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Product Recalls

Current Recalls – thru 5/15/2026

The recalls this week are a combination of 2 weeks because food are still being added to the milk powder seasonings issue. Plus for some reason a lot of recalls came thru over the weekend. Hopefully, none apply to you. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of several flavors of Straus…

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mean mom

What if Mom wasn’t great?

I’ve been reading all these moving posts about great moms. Moms who provided a great home, great meals, and most of all – loving support. All these touching beautiful stories… I’m crying because I didn’t have that. I hope you can’t relate. It leaves a void in your life that can never be filled, right?…

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Product Recalls

Current Recalls – week ending 5/1/2026

Months after bringing back its Heartwarming Hugs Bear, Build-A-Bear Workshop announced a voluntary recall on April 30, 2026, because of a zipper issue that poses a choking hazard. Read More – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that’s linked to backyard poultry, including chickens and ducks. At…

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Spanish Omelet

Cinco de Mayo Meal Ideas

Cinco de Mayo is in a few days. Are you looking for some easy meal ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? My favorite easy go-to Mexican recipes are – Spanish Omelets can be breakfast, lunch , or dinner. For breakfast, team up with sausage and biscuits, and maybe some cool fresh fruit – like pineapple…

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salsa chicken skillet med

My Favorite Easy Mexican Ideas

Mexican food is a lot of fun, isn’t it? The other cool thing about Mexican food is that you can use less meat because you can fill in with beans, rice, cheese, and vegetables. Another cool thing is that people can make their own creations. The Cheesy Salsa Chicken Skillet (Sante Fe Skillet) is a…

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happy lady

Lose the Winter Weight Fast

Every year, most people will gain an average of ten pounds over the winter. We’re sitting around, not getting much exercise, and eating a lot of calorie laden foods. Baking, streaming, and boredom eating have taken their toll … Now its starting to get warm and you’re thinking about shorts, sleeveless tops, and ugh –…

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