Menu will include a variety of tacos, burritos and drinks...11 items for 50¢, 75¢ and $1! This includes a Mini Cheddar, Mini Bacon Quesadilla and a Crunchy Chipotle Beef Taco – all new products. Other menu items include a Value Bean & Cheese Burrito, Jacked Up Value Bean, Rice & Cheese Burrito, Grilled Chicken Taco, ½-Pound Bean & Cheese Burrito, Double Beef Classic Taco, Strawberry Lemonade with real strawberry slices and Medium Size Brewed Iced Tea.<br />
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The New Tastes menu includes a Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Taco, a Chili Cheese Fry Burrito and a Fiery 6 Layer Burrito.<br />
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At Del Taco, all menu items are prepared to order with fresh ingredients. My favorite part is that the beans are slow cooked from scratch and they are lard-free!<br />
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One lucky winner will receive a $20 Del Taco gift card!<br />
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To enter, just leave a comment and let me know which Del Taco item you would like to try during the Free Food Wednesday promotion! Be sure to leave your email address.<br />
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<em>Disclosure: This giveaway has been sponsored by Del Taco. I have not been paid for this post. </em>Kara Hyvarinenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14052104033006298354noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453001575239599806.post-49072185464939605062013-05-02T09:37:00.002-07:002013-05-02T09:37:37.414-07:00Ed Nation Book Drive With Papa Murphy's! <br />
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Papa Murphy's is teaming up with The Arizona Republic and 12 News to help donate books! You can help by dropping off gently used books at any Papa Murphy's location in the Phoenix area. All books will be sent to more than 60 pediatric clinics around the valley.<br />
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Donations will be accepted through May 10th and you can visit <a href="http://ednation.azcentral.com/" target="_blank">ednation.azcentral.com</a> for more information. <br />
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Fry's has just released a new exclusive Facebook eCoupon! <br />
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The coupon expires 5/7/13 so jurry and get some shopping done!<br />
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I've been blogging for over three years. I can hardly believe it! Over those three years I have attended two different blogging conferences, BlogHer and Blissdom. They both have different aspects to them that I liked but Blissdom is still my favorite. This year was my second time attending Blissdom and it was held at the Gaylord Texan near Dallas. Last year it was held at the Gaylord in Nashville. Both venues were amazing!<br />
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This year I had some great roomies... Karen from <a href="http://desertchicaramblings.com/" target="_blank">Desert Chica Ramblings</a>, Kristi from <a href="http://liveandloveoutloud.com/" target="_blank">Live and Love Outloud</a> and Becca from <a href="http://ourcrazyboys.com/" target="_blank">Our Crazy Boys</a>. Here is a cute picture of the four of us looking stylish in our <a href="http://downeastbasics.com/" target="_blank">Down East Basics</a> attire!<br />
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When you are a blogger, you always have your smart phone close at hand. Here is a great picture of how we pretty much started our days, with our iPhones and coffee. Karen had to be different and drink Diet soda. I love our iPhone cases from <a href="http://getuncommon.com/" target="_blank">UnCommon</a>. Becca designed them with words that relate to blogging and we made them our own by choosing different color combinations.<br />
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One of our speakers for the second year in a row was Jon Acuff. He works with a guy that some people may have heard of, Dave Ramsey. Now Jon is a star in his own right! Every time I hear him speak, I laugh so hard but I also receive some great advice. One thing that Jon mentioned about blogging really stuck with me, "1,000 negative comments + 1 positive comments still equals 1,000 negative comments. As a blogger, I take negative comments very personally. I don't get very many, but they still sting.<br />
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Jon has a great book called Quitter and a new one that will be coming out in a few weeks called Start. He'll be on a book tour and heading to Phoenix!<br />
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This year, I feel like I learned quite a bit about photography. Now, I am by no means a professional but I can now use my DSLR in manual! I'm hoping to add better pictures to my posts and create beautiful memories of my family with my new found skills. Here is one of my favorite shots that I took at the Gaylord Texan while on a photo walk.<br />
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This was a pretty lucky trip for us as a group! We all won a necklace from Shot at Life and Karen & I both won a Bissell carpet cleaner. I've already put mine to good use!<br />
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Disclosure: This year I had some great sponsors for my trip. Without them, I would not have been able to attend. <a href="http://invitationconsultants.com/" target="_blank">Invitation Consultants</a>, <a href="http://downeastbasics.com/" target="_blank">Down East Basics</a> and <a href="http://www.educationabroadtoday.com/" target="_blank">Education Abroad Today</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/frysfoodstores/app_528458793852754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fry's</a> has reached 100,000 fans on Facebook so they are offering some great eCoupons that can be loaded to your VIP card!<br />
