Blow the Dust Off That Crockpot

Are you a busy mom trying to find time to make home cooked meals?
I know that a lot of you have at least one of these little gems hidden away somewhere in your kitchen collecting dust. You probably thought that the crock pot was just for making soups or stews.  Or maybe you received [...]

On a Quest for Halloween Tricks and Treats

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As a busy mom of two, I often find myself pulled in several directions at once.  Today is no different in that I am trying to pull together a Halloween Party of epic proportion in just 3 short weeks.  During this party planning frenzy, I am faced with finding props and decorations, coming [...]

Host a Mother-Daughter Tea Party

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the time to start planning your special activities for this special day. Have you ever considered a Mother-Daughter tea party? This can include family and friends also. Below are just a few ideas to get your tea party rolling.
Keep in mind that simple is better. If [...]

Have More Fun and Less Stress This Thanksgiving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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