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1. Pesto Broccolini Sometimes all it takes is a bit of pesto and spice to make broccoli taste truly amazing. The great thing about this Brazilian broccoli recipe is that you can dial up the spice-factor to any level you prefer. 2. Skinny Orange Chicken with Broccoli Recipe Chicken and broccoli are practically considered soul mates in some parts of the world. Mix in the delectably sweet flavor of fresh oranges and you have an irresistible dish that has everyone going back for seconds....

These treats are a healthier alternative to candy and slushies and ice cream bars. And they’re so easy to make! It’s a great way to spend some time together, start building healthy habits, and get kids involved in the process of their food. Perfect for a rainy day, or when you all need a break from the sun. Here are 15 easy recipes for kids to try this summer...

Here are 15 in-demand new sills that you should add to your repertoire. In-Demand “Hard Skills” Hard skills are specific skills needed to perform your job, and you can learn and master them through training and education. 1. Technical Expertise When in-person meetings aren’t an option, you need a thorough command of Zoom and other online meeting platforms. Staying up to speed with technology is a necessity with the working world operating out of people’s living rooms for the foreseeable future....

You’ve tried cutting out out alcohol and caffeine. You’ve tried setting a regular bedtime routine and avoiding naps during the day. You’ve ever tried getting a brand new bed and luxurious new pillows so that you can be as comfortable. Yet there you are, still tossing and turning night after night. But don’t despair too soon. Just because you haven’t yet found a way to cure your insomnia without medication that doesn’t mean you never will....

Angela Merkel, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Sheryl Sandberg, JK Rowling, and Beyoncé are also all firstborn children in their families. If you are betting on which child will be a high achiever and most successful at school, you should probably place your bets on the eldest. According to a recent study carried out at The University of Essex, eldest children are high achievers and more likely to outdo their younger siblings....

Below are some of the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior dog: 1. Save An Older Dog’s Life Older dogs are often overlooked compared to younger dogs and puppies. They will be the first to be euthanized if not adopted. Younger dogs have other opportunities for adoption, but can the same be said for older dogs? If you do walk into a shelter someday, be a life-saver, a hero, a person with compassion, and try to see if that one senior dog would be a good fit for you....

But is your mom still staying cool through the years? Breeze through the checklist. She may have been so cool about things, you haven’t even noticed how cool she really is. 1. She makes time to pay attention just to you! In a world full of responsibilities, demands, chores, and distractions, your mom puts away the phone, closes the laptop, turns off the TV, and listens to what you have to say....

When it comes to happiness, most of us self-sabotage. In fact, it’s part of our everyday lives. Are you ready to get out of your own way? 1. You listen to your inner critic Your inner critic is that little nay-saying nag that lives in your head whose sole purpose is to convince you that you suck. If you’ve tried to ignore it, you probably know that it’s easier said than done....

1. Strawberry Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing 2. Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette 3. Kale Salad With Meyer Lemon Dressing 4. Mushroom, Lemon And Lentil Salad 5. Berry, Lemon, Chicken And Feta Salad 6. Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad 7. Broccoli, Apple And Almond Salad 8. Berry Chicken Salad With Poppy-seed Dressing 9. Strawberry Asparagus Salad 10. Vietnamese Chicken, Avocado And Lemongrass Spring Roll Salad 11. Kale Salad with Pear, Hazelnuts and Cranberries 12....

Some people swear by toothpaste for general household cleaning, due to the insoluble particles that help remove dirt, just as toothpaste removes plaque from our teeth. Examples include: 1. Cleaning tea/coffee stains Mugs never seem to last long before they develop those dirty, brown rings around the inside from repeatedly not being washed up quickly enough – don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Instead of washing up liquid, give them a good scrub with some toothpaste – your mother will never comment on your stained cups....

1. We appreciate what it feels like to work around the clock Teaching isn’t a job. It’s a calling. While we live in a world in which technology has increasingly blurred the boundaries between the personal and the professional, educators have always lived like this. I say this both as the child of teachers and a teacher myself. We spend hours a day in the classroom, but when the bell rings, the work doesn’t end....

Beauty Tooth Brush Hacks 1. Tame the Eyebrows Some days you just wake up and find your eyebrows strewn about like a tree that just survived a tornado. Don’t waste your money with fancy eyebrow combs, instead bust out your toothbrush. You can comb those little suckers right into submission. via allforfashiondesign.com 2. Brush Away Dark Spots Grab some baking soda and a bit of lemon juice, and your toothbrush, and BAM you’ve got your very own spot remover....

Over the years I’ve come to realize just how much my dad has done for me and I’m extremely grateful for him. My dad is my hero. I truly believe that my father is an awesome man. Dad’s possess certain qualities that just make them outstanding. A good father makes all the difference in a child’s life! Do you think your dad is a truly awesome man? If so, here are some signs that you should be incredibly grateful to still have your father around!...

1. He is one of the people you know the longest. He is always there and he always has been. Friendship can be measured by the amount of time you spend together – and you’ve spent time with him your whole life. Though he had a million other things to do, he was never too busy when you really needed him. The time you’ve had together is already more than enough reason to consider you Dad your best friend....

lass=“p1”>As a parent, you’re always juggling six things at the same time. Any help is appreciated, right? Here are 17 practical tips on how to make parenting easier for you, and, at the same time, more fun for your children. 1. If you have more than one child, use the dot method to identify their clothing. 2. Make a kid-friendly bracelet with your phone number on it. 3. Put your kids to work by turning chores into a fun game....

I recently got in touch with health and fitness experts from around the U.S. to find out what they consider some of the most common exercise mistakes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a total fitness newbie, chances are you’re making one of them. Take a look at their solutions for help on correcting some of these fitness mistakes: 1. Poor form on simple abdominal crunches According to Tami Peavy, owner of Practical Therapy4U, keeping your hands behind your head or straight at your side during common ab crunches places an unsafe amount of torque on your neck....

If you love and care for someone with autism, I am sure you need no introduction to the difficulties. However, this article about the autistic will inspire you and invoke compassion. Here are eighteen things to remember if you love someone with autism. 1. They are not broken – Autism is nobody’s fault It is human nature to want to fix things that we think to be broken. When dealing with an autistic loved one, it is all too easy to go into “fix it” mode....

Before setting goals, take a good look at what you’ve learned in the previous year The most important thing we should all focus on is to work on ourselves, and to constantly ask ourselves how we can be better, happier people. Getting a bigger salary, buying a new car, or starting a romantic relationship may be good things, but may not make you as happy as you think. Before setting goals that you feel are necessary for making you a happier person, you need to look deep down and embrace what you have learned about yourself in the previous year, both positive and negative....

1. Car trips are never boring. When you have a couple brothers or sisters in the car with you, it’s impossible to run out of things to do, even when it’s a trip that lasts five hours or more. 2. Never running out of clothes. Sure, the clothes might not fit, or they might be a bit threadbare, but you always have a supply of them ready-to-use (especially if you are the youngest child)....