Last updated: July 24th, 2021I picked my 6th grader up from school and watched every other teen using a cell phone. When I was in 6th grade, my friends and I were walking out of school talking and laughing. My 3rd grade daughter wants her own cell phone because her friends have one. When I […]
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021I could eat rice, every single day of my life. I love rice. I remember growing up and having rice added to my tomato soup or to chicken broth. Maybe that is why I am a fan. Honestly, I don’t know why I love rice so much but I do. Which
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Sunday is my day of laundry. I know it is supposed to be a day of rest but after church, I grocery shop and then begin baking and cooking and packing lunches for the week ahead. In between the cooking, I am doing laundry. You know the drill. Sorting, washing, drying,
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means it is time to dust of the grill and get ready for BBQ season. The best part about grilling is seasoning the food and having those perfect grill lines on your steak or chicken. The sauce that you have been marinating the meat
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021My kids love fruit but I find that like most things fruit can get boring if I serve it the same way each time. I like to buy local if possible, Michigan farmed if possible and organic when economically feasible. I also enjoy and get a lot of inspiration from the
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021I made over $1200 selling on eBay last year. I sold items that were cluttering up my closets, garage, and shelves, taking up space and collecting dust. I often hear from friends and family that they do not have anything to sell on eBay, they donate it locally because it’s easier,
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021I’m a junkie when it comes to Mexican food (one bowl burritos for example or freezer burritos) . Tacos for dinner, I’m in heaven!! When we went to Chicago, my favorite meal was from Whole Foods…a burrito bowl. I like salsa, chips, spices, and more spices. I make up my own recipes
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 I’m always on a quest to improve my skin naturally. From what I’m eating to help how my skin looks to egg white masks, lemon juice to lighten my aging skin and even apple cider vinegar for acne. I want nice looking skin – don’t we all? I also would like
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021It’s what’s for dinner, a simple one pot roasted chicken dinner in only 7 simple steps. 1. Peel and cut your potatoes. I like to use red skin for variety sometimes! 2. Cut and peel vegetables such as carrots, onions and celery. 3. Use your favorite seasonings and mix with olive
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021For years, I have been obsessed with avocados. They are rich in fiber, low in calories (50 calories per serving) and they have 20 plus vitamins and minerals. What isn’t to love about an avocado? In addition, this fruit, yes fruit, is a great substitute for other spreads such as mayo
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Pre-teen and teen boys can be hard to buy for. This year our rule is no electronics or gaming systems under the Christmas tree. We have enough, there’s no need for multiple gaming systems and how many hand-held devices does one kid need? With that being said, I’ve been on a
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021My family eats dinner around 5:30pm. If I make dinner any later, everyone is starving, complaining and snacking. This means I have to do a lot of prep work, have a meal plan and grocery shop on the weekends. There are lots of things I do to make weeknight dinners easier
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 As much as I love summertime, I equally love autumn. I love the pumpkins, cool days, beautiful fall colors, fresh picked apples and baking. I love to bake with homemade pumpkin puree and pumpkin anything makes me happy. Pumpkin pudding, pumpkin syrup, pumpkin muffins and now delicious and delicate pumpkin
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021We love rhubarb. Actually who doesn’t love rhubarb? Strawberry rhubarb is my husband’s favorite pie but this year, we’ll be having pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert and instead of my strawberry rhubarb pie, a sweet rhubarb casserole. Yummy and served warm with vanilla ice cream and steaming hot coffee, my thanksgiving
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Canned cranberries…not for me! My husband loves cranberry sauce for the holiday dinners and when I walk by the canned cranberries I wonder if people know how easy it is to make their own homemade cranberry sauce. The bonus is you can choose to use organic sugar and make the cranberry
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021One of my favorite part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. Turkey and cranberry sandwiches warmed up stuffing and green bean casserole. Yes, yes and yes! And another great way to feed the family but also use my leftovers for breakfast! Leftover Sweet Potatoes? If you’re like me and you usually have leftover
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Grooming a Great Dane, it’s not for the faint of hearts. Most of the time, we pay for our dog, Ellie, to be groomed. It’s easier, saves me time and it’s not as messy. With Ellie being so large, a bath is a huge ordeal and often leads to water everywhere
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Last week, right before Social Media on the Sand…I almost chopped my hair. I wasn’t going to just trim my hair, I was going to chop it. Like this. And then I chickened out. I spent a lot of time growing my hair out. Was I really ready to not be
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021 I’ve professed my love for pumpkin and even though I love apples and apple pie and apple sauce and all things apple, I really love me some pumpkin. Pumpkin is also very, very healthy and can be added to many baked goods. According the pumpkin nook pumpkin one cup of
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Packing lunchboxes can be stressful; especially the day after a long break and the last thing you’ve planned for is packing lunches! Yup, Thanksgiving break is over and it’s back to the daily grind! Luckily the cupboard is stocked full of healthy snacks and lunch material! Here are a few
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