December 28th, 2007 at 8:43pm
You need some good wine and good cheese.
Don’t let that overwhelm you. Pick your favorite three or four wines, and your favorite three or four cheeses, and be sure when you’re choosing to create some variety. If you live in the central Texas area, head to Sam’s Club, Whole Foods or a Central Market. You’ll find a great selection. Some perennial favorites are fresh mozzarella, smoked Gouda, and Danish Havarti. Go ahead and start sampling cheese a few weeks in advance. This may save you some unpleasant surprises. Start to stock up on wines early, as well. It will be easier on your pocketbook, and you can always sample that, too. If you don’t know where to find good wines… you should probably pick a different party to host.
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December 26th, 2007 at 9:47pm
I thought I would be such a healthy mom: all natural and organic foods, no sugars, make all my own baby food, and breastfeed exclusively for at least six months. Truth be told, I’ve slipped a little bit, but I have learned some quick tips for preparing easy, healthy, natural baby foods:
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July 19th, 2007 at 8:33pm
If you’re pregnant and concerned about maintaining good health during your pregnancy, there are several exercise options available for you. Yoga is a popular form of exercise for pregnant women. Here’s why:
Yoga can reduce nausea – Many pregnant women experience weeks, if not months, of morning sickness. Yoga helps decrease nausea and can drastically reduce the terrible stretch of morning sickness.
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May 2nd, 2007 at 4:59pm
When you’re strapped for time, you need something quick and easy to make for dinner. Crock pots are absolutely necessary for any mom who is short on time. Enjoy these 5 great crock pot recipes (but be sure to start early in the day!):
Creamy Crock Pot Roast
Ingredients:
2 pound beef roast
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 onion (diced)
6 carrots (sliced)
6 potatoes (cubed into small pieces)
Water
Directions:
Place onion, carrots and potatoes at bottom of crock pot. Dredge roast in flour and placed in lightly greased pan. Brown on both sides in hot oil over high heat. Place roast in crock pot over vegetables. Pour soup and 1/2 can water over roast. Cover and cook on low for approximately 10 hours, or 5 to 6 hours on high.
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April 2nd, 2007 at 10:13pm
The thought of scrapbooking can be overwhelming if you have never tried it before. With the ever-growing supply list of scrapbooking accessories, it’s easy to get lost. Use these four simple steps for scrapbooking made easy:
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March 2nd, 2007 at 8:51am
Keeping an organized home through the ups and downs of family life isn’t easy. Here are a few quick and easy home organizing ideas to help get you started.
If you make the storage options decorative and fun, it’s doesn’t seem as much like work. For example, if you want the kids to pick up their dirty laundry and put it in the hamper, put a basketball hoop over it. See who can make the most baskets in the least amount of time. That mound of socks and underwear will disappear in no time.
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February 27th, 2007 at 11:47am
Most of us have heard the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and it’s certainly true especially when it comes to children. Studies have shown that children who eat a balanced breakfast are more alert in school, perform better and in many cases are less prone to bad behavior than children who skip breakfast.
Here are some quick and easy breakfast ideas for kids:
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February 22nd, 2007 at 11:00am
Children go through difficult periods when their self esteem is challenged by their peers. The pressures of fitting in with cliques, wearing certain clothes, and keeping up appearances are overwhelming.
If your child shows signs of low self-esteem, take immediate action to counterbalance his or her feelings of obscurity. Here are some ways to help raise your children’s self-esteem.
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February 11th, 2007 at 9:41pm
Even in today’s health-savvy society, the number of overweight children is on the rise. Too many children are dining on fast food and sitting in front of the television for hours watching their favorite shows or playing video games. This opens the door to a lot of problems, including the risk of becoming obese.
Obesity can be prevented. Here are a few ways to decrease your child’s risk of becoming overweight:
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February 9th, 2007 at 8:37pm
For many of us, this day just seems to rush up on us. We’ve known for years that our babies will be going to kindergarten but when the time comes, many of us are unprepared. It’s definitely an emotional time for both parents and kids, but it’s important to help our little ones through this time by staying positive and upbeat.
Here are some tips for helping prepare your child for kindergarten:
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