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Pesto sauce #recipe

8/28/2014

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We love pasta, and we like to try different meat combinations. We also like marinara and alfredo sauces, however sometimes simple is better and I have found that pesto allows me to get creative with the pasta combinations. It is also easy to make, you can make a big batch and freeze to use later. Here is a simple family recipe for homemade pesto.

Ingredients

  •  4 cups fresh basil leaves 
  • 1/2 cup organic olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt

Preparation

Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine cuts and garlic on a blender. Blend until a paste forms. Add cheese and salt and continue blending until mixture is smooth. Put into a small bowl and then top with 1/2 inch olive oil and let cool.

If you would like to freeze, place in small containers and place on the freezer.

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VacuPractor: Back pain relief device #Giveaway

8/27/2014

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Back pain? No problem, enter below for a chance to win this awesome product that is a great way to fight back pain in a natural way. 
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My Life is a Journey has teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this giveaway. You can read Nanas Deals and More full review of product HERE. 
VacuPractor is a Class I FDA Registered Orthopedic medical Device for the treatment of Lower Back Pain. VacuPractor is a revolutionary new treatment device for lower back pain. With a very simple design, the VacuPractor   utilizes an outward pull on the lower curvature of the back that uses a suction to alleviate pressure on the discs and gently pulls the spine into alignment. it is made from polyprolylene and constructed to be very durable. 
How it Works...
The VacuPractor utilizes an outward pull on the lower curvature of the back that is unique to all other methods. How unique? It’s method has recently been adopted by the massage industry’s NCBTMB as accredited Continuing Education for Massage Therapists.
Using suction to pull out the spine curve rather than pulling lengthwise proved to be the most effective use of pressures. The VacuPractor™ is the only device that pulls straight out on the over-curvature in the lower spine (lordosis). These pressures working together stretch tired strained muscles allowing the back to relax without medication, relieving pressure on the disks and nerves. Throughout each session, the user remains in a comfortable, relaxed supine position.
The VacuPractor is proven to relieve your lower back pain , you'll love it with the guaranteed results or your money back! 
  • Relieves pain and stops the inflammation cascade
  • Increases the clearances between the vertebra for better nerve function
  • Reverses or slows the onset of lower spinal problems
  • Stretches the muscles, reducing or eliminating the need for muscle relaxing medications or expensive, painful surgery!
  • Chiropractor recommended & FDA Registered
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a Rafflecopter giveaway Terms and Conditions: Open US- 18+ . One random winner will receive (1) VacuPractor.  One (1) winner will be selected at random.  Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway.. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. The winner will be notified in email, and have 48 hours to claim prize - if not claimed, prize will be forfeited. Unless entrant filled out mailing info on entry option. If so no verification is needed. If prize is not claimed, prize will be forfeited. This giveaway is no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, G+, Pinterest, or Instagram is in  way associated and released from any and all liability.  Sponsor ( VacuPractor)  is responsible for mailing prize to winner, not Nanas Deals and More or any other Blog listed on this giveaway.  By Entering this giveaway you also understand that this blog is not responsible for any technical issues that may arise or held liable in any way if sponsor does not ship or follow through with stated prize. We are only hosting this giveaway for the Sponsor only. Both the Sponsor and Nanas Deals has the right with out notice to end or cancel this promotion at any time with out notice for any reason. Anyone found trying to manipulate this giveaway entry will be disqualified with out notice . 
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Bruschetta with Chicken and Avocado on Garlic Toast #Recipe

8/24/2014

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You can make this for dinner at home, but they are also great for a party. They are easy to make and a healthy option that both adults and kids will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breast (shredded)
  • 3 red organic tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 minced garlic
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon organic olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 loaf of baguette bread (sliced)
  • Garlic butter 
  • 1 avocado 
  • Purple and green lettuce

Preparation

  1. Prepare the bruschetta topping: mix in a big bowl the diced tomatoes, garlic, sliced basil leaves, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  2. Place the baguette bread (sliced) on a large baking sheet. Spread with garlic butter. Place the bruschetta mix, leaves of lettuce and chicken on top. Bake for about 5 minutes (to toast the bread). 
  3. Serve with smashed avocado on top.
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Help your kids be succesful at school with PreK12 Plaza

8/22/2014

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I have been very involved on my son’s education. Even though he goes to school, I complement his learning with activities at the house and even some extra homework. I believe school teaches basics, but parents are a very important component of kids learning and success in school.
I am always looking for ways to motivate my son and for programs or websites that have activities I can use at home to help my son practice what he has learned and even teach him new things. Before school started we decided that it was time to refresh some of the things he learned in 3rd grade and also to start learning some 4th grade concepts. It was then when I found the website Prek12 Plaza . We are loving this website.
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I think it is great that we can use technology to help our kids learn. But we have to be careful because not everything that is out in the internet is correct and we do not want our kids to learn things that are not true. The PreK12 Plaza website counts with great resources and information we can trust. There is another advantage to the site, it is bilingual and multicultural. This is very important for me, because I want my son to have a great cultural background.

The website offers tools for each grade level and different topics, such as math, language and science. The website site offers a comprehensive Common Core Standard based Bilingual Preparation and Assessments platform: “Our approach to math education is to engage the child with fun and rewarding experiences, offer teachers comprehensive tools to manage the learning process and get the child’s extended Familia involved.”

Another cool thing about the website is the content called TAILs (Teaching as I Learn) where you upload videos of what your kids are learning, so they can help other families learn the same topic. There is also e-books and so many tools that will make learning fun. Kids can earn points that they can exchange for rewards.
I encourage you to visit this cool bilingual website and see how it can help your child progress faster in school. It is fun and user friendly.
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Adventure Planet DVD -review

8/20/2014

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Available on 08/26/14

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About the DVD

Get ready for this amazing adventure that shows how kids can save the world! NORVA and JORPE are a gifted and loving sister and brother living in Thailand who have unique abilities to communicate with nature. They literally run into SAM, the son of the president of the Capital State, when he gets lost on a scouting expedition. Sam is impetuous and fool-hardy, but he soon learns to respect his two companions as his electronic gadgets go haywire and strange, burning objects plunge from the sky. The kids rush to the Capital State to warn the president and stop the damage, but they’re no match for the energy-hungry devices that threaten to engulf the planet. The only way to prevent the complete destruction of the world is to turn off all the power and let the earth regenerate, but how can they get the message across to everyone in time?

Watch the trailer

Did we like it?

Cute, funny and entertaining. A hit among the boys during the play-date. Great message for kids. We will for sure be watching it again soon
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