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November 16, 2017

Have-to-try Divine Holiday Recipes

Over the years we’ve collected some divine recipes that are must-haves for each holiday meal. Here is one of our favorite appetizers, the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten-Chocolate Orange Cheesecake covered with ganoche, and Green Bean Casserole that isn’t like any other you’ve ever made.  The Green Bean Casserole doesn’t include the cheapskate condensed mushroom […]


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Published on November 16, 2017 14:15

November 15, 2017

Raw Cauliflower Salad

This raw vegetable salad took my kids by surprise.  How could something so full of colorful vegetables be so delicious?  We had no leftovers and it is now a family favorite.  I was delighted with the delicious flavor combination.  Did I mention it is very low calorie? Ingredients:  1 head fresh cauliflower 3/4 cup shredded […]


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Published on November 15, 2017 11:06

November 14, 2017

Emergency Preparedness Packet

by: Darlene Smith Family Home Evenings are the perfect medium to make your family emergency response plans and to teach your family emergency and preparedness skills and practice them…it can be fun! A family could have a race to locate their emergency kits and head to the park…to find special treats placed inside their packs […]


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Published on November 14, 2017 11:03

November 13, 2017

Cyber Monday Madness

While I’m not one to stand outside a store at 4:00 am for Black Friday bargains, I definitely get excited about “Cyber Monday.”  Why?  Because I can get great prices from the comfort of my home by shopping online! Cyber Monday has become so popular and a part of our Christmas shopping lexicon that it’s […]


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Published on November 13, 2017 07:36

November 12, 2017

Thanksgiving Ideas on a Budget

Thanksgiving will soon be here. Once Halloween is over, Thanksgiving seems to sneak up on us, as we are often busy with school projects and the changing seasons. Here in Idaho, we tend to get our first snow around Thanksgiving, so the weeks before are spent doing all those fun “autumn” activities, like visiting the […]


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Published on November 12, 2017 14:04

November 11, 2017

Family Craft: Autumn Person To Greet Your Guest

Pumpkins, apples and leaves …. Oh, my! Autumn’s bounty gives us so many possibilities when decorating our home. This Autumn Person will help you greet your visitors in a fun and cheerful way. This craft is a good family activity. There is no one correct way to decorate your person. You can make it into […]


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Published on November 11, 2017 12:50

November 10, 2017

Family Evenings Together

By Durga Devi It’s Monday; Mom comes home at 5 pm after work, Kay, the younger one, stays on late at school usually for club activities, Dad comes home at 8pm and I usually get back around 7.30pm. This is quite usual for many homes, with so many schedules to juggle and think about even […]


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Published on November 10, 2017 11:15

November 9, 2017

Food Sanitation During Disasters

During certain kinds of emergencies, sanitation becomes a real problem and can be the cause of disease. The following information is provided as a resource in the event such disasters occur. Even the most appetizing food can cause illness if it has become contaminated with disease germs through improper handling. Outbreaks of food poisoning, dysentery, […]


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Published on November 09, 2017 11:21

November 8, 2017

Lessons Learned From Blizzards

Contributed by: Susie Clayton Lesson from History: The Blizzard of 1978, Boston, MA, USA This storm was listed as one of the top atmospheric storms of the 20th century by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A very slow moving and powerful low pressure system stalled off the southern coast of New England. As […]


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Published on November 08, 2017 11:45

November 7, 2017

Uses for Mineral Oil

Mineral oil, also known as liquid petroleum, is a clear, colorless, oily liquid that is a by-product of the distillation of gasoline. The definition alone deters some people and causes pause to whether its uses are detrimental. Mineral oil, used correctly, has many beneficial uses, however. Probably most common to women is the use of […]


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Published on November 07, 2017 11:41