Why Does My Body Need Vitamin K?

If you think important vitamins stop at the letter E, think again. Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that can’t entirely be produced in our bodies. Only about one third of the vitamin K we need comes from within; the rest must come from your diet. Vitamin K was first recognized in 1929 as a blood clotting agent. A Danish scientist studying chickens found that chicks that lacked a certain factor tended to hemorrhage — their blood formed clots too slowly. The missing piece was identified as vitamin K. Worried about your bones? Vitamin K to the rescue! This vitamin … Continue reading

Happy Waffle Day!

As many of you know, the bloggers were on a break for a little while. They came back right about the time I left for vacation so if you’ll allow me, I am playing catch up. I hope you enjoy some delicious waffles–even if we did miss International Waffle Day! March 25th is International Waffle Day. I thought that International Waffle Day was simply a day to bask in the fluffy goodness of well made waffles. However, after doing my research I’ve discovered that this day is shrouded in controversy and conspiracy. Okay–maybe there’s no conspiracy. But breakfast experts everywhere … Continue reading

Frugal Egg Decorating Ideas

Why spend tons on those Easter Egg decorating kits? Make your own unique Easter Eggs with items around your house for a very frugal Easter. It amazes me how elaborate those Easter Egg coloring kits are getting. You can buy all sorts of kits to decorate eggs by dipping, dunking, shaking, etc. I’m waiting for them to come out with an egg decorating kit that involves spray painting! Some of those kits can get a little pricey for just a bunch of color and a sticker or two, but you can easily achieve the same or better results for free … Continue reading