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My boys love granola bars! I try and sneak <a href="tp://www.fiberone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber One</a> granola bars into the mix to help them get some extra fiber. With the new Fiber One flavors that are available, my boys have no clue that I'm swapping them out for their regular bars. <br />
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I also love that Fiber One is offering bars with protein! With two very active boys, they need some extra protein!<br />
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All of these new flavors are available at Publix!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.fiberone.com/products/bars/oats-and-chocolate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oats & Chocolate</a> – 35% of your daily fiber with chocolate chunks, chocolate flavored drizzle & yes some oats </li>
<li><a href="http://www.fiberone.com/products/bars/trail-mix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chewy Trail Mix</a> – 35% of your daily fiber with chocolate chunks, raisins, peanuts & cranberries </li>
<li><a href="http://www.fiberone.com/products/bars/protein-caramel-nut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caramel Nut Protein</a> – 7g of protein plus 20% of your days’ fiber with caramel and peanuts wrapped in chocolate flavored coating </li>
<li><a href="http://www.fiberone.com/products/bars/protein-coconut-almond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coconut Almond Protein</a> – 7g of protein plus 20% of your days’ fiber with coconut and almonds wrapped in a chocolate flavored coating </li>
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Yay for FREE food! On Wednesday, April 17th you can score a free single serving of Samurai Surf & Turf from <a href="http://www.pandaexpress.com/coupon/full/Free-SST-Coupon?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Posts&utm_campaign=Samurai%2BSurf%2B%26%2BTurf" target="_blank">Panda Express</a>.
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· LongHorn Steakhouse is inviting families to participate in the restaurant’s Give a Book, Get a Free Steakhouse Kid’s Meal offer to celebrate International Children’s Book Day on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. <br />
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· To participate, all families have to do is donate a children’s book, suitable for ages 5-12, on April 2 at any local LongHorn. In return, participating guests will receive one free kid’s meal from LongHorn’s kid’s menu with the purchase of one adult entrée. <br />
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· Books collected will be donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs across the country to add to their libraries for the kids they serve. The program is part of LongHorn’s ongoing efforts to give back to the communities they serve.<br />
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Walgreens is having 7 days of great photo deals, this week! The first deal is for a FREE 8x10 photo collage, today only 3/31/13.<br />
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Head over to the <a href="http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=SpecialOffer?ban=Photo_hp_hero2" target="_blank">Walgreens Photo</a> page and enter coupon code MULTIPICFREE at checkout. This is a great deal for all of those Easter photos that you will be taking today!<br />
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Friday, April 12 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM<br />
Saturday, April 13 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM<br />
Sunday, April 14 1:00 PM + Spanish Language Performance at 4:30 PM<br />
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<strong>WHERE: US Airways Center – 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004</strong></span></span><div>
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<strong>PRICES: Ticket prices range from $18, $24, $40 (VIP) and $58 (Front Row)</strong><br />
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I've used Carmex lip balm for years! Now, I can use their hydrating lotion and healing cream on my skin!<br />
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In Arizona the weather is always so dry! Everyone always thinks of dry skin and using a ton of lotion in the winter. But, here in Arizona, we have a dry heat. That means really dry skin, even in the summer months.<br />
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I received a tube of Carmex healing cream and lotion to try out. And, I'm in love. We've already broken a heat record in Phoenix...93! No, that is not a typo, last week we reached 93 degrees and it was still considered to be winter.<br />
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This week has been much milder but I've been using the healing cream like crazy. It is really light on my skin and the scent reminds of Cabbage Patch dolls. It has a fresh clean scent that is so amazing.<br />
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My oldest son has been using the lotion. He is a typical boy with rough elbows and hands. He thinks he is too tough for lotion but he doesn't seem to mind the Carmex lotion. He was happy that it came in a bright yellow tube. I guess that color was not to girly for him!<br />
