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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LeapFrog Letter Factory

I have to admit I am not the best teacher for my children (thank heaven for school)! I also have to admit I am in my car way too much.... 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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Make Homemade Baby Food!

I had my son December 2006. We started solid foods around 6-months old. I was breastfeeding and worked full-time. My family and friends would tell me I was crazy when... 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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Sugar, Sugar, Sugar and More Sugar

Do you know how much sugar your child eats?
Chances are it's a lot more than you think. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich (whole-wheat bread), a cup of... read more

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Squares or Triangles?

Choice is HUGE when you are a kid. Giving choices helps a child to have control and "own" their decisions. I have found that one way to get my children... read more

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Preventing Pasta Water Boil Over

Are you sick of having your water boil over when you are cooking pasta? Spray around the inside edge of your pan with cooking oil (Pam) and you won't have... read more

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Shreading Chicken, Pork or Beef

It isn't fast, but it is so easy. I put my meat in my crock pot on low for 6-8 hours (chicken cooks a bit faster, between 4-6). After that... read more

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