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If drinking more water is on your resolutions list, Lifestyle Expert Jennifer Bonner is back, and this time, she’s got some exciting and convenient solutions from Waterdrop to make sure the water you drink is the best it can be! Visit WaterdropFilter.com to shop for today’s clean water essentials.
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Nyla Williams, the Director of Youth Well-Being and Family Support Services for Family Support Services of Pasco and Pinellas Counties, Ralph Zuckerman, the Owner and Founder of Old McMicky’s Farm, and Rosaline Stuckey, the Director of Adoptions for the Children’s Network of Hillsborough, recently joined Gayle Guyardo on the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom. Together, they shared exciting details about the upcoming Child Adoption Education Day, an event designed to demystify the adoption process and connect prospective parents with the resources and support they need.
Who Is This Event For?
Whether you’re ready to take the next step in the adoption process or just beginning to explore the idea, Child Adoption Education Day is for you. This inclusive event offers a wealth of information and support in a single morning, tailored to help families at every stage of the adoption journey.
What to Expect
The event aims to simplify and humanize the adoption experience, offering attendees:
Agency Insights: Learn about the roles of various adoption agencies and the support they provide both before and after adoption.
Real Stories: Meet current adoptive families and children who will share their inspiring stories and the profound rewards of adoption.
Expert Guidance: Hear from adoption specialists and community organizations like Guardian ad Litem, who will address common concerns and questions.
A Supportive Environment: Discover the many resources available to help you navigate the adoption process with confidence.
Why It Matters
“All children need and deserve a loving, safe, secure, and encouraging family to grow up in,” said Nyla Williams. “This event is about creating as many Forever Families as possible, for both the children and the prospective parents.” By attending, you’ll not only learn about the adoption process but also gain a deeper understanding of how you can make a lasting impact on a child’s life.
Event Details
What: Child Adoption Education Day
When: Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Old McMicky’s Farm, Odessa, FL
Who: Open to anyone in the community considering adoption
How to Register: Visit OldMcMickys.com and click the Child Adoption Education Day link on the homepage.
A Partnership for Change
Child Adoption Education Day is a collaboration between Old McMicky’s Farm, Family Support Services of Pasco and Pinellas Counties, and the Children’s Network of Hillsborough County. This partnership underscores the shared commitment to making the adoption process accessible and less intimidating for families in the community.
The Goal: Demystify Adoption
Adoption from foster care can seem daunting, but as the event organizers stress, it simply requires understanding and education. By attending, prospective parents can gain the tools and insights needed to confidently move forward in their journey to create a Forever Family.
To learn more and secure your spot at this life-changing event, visit OldMcMickys.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
The Today Show’s renowned nutrition, health, and lifestyle expert, Joy Bauer, recently joined Gayle Guyardo on the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom. During the segment, Joy shared her recipe for Longevity Soup, a nourishing dish brimming with ingredients that promote a long and healthy life. Packed with hearty beans, cruciferous vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this soup is the ultimate comfort food with a health-boosting twist.
Longevity Soup Recipe
Why It’s Special
Each spoonful of this soothing soup is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to overall wellness and longevity. With a combination of beans, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs, it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
Servings: 12 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
2 (15-ounce) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 to 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1 to 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (~1 15-ounce can)
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed or diced tomatoes (plain or fire-roasted)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional; adjust to taste)
2 to 3 handfuls fresh spinach leaves or kale, roughly chopped (tough stems removed)
Ground black pepper to taste
Chopped toasted nuts or seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Bean Puree
In a blender, combine 1 can of white beans with 1 cup of the broth and puree until smooth. Set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics
Liberally coat a pot with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Combine the Ingredients
Add the celery, carrots, the remaining 3 cups broth, broccoli, cauliflower, crushed tomatoes, stewed or diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, the second can of beans, and rosemary sprigs. Stir to combine.
Cook the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs from the pot.
Finish with Greens and Puree
Stir in the pureed white beans from the blender along with the spinach or kale. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the greens wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve and Garnish
Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of toasted nuts or seeds if desired.
Storage Tips
Store the soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
When reheating, bring the soup to a simmer to ensure it’s fully heated through. For the best texture, thaw frozen soup overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Let it go aired on Bloom to help viewers "let go" of whatever is holding them back in life, from stored trauma to a cluttered home - the Bloom team brought in experts to help you take your life to the next level. About BLOOM BLOOM is Tampa Bay’s only daily 1-hour TV show focusing on health & lifestyle.
BLOOM covers the topics of health & medicine, nutrition, fitness, beauty, wellness, kids health, sports medicine, holistic healing, mental health, relationships, women’s health, financial health and pet health. From THE DOCTOR IS IN segment featuring a doctor of the day to our RED CARPET TREATMENT showcasing the latest cosmetic procedures BLOOM offers viewers the latest news and information on health and medicine.
Join host Gayle Guyardo weekdays at 2:00pm only on WFLA News Channel 8 -- with an encore broadcast late night 3:00am. Tune into BLOOM and watch your life grow!
Gayle Guyardo Meet the host of the daily health & lifestyle TV show BLOOM airing only on WFLA News Channel 8 — Gayle Guyardo, a Tampa native and longtime news anchor and journalist for 26 years. Gayle has dedicated much of her 28 years at WFLA to highlighting breakthrough medical treatments, holistic healing trends, scientific weight loss and fitness trends.
Gayle is the proud mom of four daughters, and her loving husband Mark is also a Tampa native who grew up just blocks away from Gayle. As a 3rd generation “Tampanian” Gayle’s passion throughout her tenure at WFLA has been shining the spotlight on Tampa business and seeing firsthand Tampa Bay Bloom!
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