food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 19th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Looking for the most delicious and easy homemade sugar cookie and icing recipe? Look no further! My mother-in-law’s sugar cookies, with just a touch of lemon flavoring, have you covered for fun family Easter activities this year.
Homemade Sugar Cookie and Icing Recipe
Easter… dinner guests will swoon over this
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travel • international travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 24th, 2013 | 3 Comments »
Planning a trip to Ireland? Or, have a trip to the Emerald Isle on your bucket list? No travel to Ireland is complete without visiting a few must-see spots, including quaint cities, beautiful castles, and breathtaking cliffs.
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This is part two in a six-part series on travel to
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making a difference! • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 22nd, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Have a cause you are passionate about? Want to take action, but don’t know where to begin? Communicating with your local senators and members of congress is a great first step to making a difference and is much easier than you may think.
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My Experience Lobbying
Last week,
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family fun • activities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 12th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Want quick, easy, and fun family mealtime ideas that create meaningful moments? Look no further. Kraft offers the perfect solution for busy moms.
How to Host Your Own Mac and Cheese Taste Test
Step 1. Buy one of each variety of Kraft Homestyle Mac and Cheese.
Kraft Homestyle Macaroni …
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beauty & fashion • lifestyle
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 7th, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Have you ever attended a fashion show? Always dreamed of going to New York City’s Fashion Week? Are you a fashionista at heart?
While I definitely appreciate great style, for those who know me well, you know that I’m a fashion week flunkie…. Not only did I have
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 6th, 2013 | No Comments »
Does the phrase “Kermmmmmmiiiiiiieeeee!” make you as happy as it makes me? Something about The Muppets brings an immediate smile to my face, especially when it’s learning that they have a new film coming to theaters March 21, 2014.
Then, couple The Muppets… with Tina Fey and you’ve got the
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crafts • holidays
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 6th, 2013 | 4 Comments »
Earlier this month, my husband @TroyPattee, went out of town. Even though Valentine’s Day is not until the 14th, my two boys and I decided to celebrate it early as a family by surprising Troy with a heart attack…. Don’t worry! We’re not talking about the life threatening
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making a difference! • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 3rd, 2013 | 14 Comments »
Have you ever wondered why all the focus on global healthcare issues when there is so much suffering right in our own communities and sometimes as close as in the next bedroom?
My little brother, Mark, was diagnosed with schizophrenia… when he was 16 years old. But his struggles began
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parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 31st, 2013 | No Comments »
Art, band and orchestra, dancing, and foreign language are so beneficial to a child’s educational development. But, what happens when your child has creative talents or is passionate about one of these topics and your school doesn’t offer a class or sufficient instruction to curb your budding artist’s, musician’s…
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food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 29th, 2013 | 3 Comments »
Looking for cute Valentine’s gift ideas for your kids, their teachers, or your neighbors? Still have mini candy canes left over from Christmas…? Don’t worry if you don’t! Just run over to your local grocery store where they are sure to have Christmas seasonal items still on sale, stop
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