Last year my family was fortunate to have a joint vacation in Wells, Maine. It was so much fun for the kids, and easy for the adults as we could be a bit more frugal about the food and actually have more choices than if we had stayed at a hotel. You see, my beloved…
Looking forward to our nation’s birthday? One of the best ways to make this July 4th memorable is a patriotic picnic. So how to make a picnic patriotic? However you can, show your colors: red, white and blue. Perhaps the easiest way with everything but the food. Plates, cups and utensils – get them in…
English author and 20th century modernist Virginia Woolf once wrote, “One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well if one has not dined well.” If you are on the go all the time and relying on fast food for nourishment, then you are not dining well at all! Today people are busier than ever,…
Father’s Day Dinner Ideas Father’s Day is an opportunity to show Dad how special he really is. Generally men are known as great lovers of hearty meat and potatoes meals. They also love barbecues in the great outdoors. To make Father’s Day a splendid soiree for Dad, plan his special dinner according to his preferences….
Garlic Shrimp Healthy Meal Planning with Garlic Shrimp and Fresh Corn on the Cob My soon-to-be-kindergartener has been asking for shrimp lately like it’s cotton candy or something. I made it a few weeks ago but apparently she did not approved of the breadcrumb coating I put on them before I fried them because it…
Did you spend the winter growing herbs indoors? Warmer temperatures means it’s finally time to get outdoors and start gardening! Whether you’re a first timer in the garden or you’re a trained veteran, knowing what you’re going to be planting this year is extremely important before getting outside. While many enjoy planting a variety of…
Did you know Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12? It seems like it just snuck up upon me this year. I am thankful my mother is healthy and active but I will always wish for her to live closer to me. Visiting with her always requires advance planning and an overnight stay, at least…
Are you looking for a new moisturizer that doesn’t contain chemicals? These Homemade Natural Facial Moisturizer Recipes are some amazing Natural Skin Care choices! Homemade Face Moisturizer Recipes Oily skin can be bothersome not only because it puts shine on your face, but also because it causes acne. Unfortunately a lot of people who have…
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but dieters seem to find it also the easiest meal to skip. New research finds that this is actually a big mistake, which can lead to unhealthy eating habits for the rest of the day. Instead, you should eat a breakfast that’s…
I am increasingly having a hard time buying things in the grocery store that have “junk” ingredients. Ketchup is one of them. Such a simple condiment, can’t we just make it? But who has the time? So I usually just buy it. Causing extra packaging to be made and then recycled and me paying more…