Category Archives: All Writers

4th of July Good Eats!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Kerri

4 amazing recipes the celebrate the 4th of July Continue reading →

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Celebrating Independence Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Janae

I love Independence Day. I always have. It is definitely one of my favorite, if not THE favorite holiday of the year. I love all the fun that surrounds the day. I love the big brass band music, the thrill … Continue reading →

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How to Make Water Taste Good

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Heidi

Summer means more time outside in the sun, necessitating the need to hydrate ourselves. Unless I’m really thirsty, I find chugging down glasses of water to be a chore, especially if it’s tap water. But I have learned that we … Continue reading →

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Chore Wheels

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Cheri

When we were growing up, our mom had a chore chart taped to the inside of the cupboard door. Our typical daily chores were: Set the table, Clear the table, Unload the dishwasher, Load the dishwasher, Sweep the floor. Our … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Summer T-Shirt

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Janae

The other day, my daughter came home from a day camp with the coolest shirt. Excited to teach us her new-found way of tye-dying, she quickly taught her brothers how to make one. They got to work and had a … Continue reading →

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How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Heidi

Are you like me, and have a twinge of guilt when you slab on the oily peanut butter and sugary jelly onto slices of bread, day after day, and serve it as lunch to your kids? Well, I thought up … Continue reading →

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Asian Chicken Salad

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Cheri

In the summer, I try to avoid using the oven as much as possible. We grill a LOT, but otherwise, it is always nice to have a heat-free dinner. This meal can either be done in the crockpot (which sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Lifetime of Service

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Kerri

A lifetime of service is accumulated from a million small acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity. The story is told of a young man who left his known life to follow the California Gold Rush. After weeks of sifting through … Continue reading →

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Beat the Heat Meals

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Janae

This post is for anyone who doesn’t have air conditioning and live somewhere hot. We don’t and our summers can get well into the 90s. Needless to say, my desire to turn on my oven in the summer time quickly … Continue reading →

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Stand up Paddle This Summer!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Heidi

There’s a fun new sport for your whole family to try this summer — stand up paddling! Chances are by now you have heard about stand up paddling. It seems to be the fad article in magazines, highlighting the celebrities … Continue reading →

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