Category 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

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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

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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work

see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:Best Cinnamon Rolls Occasionally, you need a treat. Right? I’m not alone in this, am I? Sometimes we need that treat more often than others, but we would never … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Terry Top — A Towel your Hair will Love

Terry Top Hair Towel

Raise your hand if this is your post-shower routine: You grab the closest towel off the rack and after drying off your body, flip your hair upside down, wrap the towel around your hair, and let it balance precariously up … Continue reading

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