July 24th, 2008
This month, the b5media Lifestyles Channel decided to have a little fun with one of summer’s favorite pastimes - picnics. We brought together favorite recipes, tips, and lots of fun!
You can tell we love desserts with these offerings:
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch by Robust Cooking
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade at All Holiday Cafe
Rice Krispie Treats […]
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July 24th, 2008
This summary of recent product recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission includes lighting fixtures, pacifiers and baby toys, and a vacuum attachment.
* Indoor Lighting Fixtures made by Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Description: […]
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July 22nd, 2008
This is a newly discovered favorite treat at our house. I don’t know why I never made this before, it’s so good. :) I got the recipe right out of a package of Campfire Marshmallows.
Rice Krispie Treats
1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 10 oz bag Marshmallows6 cups crisp rice cereal
Melt margarine or butter in […]
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July 20th, 2008
I’ve been writing about allergy-free cooking since the very beginning of this blog. I know that a lot of families also have to deal with the challenges that dairy- and nut-allergies pose. So I’ve put together a list of recipes and tips for cooking without eggs, milk or nuts. The page is “Dairy-Free and Nut-Free […]
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July 20th, 2008
MSNBC has recommendations on when to replace 14 common items. Here are the life spans of some of them:
Pillows - 1 year of nightly use. If you use pillow protectors, 2 years.
Mattresses - 5 to 7 years
Smoke Alarms - 10 years (batteries should be replaced yearly)
Vitamins - 2 years after purchase if there are no […]
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July 19th, 2008
At first, I wasn’t too sure about admitting to a dirty bathroom in public. However, in the interest of helping other homemakers in battling stubborn spots of dirt, here goes:
For a while now, I’ve seen a dingy looking area in our vinyl bathroom floor. It’s hardly noticeable except when I remove the bathroom rug […]
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July 18th, 2008
Occasionally, I’ll post an odd job that we can all do for the day. These are small tasks that can be easily forgotten but take only a few minutes to complete.
Today’s odd job is to wipe down the front of the cabinets in the bathroom you most often use. Get rid of toothpaste drips, soap […]
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July 17th, 2008
* When gifts become clutter (at Clutter Control Freak)
* Turn your clutter into cash (via Best Syndication)
* Cloth napkins can save you money (via Philly Burbs)
* Shopping strategy (at Bend Bulletin)
* Freezer cooking and frugal living (at Filling my Freezer)
* Tips for sprucing up your home (via Suntimes)
Tags: clutter control, Frugal Living, home blog, home […]
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