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Have More Fun and Less Stress This Thanksgiving

By Laurie • Nov 25th, 2008 • Category: Meal Planning, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Thanksgiving dinner is lots of fun, but boy is it a lot of work! We want to spend time with family but we are slaving away in the kitchen to feed them all instead. By the time we are through, it is time to eat and clean up. Does that sound fun to you? Here [...]



Muffin Madness

By Laurie • Oct 31st, 2008 • Category: Time Saving Tips

We couldn’t talk about snacks like cookies without discussing their counterpart, the muffin. Cookies are eaten as dessert at the end of the meal and muffins provide that burst of energy and tasty goodness first thing in the morning. Here are some ideas for healthy muffin snacks.

Muffins are a very car-friendly food. They can [...]



Pumpkin Carving Made Easy

By Laurie • Oct 29th, 2008 • Category: Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Fall is fast approaching and that means pumpkins. As far as the eye can see, fields will be filled with the orange colored delights. Thousands of pumpkins will be carved this year for contests and the front porch. Here are some ideas to make pumpkin carving less of a mess and more fun.
For the novice, [...]



Leftovers Make Great Lunches

By Laurie • Oct 13th, 2008 • Category: Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Do you have last nights leftovers taking up space in your refrigerator? Did you know these leftovers can make the perfect lunch? They can and it’s easy, time saving and gives everyone a little change of pace at lunchtime.
Rice can make a great next day lunch. Rice is a great way to fill [...]



Ways to Eat Fruit on the Run

By Laurie • Sep 17th, 2008 • Category: Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

According to the food pyramid, we should all be eating three or more servings of fruit per day. Most people barely get one serving is more times than not in the form of juice and not the actual fruit itself. Here are some ways to get your servings of fruit each day without having to work [...]



Healthy Homemade Soups on the Go

By Laurie • Sep 16th, 2008 • Category: Healthy Eating, Meal Planning, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

In this day and age it can be hard to eat healthy. With your busy schedule, especially if you have children, many people find it easier to grab whatever is available and the quickest and deal with the health consequences later. With the following tips for soups on the go you’ll learn how to make [...]



A Week Of Meals In A Weekend

By Laurie • Aug 31st, 2008 • Category: Frugal Cooking, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Busy days can lead to frustration when it comes to making dinner. Who has time to fix a meal when they don’t get home until 6pm or later? Better yet, who feels like cooking a meal after a hard day’s work?  So, what’s a mom to do in order to avoid TV dinners or worse yet, fast [...]



Is Your Lunch Getting Boring?

By Laurie • Aug 4th, 2008 • Category: Meal Planning, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Now the thermos is available in a plethora of sizes and styles. You can even find them adorned with your child’s favorite TV characters or Disney Princess.



Add a Litlle Jazz To Your Backyard BBQ

By Laurie • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Healthy Eating, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

We’re talking about the condiment table. What are you going to have on your table to dazzle your guests taste buds?



I Kebob, You Kebob, Shish Kebob!

By Laurie • Jul 12th, 2008 • Category: Healthy Eating, Time Saving Tips, Today's Kitchen

Do you have kids? They love to eat grilled food, too. A fun and healthy alternative to hamburgers and hot dogs for them is to make shish kebobs.




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