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Laura Silsbee

Laura Silsbee
10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables Into Your Kids Diet
Wellness

10 Ways To Add Fruits And Vegetables Into Your Kids Diet

We all know by now that we should eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it…

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10 Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety
Wellness

10 Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety

Have you craved junk food when you got stressed out? I have! Chances are the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods. Think…

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22 Best Fall Hats for Southern Women
Lifestyle · Style

22 Best Fall Hats for Southern Women

Fall is here and the weather just got a little cooler here in Birmingham, which I am loving!!! I have never been a huge hat wearer, but the older I…

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Pear Preserves
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Pear Preserves

Lollipop lemon drops donut cake danish oat cake candy canes candy. Oat cake sugar plum gummi bears lollipop pie topping carrot cake. Oat cake liquorice cupcake chupa chups ice cream….

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My love for Southern Living
Lifestyle

My love for Southern Living

Now that cooler weather is officially upon us, I am getting geared up to test out some new comfort food recipes and get my house decorated for the fall season with lots of pumpkins! Do you want to know my little secret that I always turn to month after month for inspiration? It the Bible of all magazines: Southern Living.

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4 Mouthwatering Recipes to eat the Rainbow
Main Course · Recipes

4 Mouthwatering Recipes to eat the Rainbow

Here are 4 amazing recipes to make for your family!!! Sheet Pan Steak with Rainbow Veggies One-Pan Salmon And Rainbow Veggies with Honey Ginger Sauce Rainbow Veggies Salad with Honey…

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Gluten Free Grocery Staples List
Wellness

Gluten Free Grocery Staples List

Since I only eat gluten free and dairy free the family eats this way by default and that is what I have listed below. You are welcome Dear Hubby and…

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Tuna Tartare by Chef Rob McDaniel
Appetizers · Recipes

Tuna Tartare by Chef Rob McDaniel

This tuna tartare is my gluten free variation of Chef Rob Mcdaniel’s of Lake Martin’s Spring House Restaurant and Birmingham’s Helen Restaurant. Tuna is one of my favorites, cooked anyway…

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15 Restaurants to Grab a Bite in Cahaba Heights
Birmingham

15 Restaurants to Grab a Bite in Cahaba Heights

The Olive Branch in Cahaba Heights

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Citrus Vinaigrette
Recipes · Salad

Citrus Vinaigrette

Citrus Vinaigrette

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29 Restaurants in SOHO Homewood To Go To
Birmingham · Travel

29 Restaurants in SOHO Homewood To Go To

I adore downtown Homewood, the shops and restaurants are fabulous, and there are so many cool choices to explore, plus everything is all together on one main street. Below are…

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14 Local Birmingham Websites to Stay Connected
Birmingham

14 Local Birmingham Websites to Stay Connected

Birmingham Barons Stadium

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Smore’s Pizza
Desserts · Recipes

Smore’s Pizza

Ingredients for a smores pizza

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The Best Home Decor Boutiques in Birmingham
Birmingham

The Best Home Decor Boutiques in Birmingham

These are some of my favorite go to stores that are close to me. It makes it so easy to just pop in a look to get inspired or shop…

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44 Healthy Gluten and Dairy Free Snacks for Busy Moms
Snacks · Wellness

44 Healthy Gluten and Dairy Free Snacks for Busy Moms

Quick Healthy Snacks On The Go That Are Dairy And Gluten Free These are my go to snacks when I am on the run. I will pack a small cooler…

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The 12 Best Restaurants in Homewood’s Edgewood Neighborhood
Birmingham

The 12 Best Restaurants in Homewood’s Edgewood Neighborhood

Edgewood Is Bustling! We Love To Eat Here Because The Vibe Is So Fun And Family Friendly. The One Place We Do Not Take The Kids And Reserve Strictly For…

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Our Love Story
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Our Love Story

How we almost met It’s my Senior year in high school on Saturday, September 1st, 1989 and my girlfriend and I were heading to a party at another good friends home….

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Birmingham’s Local Hot Spots
Birmingham · Travel

Birmingham’s Local Hot Spots

Maybe you live here or maybe you are visiting for  the weekend! I am working on a checklist for the best local “hot spots” in and around Birmingham, Alabama. So…

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Grocery Staple List
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Grocery Staple List

When I make a grocery run, I always buy fresh whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats and grains or potatoes. These foods that are naturally gluten free and dairy…

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How to go Dairy Free? This is what happened.
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How to go Dairy Free? This is what happened.

