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Christine Corvin

Let's DE-stress this holiday

Embracing the Holiday Spirit Tis the season to be jolly, but let's face it, sometimes the holidays can make us feel more like the Grinch than Santa's little helper. Fear not, festive friends! We've got the ultimate guide to keep your spirits bright and your stress levels low. So grab a cup of cocoa, put on your favorite ugly sweater, and let's sleigh this holiday season together! The Benefits of Early Shopping Who says procrastination is a virtue? When it comes to holiday shopping, being an early bird is where it's at! Start your gift hunt before the leaves even...

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Christine Corvin

Quail Eggs and More Quail Eggs!

Quail egg nutritional value and recipes  Introduction: Imagine a delicacy so small yet packed with an immense punch of nutrients, often overlooked in favor of its larger counterpart. Enter the quail egg: a tiny treasure trove of flavor and health benefits that promises to elevate your culinary adventures. From gourmet chefs crafting visually stunning dishes to home cooks seeking new ways to boost their meals' nutritional profile, quail eggs have been gaining popularity across kitchens worldwide. In this article, we'll crack open the secrets behind the quail egg's impressive nutritional value and share some delectable recipes that will transform these...

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Christine Corvin

The Power of Creativity

Benefits of creativity and creating mixed media art Imagine a world where the sky isn't just blue, but splashed with streaks of gold, purple polka dots, and glittering silver. What if you could take the mundane and transform it into something magnificent by merging colors, textures, and unexpected materials? Welcome to the exhilarating realm of mixed-media art! This innovative form of artistic expression allows you to break free from traditional boundaries and blend various mediums—paint, fabric, paper, found objects—into one cohesive masterpiece. But why should you dive into this colorful chaos? Beyond creating eye-catching artwork that demands attention, indulging in...

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Christine Corvin

My Quail Rooster

I currently only have 3 quail with many ideas about how I will expand. I have 2 female and 1 male. The male makes this incredible sound, like ka-kawww. It startled me a bit, at first, because they are still in my kitchen. But then I remembered something. Memories of My Nursing Days When I was a new nurse (many many years ago), I worked on a med-surg floor at Franklin Square hospital in Baltimore, MD. Back then, the common saying was 'nurses eat their young'. But I actually worked with a beautiful group of ladies that I still consider...

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