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Kate’s Escapades – Halloween Month: Creepy Eyeball Treats & Monster Mash
I’ll be the first to admit, that when it comes to celebrating Halloween, I am just a BIG KID. I absolutely L-O-V-E Halloween. Really, what other chance does a grown, sane adult get to dress up as anything she wants and parade around town as if she hasn’t a care in the world? On the morning of Halloween I dress up in my costume and wear it the whole entire day…to the store, to school, out … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These Smart Fast food Choices for Burgers
Betcha didn’t know… these smarter fast food choices if you’re craving a burger. Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger, 230 calories, 6 g. fat, and 13 g. protein. Price: 97 cents McDonald’s Hamburger, 250 calories, 9 g. fat, and 12 g. protein. Price: 96 cents Burger King Whopper Jr., 290 calories, 12 g. fat, and 16 g. protein. Price: $1 … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
Betcha didn’t know…this tip for revving up fat burning. Eat lots of sweet red peppers, watermelon and tomatoes. All three are loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant-rich plant pigment that revs up your metabolism. Lycopene destroys toxic free radicals that can slow down your metabolism, according ot the Journal of Nutrition. Enjoy your Coffee Break! … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – In a Word…”Chaos”
To the outside world (and by outside world, I mean anyone who has never lived with me long enough to see behind the facade) I’m sure I appear to have my act together. My kids get to school on-time with matching clothes, combed hair and clean faces (usually). I cook dinner most nights of the week. I play taxi driver, get the dishes done and sweep the floor every day. I sign up to bring food … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know…
Betcha didn’t know… that eating 1 cup of blueberries a day will boost belly fat loss by up to 12%, according to E. Mitchell Seymour, research scientist at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. “Blueberries activate a gene that is responsible for burning belly fat while also turning down a gene that stores fat.” As an added bonus, the same study shows that blueberries lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and help maintain steadier blood sugar levels – … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Cooking By Numbers
It’s an hour till dinner. You have no plan. You don’t want to run to the store, but you can’t come up with anything to cook with what you have on hand. Does this sound familiar? Most days, this is the story of my life. What if you could just mark a check-list of the items you have in your cupboards and fridge, and then someone would tell you recipe after recipe of what you could … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – The List..
Ever feel like if you have to remember one more thing, your brain will go into overload status and explode? Like when you’re going to the grocery store to pick up a few things. It’s just a few things. No need to write them down on paper. You can remember them. You go through the items on the mental list in various orders to see how they will best flow, so that hopefully you won’t forget something. … Read entire article »
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Liz’s Rants – Don’t talk with your mouth full…
When I was a little girl, dinnertime was considered a sacred event. For that matter, much was considered sacred: answering the phone by stating the name of our residence, as well as our names, asking to be excused (please) before leaving the table. You get the point. Above all, phone calls were off limits – especially disconcerting when waiting on a phone call from the object of a puppy love crush. “She’s having her metrochow,” my dad would … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – Independence Day Dessert
My family is having a picnic on Sat. to celebrate the 4th of July – a little break in the middle of the busy day to relax and have some fun with the extended family. You see, here in Utah County we take our Independence Day celebrations seriously, and we’ve been having a week long pre-party - everything from the hot air Balloon Fest to Art Shows to Soccer and Golf Tournaments – all … Read entire article »
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Product Review – BBQ Sauce
Summer is here and that means it’s BBQ season. No better time than now for Liz & Kate to tell you about our fav bbq sauces. Kate highly recommends her family’s favorite… Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce “The Sauce is the Boss” It’s thick, delicious, tangy and sweet. My family gets upset at me when I buy another brand on sale. Check out the story behind the sauce at www.sweetbabyrays.com Liz recommends…Well, Liz wouldn’t taste test Sweet Baby … Read entire article »
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