Make Your Own Baby Groot Cupcakes and Celebrate Guardians of the Galaxy

Baby Groot Cupcakes

Marvel Studios can say so very much with so few words. Why, just three little words in fact can move even the stiffest of hearts. No, I’m not talking about, “I love you.” I’m referring to the tree-like alien Groot, who’s famous for his extremely limited vocabulary that consists almost entirely of, “I am Groot.” We just saw Guardians of the Galaxy 2 this weekend to celebrate my son’s 14th birthday and the movie was …

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Meatless Mexican Lasagna with Fresh TortillaLand Tortillas

I never gave tortillas much thought before. That is, until I traveled to TortillaLand! Okay, so TortillaLand® isn’t really a place, it’s a product. Though I’d certainly be up for arguing that it’s also a super fresh and delicious state of mind. My wife and I have really been working on eating healthier and fresher foods lately. That means loads more fresh fruits and veggies. It takes some getting used to (and a LOT more …

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Finally, Some MuffinTops to Be Proud of!

#VitaTops Wild Blueberry Muffin Tops

When you’ve made it as a reference on “Seinfeld,” you know you’ve made it big. Anyone else remember the episode where Elaine convinces her old boss to open up a MuffinTops shop? She, like myself, realized the absolute best part of a delectable muffin is indeed the top. Now the phrase “Muffin Top” may make most people think about body types. Sure, the tighter the jeans, the floppier the muffin top. I’ll readily admit I’ve …

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To Counter All the Hate, Here’s 101 Things I Truly Love

There’s a lot of hate going on in the world these days. I’m not going to start talking politics here at all, nor am I blindly ignoring the reasons behind all this hate. Instead, however, I’m preaching love. Love. Compassion. Caring. You can do all of that while still disagreeing with one another on things. That said, I’m doing my part to spread as much positive vibes as I can these days. I know it’s …

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You’ll Be Surprised How I Bond with My Kids These Days

#berrieseverywhere bond cereal

I want to talk about bonds. No not James, not Barry and not savings. I’m talking about the bond I have with my two boys. It’s a crazy cliche but it’s so insanely true. Time flies when you’re having fun. And while there’ve been plenty of ups, downs and scares, having kids is easily the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’ll admit that I couldn’t have done this without my beautiful wife Allison. …

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