The Chatter

Ok so my precious bundle of joy is now a fast growing 9 year old. He is a green belt in karate and is now going to have to start sparring!!  
First of all, what happened to that precious little baby that was so cuddly and sweet?? He grew into the squealing, hugging, dancing child we took to […]

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Quick, easy, healthy and inexpensive, especially if you have your own garden!  My kids love this, I love the fact that it is so healthy and preservative free!  It is much better than the store bought version!
Tomatoes
Peppers (any color)
Red Onion
Cucumber
Garlic
Lime (for juice)
Cilantro
Salt
Dice all ingredients and combine.  Squeeze the fresh lime and add cilantro and salt […]

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Impress your guests at your next party, it makes for a pretty presentation.  Serve it in a glass or clear plastic pitcher.  It may sound strange, but it is actually delicious!
1/2 Gallon Lemon-Aid, it can be store bought, frozen or homemade.
2 Pints Fresh Strawberries
12 Fresh Basil Leaves
Prepare the Lemon-Aid in the serving pitcher.  Slice the […]

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Do you have extra money for your own makeup?  With gas prices around $4 and threatening to go higher, the rise in groceries at the market and just life in general, there is probably a little left at the end of the day and I bet it is not going toward makeup.
However, this may change […]

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Who am I?  How much time do you have, LOL!  I am thirty years old and have two kids, a boy and a girl.  We have not yet gotten married, however, plan to do it in Disney after the New Year, life just keeps getting in the way.  I will keep you posted on the […]

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On Sunday, my mother had about 30 people for Brunch.  Food choices included Salmon, Ham, Pancakes, Eggs, Salads, Desserts, Breakfast Meats, etc.  Typical Brunch Food.  In attendance were about 10 kids, 2 of which are mine.  My kids are great eaters, I never have to fight with them to eat, they know it is not […]

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I have just finished reading Michael Pollan’s book ” In Defense of Food- An Eater’s Manifesto.” This book has made me rethink a lot of my food choices. Or the lack of choices. Pollan talks a lot about the fact that American’s eat a lot of food like substances.
Thinking about food like […]

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No not the Paris and Nicole show. Far from it. Lately, I’ve been trying to get back to the simple life of food. Due to a book I am reading (more on that when I finish the book)I am trying to buy and eat more simple foods. Simple foods […]

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