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*Dangerous Toy Warning* Bunchems

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I know many of you are still shopping for holiday gifts, so please be aware of a toy called Bunchems and avoid at all costs.

Bunchems are brightly colored balls about the size of a quarter. They’re covered with soft, squishy spikes that interlock with each other. Instead of being used for building as intended, they’re getting stuck in kids hair and are almost impossible to remove.

Thankfully I didn’t buy any before I heard the warning, but my best friend did. She spent 4 hours trying to pull them from her daughter’s long, thick hair. After trying conditioner, peanut butter, and oil, they finally ended up having to be cut out at the hairdresser! 

Don’t think it’s an isolated incident, either. I’ve seen similar complaints on Twitter and Facebook, calling Bunchems “a million times worse than gum.”

Yikes…

Maple Balsamic Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts, onions, and cauliflower—very healthy but not always so tasty, particularly if they’ve been boiled. (Personally, the smell of boiled veggies, especially crucifers, make me gag!) I find that roasting produces a much nicer taste and texture; adding delicious maple syrup and Balsamic vinegar helps, too.

To make Maple Balsamic Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts, you will need:

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, whole
  • 1 lb cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 2 TBS Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Salt/pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spread the sprouts, cauliflower, and onions in a 9×13 Pyrex. In a bowl, combine oil, vinegar, and maple syrup. Blend well, then pour over veggies. Add salt/pepper and stir everything to combine. Cook for approximately 40 minutes (I usually check after 30). Plate and drizzle with pan sauce.

The sauce creates a slightly sweet and tangy taste and is the key to a successful dish. The red onion helps with eye appeal. This makes a nice side dish when served with chicken or white fish. I don’t like it paired with steaks or salmon, but maybe that’s just me?

 

What’s your favorite way to cook sprouts?

Struggling with Infertility? The Stork® OTC can Help

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Getting pregnant is something most women take for granted, but couples struggling with infertility are faced with the pain of not being able to conceive so easily.

The surprising truth is that 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving, making the dream of parenthood hard to attain for millions of people. Luckily, there are options available like hormone treatments and IUI/IVF, but these have many physical and emotional side effects and can be prohibitively expensive.

Couples who want to try an affordable and natural approach will be overjoyed to learn about The Stork® OTC, an FDA-cleared, over the counter device that uses cervical cap insemination (this form of insemination has a recorded success rate of approximately 20% which is comparable to IUI).

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The Stork® OTC kit includes two pieces: a cervical cap inside of a condom-like sheath (the Conceptacle®) which is used to collect the sperm and the applicator which is used to place the cap. After collecting the semen in the cap, the applicator efficiently and easily places it near the woman’s cervix, using a delivery system akin to a tampon. The cap stays in place, keeping the sperm where it needs to be, for up to six hours, then is easily removed with the attached cord.

In a recent efficacy study, post-coital data was collected demonstrating a 3.23 higher value of sperm concentration at the cervix compared to the value of sperm concentration with natural intercourse, for 85% of study participants.

With those percentages, The Stork® OTC could be a huge help! I also love that it can be used in the privacy of home, doesn’t require a prescription and is sold at a price point most couples can afford ($79.99 for a single-use treatment).

While the journey to start or add to a family can be rocky, you don’t have to go through it alone. On Tuesday, December 8, at noon, there will be a special one-hour Twitter chat, focused on natural conception tips. We’ll discuss what is and isn’t working and will have the chance to win CVS gift cards. Join in using #TheStorkOTC.

Want to try this amazing conception device yourself? Enter to win it here:

 
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Upscale Hanukkah Treats

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Bon Appetit has some wonderful ideas for upscale Hanukkah treats like Silver Dollar Latkes, Dill Cucumbers, Apple Salad and smoked whitefish.

Around here, we’re used to basic Latkes served with applesauce or sour cream, but I love looking at new recipes anyway. I’m not sure how kid-friendly these would be, so if you want to try them, keep that in mind.