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Cranberry Nut Bread Ingredients: 1 egg 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup orange juice 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda dash salt 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, chopped Instructions: Cranberry Chutney Ingredients: 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup peeled, diced apple 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Dash ground cloves Instructions:...

Perhaps you are looking at ways to lose pregnancy weight or want to know how to create a healthy diet for your family. Maybe you want some tips on how to balance work while being a busy mom or learn ways to raise bilingual and multicultural kids. When you find yourself struggling, it helps to turn to mommy bloggers who love to share practical tips and advice for navigating motherhood....

Fruit baby names conjure images of sweetness, beauty, and enjoyment, so it makes sense these cute girl names are trending for both first and middle names for girls. Many fruit names bear ancient Latin and Greek roots, but some of the most beautiful names on the list come from French, Arabic, and English. Some fruit names like Lemon or Berry stand out while others like Avalon or Juniper have a trendy vibe that doesn’t jump right out and say “fruit!...

The variety of choices available today can make this choice seem complicated. Your child probably has more school options to attend than you did while growing up. Many neighborhoods have local neighborhood public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, and even hybrid online/brick and mortar schools. Knowing where to find out information about these schools can help your family make a good choice. While attending new parent nights and open houses can give you a starting point to learn about a school, they often do not give a complete picture....

Supplies: Spoons (one per player), eggs (real or plastic, one per team) For this one, you’ll need two teams. Each player gets a spoon and an egg (hardboiled or plastic). Each team must carry their egg on their spoon from the starting line to a turnaround point and back again. Then, the egg is passed off to a teammate who takes their turn. If the egg is dropped, the player must stop and retrieve it....

It can be tough to keep rambunctious rugrats entertained for long car trips or family travel plane rides. Curb on-the-move melt-downs with these great travel toys and games for toddlers. More: 3 Activities to Keep Kids From Whining “I’m Bored” While Traveling Our Top Picks for Car Toys for Toddlers The Best Fine Motor Travel Toy for Toddlers: Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love to Draw: Cra-Z-Art Travel Magna Doodle The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love to Make Things Go: HABA Town Maze Magnetic Game The Best Travel Toy for Toddlers who Love Story Time: Dr....

For parents looking for summer-themed names, there are a wealth of sunny choices. These names may be infused with the warmth of the sun, the cool, salty spray of the ocean, the heady, freshness of summer grass, the breathtaking bounty of bright wildflowers, or the piercing blue of the summer sky. Other parents may want a summer name simply because their baby is due (or was conceived) during the summer months....

To help you navigate and understand the symptoms and risk factors related to these health problems, we’ve gathered information from healthcare professionals and put it all together in one go-to place for your reference. To read more about other pregnancy symptoms, check out: 6 Symptoms of Pregnancy No One Tells You About. Yeast Infections (Candidiasis) During pregnancy, increased vaginal discharge is normal. However, if the discharge is creamy and thick and there is soreness and itching in your vaginal area, you may have a bacterial infection....

“[Your child] should settle into routines and patterns of behavior that are more recognizable,” explains Samuel Werner, DO, who is board-certified in family medicine. He explains that 5-month-olds love trying out many new activities for the first time, which caregivers can help them repeat as much as possible. Your growing 5-month-old is making big strides cognitively and verbally, is a big fan of eating (possibly even solid foods!), learning how to sleep for longer stretches, and using those rolling skills to keep you on your toes....

Where to Find Affordable Care Here are some places that you can look for locally to help you get prenatal care. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Also known as Obamacare, this law passed in 2010 includes prenatal care as a covered benefit for the vast majority of health insurance plans. This says that women who have health insurance will have free coverage for their prenatal care. If you don’t have insurance, you may qualify for your state’s version of Medicaid (see below)....

More: How to Help Your Teen Choose a College Your teen is filled with the excitement of finishing high school. A whole new life filled with freedom and long-awaited dreams coming true is practically within her grasp. Though your mind may be focused on where your precious baby has gone, you have to meet your teen where she is at so you can be part of her summer experience. Finding the balance between respecting her independence and sneaking in some bonding time will be key....

Choosing a Norwegian name for your baby is a great way to pay homage to your Scandinavian roots. Even if your family doesn’t hail from Norway, one of these names might still be the perfect fit for your little one. Norwegian names tend to connote strength and virtue, like Hilda, which means battle, or Thor, the Old Norse god of strength, thunder, war, and storms. What are Norwegian Names? Norway’s unique history brought a variety of names to this country....

But on the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find teens who are really busy. They’re taking extra classes at school, working part-time jobs, playing sports, and maintaining hectic after-school schedules with little to no extra time. It’s important to find just the right balance for your teen. You want them to be busy enough that they don’t have time to get mixed up with the wrong crowd, yet you want to make sure they’re not so bored that they start looking for trouble....

More: 75 “Old Man” Names That Are Popular Again If you are looking for classic or old-fashioned names, then look no further. We have curated a list of 75 vintage and old-fashioned names that are still trending baby boy names today. Perhaps you like the traditional sound of a name like Johnathan, which has been around for centuries. Maybe William is a family name you wish to carry on; either way, names like these stand the test of time....

Of course, everyone knows the main members of The Golden Trio, but if you are looking for something more unique for your baby boy or baby girl, there are plenty of options to choose from below. We have included Harry Potter character descriptions as well, in case you don’t quite remember who they are (there are SO many!) And not only are there girl names and boy names but there are great gender-neutral name options from the Wizarding World names too!...