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At-Home Workout for Busy Parents
The alarm clock rings, you get the kids ready, whip up some breakfast, pack lunches, drive the daily carpool and then head to a full day of work — sound familiar? Life as a parent can leave very little time to hit the gym. Here at Green Valley, we’re all about finding quick, easy, and … Continued
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7 DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Valentine’s Day is the perfect holiday to get creative with your kids, and nothing says ‘I Love You’ like a homemade gift! We searched the web and picked seven of our favorite Valentine’s Day crafts that you can make today with some basic craft supplies and things lying around the house. So, gather your little … Continued
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5 Healthy Game Day Appetizers
No game day is complete without plenty of festive snacks. But if you’re like us and made a New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier, the struggle to avoid the deep-fried classics could not be more real. That’s why we’ve put together a list of five easy, healthy appetizers that you can swap in during your … Continued
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5 Simple Ingredient Swaps for a Healthy 2016
Nearly half of all Americans make a New Year’s resolution, while only eight percent are able to see their annual pledges through to completion. The most common resolutions? Lose weight, get fit and eat healthier. No surprise there, right? Perhaps you’ve made some of these yourself and are now daunted as to how to make … Continued
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The Best Ways to Reheat 6 Classic Holiday Leftovers
The hard part is over. Your holiday meals have been expertly cooked, artfully plated and deliciously enjoyed. The pots and pans have been scrubbed and put away. And unless you sent everyone home with a goodie bag, chances are you’ve got a fridge chock full of scrumptious leftovers. When you’re ready to dive into them, … Continued
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7 Great Kitchen Gifts for the Modern Parent
Keeping the family well-fed with tasty, wholesome food is no easy feat. Today’s parents have to be smart enough to read labels and make the right choices when it comes to healthy ingredients. This means carving out enough time to do all the shopping, and being creative enough to fashion it all into a meal … Continued
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5 Fun Foods to Eat with Classic Holiday Movies
The holidays are all about nostalgia. When you cuddle around the fireplace, surrounded by family, you feel like an excited kid again, particularly if you’re watching the beloved holiday movies you grew up with. Part of the fun is the snacking. But instead of tossing out a plate of processed cookies, with a few simple … Continued
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8 Healthy Popcorn Toppings Sure to Amaze
The holidays mean family, an abundance of wonderful eats and of course, a few too many desserts. Here at Green Valley, as we try and navigate the chips, dips, and cookies, whenever we can make a healthy swap with respect to snacking, it helps. Enter popcorn. Naked, it’s pretty wholesome, but loaded with salt, butter … Continued
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Elevate Your Thanksgiving Sides with Our Green Bean Potato Gratin
There are plenty of delicious dishes that’ll hit the table this week when you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re health-conscious, you want a fresh-tasting, organic alternative that your guests will enjoy and feel good about eating. We’ve got just the solution: our Green Bean Potato Gratin, it’s big on taste and skips the … Continued
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7 Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Pie
One of the most iconic autumnal dishes is pumpkin pie. However, with great pie comes great responsibility; a few missteps could squash your pie’s potential. Here are our top tricks to ensure your baking experience is as easy as, well, pie. Tip #1: Fresh spice makes everything nice. Pre-packaged, one-stop Pumpkin Pie Spice may be … Continued
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