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Honey Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

by Erin Lem

 

Part sweet and part savory, this stir-fry dish is a cinch to make and will please any kid’s picky palate

Inspired by her husband’s love of chicken wings, Kari of GI 365 created this Honey Garlic Chicken stir-fry recipe that features the same sweet and savory flavors of her hubby’s favorite dish. Your kids will love the flavor combination, and you’ll love that making this healthy meal only takes 30 minutes. It’s a win-win.

Serves 4

Ingredients for Honey Garlic Chicken:

Sauce:
⅓ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 Tablespoon organic cornstarch
⅓ cup honey

Stir-Fry:
1 medium onion, diced ½”
1½ pounds broccoli, stems peeled
1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1″ cubes
2 Tablespoons avocado oil, (or olive oil)
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced

Method:
1. Start by mixing the soy sauce and cornstarch together until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the honey to the soy sauce mixture, but you don’t need to combine them (this happens in the pan).

2. Thinly slice the peeled broccoli stems, cut the florets into 1″ pieces, and set the broccoli aside with the onion.

3. Preheat a large skillet over high heat.

4. When the pan is almost smoking, add 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil and the chicken cubes. Sauté for about 2 minutes to brown before turning the chicken cubes, and cooking until golden brown and done in the center. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

5. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of avocado oil to the pan. Add the onion and broccoli, and cook stirring every 30 seconds for 3-5 minutes or until the onions begin to soften and the broccoli turns bright green but is still crisp.

6. Add the ¼ cup of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer for 3 minutes until the water has mostly evaporated and the broccoli is just tender.

7. Add the sautéed chicken, minced garlic, and the sauce into the skillet.

8. Stir to incorporate the honey, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve immediately.

For more fantastic recipes, visit GI 365 by clicking here. 

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Best Whipped Cream for Allergy Sufferers

By Lauren Beach

The final thing to top off your dessert shopping list is whipped cream! Here’s our allergy-friendly whipped cream guide, featuring 17 options to grab in the store.

Photo: Spokin

DEDICATED FACILITIES (Allergens Vary)

1. Truwhip
Product: Truwhip Vegan Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

2. Truwhip
Product: Truwhip Original Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES

3. 365 Organic
Product: Oat Based Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

4. Food Heaven
Product: Heavenly Whipped
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

5. Forager
Product: Dairy-Free Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

6. Reddi Whip
Product: Coconut Milk
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

7. Gay Lea
Product: Coconut Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

8. 365 Organic
Product: Non-Dairy Plant-Based Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

9. Reddi Whip
Product: Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

10. 365 Organic
Product: Whipped Topping Peppermint
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nuts, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

11. Clover Sonoma
Product: Lightly Sweetened Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

12. Natural By Nature
Product: Classic Whipped Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

13. Lucerne
Product: Original Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

14. Great Value
Product: Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated

15. Reddi Whip
Product: Almond Milk
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Almond, Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

16. Cool Whip
Product: Cool Whip Original Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except coconut), Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

17. So Delicious
Product: Coco Whip Coconut Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soy. We have a rigorous allergen testing program and apply strict quality control measures in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Allergen Statement

 

This post originally appeared on Spokin.com.

Latte-fueled mother of two who works from home. Passionate about food allergies, gardening, cooking, art, and keeping the magic in childhood.

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Celebrate the Season with Disney’s New Winter Coffee Blends

by Karly Wood

Chilly weather, sweaters and hot coffee are the stuff winter dreams are made of. To welcome the chilly season, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (the official speciality coffee of Disney!) is dropping two new limited edition blends.

The holiday-inspired coffees both showcase Mickey and Minnie Mouse partaking in festive activities in red and green colorways. And bonus: the Minnie Mouse Merry Mint bag is the first to feature the main gal on her own.

photo: Joffrey’s

The Mickey & Minnie Winter Wonderland blend is made up of white chocolate, coconut and caramel, while the Minnie Mouse Merry Mint is a mix of white chocolate and peppermint.

Both flavors are available for a limited time only. You can find them at joffreys.com, Amazon and at the Joffrey’s location at Disney Springs® The Landing.

––Karly Wood

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Dunkin’ Is Bringing the Pumpkin in New Fall Menu

by Karly Wood

Who cares if it’s still August? In our hearts, it’s pumpkin time!

