From High Heels to Bunny Slippers

Recently, I took part in a 3-day teleseminar called “MBA – Moms Business Advisor.” I was fortunate enough to meet Christine Conners, the author of “From High Heels to Bunny Slippers – Surviving the Transition From Career to Home.” Christine has 4 children, is a college professor with a PhD, a psychotherapist, and author! “Psychotherapist, [...]

CAKE MIX IS SO CHEAP–WHAT ELSE CAN YOU MAKE WITH IT?

We are now entering BAKING SEASON. This means that cake mixes are going on sale. I have seen two grocery store advertisements that have cakes under a dollar near my neck of the woods. I saw an ad for Albertson’s that said that cake mix was 79 cents. I saw another ad for Von’s (Safeway) [...]

Halloween Witch’s Brews

Kids love Halloween because they get to dress up in brightly colored or scary costumes. Kids dress like super heros, princeses, cartoon characters, celebrities, witches, ghouls, ghosts, or goblins. For kids Halloween is about costumes, friends, family, trick-or-treating for candy and other goodies, and parties. If you are planning a Halloween party don’t forget the [...]

Windsock

Another easy craft I found on HighlightsKids.com. In Oklahoma there are always lots of windy days, and as long as it is not too windy we like to sit outside and enjoy it. Make your backyard a little more entertaining on windy days with a fun windsock. What you need: short cardboard tube hole punch [...]

The Phases of Art

You know, I’ve always known that the skills for various forms of art were developed over time, but I have never seen them outlined and illustrated like this. Dawn at Because I Said So became “famous” while sharing a story about a grocery shopping trip with her 6 children in an eBay auction. Since that [...]

Using PUMPKIN in Your Recipes

Tis the season to bake and make with pumpkins. Starbuck’s has their pumpkin latte’s out. Some fast food restaurants have pumpkin milkshakes. It is time to get out our own pumpkin recipes as well. I came across a healthy cookbook that my mom has given me called SNACKERS by Maureen and Jim Wallace. I found [...]

Halloween Party Fun

Typically, at Halloween parties you will find candy corn, candied apples, caramel apples, and a cauldron with dry ice and punch. These are all great and fun. But when you do the same thing every year, you might want a little change or to spice things up a bit. Here are some fresh new ideas [...]

GREAT KIDS RECIPES

At my house we receive the TURTLE(R) Magazine For Preschool Kids. I was purusing the November/December 2007 edition and came across a very cool book. This is found on pages 16 and 17 of the magazine. The book is called C Is for Cooking: Recipes From the Street. Written by Susan McQuillan Published by John [...]

Favorite Ingredients Friday (Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce)

Favorite Ingredient Friday is sponsored by Overwhelmed With Joy. Visit her blog for more taste-tempting recipes. We love pasta at our house. This recipe is from Betty Crocker’s Pasta Cookbook. Ravioli are pillow-shaped pasta usually made with a stuffing of cheese. Ravioli are also filled with sausage, crabmeat, pumpkin, or spinach. Traditionally served with butter [...]

Slow Cooking Thursday

For more slow cooker recipes visit Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. If you are looking for some delicious slow cooker recipes visit the other cooks in this group. You won’t be disappointed! This Slow Cooking recipe is prepared for you by Eleisia. This recipe makes about 15 servings. Slow Cooker Sloppy [...]

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