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January 2, 2018
Avoid Pretty Poison
by Cherri Skidmore House and Garden plant awareness “Many poison control centers state that their most frequent calls concern children who have eaten plants.” – American Red Cross Many of us use plants to brighten our homes with color and beauty, however there are some hidden dangers in plants that all parents should know about, “out […]
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January 1, 2018
Get Your Boosters for the New Year
In medicine, a booster shot gives us an additional dose to maintain the effectiveness of the original dose. As homemakers we need ongoing “boosters” to keep us going strong in our pivotal and challenging roles without burning out or breaking down. The boosters in this article are activities that can help keep hardworking homemakers on […]
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December 24, 2017
Christmas Music Magic
“Carol singing, church bells ringing, Once more Christmastime is here. Children laughing, grownups beaming, Hearts are warm with Christmas cheer.” Ruby Lee Mitchell (“It’s Christmas Time”) Bing Crosby’s timeless treasure “Ring around the Christmas Tree” still invokes feelings of excitement for the family Christmas traditions. Each Christmas when I was a girl I insisted on […]
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December 23, 2017
Chocolate Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
by MariLee Parish Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 eggs 4 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups quick oats 1 12 ounce package chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk […]
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December 22, 2017
Peachy Christmas French Toast
Ingredients: 5 eggs, beaten 1 3 oz. package instant vanilla pudding 1 C. diced fresh or canned peaches 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 12 slices bread Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Prepare pudding using the package directions. Fold in diced peaches, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add eggs and stir to combine. Dip bread slices […]
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December 21, 2017
Christmas Cookies and Cream Bark
Sometimes during the holidays, you need a fast, easy gift or treat to take to a holiday party. It doesn’t get much easier than this delicious cookies and cream flavored bark. It only takes a couple ingredients and it goes together in a flash. 1/3 of a package of Oreos, or similar sandwich cookie 12 […]
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December 20, 2017
Grandmas Caramels
This is another one of my mother-in-law’s delectable Christmas season traditions. It took me several years to build up the courage to give it a try. The wrapping wasn’t my favorite part, so I made a deal with my family. I’ll do the cooking, they do the wrapping. I’ve seen quicker recipes, but this one […]
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December 19, 2017
Christmas Dinner Menu Mexican Style
My mom is from New Mexico. Growing up in California, I sometimes had awkward moments explaining the chile ristras, Native American blankets and art, and rattlesnake skins that hung on the walls of our home. Of course it was perfectly normal to me, but it did raise a few eyebrows when my friends came to […]
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December 18, 2017
72 Hour Medical Needs Kit
Each medical kit should be tailored to fit our families individual needs. The medical portion can be kept either with the rest of the kit or separately in a small container (fish tackle box, small cooler, etc) Be sure that each item is in a waterproof bag or box. The following is a suggested list […]
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December 17, 2017
Christmas Breakfast Menu
Getting up on Christmas morning is exciting, no matter how old you are. Whether you’re dying to know what’s under the tree, anxious to see your family and friends, or just thrilled to get to church to celebrate Jesus’ birth, it’s a moment full of anticipation. With energy so high, it’s nice to have a […]
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