To celebrate the imminent fall season, Dunkin’ is dropping its updated autumn menu this Wed. Aug. 18. The offerings will include a mix of brand new coffee and food items, in addition to bringing back several signature items from years past.

photo: Courtesy of Dunkin’

When it comes to brand new treats, customers can grab a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew made from Dunkin’s Cold Brew, a pumpkin flavor swirl and new Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam topped with cinnamon sugar topping. Fancy a cold drink? The new Apple Cranberry and Apple Cranberry Coconut Refreshers are the perfect non-coffee option made with Honeycrisp apple and cranberry fruit flavors, Green Tea and fall spaces and coconut milk for the coconut refresher option.

Returning from last year is the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, pumpkin flavored coffees, apple cider donut, pumpkin donut, Munchkins Donut Hole Treats and pumpkin muffin. To up the ante, Dunkin’ is giving pumpkin lovers medium Pumpkin Cream Cold Brews or medium Pumpkin Spice Signature Lattes for just $3 now through Sept. 14!

To round up the menu offerings, the coffee and donut purveyor is introducing a new option in the Limited Batch Series, 100% Guatemalan Coffee. For every cup sold of the brew, 10 cents will benefit One Tree Planted, to support reforestation efforts in Guatemala from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12.

The fall Dunkin’ menu will be available for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide staring Aug. 18.

––Karly Wood

 

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#ALDILove! Find Out the Top 10 Fan Favorites at ALDI Grocery Stores

by Eva Ingvarson Cerise

The results are in on the ALDI Fan Favorites annual survey. Shoppers have voted on their top ten picks from a variety of ALDI-exclusive items.

Without further ado, here are the 2021 Fan Favorites winners:

  • Cult Favorite: Appleton Farms Premium Sliced Bacon*
  • Stream & Snack: Clancy’s Kettle Chips*
  • Morning Meeting Must-Have: Specially Selected Brioche and French Toast Bagels
  • Guilt-Free Go-To: Friendly Farms Almond, Coconut & Oat Milk*
  • Guess Who’s Back: Huntington Home 3 Wick Candles
  • Mama Knows Best: Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Take and Bake Deli Pizza*
  • Little Fan Favorite: Happy Farms String Cheese*
  • Sip & Celebrate: PurAqua Belle Vie Sparkling Flavored Water*
  • Dinner Delight: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts
  • Keeping it Fresh: Strawberries*
    *Denotes repeat winner

It’s no secret that ALDI shoppers are big fans of the store’s low prices and wide selection of high-quality foods. More than 360,000 shoppers have voted over the last three years.

The Mama Cozzi’s Pizza line earned its own category this year, after being the overall fan favorite in 2020. And it’s still a winner: The brand’s Kitchen Take and Bake Deli Pizza was a top vote-getter this year, with more than 45,000 votes.

Among kid favorites, three-time champion Happy Farms String Cheese earned more than 50% of the votes in its category this year, winning by a landslide.

You’ll find these winners by looking for a blue heart-shaped logo on store shelves and on the ALDI website. Learn more about the 2021 Fan Favorites here.

—Eva Ingvarson Cerise

Photo courtesy of ALDI

 

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26 Nut-Free Ice Creams That Everyone Can Enjoy

By Susie Hultquist

Our top-rated nut-free ice cream guide (with 33 ice creams!) has something for everyone, whether you’re managing peanut or tree nut allergies or can safely eat coconut, we’ve got options for you too! Get the scoop below and for the full list, click through to the rest of the article belowl

VERIFIED BRANDS

 

1. A La Mode Partly Cloudy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that contains wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

2. O’MY Strawberry
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish
Verified Brand Allergy Info

3. Sacred Serve Chaga Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Mustard, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Poppyseed, Corn, Peas, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites
Verified Brand Allergy Info

4. Frönen Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard
Verified Brand Allergy Info

5. Oatly Strawberry
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
Verified Brand Allergy Info

6. Sunscoop Wild Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Fish, Shellfish, Mustard, Poppyseed, Celery, Molluscs
Verified Brand Allergy Info

DEDICATED FACILITY (Allergens Vary)

7. Cado Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut
Allergen Statement

8. Straus Family Creamery Organic Vanilla Fudge Swirl
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (exclucing coconut), Corn
Allergen Statement

9. Frankie & Jo’s California Cabin
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew, Coconut
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that processes coconuts, cashews, and almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Gluten
Allergen Statement

10. Mr. Dewie’s Chocolate Orange Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Milk, Soy, Gluten
Allergen Statement

