parenting • home management
Written by: Jill Greenlaw
by Jill Greenlaw on May 19th, 2013 | No Comments »
Putting a meal on the table is not always an easy task. I am a busy working mother of 4. If I don’t know what I am making for dinner by noon, the chances of my family having a home cooked meal are slim. I recently went to a meal planning class, and the woman teaching it told us that she plans out meals for her family for a whole month. She said that meal planning not only saves her …
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food • meal plan
by James Puisis on May 3rd, 2013 | No Comments »
Inevitably we all face situations in life where we come up against some sort of… road block. Artists of many kinds commonly run into what is described as “writer’s block.” It is the wall that each of us hits when the inspiration to create is at an all-time low and
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by Cambria VandeMerwe on February 18th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
There’s something about bitter cold that makes me think about fish. Maybe it’s because of all the movies …with fishermen fighting the waves in an icy rain. Maybe it’s because of Seattle’s Fish Market that for me always requires a jacket. Whatever it is, I think it’s a great
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by Jill Greenlaw on January 14th, 2013 | No Comments »
I have a friend that has an intolerance to gluten. Over the years, she has struggled to find gluten free recipes… that are not only delicious but something she could serve her family. This week, we will provide some gluten-free recipes that will make a difference in the health
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parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 13th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
A kitchen, with all its gadgets and gourmet food, has the potential to take up more than its fair share of your family’s budget. But, taking simple steps can equal large savings, helping you move closer to adopting a frugal living lifestyle.
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In this, part two of our
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by Camille on February 27th, 2012 | 9 Comments »
The winter is upon us and nothing is more soothing than comforting meals that keep the entire family full. This week’s meal plan is all about comfort foods that will help you and your family brave the colder temperatures.
Theme: Comfort Food During Chilly Days
Weekly Meal Plan: Monday, February …
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by Camille Evans on February 20th, 2012 | 3 Comments »
This week, we have movies on the mind! What is your all-time favorite movie? What movie do you plan on seeing this week? Besides characters, plots, story lines, and locations, the next thing we love about movies is the food…. Whether it be the candy and popcorn at
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by Camille Evans on February 6th, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Preparing family dinner—The chilly weather is upon us and nothing is more soothing than starting up the crock pot in the morning and having a meal… ready and waiting by the time you get home. This week’s meal plan is all about crock pot meals and time-saver dinners that
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mom • meal time • recipes • food
by Bonnie Lewis on May 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
Most times when guests are coming over, I like to prepare something delicious…. But also something fool-proof. Wondering if our guests really do like everything or if they are just saying that to be polite is already enough pressure. What if by “everything”, they really meant everything BUT what
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mom • home management
by Lolli on January 11th, 2011 | 5 Comments »
…How often are you as a mom asked the question, “What’s for dinner?”
If your house is anything like mine, the answer to that question is probably, “Way more often than I’d like.” Can you relate?
I actually enjoy cooking quite a bit. But I like cooking on my schedule,
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