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Turn A Love Of Chocolate Into Profit

There are so many great home – based business ideas out there that one or more of them is bound to fit your taste. Speaking of taste, did you know that there are a couple of ways that you can build a home – based business around chocolate? Personally, I could not have a home – based chocolate business because my lack of self control could drastically affect my bottom line in multiple ways. I would probably eat a good chunk of my inventory and gain a bunch of weight. That said, chocolate sells. Even in a down economy, people … Continue reading →

I Love You Anyways

On a recent trip to the library, one of the books that Dylan picked out is “Olivia”, by Ian Falconer. He has asked me to read that book to him so many times that I have lost track. You know what, though? Even if I have read it to him fifty times I could read it to him fifty more. I just love that book. Why do I love “Olivia” so? I probably have as many reasons as the book has pages. One reason that I love it is that the main character, Olivia the piglet, reminds me so much … Continue reading →

Why I Love Peanut Butter!

Back in my school days, a peanut butter sandwich was my least favorite lunch. I just didn’t appreciate it! But these days, I love peanut butter — and here’s why. Peanut butter is full of protein — around eight grams of protein per serving. That helps you feel fuller longer. Peanut butter has fiber — around two grams of fiber per serving. Fiber helps your body run smoothly. Peanut butter has vitamin E — an antioxidant that helps clean free radicals out of your body. Peanut butter has magnesium — a mineral that helps build bones and may be key … Continue reading →

Yummy Apple Butter

As I implied in my fusion cooking article, I generally stick to recipes that I know my family will like. In fact, I purposely seek out flavors that I know my husband loves, and use my creativity in just that realm. Such is the case with apple butter. This is hands down, my husband’s favorite condiment. Unfortunately, apple butter is fairly expensive when you compare its price to its shelf mates, peanut butter and jelly. Also, the process to make apple butter is fairly intensive. It basically takes all day unless you make it in the crock pot. (Well, it … Continue reading →

5 Reasons Why You Need a Blender

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1. Making homemade slushies. Why pay two bucks for a slushie down at the local 7-Eleven store when you can mix up a batch at home? Just pour your favorite non-carbonated beverage in your blender to about 1/3 and then fill with ice up to 2/3. (Leave the extra space for mixing and air since the ice will bounce around a bit at first.) Once it is the consistency of slush, just pour into cups, pop in a straw and you?ve got a refreshing slushie in the comfort of your own home. 2. Making healthy smoothies. Smoothies are so easy! … Continue reading →

A Very Public Lesson in Humility

Humility and kids don’t exactly go together like peanut butter and jelly. That goes double when teens are involved. Perhaps, that’s why the video of a Texas high school student making a very public apology to a plane full of passengers has gone viral overnight. In case you’ve been living under a rock or you’re too busy dealing with your own self-absorbed offspring, you can check out the video clip here. Thanks to a couple of ingenious high school lacrosse coaches, “Lone Star State” teen Mac Breedlove was taught a very public lesson in humility and shown why it’s never … Continue reading →

Silly Gourmet Pet Foods

While on a walk with my dog in a nearby town I discovered a doggie cafe. I thought that perhaps this establishment was a cafe that, if it didn’t cater to dogs, at least allowed owners to take their dogs inside. I knew this was unlikely, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to take a look inside. What I found, to my disappointment (but not to my surprise) was a pet supply store. The reason it called itself a cafe was tucked into a side room. There, stretching along the entire back wall, was a bakery display case filled with … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Shindigs

Just because you don’t have a summer birthday doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with a monster bash that people will be talking about well into winter. Summer parties typically involve barbeques, backyard bonfires and plenty of beverages. However, if you are looking to spice up your seasonal get-together why not think outside of the box with these fun themes: Go West: Ditch the beach theme and kick up your heels at a western-themed hoedown. Print up invitations on computerized wanted posters and request that guests attend the party in western duds. For those who forget their gear, hand out large, … Continue reading →

National Trail Mix Day

I love silly food holidays. I think it is a fun way to get kids to try to new foods and a fun way to put a smile on your face. Some foods get a whole month of celebration, some a week and some only a day. Since finding a fun site that lets me know which foods are celebrated every month I am going to drive everyone crazy. As you may already know August is National Peach Month, National Catfish Month and National Brownie at Brunch Month. You may know this already because if you read the Weight Loss … Continue reading →

Cereal to Feel Good About that Kids Eat

My children love to eat cereal in the morning or for a snack. For the most part I thought of cereal as just a cut above junk food. Most cereals are filled with sugars, additives, high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils. Not the stuff I really need my children eating first thing in the morning or any time for that matter. So, I made the decision to find an organic cereal that they would eat. I found a few brands over the years but not one has made the grade like EnviroKidz. I am thrilled since EnviroKidz is … Continue reading →