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Meet
Tateonna Hass Founder of Sunshine Beads
Happy s ’ e n i t n e l Va Day!
Unleashing Joy:
How Therapy Dogs Bring Hope and Healing
Love in Every Step: The LaForest Family’s Story of Adoption and Autism
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Table of Contents
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Embracing the Joy of Reading
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Eat with theSeasons!
Fun Family Recipes with Ika Greens
Bright and Flavorful Spring Citrus Salad
Tateonna’s Favorite Things
Tateonna Hass: Founder of Sunshine Beads
About us
With Rae Indigo
Ingredients 1 Grapefruit, sliced 1 Orange, sliced Handful Kumquats, sliced 1/2 Onion, thinly sliced Fava Bean Microgreens (or Spinach/Arugula) Handful Cashews, toasted Sprinkle Black Sesame Seeds 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Tbsp Lemon/Orange Juice
Love in Every Step: The LaForest Family’s Story of Adoption and Autism Method: Whisk oil, vinegar & juices. Toss citrus and onion with greens, cashews and vinaigrette. Top with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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We are a small, family-owned grocer located in Mesquite, NV - about an hour North East of Las Vegas. We focus on seasonal produce and meat from local and regional farms, and small-batch products made in Nevada and surrounding states. We grow microgreens as well as herbs and other leafy greens hydroponically on-site. We have an attached kitchen where we re-purpose some of the produce we bring in to make a rotating variety of salads, soups and ready-made-meals that are available to take home from our refrigerators and freezers in the grocery section. The kitchen is also a shared-use commissary for local makers and chefs to make and showcase their products and menus - hot service is available weekly from rotating chefs.
Ask Rae
Unleashing Joy: How Therapy Dogs Bring Hope & Healing
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Moments
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Healthy Snacks For You Fruit and Yogurt Cup
Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• Yogurt (any flavor) • Fresh fruits (berries, bananas, or apples) • Granola or nuts
• Whole wheat tortilla or wrap • Peanut butter (or almond butter) • Banana • Honey (optional)
Instructions:
Instructions:
1. Take a clear cup or bowl. 2. Spoon a layer of yogurt at the bottom. 3. Add a layer of your favorite fresh fruit on top of the yogurt. 4. Sprinkle some granola or nuts over the fruit. 5. Repeat the layers until the cup is full.
1. Lay the tortilla flat on a plate. 2. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over the entire tortilla. 3. Place a banana at one edge of the tortilla. 4. Roll the tortilla tightly around the banana. 5. Slice into bite-sized pieces and drizzle with honey if desired.
Veggie and Hummus Cups
Apple Nachos
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• Hummus (store-bought or homemade) • Fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers)
• Apple • Nut Butter (peanut butter, almond butter) • Toppings (granola, mini chocolate chips, raisins, or coconut flakes)
Instructions: 1. Wash and cut the vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces. 2. Take a small cup or bowl and spoon in some hummus at the bottom. 3. Arrange the veggie sticks around the hummus in the cup. 4. Dip the veggies in the hummus as you enjoy your snack!
Instructions: 1. Wash the apple and slice it into thin rounds or wedges. 2. Arrange the apple slices on a plate. 3. Drizzle nut butter over the apple slices. 4. Sprinkle your choice of toppings on top of the nut butter. 5
My Daily Journal
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Table of Contents Recipes 5
Healthy Snacks for You
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Dog Lovers Corner with Rissa
Community Spotlights
13 Heart-Shaped Homemade Pizza
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Community Showcase
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Share the Mic
20 Vivian’s Must Haves
17 Berry Banana Smoothie
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Crafts 15 Valentine’s Day Coloring Page 18 Florals & Hearts Coloring Page 19 Craft Time 21 Love in Every Line Doodle Page 23 How to Tie-Dye a Shirt
Activities 4
Daily Journal
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Love Yourself
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Good Deed Challenge
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10 Valentine’s Day Word Search 23
11 Thrift Your Way to Family Fun 14 Square Up For Love Game 16 Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzle 22 I Love... 24 Journal Page
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25 Valentine Word Scramble 3
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