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Back in Time: Elvis Meets Nixon

In 1970, two people who were very famous and soon to be infamous (in the eyes of some) met. Yes, I am talking about when Elvis visited the Whitehouse to meet with President Nixon. You may have seen the photo – the glittery Vegas Elvis, already starting to chunk up a bit, standing next to Nixon, who I considered one of our more rigid presidents. The December 21st meeting only lasted 30 minutes, but some 36 years later, fans still cannot forget. In case you had forgotten, did not know, or did not care, today would have been Elvis’ 72nd … Continue reading →

Back-to-School Breakfast Battle

Along with fighting about what to wear, arguing about acceptable hairstyles, and nagging about homework, moms face another daily back-to-school battle with straggler kids: breakfast. My soon-to-be second grader is used to taking her sweet time at the breakfast table methodically chipping away at her favorite dishes. Her leisurely pace is not an issue on weekends and during the summer months, but once the school year starts her routine gets a serious jolt. I’ve told her a thousand times that she has two choices when it comes to back-to-school breakfasts: She can either wake-up 30 minutes earlier than normal, and … Continue reading →

Mothers Day, a Celebration or a Trial?

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Mothers Day can be lovely or it can be a time of pain. For those with good relationships, it’s a chance to get together and celebrate. For those estranged from family or whose mother has died or they live a distance away, it can be a time of misery and loneliness. Yesterday, Mothers Day here, for me was a lovely family day. Our daughter and her husband were unable to come down to us. That’s the way it is when your daughter is married to someone in ministry and Mothers Day falls on a Sunday. Sunday for them is a … Continue reading →

Tips for Toning Your Tummy

Who can forget the amazing abs Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg flashed while baring almost all for those incredible Calvin Klein ads? Wahlberg’s ripped abdomen had thousands of wannabes trying to tone their tummies in an effort to look half as good as the singer turned actor. But, alas the majority of men (and women) who spent mornings completing countless sit ups and crunches, quickly found out that they could spend an entire day targeting their stomach muscles, but no one would ever see the results unless they ramped up their cardio workouts to melt away the fat covering those fab … Continue reading →

Lisa Marie Presley Peeved About Pregnancy Report

Oh, Elvis’ daughter is pregnant all right, only she didn’t want any of us to know it. Apparently, the King’s daughter wanted her bun in the oven to stay under wraps. However, thanks to several media outlets (hmm… how should I put this…) less than kind remarks about Lisa Marie’s expanding waistline (London’s “The Daily Mail” ran a pic of Lisa Marie and her mom Priscilla eating lunch in Los Angeles with the caption: “Like father like daughter? Bloated Lisa Marie is now the double of dad Elvis”) the 40-year-old singer says she was forced to announce her pregnancy. “After … Continue reading →

Ode to the Sweet Potato

If you are struggling to get vegetables into your kids then the sweet potato can become your best friend. They are rich in dietary fiber, Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, and Vitamin-B6. In fact, if your kids hate carrots, this is a great alternative. (Even if your kids don’t hate carrots, sweet potatoes are a good addition to the diet.) They’re super versatile too. If you’re not quite sure what to do with a sweet potato here are a few ideas: I generally boil my sweet potatoes just like you would a regular potato. When they’re good and soft, I peel them and … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Paprika to Red Wine Vinegar

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Soy Sauce to Yeast

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Eggs to Green Bell Peppers

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Cilantro to Enchilada Sauce

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →