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Live Better For Less

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Courtesy of Cooking Light Magazine (September 2010)
You’ll want to share this recipe! So, easy except for the chicken thighs I had everything on hand and chk thighs are cheaper than breasts, so a good family meal on the cheap. I put a bag of Uncle Ben’s ready rice and salad with it.
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

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Earth Day to the Smallest Level

My boys are toddlers, 3 1/2, 2 and 11 months to be exact, but I still wanted something to do with them to help them feel the important of the world around us.
Well, I took their love of digging in the dirt (did I mention they’re boys) and mixed it together with the empty urns [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Jingle Bell Bracelets

The crafting continues with my crazy little boys. As a self-admitted non-crafter I must say this has been an adventure for all of us. I am becoming slightly more crafty with each passing day, though find my ideas are few. It might just be time to invest in a simple crafts book and take you [...]

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Quick Snacks: Under 200 Calories!

I know what you’re thinking….under 200 calories? It can’t be good or filling. I am always looking for new healthy snacks or desserts I can feel good about even after I’ve eaten them.
In building a montage from the refridgeration, I stumbled upon a tasty treat. This is probably something you’ve all had, but it’s always [...]

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Toddler Crafts: 2 Minute Hats

I was having a hard time coming up with a craft when we came upon some remnants of some poster board I’d used for backing on a light box.
The boys, of course, wanted to color them. So, I let them at it. After they had colored them I thought of it…
I had them bring them [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Paper Trucks

Ok I have to admit, I didn’t actually do any prep work with these. There are little booklets at the Dollar Tree that have little punch out paper trucks that you just glue into their shape and send them away with the kids.
Here was the problem. I didn’t have quick drying glue, so I had [...]

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Toddler Crafts-Newspaper Hats

What can I say? It’s about as old skool as it gets and no matter how old you are there’s nothing like a newspaper hat. I remember making them with my Grandpa when I was little.
Everyone has a little newspaper lying around and if you don’t, you know someone who does.
I had to search the [...]

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Quick Crafts: Foam Crowns

You’ll notice a new theme among my blogs. I’m crafting and…well…am not so crafty. My boys are toddlers and my talents are limited so I’ll share my crafting misadventures with you in the hopes of inspiring you to see life through the eyes of a toddler and find excitement in the little (and a little [...]

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Fiber, Fiber the Magical Food-The More You Eat…

Well, I think you can see where this is going.
I’m not going to lie, I don’t get the recommended daily amount of fiber….does anyone? There are a lot of fiber sources, but unless you feel like drinking your fiber or eating a lot of fruit around the clock, you need some variety in [...]

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Happy Birthday, Baby!

On Sunday my little middle turned two! I can’t believe this happened. lol. It seems like I just brought him home.
So, a party ensued. I wanted to throw something quick, satisfying and easy together, so here’s the menu:

Meat & Cheese Tray (thank you, local deli)
Condiments (in a cute little server I have)
Sandwich Fixings (onion, lettuce, [...]

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Friends & Fun

It was a busy weekend full of friends, food and fun-the perfect combination for any gathering. Saturday was great fun celebrating the recent marriage of some very dear friends who went to Vegas for the weekend and in true Vegas fashion-tied the knot with a famous chapel, a drive thru and a classic Shelby!
Back home [...]

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Baby Food Extravaganza

It’s baby food making day, ladies & gentlemen!
I love doing it because I know exactly what’s going into my little man’s food and he loves it! Today I’m doing a variety of dishes and I’ll share all of them with you.
The first thing I do is prep all the ingredients I am using. Today that [...]

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