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Bad Valentine’s Day Gifts
This year, when your husband hands you a gift that you would rather not have, restrain yourself from giving him the look of death. I know, I know, many women will wonder why they…
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Recipe: Applesauce
Mmmmm, there’s nothing better than fresh homemade applesauce. Families are so used to buying jarred prepared applesauce that most of us have no idea how easy it is to make lovely chunky sauce ourselves…
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Dark Chocolate
Chocolate is a wonderful thing. From ancient times, chocolate has been used in medicine and relaxation. Nearly everyone knows about Montezuma and his desire for, well…desire. His legendary consumption of chocolate drinks supposedly gave…
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My Personal Trainers
I resolved to lose weight at the beginning of the year. Thanks to my children, I am well on my way. You may wonder how a few children can help their mother in her…
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Who wants a cupcake?
I love me some cupcakes. I’m still mystified why on earth people should bake an enormous cake for any occasion other than a wedding and watch as it slowly shellacs itself onto a plate…
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Bedtime Blues
Each night it my children seem to get worked up right before bedtime. I am not sure if this is a last burst of energy, a futile effort to stay up with Mommy and…
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Enough Is Enough
I am angry. I do not know if all readers have seen some of the disgusting comments left by mentally deficient racists lately, but I am going to have my say. Racism, no matter…
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The Secrets of Happily Married Women
Recently I was introduced to a very nice representative who works publicizing books. I was in search of a specific book to offer as a prize on another blog I work for, but Lauren,…
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Crafty mama : Notepad directions
I’m a crafty mama. I admit it though my craft closet is overflowing with odds and ends of unfinished projects. Nubs of wax for candles, stickers and sparkly glue – as the mother of…
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Resolutions, The Shark, and A New Book
It is time for me to update on my resolutions!! 1. Smoking– Cut down from a full pack a day to 5-10. 2. Weight– It’s coming off, finally. I need to find a before…