Monthly Archives: November 2012

How To Make A Snowman Ornament From A Can Lid

I am always on the lookout for cute unbreakable Christmas ornaments.  I also love to craft. When I purchased a Pampered Chef smooth edge can opener I knew that this product was going to help me make some cute ornaments … Continue reading

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Christmas Party Food Menu Ideas

When planning food for a party I like to keep the menu simple with a main dish and one or two sides. When you started planning the party, did you come up with a theme?  Mexican food?  Italian food?  Did you … Continue reading

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The Diviners by Libba Bray: Book Review

Alright, I started this book with much excitement, a new author for me and what sounded like a great premise…I mean just read this outline from the website: “Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off … Continue reading

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What To Do For a Christmas Classroom Party

Parents of preschool through grade school age children have at some point been asked to be a room parent, or volunteer of some sort with classroom activities. If you are a room mom, or someone who volunteered to help, you … Continue reading

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How Obamacare Or The Affordable Healthcare Act Will Effect Children With Special Needs

As we conclude yet another presidential election cycle (and not a day too soon), questions regarding Obamacare are now forefront in my mind.  What consequences will fall upon the least of them among us with the full implementation of Obamacare; … Continue reading

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Ultrasonic Humidifier Review

We have had the same ultrasonic humidifier for over 10 years and it finally broke. We spent a lot on it (I think around $70), but maybe it was just that we were out of college and everything seemed expensive then. … Continue reading

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The BEST Gingerbread Cookies Ever!

This is a holiday favorite because it’s delicious and fun to make. Kids as young as age 2 can help with basic tasks.  We make gingerbread monthly with our friends.  It’s a huge hit and a great learning experience for … Continue reading

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Garbanzo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Got a kid who won’t eat enough protein?  Yeah, me too.  Here’s a healthy and delicious way to sneak in some garbanzo beans (which are also called chick peas).  This recipe is great for bake sales and playgroups! Preheat oven … Continue reading

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Will Social Security Run Out Before I Retire?

Many misunderstand the details of social security. A lot of young people do not expect social security to be around when they retire. Most of the uncertainty and fear about social security comes from not understanding the history or the … Continue reading

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