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GIVEAWAY:<br />
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Carmex is going to send one lucky reader their very own Carmex prize pack. The prize pack includes a full size tube of Carmex lotion, healing cream and a Carmex hoodie!<br />
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This looks like a fun box of the month club for all those who eat gluten-free, <a href="http://strk.enlnks.com/aff_c?offer_id=1312&aff_id=3996" target="_blank">Taste Guru</a>. New gluten -free treats are delivered to your door with free shipping! And, if you purchase a 3 month subscription, the 4th month is free.<br />
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Do you live near a Fresh & Easy? The closest location to me is about 20 minutes away. But, I must say I love this store!<br />
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Fresh & Easy is giving away FREE six packs of freshly baked plain or everything bagels on Sunday March 10th and Monday March 11th. You can print the <a href="http://www.freshandeasy.com/media/998071/fne_bagel_coupon_34233.pdf" target="_blank">FREE bagel coupon</a> or scan it from your phone. <br />
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Starbucks has a new drink...Hazelnut Macchiato. Let me tell you, I've had this drink and it is amazing! I order mine decaf with soy.<br />
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There is a new digital coupon available to load on your Fry's VIP card! The coupon expires 3/12/13.<br />
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Do you make breakfast a priority at your house? I try to but sometimes we wake up late or one of my boys will have a meltdown. For those reasons, sometimes we skip breakfast. I know that is so bad. But, I try and have a variety of everyday <a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/share-breakfast.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=national%20breakfast%20week&utm_content=Share+Breakfast_Kelloggs_Exact&utm_campaign=Intention_Share+Breakfast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">breakfast</a> items on hand so that it doesn't happen very often! I'm okay with sugary cereals as long as some healthy items are included every morning, as well. For instance, a piece of fruit and 100% juice.<br />
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Safeway has a great promotion that is going right now that includes a wide assortment of breakfast items. I picked up some Lucky Charms, Pop Tarts, Coffee and Fruit Snacks. These items were all marked at my store to be included in the <a href="http://www.riseandshinewithsavings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buy 4 save $4</a> promotion! I even had coupons for 2 of these items, so, I saved even more! Be sure to check for additional savings with the Safeway just4u ap. It can be loaded to your smart phone and makes saving a breeze. You can even create a shopping list with the ap and check off the items as they are put into your cart.<br />
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Lucky Charms are not the healthiest thing for breakfast but I did purchase some Silk Soy milk. The boys can have this with their cereal and I can put it in my coffee. I like that it has fewer calories and more calcium than milk. Quite a few coffee brands were part of the promotion but I went with the Seattle's Best, of course decaf. That is one of my favorites! I was really excited to find the new Tropicana Farmstand 100% fruit and vegetable juice. The boys will drink a cup of this in the morning and have no clue that it contains veggies!<br />
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<Kara Hyvarinenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14052104033006298354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453001575239599806.post-18172662555910725982013-02-27T10:38:00.000-07:002013-02-27T10:38:51.415-07:00Recipe: Avocado Corn Salsa!I have been eating vegan since January 1st and I must say, I feel great! I've also lost about 12 pounds, which is a nice added bonus. The last week or so, I've been struggling with meals and snacking. Lets face it, you can't just eat steamed veggies for every meal. So, I've been trying to get creative.<br />
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I love salsa and guacamole. Combining them into one dish seemed like a great idea so this is what I came up with: Avocado Corn Salsa!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 Cups Frozen Sweet Corn<br />
2 Avocados Diced (add some lime juice to prevent browning)<br />
3 Tbs. Minced Cilantro<br />
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Cut in Half<br />
1/4 Cup Diced Red Onion<br />
1 Cup Diced Cucumber<br />
4 Tbs. Olive Oil<br />
2 Tbs. Balsamic Vinegar<br />
Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper to Taste<br />
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Instructions:<br />
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Place the frozen corn in a hot saute pan. Saute for 3-5 minutes until corn is slightly brown. This step gave the corn almost a smoky flavor. Let the corn cool and add all ingredients to a large bowl. You can serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for a few minutes. <br />
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Be sure to adjust the spices to your taste and serve within an hour or so. The avocado will eventually start to brown.<br />
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I ate this with some tortilla chips but I bet it would taste amazing as a wrap in a whole wheat tortilla.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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