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Archive for December 2007

December 23rd, 2007

Easy Corn Casserole

Today I’m headed to my aunt’s house.  All of my mom’s family is getting together for a Christmas meal.  One of the dishes I’m bringing is the corn casserole.   This casserole is warm and sweet.  I’m surprised at how easy it is to make.  It’s a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies!
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

December 21st, 2007

10 Clutter Free Gifts

It may be only a few days until Christmas, but it’s not too late to give a nice gift.  If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to tackle the mounting clutter in your home and you don’t need more to add to the chaos.  Here are some suggestions for clutter free gifts that you can give.  (Sorry, […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

December 21st, 2007

Identy Theft Prevention 101

My purse was stolen right before I was to fly out to see my family for the holidays. UUGGHH!! Things like that only happen to me. Now I have to worry about identity theft. Luckily I din’t have any credit cards in my purse, just a debit card and a bank […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

December 20th, 2007

No, I am not dead … Just a victim of theft

I am still alive and well but on vacation.  It has been a wild week.  I will tell you about it a little at a time so I don’t scare you away.

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By kellys -- 6 comments

December 20th, 2007

An electrifying electric bill

I shutter to think that my friends, James and Robyn, actually have to pay this each month. I couldn’t imagine as this is more than most people’s mortgages around where I live.
Tags: bills, electric

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By kellys -- 9 comments

December 19th, 2007

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Recipe

Showing some link love today. I was browsing around and found a recipe for peppermint hot cocoa. This recipe is from Less of Me~More of Him.

4 cups milk
3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
1 cup whipped cream
4 small peppermint candy canes

In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

December 19th, 2007

Merry Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday at 5MinutesforMom.

Tags: Christmas, family, wordless wednesday

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By Karen -- 8 comments

December 18th, 2007

What Are Your Plans?

I just completed an article 10 Ways to Entertain Kids While Traveling and thought this would be a good time to ask you what your plans are.  Will you be traveling over the holidays?  Will you stay home?  Let us know in the poll and comments below.  You’ll find the poll in the sidebar above the categories.
If you […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

December 18th, 2007

10 Ways Entertain Kids While Traveling

 
Many of us will be traveling over the holidays.  If you’re like me, you just about dread riding in a car (or flying) with your children.  I try to have an assortment of tricks up my sleeve to keep my kids happy and entertained.  Here are some tips that you can try to keep your […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

December 17th, 2007

The New Lifestyles Channel

In case you haven’t noticed, the previous b5 Family & Relationships Channel has merged with the Home and Dining Channel and the Arts and Design Channel.  We are now the Lifestyles Channel.  We are now sporting a whopping 48 blogs in our channel.  Check out the list in the sidebar to the right.  There is […]

By Karen -- 0 comments