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Author Archives: Cheri
Carrot Blueberry Oat Muffins
Confession: I love carbs. I do. I can’t help it. Confession: I love fruit smoothies. Again, I can’t help it. Confession: I LOVE having a smoothie with toast, muffins, bagels. And so do my girls. So as I sat evaluating … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, For You, Health & Weight, Recipes, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged blueberry, carrot, green smoothie, health, muffin, oat, recipe, smoothie, zucchini
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Wholesome Entertainment: Robin Hood
My husband and I really enjoy watching movies or TV shows together. Usually, when he comes home from work or school, the house is tidied, the dishes are done, and I’m working on a sewing project, it’s late and our … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged bbc, entertainment, movies, Robin Hood, TV, wholesome
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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work
see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:What About Love?A couple months ago, my older girls went into cohorts and decided to become demons. Little demons who terrorized our home each day and made me want … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Difficult Child, Discipline, For You, Goals, Relationships, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged discipline, negative behavior, positive behavior, positive responses, whining
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Eczema: Solved on a Budget
Since I was a teenager dealing with typical teenage skin problems, I’ve known I had very oily skin. So I used cleansers that were clarifying (aka drying). That worked well for my oil problems, but then I found I had … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Challenges, Cheri, Family, For You, Health & Weight, Money Saving Tips, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged eczema, eczema cream, oil, ointment, olive oil
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Broke Your Blender? Here’s a CHEAP Solution!
Have you broken your blender pitcher only to think you’ll need to buy a whole new blender to replace it? Don’t! Try this incredible, cheap (or free) solution and keep blending! Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, For You, Money Saving Tips, Organization, The House, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged blender, broken, food processor, mason jar, pitcher, replacement, shakes, smoothies
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Incredible Strawberry Pie
It’s almost strawberry season! I love this time of year because I love strawberries! One of my favorite things to do with strawberries, besides eat them, is to make freezer jam. You can learn to do that easily too by … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Easter, Food, Holidays, Recipes, The Moms
Tagged berries, crust, dessert, Easter, fresh, holiday, strawberry pie
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To Do List
The image says it all. A great “to do” list that becomes a “to be” list. Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Difficult Child, Family, Finding a Balance, For You, Goals, Love, Marriage & Spouse, Me Time, Relationships, The Moms
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Amazing Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Several years ago, my dear friends let me taste some chocolate fudge sauce their son, Nick, had made. One bite and I was a believer! When they told me what was in it, however, I was REALLY surprised! Since then, … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Food, Gift Ideas, Halloween and Autumn, Halloween Recipes, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Recipes, The Moms, Valentine's Day
Tagged chocolate, fudge, ice cream, recipe, sundae, topping
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Great Books for Your New Reader: Mo Willems
My daughters and I go to the library every week. And for a while, I would scour the shelves in search of great books to help my kindergartener practice her new reading skills. She needed books with simple words that … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Learning
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Civil Duties
I am ashamed to admit this. I did not vote last night in the Republican Primaries. I wanted to, but I didn’t. Why? Because I am not registered to vote. At least not in our new city. Sure, we moved … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, For You, Holidays, Proud to be an American, The Moms
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