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Relax in the Garden: 3 Hours of Calm Acoustic Music & Nature Scenes

Rick Bickling — Fri, 10 May 2019 18:40:06 +0000

3 Hours of nothing but calm, soothing, relaxing acoustic music and beautiful scenes of nature.

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7 Tips to Connect Your Family to Their Food

Rebecca Crownover — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 08:47:46 +0000

By Rebecca Crownover, partner at Lone Star Family Farms and founder of Texas Farm Girl Having a connection with our food has become a top priority for our families. We want to have a connection with our food and know more about what we are putting on our dinner tables. So many children today think … Continue reading 7 Tips to Connect Your Family to Their Food →

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How to throw a seamless summer gathering

Rick Bickling — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:26:52 +0000

(BPT) – You’ll likely host a party or two this summer, and you want it to be an event guests remember. From dinner parties and backyard barbecues to an easy Sunday morning get-together, the most important thing at the end of the day is that you, along with your guests, have a really great time. … Continue reading How to throw a seamless summer gathering →

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‘Tis the season for good etiquette

Rick Bickling — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:00:08 +0000

(BPT) – In today’s fast paced, eat-on-the-run world, it seems very few of us make time for a regular sit down meal at the dinner table. That’s until the holidays roll around, when the pressure’s on to be perfect. Before you read any further, ask yourself — are you confident with your table manners, or … Continue reading ‘Tis the season for good etiquette →

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Be a super shopper: where to splurge and save at the grocery store

Rick Bickling — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:12:04 +0000

(BPT) – Every time you walk into a grocery store you are hit with a barrage of options: fresh, frozen, canned, store brand, name brand, organic. Even with your shopping list in hand, the choices can be overwhelming. Knowing when you should splurge and where you can save can make all the difference in your … Continue reading Be a super shopper: where to splurge and save at the grocery store →

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Improve your entire day with these easy breakfast ideas

Rick Bickling — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:06:55 +0000

(BPT) – Want to keep the weight off? It starts at the breakfast table. Seventy-eight percent of those who successfully maintain their weight loss eat breakfast each day, according to the National Weight Control Registry. Why does breakfast seem to make the difference? Anika Christ, registered dietitian and senior program manager of Life Time Weight … Continue reading Improve your entire day with these easy breakfast ideas →

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Great-looking, flavorful veggies are also good for your eyes

Rick Bickling — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:17:12 +0000

(BPT) – After a long, cold winter, it’s time to celebrate the start of summer with outdoor picnics, activities with friends and family, and by enjoying fresh, seasonal foods. As you put together your menu for your upcoming summer celebrations, you may not realize just how many foods in some of your favorite recipes contain … Continue reading Great-looking, flavorful veggies are also good for your eyes →

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Spring into health with these tasty snack recipes

Rick Bickling — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:55:38 +0000

(BPT) – Healthy food that also tastes good is always in vogue and now it’s getting a spring makeover. The theme of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) National Nutrition Month (R) this March is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” As spring approaches and fitness routines move outdoors, AND reminds you that healthy … Continue reading Spring into health with these tasty snack recipes →

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Enjoy the taste of eating right with healthy, tasty snacks

Rick Bickling — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:18:10 +0000

(BPT) – While health is a main concern for many Americans, the majority are still choosing food based on taste rather than nutrition. This March, however, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is hoping to change perceptions and shed light on the fact that healthy food can taste good by promoting the theme: Enjoy … Continue reading Enjoy the taste of eating right with healthy, tasty snacks →

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How to Claim Victory as a Sports Party Host

Rick Bickling — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:17:06 +0000

(BPT) – When you hear the phrase “’tis the season” you might be thinking holidays. But it’s also the season of families and friends gathering together around the big-screen TV to cheer on their favorite college or pro sports teams. Pro football draws the biggest audience, but don’t discount the basketball and hockey pro and … Continue reading How to Claim Victory as a Sports Party Host →

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