Category Archives: All Writers

A “Dry”, but Great Product

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Janae

Perhaps you’ve started seeing them around…Microfiber Super Absorbent, Washable Dish Mats. I was skeptical. The dish towels I use seem to end up soaking wet and inevitably smell like mildew very soon after using them to dry things. My dish … Continue reading →

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Healthier AND Easier Mashed Potatoes–No Butter, Milk, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Cheri

My husband’s grandfather was raised in France and had a very ecclectic flair about him. One thing he loved to do was to make and eat good food. My sister in law will never forget the day she was making … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With Scrapbooking

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Janae

If there’s one thing that most people find they can’t keep up with, it’s scrapbooking. How many of us have drawers full of developed photos or hard drives full to capacity of photos we rarely look at but wish we … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Childhood: A Lesson in Perspective

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cheri

Has this ever happened in your home? Your child does something they are SO proud of and you respond with “How could you use all the ______?” or “Honey, you just wasted all those ______.” or “Please be more careful! … Continue reading →

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Carrot Blueberry Oat Muffins

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Cheri

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 →

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Everybody Needs A Time Out

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Janae

My day starts off in a run. Wake up the kids. Make the pancakes. Pack the lunches. Sit down for breakfast. Pacifier in the babies mouth. Sit down again. Make more juice. Sit down again. Two bites in my mouth. … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Double Knot — won’t come undone, but easy to untie

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Kerri

How to tie shoelaces so the knot won’t come undone, but is easy to untie! Continue reading →

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Wholesome Entertainment: Robin Hood

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Cheri

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 →

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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Cheri

see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:Chocolate BruleeHave you noticed that all I have to post about is food related?  That’s probably because holidays=food to me.  Last night I made this incredibly easy and delicious … Continue reading →

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Step Back!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Janae

This post is for anyone who is dealing with a difficult child. All kids have difficult moments, but if your child has impulsive anger issues and massive tantrums at an inappropriate age (5+ probably) then this may help you. For … Continue reading →

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