me • time management • family fun • activities-parties
by Krista Dearden on January 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting “put together” and some of the food ran out too quickly.
Okay. It was a disaster.
People still had fun though and that’s the most important thing. That and the dessert.
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me • arts & entertainment • recipes • food
by David on December 30th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Hanukkah and Christmas are officially over. Now, you’re probably thinking after-Christmas sales, New Year’s resolutions…, and losing those unwanted holiday pounds. Am I right?
But, before you move full steam ahead into 2012, take a moment to celebrate all the amazing things you accomplished in 2011. After all, New
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mom • family fun & traditions • recipes • food
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 29th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
You know an appetizer is a family favorite when you invite everyone over for Christmas dinner two hours early so they have time to get their fill while still leaving room in their tummies for the major holiday feast ahead….
But why wait until next Christmas to try them?
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mom • parenting • parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 21st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye
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mom • meal time • lifestyle • health-wellness
by Stacy Molter on November 26th, 2011 | No Comments »
…The only way to avoid an allergic reaction from food allergies is strict avoidance of the offending food. While many children will outgrow some of their food allergies, many will not, especially if they have a moderate to severe peanut allergy, or have experienced anaphylaxis.
When you have food allergies
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mom • meal time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
When I was little, my mom would make Kellogg’s Rice Krispy Treats… with us as an after-school activity and yummy snack. She spiced up the cooking moment with us by asking us what color we were in the mood for. My brothers and sisters and I would decide together what
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my world • raising giving children
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 8th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called “Holiday Yummies….” I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I questioned
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my world • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Fall ushers in a season that is sure to be full of wonderful sights, smells, and sounds for most—colorful leaves, apples, pumpkin, children giggling as they count their Halloween candy, and families reuniting over turkey and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving.
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But for some people facing hunger this year, unfortunately, this
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me • arts & entertainment
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | No Comments »
Raise your hand if you’re a little addicted to cheese? I have two hands in the air. Can you feel the obsession oozing out of my computer screen into yours? So imagine the excitement I felt when I learned that Tillamook Cheese… was rolling through Salt Lake City as part
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mom • meal time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 9th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
… My grandma is my favorite person in the universe, so you can imagine how devastating it was to learn that she had suddenly died of a heart attack at the age of 76 when she was otherwise in perfect health.
When I got the news, I immediately dropped everything I
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