Articles Posted in the your life segments Category
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last minute holiday and hostess gifts
You’re rushing around, can’t find your head, and all of a sudden, you think, ‘Oh, my gosh! I forgot a little something for Mary tonight!’ The holiday cookies are looking a little worn and you just can’t make yourself re-gift the fruit cake you got from Aunt Mabel. So what are you going to do??? [...]
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instant energy boosters
I have mentioned before all the ways I try to be more relaxed, more centered, more Not In A Snit. That is all well and good but there are those times where relaxing is not on the agenda and I need energy! Now! Especially with the Holiday Vortex that is about to hit. I was [...]
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the healing box
The Healing Box When thinking of a gift for a family member or a close friend, I always try to customize it to their personal likes and/or hobbies. But there is one gift I’ve given that takes it up a notch. I call this gift ‘The Healing Box.’ During our lives we are always challenged [...]
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guilt-free sorbet
Yes, there is such a thing! And you can make it yourself! Fruit is a major part of sorbet but let’s admit it, people, It’s the sugar that draws us! Why, oh, why do all good things have to have sugar in them? There are members of my family and extended family who either battle [...]
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family favorite recipes
I know that every family has favorite dishes they serve on special occasions and we are no exception! These recipes are ones I make every time and are huge hits. They can be made ahead or you can grab the ingredients out of the refrigerator or cupboard and have them ready in no time for those last-minute guests! This [...]
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homemade vanilla
No, I am not one of Those People who have their whole Christmas list bought and wrapped by the month of August! Personally, I think anyone who says they’re ‘Done!’ before the middle of November is lying. But that’s another issue and I digress! What I am talking about is making Christmas gifts that need [...]
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get happy now!
I’m sure you’ve heard the song, ‘Don’t worry! Be happy!’ right? Well, when that song first came out eons ago, I was not in a good state of mind and didn’t appreciate some song telling me that all I had to do was stop worrying and just be happy! My mind kept yelling, ‘HOW??!!’ I [...]
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olive oil: good for the body inside and out
Olive Oil. Who knew how versatile this simple ingredient is? It is something good for our bodies, both inside and out. As part of our diet, I don’t think there is anything better than olive oil. It is high in antioxidants, including vitamin E. Antioxidants are nutritional powerhouses that protect against age-accelerating free radicals. And [...]
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fake it or make it salsa
Make It ~ Sherry Kline ~ One of the areas of cooking I have enjoyed the most over the last few years is making my own salsa. Who knew that the Queen of Bottled Salsa would be able to find so much joy in making it herself? There are so many varieties to choose from [...]
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last minute thanksgiving tips
Is it just me or do you ever find yourself in a panic a couple days before The Big Turkey Day? We have an annual reunion at Thanksgiving and have been doing it for almost 30 years. Over the years what with all our kids marrying and having their own kids we now total 50 [...]
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