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I am a SAHM to three crazy kids ranging in age from 15 to 2. I have a BS in Business Administration and am 5 classes away from my Masters. I also have an AS degree in Legal Assisting. I love learning.

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Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Vegetable soup: 2 of 25
Homemade soup is the greatest comfort food of all time, it is also a healthy alternative to the canned soups you can buy. The fresh ingredients and the ability to control the amount of salt you add make it much better for you than canned. I love serving soup on cold or rainy days and the smell of soup cooking makes my whole ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Savory baked beans: 1 of 7
With a family of five and only one income, frugal meals are something I am very familiar with. With two toddlers and a teen, fast meals are also important to me. This particular recipe is both fast and frugal. It meets all of my basic requirements and is delicious as well. I usually try to keep the ingredients for this meal ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Diaper bag essentials: What you really need to pack: 2 of 12
When you give birth to your first child you tend to be terrified that you will be caught out of the house without necessities. You pack your diaper bag full to bursting with everything you could possibly ever need to take care of your baby. And then you spend precious minutes digging through it all to locate the one thing th... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to make soup less salty: 1 of 5
We've all done it. Over salted something to the point that it is just inedible. Some things are easily fixed and others you just end up throwing away. Soup, contrary to some people's beliefs, falls into the easily fixed category. Whether it is a homemade soup that was salted with a heavy hand or a canned soup that is just to... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Nutrition and your toddler: 3 of 12
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Many toddlers spend months eating only one type of food. My 3 year old wants pizza for every meal. Cheese pizza with very little sauce, to boot! The problem with this picky eating is that toddlers need a well balanced and nutritious diet to help them grow up strong and healthy. Parents ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History How to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr Day: 2 of 5
Martin Luther King Jr Day is celebrated each January on the third Monday of the month. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments. His dreams and good works are never forgotten. But, how do you make this man and his accomplishments alive and fresh for your children? Many children see Martin Luther King Jr Day as just a da... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to roast garlic: 3 of 7
Roasting garlic is so easy that anyone can do it! And the uses for roasted garlic are endless. You can spread it on crackers, bread or crustini, make garlic toast, use it in marinades and sauces, add to salads, mix it into softened butter, add it to your pizza toppings, mix it into pasta dishes or make garlic mashed potatoes... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 8 of 18
Spring is a time of renewal and fresh starts. For our homes, spring brings with it a need to start the dreaded spring cleaning. While we all need to accomplish this task, most of us really hate the process. However, the end results, a clean, refreshed and welcoming home, make the hard work worth it in the end. Major tasks th... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs The difference between spices and herbs: 5 of 11
Everyone has heard the famous saying from Kentucky Fried Chicken that their chicken is made with "11 herbs and spices". But, many of us use these terms interchangeably. Herbs and spices are two completely separate and different things that are used in different ways and for different results. Understanding the difference bet... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money at CVS: 1 of 2
CVS has a rewards program just like many different grocery stores do. They call it the Extra Care Rewards Program. The Extra Care Rewards are called Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) and you can earn them at any CVS pharmacy store when you use your Extra Care Card. You can get your card in one of two ways. Either go online to CVS.com ... More..