11. Booja Booja Heavens on Earth (Mint Chocolate Truffle) 
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Cashew
Precautionary label: May also contain Pecan Nuts, Hazelnuts, and Almonds.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Egg
Allergen Statement

12. Righteous Gelato Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Gluten
Allergen Statement

NON-DEDICATED FACILITY

13. Re: THINK Black Cherry Vanilla
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

14. Rebel Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

15. Ben & Jerry’s Gimme S’more!
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

16. Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg, Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

17. Coconut Bliss Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

18. Food Heaven Juicy Strawberry Heavenly Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

19. So Delicious Oatmilk Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

20. Arctic Zero Salted Caramel
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

21. Alden’s Vanilla Crème Ice Cream
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shelfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary label: Made on shared equipment with eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and peanuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

22. Noona’s Ice Cream Yuzu Blossom
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Wheat
Contains: Milk
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

23. Steve’s Dairy-Free Chocolate Salty Caramel 
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

24. Sweet Luv Strawberry Coconut
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8 (excluding coconut), Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

25. Frill Intense Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains:Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated
Allergen Statement

26. Double Rainbow Ultra Chocolate
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary label: This product was produced on equipment that also processes tree nuts, peanuts and soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None stated

Check out all of our nut-free ice cream picks on Spokin.com and in the Spokin App! And to learn more about our product guide process, see our letter from our founder. And don’t forget to check out the full scoop on dairy-free ice creams here: Top 37 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide.

This post originally appeared on Spokin.

Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.

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Watching Life through the Eyes of an Adopted Child

By Amanda Wall

The lunch buffet at the Hyatt in New Delhi is a grandiose feast of sauces, chutneys, chapati, proteins, and more. In the center of it all is a beckoning treat stand displaying delicate chocolates and perfectly swirled gelato. No doubt my daughters, Priya and Ari, had never seen this much food in their lives. At the orphanage the girls were fed rice and occasionally a hard-boiled egg. Ari, my youngest child, weighed a mere 20 pounds at 3.5 years old having been malnourished most of her childhood.

Placing a variety of food on her plate, I curiously watched to see what she’d entertain. I gave her a glass of milk alongside a hard-boiled egg, scrambled eggs, lentils, rice, fruit, noodles, vegetable curry and carrots on her plate.She immediately downed the milk wanting more. I suspected the children only received water in the orphanage. The hard boiled egg was obviously familiar and the scrambled eggs she avoided. Fruit was well received and vegetables were naturally pushed around the plate, although Ari loved raw carrot sticks. Perhaps she liked the crunch or could sense that her body was desperately craving those nutrients? Pasta and lentils were handed over to big sister Priya who wanted all the spicy Indian cooking she could get her hands into!

After an adventurous lunch, we strolled by the treat stand. “Would you like to try some gelato, Ari?” I asked. Scared of what her taste buds may encounter she said a firm “Nah.” A friendly woman behind the gelato stand quickly recommended the coconut gelato. Maybe she could sense my girls were eager to run around the open lobby or it was her personal favorite? We thought the suggestion was a wise choice because coconut milk is a common ingredient used in Indian cooking. Familiarity is a friend during the adoption process. I ordered a coconut ice-cream cone for myself and placed a dab of that sweet goodness onto my daughter’s lips. Her eyes glowed as I handed over the dripping treat. Watching her tiny stomach grow into the shape of a basketball, I knew we both felt content.

Excitement and anxiety are at the root of many discoveries for an adopted child. I recall experiencing the world through my biological children’s infant eyes and those were monumental indeed, but the firsts experienced by my adopted daughters felt extraordinary compounded by their unfortunate beginnings. Our entire family began relishing in seeing the world from their perspective.

Our daughters, Priya and Ari, were brought home from India under the age of 5. Understandably, their environments were flipped figuratively and geographically. Most changes were embraced but some cultural differences were met with obstinance. Even then, I gained empathy for their experience and praised their willingness to explore their unpredictable new surroundings.

While visiting India we spent a great deal of time in the car but there are no laws requiring safety seats and often you see children riding on the front of motor bikes racing down a freeway. This made car rides stressful since our daughters were constantly moving around the backseat trying to get a better view of the outside world. Once we returned home, we enthusiastically introduced Priya and Ari to the high back, harnessed car seat. That didn’t go over very well! We coaxed them into the seat and fastened it securely but then they realized there was no going back. My errands were met with a chorus of wailing and screaming for a week that no lollipop could cure.

