Category Archives: Heidi

How do you spell “d-i-n-n-e-r”?

I feel a need to help supplement my daughters’ education, and not just rely on the public school system.  Perhaps it’s because the schools here have some of the worst ratings in the nation, or perhaps because many of the … Continue reading

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Customize Your Stuff

I have recently been introduced to a great site where you can create customized designs from everything from Keds shoes and skateboards to t-shirts, hats, and necklace pendants.  And unlike other shops I have seen, this one does not have … Continue reading

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Beware the Staph

You know when you are having a lively, happy conversation with a friend, and then someone butts in with bad news? Well, amidst all these cheery posts, the bad news guy is going to be me today. I feel an … Continue reading

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Squeezing in Some Time to Love

With school aged kids, days can feel like a string of tasks to be done from morning til bedtime.  “Get up, get ready, go to school, do your homework, go to this activity, get ready for dinner, take a bath, … Continue reading

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How fast can your child down a salad?

I was introduced to this recipe by my friend Joan.  She and her husband invited us over to dinner, and when they told us what they were having, I was hoping to find some excuse not to come.  On the … Continue reading

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Tofu Lasagna?!?

Lasagna — the delicious concoction of Italian flavors is like a digestive dream.  Smothered in riccotta and mozzerella cheese, it can also be a nightmare to your thighs. I hardly used to make it because I always felt so heavy … Continue reading

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Living Life at 50% off

I was recently introduced to the mass coupon craze that is spreading across the nation, and have used it to its fullest advantage.  Perhaps you have heard of some of the companies who promote it: Groupon, LivingSocial, and others. I … Continue reading

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A Year to Remember

We began a tradition on New Year’s Day of filling out a questionaire that can be reviewed every year.  Each person in the family fills out a questionaire with any question you find appropriate that encapsulates the last year.  Some … Continue reading

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Christmas Yarn Ball

This is a tradition in my husband’s family. We did it with a group of friends last Christmas Eve and it was really fun. What you need is: Plenty of small toys, like toy soldiers, rubber ducks, small cars, whoopee … Continue reading

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Bringing Sweetness to the Rush of the Season

Ah, the Christmas joys of this time of year!  The sugarplum fairies that dance in our heads, the caring and the sharing, the giving and the getting of gifts and Christmas cards, and holiday home-baked cookies for Santa, because, as we teach … Continue reading

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