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When an apple is cut (or bruised), oxygen is introduced into the injured plant tissue. When oxygen is present in cells, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzymes in the chloroplasts rapidly oxidize phenolic compounds naturally present in the apple tissues to o-quinones, colorless precursors to brown-colored secondary products.

So in mommy terms…”yuk brown apples are cooties” according to my 5 year old.  And what 5 year old wants cooties?

So in order for this mama to allow my son from not eating “cooties”, I have browsed the internet as well as Pinterest to find out how to prevent apples from browning after cutting.

There are many different methods from apple browning, but the easiest thus far is this one… View Post

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Lifestyle expert and prop stylist Annette Joseph shows how to use pretty trays, jars, and baskets to transform the inside of your fridge into a beautiful and organized storage space.

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You’ve read my post on how to be a happy mom 24-7 but living it can sometimes be hard to accomplish. Raising two boys (both under 6), in the midst of potty training and prepping for back to school can leave this mama a little stir crazy, which leads to frustration, self doubt and in extreme cases, unhappiness.

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However, before any signs of self doubt rears its ugly head, I quickly ask myself “why so serious!??” (yes, exactly in the Joker’s voice). So before you too experience the case of the mommy blues… View Post

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With Summer here and travel plans in full swing this mom must be well prepared at all times, hey you just never know when an unexpected pool party or a visit to the park might pop up. Which means that my “mom bag” must be fully stocked with the basic essentials. So, today I wanted to share with you my Summer must-haves – for the entire family.

Summer beach bag with straw hat,towel,sunglasses and flip flops on sandy beach

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