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Kate’s Escapades – Can you say “procrastination”?
Are you feeling drained from the holiday break? Suffering from a bit of post Christmas letdown? Looking for a reason to procrastinate taking down the tree for one more day? Well, if this describes you, then by golly, you’ve come to the right spot today. I’ve got psychology tests and surveys galore for your dawdling pleasure. All of these tests come courtesy of Dr. Alan Hirsch, a researcher at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Holiday blues
Every year after Christmas, my mood really mellows. Once New Year’s Day is over, it tends to … Read more »
Betcha Didn’t Know – these easy winter tips
Betcha didn’t know… how to ice proof your car windows. Expecting frost overnight? Just fill a spray bottle … Read more »
Kate’s Recipe of the Week – What the fudge?!
Ridiculously Easy Microwave Fudge
A few days ago one of my daughters noticed some bags of groceries on the counter and … Read more »
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Kate’s Escapades – Can you say “procrastination”?
Are you feeling drained from the holiday break? Suffering from a bit of post Christmas letdown? Looking … Read more »
Liz’s rant: Planning to plan
So I found myself in an office supply store, recently, looking for the perfect pages for my … Read more »
Liz and Kate’s Top 10 Stories of the Year
Here we are, people: New Year’s Eve 2010. Tomorrow, we herald in a new year -2011 – … Read more »
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Liz’s rant: Planning to plan
So I found myself in an office supply store, recently, looking for the perfect pages for my planner. Again. Because that’s what I do every year after Christmas. Sometimes, I wonder why I put myself through it. Because, quite frankly, there is no perfect planner out there. Oh, sure, I’m a big fan of Franklin Covey, but at the beginning of every … Read entire article »
Liz and Kate’s Top 10 Stories of the Year
Here we are, people: New Year’s Eve 2010. Tomorrow, we herald in a new year -2011 – sure to be full of new rants and raves, recipes and reviews. Who knows what Liz and Kate will get into next! Meanwhile, we’d like to close out the year with a few of our favorite stories from 2010. So without further ado… Kate’s … Read entire article »
Kate’s Escapades – Snow Day
This is my facebook status update from 11:27pm on Dec 20, 2010 (the eve of the last day of school before Christmas Break). “10 1/2 inches (according to my son’s ruler) and it’s still coming down. Enough already. I’m sort of afraid to go to sleep for fear of what I’ll wake up to tomorrow morning. (KY friends…this much snow and … Read entire article »
Liz’s rant: Holiday blues
Every year after Christmas, my mood really mellows. Once New Year’s Day is over, it tends to mellow more. This year, though, we have a double dose of melancholy in the family – especially where my daughter is concerned. Her fiance deployed overseas yesterday for what will likely be a seven-month tour. Adam, who is a fantastic young man, is actively … Read entire article »
Betcha Didn’t Know – these easy winter tips
Betcha didn’t know… how to ice proof your car windows. Expecting frost overnight? Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water and spray on your car windows at night. In the morning, they should be clear of the icy mess. How does it work? Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water – … Read entire article »
Merry Christmas from Liz and Kate – Our favorite Christmas songs
Well, here we are, Christmas Day, 2010. As you know, we’ve been offering up some of our favorite Christmas songs over the last few days. It’s difficult to imagine Christmas without music, so as you celebrate this day with family and friends, check out some of our favorite songs or pull out your own favorites. Just be sure to add some … Read entire article »
Kate’s Escapades: Our favorite holiday music
It’s Christmas Eve, folks. Rush, scurry, wrap, cook, clean, spend 5 minutes with us listening to some great Christmas tunes, then back for more rushing, scurrying, wrapping, cooking and cleaning. And don’t forget to ENJOY the wonders of this Christmas season. Happy Christmas Eve! “Hallelujah”, by Kathy Mattea “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Sleigh Ride” by the Boston … Read entire article »
Liz’s Rants: Our favorite holiday music
Back by popular demand Kate and I bring you a few of our favorite songs of the season. We like a little bit of everything music-wise – old, new, sappy, peppy, traditional, edgy – you name it! And if truth be known, I suspect we’ve both been listening to Christmas music since waaay before Thanksgiving even arrived. Stop for … Read entire article »
Kate’s Escapades – Candy Sleigh
We’re down to the wire here, Christmas lovers. The big event is only days away. Here’s a super cute 5-minute craft that makes a great treat you can give to your neighbors, or that your kids can give to their friends. Or you can just make some to keep for yourselves. Candy Sleigh Supplies: full size chocolate bar mini candy bar with a picture … Read entire article »



