Play Dress-up & Win with Avocados from Mexico

August 19, 2010
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Avocados from Mexico has a new Avocado Dress-Up coloring site and  contest.   There, children can switch up Al and Ava’s (yes those are the Avocado’s names) look with funny faces, glasses, hats and other fun accessories. Kids can play as many times as they like,  and print out their creations either in black and white or in color.
There is also a coloring contest, with great [...]

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10 Cooking Tips for the Home Cook

August 19, 2010
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I have always loved to cook.  Since becoming a stay at home mom,  I have really had time to perfect the favorite recipes of my family, and create many new ones.  I have also streamlined the process of meal preparation.  I decided to share a few of my favorite cooking tips and tricks with you.  I [...]

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Back to School Fashion Deals

August 17, 2010
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I grabbed some great back-to-school deals at TJ Maxx and Marshalls this year, and thought I would share some of them with you.
That first month or so of back-to-school is still hot for the most part, but often starts out a little chilly, in the morning.  I look for “transitional” clothes for that time period.  [...]

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Creamy Mushroom Orzo Recipe

August 16, 2010
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This is a quick and tasty side dish, which goes wonderfully with grilled meats, and salmon.  Orzo is a great choice, when you are looking for a quick side.  It cooks faster than rice, and can be left al dente without turning off your guests. Great alternative to risotto.

Creamy Mushroom Orzo Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup of orzo
2 cups [...]

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De Odor Works Stainless Steel Deodorant Bar: Review & Giveaway

August 15, 2010
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As someone who worked in restaurants for many years, I was familiiar with the practice of chefs/cooks rubbing their fingers on stainless steel, under running water to remove kitchen odors like garlic, onions and fish.  Hence, when I was approached to review the De Odor Works stainless steel deodorant bar, I didn’t find the technology [...]

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Respecting Boundaries: Are Some Bloggers Crossing Them

August 14, 2010
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I have recently, noticed a growing trend among bloggers, to start sending out unsolicited email newsletters to Google Friend Followers.  At first I naively assumed that I must have inadvertently, failed to unclick an opt-in here or there.  I am sure that is the case in some instances, but it seems that I am getting [...]

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Cheesy Zucchini Dreamboats Recipe

August 13, 2010
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These stuffed zucchini boats make a wonderful appetizer or sidedish.  A great way to get your kids to eat veggies.

Cheesy Zucchini Dreamboats Recipe
Ingredients:

1 box of  Low Sodium Chicken stuffing mix
4 sm. zucchini squash
1/2 cup of  Garden Vegetable or Herbed cream cheese
1/4 cup of butter
1/3 cup of  shredded cheddar

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Microwave 1 1/2 cups water, cream [...]

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Kidorable: Adorable Rain Gear for Kids (with Giveaway)

August 13, 2010
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Kidorable makes the cutest dang rain gear for children, that I have ever seen.  My daughter and I got to check out a pair of their  Lucky Cat rain boots and matching rain jacket, for this review.  The rain gear arrived nicely packaged, and the rain coat actually came with it’s own painted wooden hanger, [...]

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Herman T’s BBQ Sauce: Review & Giveaway

August 11, 2010
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I tried out  Herman T’s BBQ sauce mixtonight, for this review.  I had some chicken breasts on hand, and I knew my 3 year old would not be thrilled with a wine sauce, so I made up a batch of the BBQ sauce and used it on grilled chicken.  You see Herman T’s is a dry spice [...]

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