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That’s a Wrap… for Turkey and Veggies

July is more than half way over and for most moms the dog days of summer were supposed to bring with them a break from the chaos that comes from chauffeuring kids from school to soccer, piano lessons, karate, and dance. But if your life is anything like mine then you have likely found that summer’s hot and humid days just mean you have shifted your schedule to accommodate swimming, t-ball, golf and playdates. But relief is on the way. If your days of dining on the run are far from over then you might find the following recipes quite … Continue reading →

Spaghetti For Your Lips But Not For Your Hips

The low carb craze may have died down, but many of us are still watching our carbohydrate intake. For me, the fewer “bad” carbs I eat (white flour, processed foods, sugar-laden bread, snacks, and pastas) the better I feel. My stomach feels and looks smaller, my energy levels increase, and I simply want to do more. One of the most difficult things to stop eating in this culture is pasta. It’s inexpensive, easy to prepare, and let’s face it—it’s delicious, with a variety of toppings. Kids love it and adults love it. Unfortunately, we often don’t stick to the correct … Continue reading →

Garden Veggies

Gardening and growing your own fruits and vegetables is a great way to save money, especially when you start with seeds. Save the seeds from fruits and vegetables as you prepare them. Allow seeds to dry and then plant them in small containers. Cut the bottoms from plastic soda bottles or save tuna cans or margarine tubs for planting. One thing that can present a problem when it comes to gardening is an overabundance, which can lead to waste if you’re not careful. On that note, you may soon be looking for ways to use those fresh garden veggies. We … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Inexpensive Appetizer Ideas

Every great party starts with great appetizers and munchies. Most of those tiny delicacies that you find prepackaged in the freezer section are quite pricey, and they are not nearly as good as fresh food you make yourself. You’ll save a lot of money preparing snacks and appetizers yourself, especially when it gives you the opportunity to use generically packaged items. No one will be the wiser, when they sample the delicious treats you’ve made from high quality, yet low cost goods. Tips for Making Party Trays: Cheese Ready to serve party trays tend to be lean on good things … Continue reading →