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February 5, 2014
Today’s Thought
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February 4, 2014
Happy Stuffed Mushroom Day!
Today in food holidays, February 4 is celebrated as Stuffed Mushroom Day—a snack that has been around since the early 20th century. Looking for a recipe to make in celebration? Here are a few mouthwatering suggestions: Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms With Feta Love stuffed vegetables, but not so much mushrooms? Though we’re not official Stuffed Mushroom Day […]
Are Facial Oils Good for My Skin?
Oil. It’s a word that strikes fear into the heart of any woman who has ever had a pimple on her face. I was raised in the Sea Breeze years myself; the squeakier clean you could make your skin, the less of a chance you’d get zits. With all due respect to Sea Breeze (which still gives me a cool […]
Expert Travel Tips You Never Thought Of From PopSugar Living
Are you prepping for a winter getaway or planning ahead for that big summer trip? As much as I love to travel, it can be a pretty stressful process, and, even if you’re an extremely thorough planner like me, you’re bound to run into some bumps along the way. For example, I’m a terrible packer. I always pack far too […]
Today’s Thought
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February 3, 2014
When Your Own Family Hates Your Cooking
There is a new, sad little pattern that happens almost nightly in my household and it goes like this: Me: “Time for dinner!” Kids thunder down the stairs. 15-year-old: “What’s for dinner?” Six-year-old: “What’s for dinner?” Me: “Blah blah*“ 15-year-old: “Ugh.” Six-yearold (whining): “I hate blah blah.“ 15-year-old: “Can I make myself an omelet?” Six-year-old: “Me too?” Me: Silent, head in […]
A Clever Way to Keep Track of RSVP Cards
Oftentimes, guests will send back response cards without actually writing their names on the RSVP—talk about confusing and frustrating for the host! The next time you send out invitations that require mailed response cards (think a formal wedding or shower), invest in an invisible ink pen with a black light ($7.50 for a four-pack, Amazon.com)—a.k.a., a “spy pen.” When creating your […]
3 Simple Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
Last week the FBI warned U.S. retailers that credit card breaches, like the one Target experienced over the holidays, could be on the rise. So, how can you protect yourself and your personal information?
Today’s Thought
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January 31, 2014
How to Cook for a Crowd
If you're packing your living room with eager football fans this weekend, Chef Gerard Cribbin, Executive Chef at Coal Fired Bistro in Greenville, SC, shares his best tips to ensure you don't fumble.
