New Year, New Ideas – Find and Participate in Craft Swaps
Got Extra Craft Supplies? Swap ‘Em Out! Craft swaps are a fun way to connect with your fellow crafters. They can also help you find a home for crafts that you have created but do not use, and to add craft items made by others to your collection. But craft swaps are not that […]
What To Do With All The Money You Saved By Spending Less This Christmas
You did it! You stuck to your guns and your budget. Give yourself an big “air” high five! In spite of shiny temptations and marketing tricks, you did Christmas on the cheap and saved yourself a ton of money. Congratulations! Now comes the inevitable question… what do you do with all the money you saved? If […]
What’s the Current State of Your Teeth Cleanliness?
Every year, I renew my resolve to find new ways to improve my health and to continue the healthy habits I’ve already developed. This year, when it comes to tooth care, I’ll be doing both. Thanks to my mother’s influence, I have good oral care habits, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing regularly to ensure my […]
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality
It’s the question we ask ourselves almost every day: What’s for dinner? Entwined in this daily dialogue is wondering whether we’ll need to dash into the grocery store on the way home from work. The next time we make one of those supermarket pit stops, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple […]
Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair Recipe
Shrimps certainly lends an elegance to a holiday table and its elegance is out-shined only by its nutritional value, an added bonus when other holiday favorites pack on the pounds. A serving size of three ounces of shrimp delivers nearly 20 grams of protein and a healthy dose of B vitamins, iron, and omega-3s, with […]
How to Make Paper Mache Ornaments
Christmas will soon be here, but you still have time to decorate your home or make a great last minute handmade gift. Learning how to make Christmas paper mache ornaments is one way to deck the halls for very little money. Christmas ornaments are usually lightweight so they don’t weigh the tree branches down. Paper […]
No Guilt Gluten-Free and All Natural Stocking Stuffers
Holiday treats are terrific, but sugar and gluten overload is not. It’s tough to give the kiddos (or yourself) a stocking stuffer that you feel guilty about eating… or having to say “no” because they’ve already consumed five gazillion holiday goodie temptations. Wouldn’t you love to have a gluten-free, Vegan, all-natural product with no genetically modified ingredients […]
5 Home-Made Christmas Gifts Your Family Will Love #DIY
Handmade beaded ornament Christmas is a time when most of us want to show our loved ones how much we care by giving presents. The stores are full of items that make good gifts, but sometimes it’s nice to give something that’s a little more personal. Creating home-made gifts is a thoughtful way to commemorate […]
Hot Toys for 2012: EzyRoller Review
When I was little, all of our play vehicles were self powered, no remote controls, no motors, just good old-fashioned leg power to propel us down the road. Though modern updates are certainly fun and though we’ve certainly purchased and enjoyed motor-powered vehicles for our sons, I’ve always felt they were missing out on some […]
Grace’s Black Bean Pie Recipe
I love sharing recipes with friends, but it’s even more delightful when a dear friend shares a treasured recipe back, as Grace (of BlessedElement.com/create) is sharing today with us! This Black Bean Pie recipe is certain to warm up and add some amazing flavor to your winter nights: Black Bean Pie First make a cornmeal […]
Holiday Magic with Disney: Festive Fudge Recipe
Disney has always been a part of our lives, but it wasn’t until recently I realized how much Disney plays a major role in all of our holiday celebrations, too. From costumes and treats on Halloween, to themed baskets at Easter, to birthdays and anniversaries spent at the theme parks, to seasonal movies and Christmas […]
Gourmet Holiday Recipe: Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola
Our friends from BetterEats.com, Everyday Health’s new food site want to bring joy to your rural table with this fabulous recipe.. .enjoy! Figs Stuffed With Gorgonzola Ingredients: · 16 medium figs, dried – about 8 ounces · 1/2 cup port · 1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic · 1/4 cup cheese, crumbled Gorgonzola – 2 ounces · […]