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Family Friendly Restaurants

July 26, 2008 by  
Filed Under Fun Places To Visit

Tweet I was doing some research for another project and found this site:  http://www.parents.com/recipes/cooking/kid-friendly-food/best-family-restaurants/  They highlight some of the best family friendly restaurants around.  A few of them I had never heard of before, but others are also our favorites. ... 
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CW Post Cereal

July 24, 2008 by  
Filed Under Product Reviews and Giveaways

Tweet Do you remember CW Post cereal?  I grew up eating it periodically and it was one of my favorites.  Of course one day it disappeared from the store shelves – guess it wasn’t as popular as they had hoped. As an adult the closest I had ever found was the little clusters in Honey Bunches... 
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Summer is Half Way Over… Now What?

July 18, 2008 by  
Filed Under E-books

Tweet I hope your summer is going well!  I have been enjoying having my boys home.  However, now that we have already had a family vacation, swim lessons, a two week visit from grandma & grandpa, Vacation Bible School, & fair, we still have four weeks left that I need to keep them entertained... 
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Bobbing for Apples

July 16, 2008 by  
Filed Under The Menu Mom Chit Chat

Tweet Sure bobbing for apples is an autumn tradition but it can be a fun way to beat the heat too. How to Play: Clean out an old-fashioned washtub or a plastic wastebasket (the wider the better), fill it with water and several apples, then bob away. For an even greater challenge, use your plastic backyard... 
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Gingery Fruit Dip

July 15, 2008 by  
Filed Under Recipes

Tweet I don’t know about you but during the summer I often find that I would rather snack on something light than eating a big meal. Not to mention, who really wants to be cooking during the summer? Here’s a dip to be served with fresh fruits. Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 oz. pkg.... 
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Kids Snack – Strawberry Mice

July 14, 2008 by  
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Tweet These mischievous mice will have your kids happily nibbling on a healthy snack in no time. Fresh strawberries Mini chocolate chips Black decorators’ icing Almond slivers Toothpick Red lace licorice Wedge of Cheese (Your choice) 1. For each mouse, slice a small section from the side of a strawberry... 
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