September 27, 2011
I have this challenge almost every night - what are we going to have for dinner? Often it depends on who is going to be around, who will be at practice, what other activities we have planned.
Actor/producer Mark Consuelos recently spoke to me abo... continue reading...
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what's for dinner September 2, 2011
T-minus 114 days and counting until the big day – Christmas.
I know it seems a long way away but it’s already September. We’re back to school, getting ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, football season a... continue reading...
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When you think of enjoying a glass of wine, it’s always with pleasure. Beer and spirits just don’t bring that same image.
Now, think of how pleasurable and romantic enjoying that perfect glass of wine would be if you were ... continue reading...
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It’s an appliance we don’t think much about until it’s broken. Our refrigerator hums along, keeping our pop and chow chilled, until one day…
Here are 4 signs you might need a new refrigerator:
If there is condensation around the door or doorframe,... continue reading...
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sears May 31, 2011
If you haven’t already cracked out the swimsuit for the summer, now’s the time. Oy…
If the thought of that has your feeling a little tentative, never fear. Healthy living blogger Roni Noone has five easy tips for you to s... continue reading...
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Recently the First Lady was photographed dancing with school children to a Beyonce song.
Some criticized her for the choice of song because the words are rather suggestive for a group of elementary students. Others praised her for her role model as a strong, happy mom.
... continue reading...
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whymilk April 25, 2011
Are your children like my children - somewhat like pirahnas when they get home from school? Are they picky about breakfast or maybe they skip it all together?
Family Circle's Food Editor Regina Ragone has been tracking one family's eating habit... continue reading...
April 16, 2011
With times hard and many people unemployed or underemployed, having a big dinner party for friends can be cost-prohibitive.
The new alternative – brunch! A nice casual gathering to enjoy a fusion of breakfast and lunch is a great way to get together without having to spend a... continue reading...
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While the true origin of April Fool’s Day is not known for sure, many speculate it has to do with the change to the Gregorian calendar which moved the new year from March 25th through April 1st to January 1st.
The speculation is that because word trav... continue reading...
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While many women try to eat to lose weight, they also need to think about heart and breast health too.
One of the key ingredients to help with both of these is soy. By consuming two servings of whole soy each day, you can get a great source of fiber, protein... continue reading...
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