Man in the Mirror

As a teen of the 80’s, I can remember waiting expectantly for the next Michael Jackson video to premier on TV. Excitement roared through my friends and I as we watched Thriller, Beat It and many other hits play on our TV screens. Our mornings waiting for the school bus were full of all of [...]

WALL-E is green

The green message of Wall-E

Lemon Nut Star Cookies

These star-spangled cookies are perfect for your Fourth-of-July celebration or picnic. Make these treats throughout the year by using different cookie cutters and food colorings. 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons half-and-half cream 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/2 [...]

Five Foods to Boost Your Energy

Five Foods to Boost Your Energy Summer is just around the corner, and people everywhere are welcoming the arrival of warm weather with outside activities.  Whether you’re taking a summer trip to a tropical destination, camping and hiking, or just hitting the pavement for a daily run, staying active requires that you stay energized.  One [...]

Meeting Mr. Wrong – A Book Review

Ok, we’ve all been there. Well, maybe you haven’t but I know I have. You meet someone and it doesn’t seem right. Then you meet someone else and that doesn’t seem right. After a few of these adventures you begin to wonder if you’re a magnet for crazy people. And I really hope I’m not [...]

Champion Cookies for Dad

Champion Cookies This Sunday is Father’s Day! Bake your dad or husband some Champion Cookies to show how much you care and to appease his sweet tooth. Pack the cookies in a box or tin and decorate with his favorite team logos and pictures or self-pictures drawn by each family member . Give him the box [...]

FEAR NOT… Handling Evil Plots

Have you ever had someone plot against you? Did they go through with it?  Maybe it was something as simple as playing a practical joke, or as complex as misrepresenting you and eventually causing harm to you and/or your family. Maybe a spouse left you for someone else, or you were cheated out of a [...]

3 Great Grilling Techniques

Want to impress your friends and relatives with your grilling skills? Here are three advanced barbecuing techniques that are guaranteed to please your guests. Steaming Place delicate fish or vegetables inside a package you make from a sealed square of aluminum foil. When sealing the edges, be sure to leave some space for the steam to [...]

Around the Kitchen Table Watkins Newsletter – June Issue

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table! Read this issue now: http://www.everydaynecessities.com/june1-09newsletter.htm You’ll find more recipes and Watkins products on sale this month. June is National Dairy Month. Serve your family plenty of  milk, yogurt, and cheese, adding calcium to you and your family’s diets keeps bodies strong and healthy. Pacific Cooler 2 cups Mango [...]

Great Hor’douvres for Father’s Day!

As moms, we often get spoiled on Mother’s Day with special gifts, special food (like these yummy hor’douvres) and lots of special attention.  While Dads don’t say it often, they enjoy a good show of attention and appreciation, too.  Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show the “Dad” in your life how much he [...]

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