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We have 3 bedrooms and there are only two children but we decided we wanted them to share a room. My girls are two years apart and we wanted them to be very close to each other so we have them share a room and the other room is a playroom. I admit it… [Continue Reading]
You’ve just gotten home from work. You’ve got a splitting headache. The kids are screaming. You glance inside the fridge for something fast and easy. Nothing. It’s the freezer next but nothing inspires you. What do you do when you want quick, easy meals? Be prepared with a well stocked pantry. There’s nothing worse than… [Continue Reading]
With the new year comes new decisions and new plans. I was never a “New Year resolution” person but I always strived to do something better for my family when the New Year comes along. Photo Credit This year, I have decide to meal plan. This takes a lot of planning on my end but… [Continue Reading]
So you’ve invited your friends—at least two couples—to come to your home and have dinner with you. You’ve set the date and planned the menu. And now it’s almost the big night. If you can, keep your schedule relatively free on the day of the dinner. You’ll be more rested and relaxed if you haven’t… [Continue Reading]
For many people, the prospect of putting together a dinner party, an open house or any other gathering more formal than a drop-in visit causes great angst. But it’s not scary or difficult. It just takes a little thought. The first decision to make is the date and time. I suggest looking about three weeks… [Continue Reading]
Every Winter and Spring I get in and do a deep cleaning and since it’s the start of a New Year why not start fresh? Over the next month I will be posting several articles and how -tos about storage, organizing your time, and getting the most out of your household. My husband is building… [Continue Reading]
We have very strict policies when it comes to our cars in order to keep them clean. Having children can be complete chaos any way then add in trying to keep the car clean can be difficult. We had to implement rules that we stick to. Baby dolls and games are always welcome. We… [Continue Reading]
There are many green crafts children can make for Christmas. Not only are they fun and easy, they reuse items you probably have. Make your home sparkle with these fun Christmas ornament crafts for children – and their parents! Ornaments – Do you have old decorations that have seen better years? Ornaments that are chipped… [Continue Reading]
I live literally 5 mins from the beach and while I dream of snow and sledding some people actually decorate for a Coastal Christmas. I went to my neighbor’s house the other day and it was amazing. She is from Pennsylvania and really crafty and into decorating. Her house was completely decorated for… [Continue Reading]
Tropical Traditions Raw Honey A Raw Product from the Wilderness Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey comes from the frontier areas of Canada, and is only harvested during a 6-week period in the summer. Tropical Traditions is the exclusive source of this premium organic honey in the U.S. Most commercial honeys available on the market… [Continue Reading]
I was sent some culinary oils to try. I usually use olive oil, peanut oil, or coconut oil to cook with. I flavor my foods well but never have used a flavored oil to cook with. I received – Roasted Garlic – Nothing like it in the world. They infuse the EVOO with roasted garlic… [Continue Reading]
Entertaining 101: Throwing a Dinner Party It’s that time of year again. The temps are dropping, the leaves are changing color (well, at least I hear that they are changing in some places!!) and the days are growing shorter. It’s dinner party season. That sounds odd, doesn’t it? Did you know that entertaining is seasonal?… [Continue Reading]
When I was in my teens and twenties I would go out dancing or to parties. Even hit up the bar and party into the night. (And end up at Denny’s at 4am) Now things are different. I’m married and have children. My days of going out have come to an end. To tell you… [Continue Reading]
Whether hitting the dorm wash room or using a campus laundry service (lucky buggers!), many Freshman will be in charge of their own clothes-cleaning for the first time. Dropping yesterday’s boxers in the hall isn’t a first impression you want to make, so our friends at The Green Garmento whipped up a new take on… [Continue Reading]
A well stocked pantry is really important for being able to make the most of quick easy dinner recipes. Having simple key ingredients in your cupboard, refrigerator and freezer makes it possible to pull together your quick easy dinner ideas with minimal effort and stress. The grocery store shelves are lined with lots of healthy… [Continue Reading]
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