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Category Archives: Health & Weight
Your Fortune in Chocolate
On a recent journey through a bag of Dove chocolates, I discovered two things. At least. First, they don’t call it a “throw down bag” on the coupon for nothing. Second, I realized my future ideal (income producing) job. I … Continue reading
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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Queen Ranch Casserole
Posted in Allergy Free, Food, Gluten Free, Health & Weight, Recipes, Sunny
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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 2
**I updated the first post in this series with better instructions how to package, freeze, and store your meals. Check it out here.** First of all, my baby DID arrive before the first post of this series…but only by an … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, For You, Goals, Health & Weight, Money Saving Tips, Organization, Organization, Pregnancy, Recipes, The House, The Moms
Tagged freezer meals, meals, plan ahead, recipes, storage
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I Yam What I Yam, Sweet Potato
There is a lot of information out there about what is a yam, and what is a sweet potato, and how nutritious they are. But it isn’t so easy to take these facts (like: yams are not related to sweet … Continue reading
Posted in Allergy Free, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Gluten Free, Health & Weight, Recipes, Sunny
Tagged cooking, dinner, dip, eating, fall, food, fries, healthy, homemade, honey-lime dip, jewel, recipe, red garnet, sweet potato, yam
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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 1
This week, we’re going to work on the chicken meals. We’re going to make Chicken and Brown & Wild Rice Soup, White Chicken Chili, and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, as well as shredded chicken for future meals. If you have … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Challenges, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, For You, Goals, Health & Weight, Money Saving Tips, Organization, Organization, Pregnancy, Recipes, The House, The Moms
Tagged cooking, freezer meals, meals, plan ahead, recipes
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Better Than Cream O’ Soup
In an effort to eat healthier and less processed foods, I’ve been avoiding using canned, condensed Cream O’ Whatever Soup in my cooking. But as so many recipes use it as an ingredient, I now have a substitute that is … Continue reading
Posted in Allergy Free, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Gluten Free, Health & Weight, Money Saving Tips, Recipes, Sunny
Tagged brown rice, cauliflower, condensed soup, convenience, Cream O' Mushroom Soup, dairy free, dinner, food, gluten free, healthy, homemade, ingredient, mushrooms, onion, potato, recipe, substitute, vegetable, whole grain, zucchini
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A Home Cure for an Ear Infection
As cold weather settles into much of the country, ear infections and subsequent trips to the doctor increase as well. Far too often, my kids complaints of ear infections seem to come just as I tuck them into bed…long after … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Family, Health & Weight, Janae, The Moms
Tagged antibiotic, ear, garlic, home remedy, infection, pain relief
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Make Your Own Soft Ice Pack
Sure, frozen peas work well enough in a pinch, but if you’re prepared (and with a house full of boy scouts, it would be a good idea), a soft ice pack from the freezer is better. And one that just cost pennies (less than a bag of frozen peas) and uses common household materials would then be best! Continue reading
Posted in Health & Weight, Sunny, The House
Tagged cold pack, diy, diy ice pack, first aid, gel pack, homemade, ice, ice pack, injury, pack, rubbing alcohol, soft
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Snores Be Gone!
My husband is a snorer. Always has been. But, alas, I think I have finally found a way that he does not always have to be one. A few weeks ago, a friend introduced me to an essential oil called … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Health & Weight, Janae, Marriage & Spouse, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged breathe, DoTerra, essential oil, sleep, snore, snoring
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