A Juice Station, Please

The need for a “juice station” is here.

Your Big Sister’s Guide to Surviving College: A Review

Anyone who has a younger sibling who has gone off to college has lots of words of wisdom that they want to impart to them as they embark on this life changing journey. That’s exactly the thought process that Christie Crowder worked with when she wrote Your Big Sister’s Guide to Surviving College. This book [...]

Valentine’s Crafts with Construction Paper

Construction paper has got to be one of the most versatile craft materials for kids. There are so many crafts and projects that kids who love to create can indulge in and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This is the perfect opportunity for your kids to exercise their creativity and create inexpensive gifts for friends [...]

Flavored Popcorn

Ready for a family night at home? Rent a movie, make some popcorn, and settle in for a cozy and relaxing evening. Let the kids roll out their sleeping bags on the floor for a camp out in the TV room. If  you are planning a party with guests who like to munch on crunchy treats put [...]

Chicken Cheesesteaks with Peppers – Another Super Bowl Party Recipe

If you and your guests are more sandwich-kind-of-party people these Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches will fill your stomachs and put a smile on your faces. Chicken Cheesesteaks with Peppers 1 pound chicken cutlets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Coarse salt and Watkins Black Pepper 2 mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow, or orange – ribs and seeds removed), thinly [...]

Valentine’s Day Decorations Kids Can Make

Decorating for the holidays is half the fun, and if your kids are anything like mine – they look for ANY excuse to decorate. Valentine’s Day decorating doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and your children can help with their own ideas as well! Here are a few fun, simple ideas to decoration [...]

Let it Fade

There you are in elementary school. Sitting with your class and the teacher asks that life altering question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Do you remember your answer? I wanted to be an FBI agent. I couldn’t tell you why I chose that profession. Maybe it was because I was [...]

Grape Jelly Cocktail Meatballs and Swedish Meatballs for Superbowl Sunday

Super Bowl XLIII is Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Tampa Bay, FL between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburg Steelers. Since most of us won’t be there, are you gathering friends and family for the kickoff? (6:28pm EST) These meatballs are simple to make and always a favorite for any gathering. Make your own meatballs [...]

Planning A Valentine’s Party for Kids

For those who don’t already know – I have three children. They are each born 2 years apart with their birthdays all within a week of each other! When they were younger, we had one large party for all three but now that they are older we’ve spread them out over the year. Our youngest [...]

Ten ways to help your city go green

Ten ways to help your city go green.

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