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Picnics- A Summertime Tradition

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It is Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. This means the consistently warm weather will be here before long and nothing screams SUMMER louder than a Picnic! We love to dine alfresco, whether it is outside on a restaurant ‘s patio or deck, in our backyard or at a local park. To be outside, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of nature while enjoying a meal with family and friends can be one of the most cherished memories of summertime. The best part of this simple, fun idea is that you don’t need too much in the … Continue reading →

Lying in the Grass

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One of the true joys of this spring, thus far, has been lying on the fresh cut grass with my three year old daughter close by my side, looking up at clouds and giggling as we pretended to see puffy-white versions of goats, dolphins and mommy’s big pregnant belly floating past us, up high in the sky. I truly could stay there with her as a bright, inquisitive toddler for the rest of my life – hearing her vivid and hilarious imagination come through loud and clear as she manages to articulate the sheer, unadulterated bliss that we both feel … Continue reading →

Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer by Starting an Activities Co-Op

I spent much of last Saturday afternoon playing at a local gymnastic studio with my daughter. It was a blast. She had been invited to a birthday party by one of her preschool playmates. As I watched her tumble, hang, somersault and spin (with a grin that lit up the room) I immediately went to the front desk to find out the class rates for the summer. I felt like I had been hit with a ton of bricks. A class for one child cost thirteen dollars per three hour session. While that wouldn’t break our budget too badly, I … Continue reading →

The Top 10 Reasons I Hate Exercising In the Summer

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Wee, welcome back to the top ten lists and in honor of our Friday fitness funnies, I wanted to prepare for both the Summer Solstice on the 21st and Father’s Day on the 18th and the fact that we’re closing in on 100 degree mark on the thermometer. Gee it gets hot in Texas in the summer time – go figure! Anyway, without further ado – welcome to Friday, the 9th of June and my top 10 reasons why I hate exercising in the summer! 10. It’s hot. That is a really succinct way of summing it up. Outdoor activities … Continue reading →

Simply Sensational Strawberry Shortcake

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Wow! I saw this recipe on the Kraft Foods home page and it looked so yummy, I wanted to make it immediately. And, it is almost midnight here! I shall refrain until tomorrow, but I am sure it is going to be so delicious; it will not last for very long around this house. For this recipe, you will need milk, sour cream, sugar, all purpose baking mix (I prefer Bisquick), one box of JELL-O vanilla instant pudding and pie filling, Cool Whip, and strawberries. To prep for this recipe, wash and slice enough strawberries to have 4 cups worth … Continue reading →

Weight Loss – Summer Tips to Sticking to your Diet

Here in Texas, we’ve broken the 3 digit temperature every day for three days. Welcome to April in the south. As much as it’s nice to say welcome to the lazy days of summer; we all know that summer is hardly a lazy time for us. Our kids will be home from school, they’ll have summer camps, they’ll want to go swimming and they’ll want to play with their friends. We’re going to have a lot to do ourselves and these are just activities that we’re going to be adding to our busy summer days. So rather than telling you … Continue reading →