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Panini Update

August 4, 2010

Welcome back to Mom’s No Chaos Zone!All I can say is YUM after trying my first panini in honor of National Panini Month.  This is the recipe I used The kids loved them too.  Actually, the kids liked them “too much” because there were no leftovers for dad (we had them for lunch) and they [...]

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August is National Panini Month

August 3, 2010

Ok, I admit it, I’m NOT a foodie. I had to look up what a panini is.  The only other time I saw a reference to paninis was when I filled up the van at QuickTrip and there was an ad at the pump that said “Paninis are for Weenies” with a big manly looking [...]

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“Don’t Ask” Monday – Where’s Cleopatra?

August 2, 2010

Don’t ask why there’s an empty aquarium in the living room… I told my daughter to make sure the cage clips were secure.  Do teens tend to listen to their parents? So where is the lovely Cleopatra, my dear daughter’s pet snake?  Don’t ask me.  I have no idea!  Probably in my underwear drawer or [...]

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“Don’t Ask” Monday 1 – It’s All in the Shoes

July 26, 2010

If you happen to be in the parking lot of the local market loading the car with your goods and your daughter starts cracking up and pointing at your feet… you may or may not want to know why.  Don’t ask how I managed to walk out of the house and around the store in [...]

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The Spring Tea Planner

March 10, 2010

Review — The eHomebody Spring Tea Planner by Marcia Wilwerding Have you ever wanted to have a fun tea party for just you and your little girls or for your ladies group but didn’t know where to start?  This 54 page e-book is a well thought out, highly readable, practical, and attractive resource you are [...]

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National Caffeine Awareness Month

March 7, 2010

March is National Caffeine Awareness Month! In honor of this observance, here are a few links to make you more aware of tasty ways to consume caffeine. Want to save a few $$ on your fancy coffee treats?  Check out this article on making your own at home.  Starbucks beware! Want your espresso to taste [...]

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The Family Walk

March 1, 2010

Today the weather was wonderful and we got to take our first walk of the year! I was originally just going to take our oldest son who has been spending way too much time on the couch lately but the others wanted in on the act. We decided to double duty the walk with science [...]

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Popcorn Balls

January 10, 2010

Want a fun project to do with the kiddos?  We’ve been having a good time making popcorn balls!  They are easy, yummy, and somewhat healthy…ok, compared to candy bars and brownies anyway!   Mom needs to cook and handle the sugar mixture (it gets HOT!) but the kids can do measuring and have a good time [...]

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Handmade Wash Cloths

December 23, 2009

Christmas is almost here!  If you need a quick gift and like to crochet, (or would like to learn) crochet washcloths are perfect.  Washcloths are a fun project for beginners and children since they are small and “doable.”  Every time I give these as gifts people go crazy over them.  They can be used as either [...]

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Spiritual Literacy Month

December 2, 2009

December is Spiritual Literacy Month! What a great month to think about our “spiritual literacy” and that of our kids.  Why are we celebrating December 25th anyways?  Is it simply part of “the holidays” or is it something more…?

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!! I’m signing off the computer to spend time getting Thanksgiving dinner going and spend time with the family. = )

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Christmas Card Ideas!

November 13, 2009

Five Ideas for Creative and Economical Christmas Carding This Year! 1.  Cut down on mailing.  Getting cards in the mail is fun, but if your Christmas budget is tight this year, how many cards can you hand deliver? 2.  If you are hand delivering a card, a small plate of Christmas goodies or a Christmas [...]

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Christmas Card Roundup!

November 11, 2009

It’s not too early to think Christmas cards.  In fact this is the perfect time — before the busyness of the holidays hits! Make a date with yourself in your notebook to take 30 minutes or so some day this week to grab a cup of tea and make a list of people you want [...]

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Happy Reformation Day and Party Salsa Recipe

October 31, 2009

Happy Reformation Day! In 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Door of Castle Church in Wittenberg,  starting the Protestant Reformation. Check out more on this bit of history at theholidayzone.com. We’re going to a reformation day party tonight and I’m bringing chips and salsa. I have a great recipe for salsa that [...]

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And the Winner is….

October 15, 2009

Check out the winner of the fall decorating contest at GirlTalk, complete with photos and instructions!  Very cool.

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