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Have A Get-Together For Less

Getting together with friends and family is loads of fun, however it can be a costly entertainment option if you don’t plan first. Here are a few ways to help get your party started, or to host a small get-together for less. You’ll have fun and save at the same time. You just can’t beat that! Entertainment As a rule, you should not focus on this as much. The point of getting together is to spend time together, so tell jokes, stories and laugh. Just enjoy each other’s company. That’s entertainment enough! Food Go easy on the food. You could … Continue reading →

Last Minute Fourth of July Ideas

I frequently end up having get-togethers for holidays and special occasions at the last minute, because of erratic schedules. Because of this fact, I have learned to pull things together quickly, without time for detailed shopping and without a lot of planning. I may not be Martha Stewart, but I hope you will like some of these simple, low cost, last minute ideas for Fourth of July: Decorations Even if you only have time for a quick trip to the grocery store, you can still gather a few decorations. Many stores have at least a few offerings, but even those … Continue reading →

If Summer Vacation means Higher Grocery Bills

If your children generally eat free or reduced price breakfast and lunch at school, you are probably already preparing for higher grocery bills over the summer. When I worked at a preschool, many of our parents worried about the extra costs. Their children ate breakfast, lunch, and two snacks at school during the day. Many families didn’t know how they would absorb the costs of feeding their children those meals over the summer, especially those who had more than one child. We invited them to visit the free food pantry at the sponsoring church, and we also offered them tips … Continue reading →

Lemonade Recipes

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Lemonade Recipes It’s already mid-summer hot in some parts of the country, and nothing tastes as good on a hot day as fresh lemonade. The basic lemonade recipe is 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup of water, but there are many other ways to make lemonade. Here is my collection of recipes, all of them delicious, whether you have fresh lemons or not. I don’t think you can beat lemonade made with a simple syrup as in the first recipe, but if time is a factor, you might want to try one of the … Continue reading →

Foods That Can Cause Weight Gain

Today, we are surrounded by food choices that not only do not help us when dieting, but also can actually cause weight gain. Between the fast food restaurants at every corner, high-calorie coffee drinks like Mochachinos, and grocery stores filled with snack foods, it is no surprise that many people have difficulties losing pounds or just maintaining their current weight. By avoiding some key foods and remembering to keep everything in moderation, people can keep up with their busy life without gaining weight. One major problem for many people on the run between work and home life is fast food. … Continue reading →

Diabetic Friendly Strawberry Smoothie

My family has a history of diabetes. Both my paternal and maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in their 50’s, as was my father. I had gestational diabetes with my son, but considering my family history and age, it came as no shock to me. I immediately went on insulin, which was fine because I had given my paternal grandmother shots before. I also had to go on a fairly strict diabetic diet to help ensure the health of both me and my son. After my son was born, my sugar levels returned to normal. The doctor said … Continue reading →

Three Hot Drink Recipes to Keep You Warm

We have a winter weather advisory out tonight. I do not know if we will get any snow, but that usually makes me want to drink something warm. Here are a few recipes that might do the trick! Chai Tea You will need milk, black tea bags (decaffeinated if you prefer), honey, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Bring 3 cups of water and 3 cups of milk to a boil in a saucepan. Add 6-8 black tea bags (depending on how strong you want it), 1/2 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, … Continue reading →

Alcohol-free New Year’s Drinks

Break out a bit of the bubbly with your kids this New Year’s Eve. These sophisticated punches (and one no-brainer punch) will please your kids as well as adults. Set out the chips and dips, crackers and cheese and other finger foods along with the punch and you’ve got a party! If you don’t have a punch bowl, you can use a large serving or salad bowl, or I found some big plastic punch-size bowls at the dollar store that were festive and would work perfectly. A ladle can be a punch scoop, and short, clear plastic cups can stand … Continue reading →