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Kate’s Escapades – my secret yearning to
Snuggie it up
Print You’ve all seen the annoying commercials. Either you love ‘em, or you think they’re the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever seen. I’d venture to guess that many of you, whether you’ll admit or not, secretly want one. It’s the oh so cozy blanket with sleeves: the snuggie. I’ve secretly wanted one for years, but never had the guts to buy one for fear of being ridiculed by my fellow man. This winter I’ve decided it’s high … Read entire article »
Betcha Didn’t Know – This tip for reversing winter weight gain
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this tip for reversing winter weight gain. Soak up some sun to curb cravings. Without enough sunlight, your body’s production of the feel-good hormone serotonin dips dramatically. That may trigger cravings for chips, cookies, ice cream and other refined carbs, which have the power to raise serotonin levels, too, but for a price: calories. But sitting in the sun (or even a brightly lit room) for at least 10 – 15 minutes a … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Walking tall in winter weather
PrintIt’s been more than a month, now, since I blew out my knee on my icy street. Between you and me, my knee still hurts. In fact, it’s still quite swollen and has caused me to tone down my training at Operation Athlete. Needless to say, my knee is on my last nerve. And considering the fact that we’ve had snow and ice on the roads more days than not over the past month or so … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – I’m a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.
PrintYep, that’s what I told myself over the weekend after I let my son convince me that we needed to try Buddy the Elf’s favorite delicacy, spaghetti with syrup. “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” ~Buddy the Elf Somehow last year I was able to avoid fulfilling the oft repeated request until the Christmas season was over and Buddy the Elf’s strange eating habits were … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: The shelf elf
PrintI wrote about this last Christmas, and since it is the season, let’s re-address it. Looking for a way to keep your kids in line year-round? Here’s a little trick you may want to consider (Liz says with a tinge of sarcasm): Get a shelf elf. That’s right. A shelf elf. Every night, when the kids go to bed, move the elf to a different spot in the house, making it appear that the elf sneaks off … Read entire article »
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Christmas Craftdown Week 3 – Cookie Cutter Wreath
PrintWhen I got out my Christmas decorations a few days ago, I discovered that one of my favorite old wreaths was looking a little worse for wear. Many of the berries had fallen off and the greenery seemed to be smashed beyond repair. I decided it was time for a new wreath. Hooray for computers and Google, because I found wreath ideas galore. So many, that I had a hard time choosing one to make. … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Recipe of the week – Creepy Tapeworm Sandwiches
Print Halloween is just days away, so in honor of one of my favorite holidays I’m going to teach you how to make this disgustingly disturbing dish… Creepy Tapeworm Sandwiches Ingredients: Hot Dogs Barbecue Sauce Hot Dog Buns Directions: Cut hot dogs into long strips. I cut each hot dog into thirds, and then cut each third into thirds for a total of 9 hot dog pieces per hot dog. Put hot dogs into frying pan and add barbecue sauce. Heat through, stirring frequently. Put … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Witches run Amuck!
Print Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. Do you know who we owe this great (often misquoted…does bubble, bubble toil and trouble ring a bell?) Halloween diddy to??? It’s none other than Mr. William Shakespeare. I love the month of October…the crisp air and crunchy fall leaves…the pumpkin patches and corn mazes…the apple scented candles and Fall break at school. But most of all, I love dressing up for Halloween, and most years you’ll find me … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Skeleton cupcakes – if you dare!
PrintThe kids found a recipe for these cupcakes and insisted we make them for Halloween. How hard could it be, I thought. I’m sure you can see this is gonna be a recipe and a rant, all wrapped into one post. What more could you ask for? In order to delve into this one, I took the original recipe and began by simplifying the cupcakes themselves. As you will see, they aren’t part of the ingredients … Read entire article »
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Kate Goes on an Adventure: Demolition Derby
PrintYep, I’ll admit it readers….I went to a demolition derby of my own free will. No one bribed me, coerced me, or drugged me, tied me up and dragged me there. No one even had to convince me. I just hopped into my Outlander with two of my kids (the two young enough to still be malleable), and my husband who is not particularly malleable but loves demolition derbies, and drove down the road … Read entire article »
Liz’s Rants – I hate homework
PrintRemember when you were in first grade? Those were good times – at least for me. Hard work meant choosing between the lilac or hot pink crayon. My, how things change. Flash forward to 2009 and my son Colton’s first grade class. The assignment was straightforward, stapled to a massive 11-by-17 sheet of paper, folded in half. In honor of Dr. Seuss, each child was asked to pick their favorite author, draw a picture of him or … Read entire article »
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This week’s recipe –
Easy Peasy Lemon Freezy Pops
PrintIt’s Thursday, so that means it’s once again cheater recipe time. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe? It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of time to get there. This week’s cheater recipe… Easy Peasy Lemon Freezy Pops What could be better than this ultra easy, healthy and delicious summer treat? It’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day! Easy Peasy Lemon Freezy Pops Ingredients: 1 cup … Read entire article »
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