Since daddy is a big snack eater in this house, I often have trouble convincing my kids to choose healthier alternatives to daddy’s not so healthy potato chips. This year I kinda got tired and insisted on packing better snacks for school lunch whether they like it or not. I figure, they either eat it or go hungry – I know, I know, but hey, didn’t they say it takes 7 – 8 exposures to a food before they will eat it? Furthermore, if I’m always giving them choices which include less healthy alternatives we’re not going to move ahead.

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For many people, a steaming cup of espresso is the one and only thing that can effectively help them get their morning off to a good start and give them that burst of energy they need to get out the door and on the way to the office. For some, the lure of picking up their cup of java at their favorite coffee shop is enough to get them moving, but others need an espresso coffee maker in their own kitchen to get their fix.

Does eating out of a can get you down? Are you tired of the same boring meals through the week but do not want to eat out? Perhaps it is time you shake the dust off those cookbooks and find new recipes to liven up your tired palate. There is no need to panic. The trick is to keep it simple and not panic or become overly stressed. New recipes should be about adventure and bringing new experiences home.

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