Get Out of Bed Before Your Kids Wake Up!

I always find that the days I get up at least an hour before my kids start calling "mommy," the whole day goes better. I have time to exercise and... read more

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Pumpkin Pancakes

We love making pumpkin pancakes!

We add pumpkin mix (1 can) and a sprinkling of the following:
-- cinnamon
-- ginger
-- allspice
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Love in the Details...

To keep our marriage going strong, here are a few of my ideas, most of which are regular little things:

* COMPLIMENTS: Compliment each other all the time. Reaffirm that... read more

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Keeping to Your Grocery Budget

I keep a spreadsheet on my computer with my grocery list. A day or two prior to shopping day, I update the list. I aways keep the staples permanently listed... read more

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Start an "Urban Garden"

One way that could help cut down on grocery bills is to start an "urban garden." This growing trend is an easy one to join. Pick veggies that are hardy,... read more

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Wow! I'm a Cheapskate!

After reading your request and all the comments on how much to pay a babysitter, I feel like a real cheapskate. But I do really agree with the mom who... read more

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How to Properly Cut Asparagus Ends

I always thought you should cut off the ends of raw asparagus stalks before you cook them, but I recently learned there is a better way. Instead of cutting the... read more

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Boys and Balance

I have three boys and oooh, are they naughty sometimes! When things get completely out of hand I have to evaluate what our week has been like. Have they had... read more

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Boost Your Energy

There are some times when you really should try to take that nap, but sometimes all you need is a quick boost to get through a little more of the... read more

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Matching Socks - Fun and Educational

Keeping up with the matching of the socks has always been a personal challenge for our family. When the kids were big enough to help, I started putting different colored... read more

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