Mexican Layer Dip Halloween Style

Mexican Layer Dip Halloween Style

| October 11, 2013 | 5 Comments

Mexican 7 Layer dips are a great appetizer for groups of people.  They are easy to make, and you can prepare earlier in the day and refrigerate until you are ready to use it. This dip is perfect because there is plenty of salad for those that want to avoid the more fattening ingredients.  Take a […]

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Tips for Keeping your Family on time

Tips for Keeping your Family on time

| October 9, 2013 | 2 Comments

Do you have a problem arriving on time? Keeping your family on schedule can most certainly be a challenge; however, with a few helpful tips and suggestions, you will find that facilitating a good morning schedule can be very beneficial to your family.

The first key to keeping your family on schedule is embracing a good […]

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Roasting Pumpkin Seeds How To Guide and Recipes

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds How To Guide and Recipes

| October 9, 2013 | 1 Comment

When you are ready to carve your Halloween pumpkins, don’t discard the pumpkin seeds.  Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas are low in calories and a great snack.  They have many health benefits including natural minerals, amino acids and anti-inflammatory properties.  You can purchase pumpkin seeds at the store, but why not make your own?  […]

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Halloween Party Fun

Halloween Party Fun

| October 1, 2013 | 8 Comments

Have you made plans for Halloween yet? If trick or treating is not your favorite thing, or if you don’t live in a good area for it, you might want to consider hosting a Halloween party instead. This can be a great way for your kids to get together with their friends, admire each other’s […]

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Best way to save on TOMS Shoes

Best way to save on TOMS Shoes

| October 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Head Lice: What to Do If Your Child Comes Home With Them

Head Lice: What to Do If Your Child Comes Home With Them

| September 27, 2013 | 11 Comments

There are many wonderful things about the fall season and for children, the return to school. But there is at least one thing about the back to school season that is not so wonderful… with the return of fall comes the return of head lice. If you’ve never been through a lice infestation, the first […]

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Food

Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French invaders in 1862. Today it is celebrated not only in Mexico but in the US as well. We LOVE mexican food (as a matter of fact tacos are on our weekly family menu) and we can’t wait to have our fiesta tonight! Here are some […]

Turkey Advice: How to cook it, gadgets to buy

Turkey Advice: How to cook it, gadgets to buy

Our resident TopChef and cooking advisor has some Turkey tips for you this holiday season…… It’s just my husband and I in our household, so I rarely make turkey. Perhaps a turkey breast now and then, but never a whole turkey.  Besides I never needed to.  Thanksgiving was always celebrated at my uncle’s house with […]

Shopping

Things to Buy on Sale in September

Things to Buy on Sale in September

September is here! Summer may be coming to an end but there are deals to be had.

Now the kids are back in school (or returning after this upcoming weekend, if you live in an area that goes back after Labor Day) and most of the nation is back to wearing real shoes and opening their […]

What’s on Sale and Things to Buy in June

What’s on Sale and Things to Buy in June

Wow, June already; we’re almost halfway through the year! June brings Father’s Day, camp outs, the official start of summer, and some great sales on items that you want and need. Just like last month, June is a good time to buy mattresses; stores deeply discount last year’s stock. We were able to buy new […]