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Food & Drink > Desserts Recipes: Coconut cream pie: 1 of 7

This yummy indulgent old-fashioned recipe comes to you handed down in my family from my grandmother. It evokes fond memories of Sunday afternoons with brothers, sisters, mom and dad, cousins, aunts and uncles all gathered at grandmother's house after church for the best Sunday dinner in town. I'm not sure where she got the r...
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Buyer's guide to healthy groceries: 3 of 20

Buyers Guide to Healthy Groceries My personal quest for healthy groceries began a few years ago. I wanted to feed my family nourishing, healthful meals as well as improve some medical conditions I was facing. The first step, a well-meaning fit friend told me, was to purge my kitchen cabinets of all the bad foods. Well, tossi...
Relationships & Family > Family Life Keeping your out of town guests entertained: 1 of 5

Your friends or family have just accepted your always open invitation for a visit. Now what? What will you do to keep them entertained while they visit with you? Don't panic! Chances are there are some great places to visit and keep your guests happy right in your own backyard. Begin with your visitors' likes and dislikes. A...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan an unforgettable family vacation: 4 of 18

How to Plan an Unforgettable Family Vacation Planning an unforgettable family vacation is NOT difficult it is a truly fun, exciting adventure! The key is taking an idea and making it your own to fit your family. No one knows what your family enjoys better than you do. So let's get started. The first thing you need to do is t...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The different kinds of nuts and their nutritional value: 2 of 8

Nuts are very likely nature's perfect, bite-sized, convenient, power snack. They have many unique and healthy benefits and taste oh-so-good. High in protein, fiber, antioxidants and monosaturated fat (in case you haven't heard, it's the good-for-you fat!) Monosaturated fats protect from chronic heart disease and help to keep...
Education > Homeschooling How to be the best homeschool teacher you can be: 1 of 4

Being the best homeschool teacher that you can be is a goal bound up in your unconditional love for your child(ren). It is not nearly as difficult as it may seem at first glance. To be the best at anything requires several things and homeschooling is no different. To be the best requires the desire and passion to succeed, as...
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for cuts: 4 of 15

At our house, minor cuts and scrapes are common occurrences. Whether it be an accidental cut from a kitchen knife, a skinned knee from skateboarding, a scrape from a bicycle accident or a scratch from a walk in the woods; this family has them all! Needless to say, our bathroom cabinet is fully stocked with first aid supplies...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: About friendship: 81 of 276

Introduced A friendship born A timeless moment Knowing A true friend As is seldom found Discovered A treasure rare Genuine Priceless A kindred spirit Transparent Alive A life affected Memories Dreams A friendship enduring Evoked Amazing A friend absolutely
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Easy meals with one pound of ground beef: 16 of 54

There are so many easy recipes for ground beef it is hard to know where to begin. So, if you will, let me share a few of my family's favorites. These will feed a family of four easily (at my house that's two adults and two teenagers). Along with the entree, I'll offer some side suggestions as well. Cheese Stuffed Meatballs (...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Painting ideas for kids' rooms: 3 of 9

Though this may seem a daunting task at first glance, painting your child's room is really a fun project! Shed the fear and trepidation and gather your creativity and imagination and let's begin. The best beginning is to let your child be your guide. Take a look at their favorites: color, plaything, activity, sport, or place...