Category: Lifestyles
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Beat the Heat
It’s July and we’re now in the firm grips of sun, heat, and more heat. Here are some tips to keep cool and keep the electric bill from rising. These tips are especially useful…
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Road Trip With a Toddler Tips
Doing any kind of car traveling with a toddler can be an adventure in and of itself. Whether you’re taking a long road trip or just driving to Grandma’s here’s some tips to make…
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Mutant Turkey
In my defense, I’ve never actually cooked a turkey. Sure I’ve seen them done, I’m no stranger to the kitchen during Thanksgiving preparation, but I’ve never had to do it on my own. That…
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Educational Market Trips
Every trip the the market can be fun and educational for the little ones. Even tiny babies (assuming they are awake) can benefit from the learning possibilities while you get your grocery shopping done.…
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Beyond the Sandwhich part3
In this third installment of Beyond the Sandwich, we’re looking at lamb. This meal is ideal for the day after your holiday lamb leftovers and when you might want something lighter. Mediterranean Lamb Salad…
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Take the 4-point plastics pledge
Probably everyone has seen that one scene from The Graduate where during the Benjamin’s party, one of his parent’s friends says something to the effect of: “I’m going to tell you one word about…
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Beyond the Sandwich: Making Use of Holiday Left-overs (part two)
In this installment of Beyond the Sandwich, we’re looking at turkey. There always seem to be leftovers when you make a turkey, and after a while, turkey sandwiches can get a little boring. Here…
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Home Safety: Home Invasion
Last night my husband told me about something that is possibly an Urban Legend, but is still disturbing no matter where you live. It seems that, according to the reports, a new gang has…
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Beyond the Sandwich: Making Use of Holiday Left-overs
We’re hosting Easter dinner this year for the extended family of 15, which means that despite the gazillion-pound ham that I bought at the market yesterday, there will be left overs. There always are.…
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Spring is time for…
…Puddles! The snow is melting. The spring rains and “seasonable mixesâ€? are falling…and that means one thing and one thing only to the little ones—puddle jumping. To parents this instills thoughts of wet shoes,…