The simple pleasure of a warm bath in a bathtub was heaven for Priya and Ari. They’d spend 45 minutes scrubbing their bodies feverishly and giggling through the bubbles. Seeing the sky so blue was something Priya never thought possible due to the air pollution in her village. My daughters had a way of acknowledging each day in quiet appreciation, something I’d seldom observed in a child. At dinner, they fed each other morsels from their respective plates, reminding one another that they would continue to take care of each other. These moments caused me to pause and ponder the unspoken emotion in the room.

I wrote “Finding Family in a Far-Away Land” to capture my daughter’s memories but also to help them remember. Mental memories are important, but their beginnings are engrained in their souls and reflected in their behavior, something that reminds me to see each day with an increased awareness. There is beauty in new beginnings and the joy of overcoming adversity. I hope through reading our family’s story your child enjoys exploring the world through Priya and Ari’s eyes too.

This post originally appeared on The Adventures of a Traveler’s Wife.

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Amanda Wall is an author, illustrator and mother of four with a heart towards adoption. Her debut illustrated children's book, Finding Family in a Far-Away Land: An Adoption Story was published in 2021. She lives in Denver with her family.

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Three Local Moms Share Their Must-Dos For a Florida Vacation

by Kenzie Kramer
Partner Content

Florida has thrilling theme parks, beautiful beaches, amazing art museums and an abundance of other adventures. But do you know it also has the best places for spotting shells or the local restaurants that kids will love? 

A vacation to Florida offers up so many options for families that it can be a challenge to narrow them down—which is why we’ve teamed up with three local moms to get their insider knowledge. Here’s what three Florida-based mom bloggers say are their must-dos on a Florida vacation:

Ready to plan your next family vacation? Get started at VISITFLORIDA.com.

Champagne Supernova

Tampa-based mom Jennifer likes to head the family to Boca Grande or Islamorada when they’re looking for an in-state adventure. Boca Grande is their go-to place for relaxing and searching for sand dollars, followed by a cone at Dolphin Cove. For brunch, she suggests a stop at the beachy-themed Gasparilla Inn. Jennifer also suggests Islamorada for an action-packed trip, including diving for spiny lobster (with Morado Bay as a backup in case your catch doesn’t go as planned) and heading to the coral reef near Alligator Point to snorkel with the tropical fish in their natural habitat.

 

Everyday with Ember

Sherri and her two kids love the beaches near their South Florida home, but when they’re looking for another place to cool off, they head to Coconut Cove Waterpark in Boca Raton, which has two four-story waterslides. An afternoon in nearby Downtown Delray is also a day well spent, thanks to more than 100 local boutiques and galleries. When your family can’t decide where to eat, the new Delray Beach Market is a lifesaver, with tons of dining options under one roof. Sherri also suggests wandering around Mizner Park in East Boca and a stop at Rex Baron for dinner. It’s an AR experience and restaurant, so you can check multiple vacation boxes at one stop.

 

Mommyhood Joy

Kimberly’s two little ones love animals, which is why she suggests a trip to Butterfly World (home to over 20,000 butterflies!) in Coconut Creek or Lion Country Safari (with a drive-thru safari and animal feeding!) in Loxahatchee. When it’s time to cool off, Kimberly suggests Haulover Park in Miami for a dip in the ocean. If oceanside is more your style, 50ocean and Latitudes are both beachfront restaurants with stunning views. 

Ready to plan your next family vacation? Get started at VISITFLORIDA.com.

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Target’s Newest Badge Helps ID Asian-Owned Brands to Support

by Sarah Shebek

It’s easier than ever to support Asian-owned businesses online, thanks to a new initiative from Target. The retailer just announced a badge that identifies Asian-owned brands and they’re spotlighting these products online as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month continues.

Whether you’re looking for coconut chips or a new children’s book, you can find the badge in the “At A Glance” section of the product description. It accompanies two other badges that Target has released in the past year: a Black-owned business badge and a women-owned business badge. And it’s in line with the company’s mission to leverage change and shift power to communities, as noted in March on the Target Foundation page.

“We stand firmly against racism, racialized misogyny, and xenophobia in all forms. Through our existing approach in driving systems-level change, we are committed to centering equity and investing in Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color-led (BIPOC) organizations. As part of our commitment to action against hate, we are investing $250,000 in organizations led by Asian Americans, working to empower the Asian American community, addressing gender-based violence and xenophobia, and advancing justice.”

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Target

 

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