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Mommy Manicures

When was the last time you received a manicure? A real manicure. Not streaks of Plum Passion painted on by your 5-year-old. I’m talking about the real deal; professional nail treatment courtesy of a hired hand. I’m pretty sure the last time I paid someone to push back my cuticles and buff my nails was the day before I got married. That was more than eight years ago. I remember thinking how nice it would be to enjoy a day at the spa following the birth of our daughter. That was more than six years ago. Back then I would … Continue reading →

Cures for Cabin Fever

For most parents today is the day they have been looking forward to since before Christmas—the end of winter recess. Millions of kids head back to school today following an extended holiday vacation. However, my daughter isn’t one of them. Actually, there are quite a few states that don’t reopen schools until next week. That means seven extra days of dealing with the “Moooooooom, I’m bored!” blues. If your cabin fever is spiking right about now, then consider the following kid-friendly activities to keep boredom at bay: Aluminum Foil Snowflakes: Stack several sheets of aluminum foil together and fold the … Continue reading →

Why Cook With Your Preschooler?

I love food. I’m not an epicurean cook, since life seems to be too busy to create fancy meals most of the time. However, I am big on fresh, local ingredients, invented recipes, and delicious seasonal produce. Most of the time, my preschooler is welcome in the kitchen. Why? 1. Cooking is a chance to talk together. As long as I don’t get too hung up on doing things the “right” way, it’s a good bonding time, and we’re both doing something that we enjoy, whether it’s creating sauces or having a taste of maple syrup. 2. Cooking is a … Continue reading →

Komen Race for the Cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the major fundraising and awareness events run by Komen for the Cure is the Race for the Cure. One thing that makes the Komen Race for the Cure stand out? Race for the Cure is not just an American event. The Komen.org website lists Race for the Cure events in eleven different countries, including Egypt, Italy, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and Tanzania. Race for the Cure is a chance to raise funds for breast cancer research and awareness, celebrate survivors, and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease. The Komen.org … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Airline Tickets for $10… Now We’re Cooking

AIRLINE TICKETS FOR $10 It’s no joke—-Skybus Airlines is currently offering tickets for 10 bucks. So… what’s the catch? (Yes, there’s always a catch.) Catch #1–Even if you purchase your $10 tickets now you won’t be able to use them until December. That’s when the carrier begins service from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Right now, the rock-bottom price is being offered on flights from Milwaukee to Columbus, Ohio, which some of you travelers already know is Skybus Airlines’ hub. From there the airline is offering additional deals (many require purchasing a second ticket) to other cities Skybus flies to, including sunny locales … Continue reading →

Race for the Cure – October is Around the Corner

Not really, but with just 4 months to go it’s time to start preparing for the Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure. Today I received my invitation to sign up for the 2007 Race for the Cure and so now the prepping is on. 5K Run/Walk I’ll be participating in the 5K walk this year. My goal is to do the 3 miles in about 45 minutes. This would 3 15-minute miles. The first mile is the easiest, it’s the next two miles that are tough to match and to measure. My daughter wants to do the walk … Continue reading →

Shopping List and Tidbits for the Food Blog: April 7 through April 13

The food blog has been busy, busy, busy this week thanks to the excellent ideas and recipes contributed by our very own frugal blogger, Mary Ann Romans. Keep reading for fabulous ideas in the kitchen, new food trends, and of course, you can always print out your shopping list full of ingredients! Tidbits March was National Pasta Month. However, as you may well know, March was also the month of the blogger hiatus. So National Pasta Month got celebrated with a quiz last week and this week I have posted the Answers to the Noodle Quiz. Are you familiar with … Continue reading →

Cook for the Cure

I don’t need a good reason to cook. I would cook for just about anyone or anything. While nine months pregnant with my second child, I once catered a party for a friend. . .of a cousin of a friend. However, when I happened upon the Cook for the Cure website my interest perked. Cooking? A good cause? I’m there. Cook for the Cure is a national campaign in which anyone can participate to raise money for breast cancer research. Proceeds from any Cook for the Cure event as well as proceeds from Cook for the Cure sales go to … Continue reading →

A to Z Cooking: B for Bacon is Not Just for Breakfast

Bacon is meat that comes from the side of a pig and has been cured and smoked. Because it is the fat in bacon that makes it so tasty, fat should be 1/2 to 2/3 of the total weight of the bacon. Slab bacon is bought in large slabs and has to be sliced. It is moderately cheaper than sliced bacon. (Frankly, I don’t care–I don’t want to mess with cutting off the rind and slicing a large slab of pig meat!) Everyone knows that bacon is great on salads, or as a standard breakfast side dish. Bacon can be … Continue reading →

Freezer Cooking Crock Pot Recipes

One of my favorite tools in the kitchen has always been the crock pot. Preparing meals has never been easier with one of these little gadgets. If you’ve ever used one, you recognize the smell of a cooked meal the minute you walk through the door at the end of a long day. And dinner is ready to go! But did you know that you can also make some meals using your crock pot and then freeze them to eat later? Soups, sauces, and lots more can be made fast and served quick. I’ve included some great recipes that you … Continue reading →