How good do these sound to you? Nachos smothered under melted cheese, a latte, spinach artichoke dip, goat cheese on your salad, a baked potato loaded with sour cream? To…

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What foods are gluten free?
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What foods are gluten free?

These are my go to foods so I do not get the gluten bomb in my belly. Gluten free (gf) breads and pasta Rice Potatoes Veggies Fruit Gf soy sauce…

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Gluten Foods to Avoid
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Gluten Foods to Avoid

If you are going to eliminate Gluten, start with these. Remember to read all the labels and look for Wheat. Wheat items (bread, pasta, grains, cereals, crackers, croutons) Soy sauce…

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How to Go Gluten Free? Here’s my story.
Wellness

How to Go Gluten Free? Here’s my story.

Imagine this… Hanging out on the beach for a week long trip, sipping on cold beer while having fun with your friends. Have you ever noticed that terrible bloat that…

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Summer Quinoa Salad
Recipes · Salad

Summer Quinoa Salad

Summer Quinoa Salad is so easy to make and is packed full of fresh summer fruits and vegetables. Once you toss in the tangy and delicious lemon vinaigrette you will…

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Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Breakfast · Recipes

Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl with Tahini Dressing

This Roasted Veggie Breakfast Bowl with Tahini Dressing is so easy to make and is packed full of fresh cauliflower and broccoli. Top it off with this amazing homemade Tahini…

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Easy Garlic Chicken Quinoa and Zucchini
Main Course · Recipes

Easy Garlic Chicken Quinoa and Zucchini

Easy Garlic Chicken Quinoa and Zucchini is so a delicious dish for the entire family. It is packed full of fresh summer zucchini and bell peppers. This dish is so…

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Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad
Recipes · Salad

Grilled Shrimp and Corn Salad

Easy homemade GRILLED SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with some good macro nutrients: protein, carbs and fat. This makes such a great lunch….

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Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice
Recipes · Sides & Soup

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

Easy homemade EGG FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 9 grams of protein, 17 grams of carbs and 6 grams of fat. This makes…

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Sesame Ginger Salmon
Main Course · Recipes

Sesame Ginger Salmon

Easy homemade SESAME GINGER SALMON BOWL made with just simple whole food ingredients and packed with 39 grams of protein, 17 grams of carbs and 25 grams of fat. This…

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Chicken, Ginger & Turmeric Soup with Rice
Recipes · Sides & Soup

Chicken, Ginger & Turmeric Soup with Rice

Easy homemade CHICKEN, GINGER & TURMERIC SOUP WITH RICE made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 21 grams of protein, 38 grams of carbs and 11 grams of…

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Carrot Protein Smoothie
Drinks · Recipes · Snacks

Carrot Protein Smoothie

I remember the first time I heard of juicing. I had no idea why someone would want to do that ever. I mean EVER! I started to research it and…

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Raw and Juicy’s Copycat Eggs and Greens Breakfast Salad
Breakfast · Recipes · Salad

Raw and Juicy’s Copycat Eggs and Greens Breakfast Salad

This summer the kids and I drove down to the 30A Beach to meet dear friends from California. We wanted all of our kids to hang out and get to…

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Thai Basil Chicken
Main Course · Recipes

Thai Basil Chicken

Easy homemade THAI BASIL CHICKEN made with simple, whole food ingredients and packed with 37 grams of protein, 55 grams of carbs and 24 grams of fat. This makes such…

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Protein Carrot Cake
Desserts · Recipes

Protein Carrot Cake

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Chicken & Mango Salsa Lettuce Wraps
Main Course · Recipes

Chicken & Mango Salsa Lettuce Wraps

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Matcha Overnight Oats
Breakfast · Recipes

Matcha Overnight Oats

Matcha Green Tea is know for so many health benefits. There are studies that it can help fight cancer, improve your brain function, help fight against cancer, is high in…

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What is the FASTer Way to Fat Loss?
FASTer Way · Wellness

What is the FASTer Way to Fat Loss?

Are you frustrated, like so many of the women are? Have you watched your body change as you got older? Have you felt helpless because no matter what you do,…

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Become a What’s Happening in Mountain Brook Partner
Birmingham

Become a What’s Happening in Mountain Brook Partner

I have a new opportunity for you to promote your business (brand, boutiques, restaurants, services) to a large audience, you can now advertise your business on one of my highly engaged…

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Become a Mountain Brook Trading Partner
Birmingham

Become a Mountain Brook Trading Partner

I have a new opportunity for you to promote your business (brand, boutiques, restaurants, services) to a large audience, you can now become a partner and advertise your business on one…

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