Diane Hoffmaster
Suburban mom dealing with hormonal teens, middle aged metabolism and too many pets to count.
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I’m a busy mom of hormonal teens who is trying to get healthy, stay sane, and simplify my life one baby step at a time. I have a BS in Microbiology from the University of New Hampshire. I am also a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician and have been blogging for about 10 years. You can often find me in the garden trying to chase out chipmunks or enjoying a glass of wine on the patio. Get a more personal look at me, my average middle class life in metro Atlanta, and my blog HERE.
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Make a simple sweet and spicy glaze with apricot jam, loads of garlic and some sriracha for heat. The simple apricot glaze on this pistachio crusted salmon recipe is a beautiful balance of sweet and savory ingredients. I went with a store bought apricot jam, however, you can make my homemade apricot jam ahead of time and use that instead. In a small bowl, place your apricot jam, minced garlic, a teaspoon or two of sriracha, and some salt and pepper.
This post about the lighthouse parenting style is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I am thrilled that resources like the Center for Parent and Teen Communication are available when I have questions. It’s vital that I find balance between guiding them towards a safe and stable future and letting them make mistakes occasionally, so they learn vital life lessons. In fact, check out ALL the great animations available that give great parenting tips in less than a minute on the Center for Parent and Teen Communication website.
This molten chocolate cake recipe is a decadent chocolate dessert for Valentine’s Day or any day that just needs chocolate. I am going to go all out and enjoy something a little bit decadent like the molten chocolate cake I made yesterday! This molten chocolate cake recipe literally took me 30 minutes to make and it is all assembled in one pot so cleanup is incredibly easy. I definitely recommend serving this molten chocolate cake recipe right from the oven so it is still warm and gooey.
Here are a few more eco friendly house cleaning ideas that might help you reduce your carbon footprint as you scrub your way to a sparkling home. * How to Reduce Waste at Home With the growing amount of trash filling up our landfills, learning how to reduce waste at home should be a key factor in your quest for green living. The types of cleaners you use are one factor in improving air quality in your home. These eco friendly cleaning tips are easier to follow when the surfaces in your home are easy to clean.