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New Year's Resolutions in Reality
2007-12-31 14:00:00
Here we go again...New Year's resolutions. Along with sending out New Year's Greetings instead of Christmas ones this year, I decided I was going to continue that trend with my New Year's resolutions. My resolutions this year....is that I won't have any resolutions. Yes, that's my resolution. I refuse to beat myself up over these things, so this year, I specifically won't have any. That doesn't mean I won't have any goals. You gotta have goals...they just won't be called resolutions...and I don't have to get them done by the end of this year either. If you do decide to take the plunge and write up some resolutions, keep these thoughts in mind:Be realistic. If you are 50 lbs overweight or dream of being an astronaut, make sure your goals are attainable in a year...or else you are just setting yourself up for failure and a blow to your self esteem.Think outside the box and be specific. Let's not hear the usual "lose weight", "be a better person" or "stop drinking myself int...
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I Am What I Choose to Become
2007-12-28 13:16:00
Life is all about choices, isn't it? We can choose to be happy, and we can choose to be miserable and we can choose to let things stress us out. Carl Jung said, "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become". You've surely heard the phrase, "the glass is half full not half empty". It is our perception of things that gets us through the day and makes our life full of health, happiness and fulfillment. Here's how to grab your share.Let go of the garbage. I'm not saying your daily commitments and your responsibilities. Get rid of all that negative energy and carrying other people's problems around on your heart and in your head. Have you recently had a falling out with a friend? Just call and apologize and move on. Don't hold a grudge. Get things out in the open and deal with them and move on. You also can't worry about every little thing that is wrong with the world today either. You have to have faith that God or a higher power is taking care of thi...
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Being Inducted Into the Somewhat Big Boys' Club
2007-12-27 13:00:00
Even though my hubby is a Lieutenant Colonel now, in social circles, we were always able to fly under the radar. We are not social butterflies, although my husband does like his beer and does like being around people...where I could easily drop either of those. I am an introvert and my idea of a good time is curling up on the couch with a good book. Well, the Christmas cards have rolled in. It was nice to read and see photos of some of our old friends and their children. Like many military couples who've been through countless duty station moves, our only contact with old friends is through our Christmas mail. As I started to sort through the incoming cards, I noticed a card from a former Brigade Commander of my husband, who is now a General. The next day, another one came? And then another. Huh?That's when it dawned on me. My husband has just crossed a bridge only a small percentage are allowed to cross every year. I am guessing because he will be a battalion commander...
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Traditions to Reflect Upon On This Christmas Eve
2007-12-24 20:00:00
Perhaps you already have some nice Christmas traditions in your family. I was talking to a young mother the other day at the post office. Yes, I did wait til the last minute on a few things...I guess none of us can be perfect! Since the line was a bit long, I chatted with a young girl in front of me. Even though she had her hands full with a toddler, and a baby, she still managed to balance a package and some envelopes. I offered to hold either one of her children or package, and she gave up the package. So, we talked.This was her first Christmas alone. Her parents were on the opposite coast...of the US that is, not Florida. Her grandparents just recently passed away in her small hometown in Louisiana. And to top it all off, her boyfriend had recently left her. But, she was determined to make this Christmas extra special for her two kids. I think she must've noticed my "deer in the headlights look". You see, just that afternoon, I had ordered a few copies of the Cajun N...
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Why We Don't Follow Through Disciplining Our Kids and What We Can Do About
2007-12-20 13:00:00
We've all heard it before. We've seen it on Dr. Phil and Oprah...read it in books and magazines. When it comes to child rearing...yes "child rearing" and not "raising....like corn", we hear the same advice over and over again - consistency. Whatever child disciplining methodology we follow or have made up ourselves, if you don't do it consistently, it falls apart. Since no one likes to fail, but does learn from failure, perhaps we should identify the top 10 reasons we don't always follow through and what we can do about it.Here are my favorite...I mean, excuses I shouldn't be using:I'm just SOOOOO tired (or maybe it's just laziness or distraction) and don't want to investigate what they are up to, so I will just let it go.I'll let my husband take care of it and then scream his name a few times in a row til he answers....or doesn't.I'm busy with something...my hands are full of cake flour, soap, dirt, _____(insert your own word here).I forgot I already punished them fo...
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Christmas Craft: The Snowman Family
2007-12-19 13:00:00
I am not going to admit I came up with this idea myself. I did not. But, I figured this would be something you could somewhat easily put together for your family and friends. They can make great inexpensive gifts that will be treasured rather than thrown away. I bought this item at a craft show a few years ago. The man selling them, had a line 10 deep to get at these things! It was unbelieveable! Here's what you need to know to make them yourself at home.Obviously, look at the pictures carefully. I've taken photos at a few different angles to help you out. I am not going to take apart my small treasure, but I will walk you through how I think it's put together.Each snowman is made individually in different heights and sizes. The craft guy had all kinds with different faces, scarves and clothing, all in holiday colors - adult male, adult female, male child, adult child, dog and cat. The scarves, hats, clothing and pet ears were hot glued on. The people also originally...
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Use Movies to Teach Your Children the Lessons of Life
2007-12-18 13:00:00
I know our kids watch a lot of movie and TV junk. Remember the old days when we used to play outside from sun-up til sundown and didn't even have to check in with our parents? I remember movies being a treat rather than the norm back then. As much as I hate to complain about all the TV and movie watching, I like to find a silver lining in whatever we do. You might as well use the movies as teaching lessons for your kids.When we adults go see a movie, inevitably, we stand around the water cooler and discuss it. We talk about the parts we loved or hated. We also like to discuss what the characters experienced, saw and how they dealt with the issues and ordeals they faced. Of course we also like to talk about the bad acting and the impossibility of whatever happened. It only stands to reason that your kids think through some of the same things and with your careful listening and prodding, you can make help your child make some big strides in their development and maturity.They...
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Make Any House Your Home
2007-12-17 13:00:00
Other than throwing out the welcome mat out front, what do you do to make your home really feel like home? Have you ever thought about it or do you just pull it off somehow and there it is? We are scheduled to move overseas next year, and while I am dreading the move with pets, kit and kaboodle, I am amazingly already thinking about how we are going to make our small stairwell apartment feel like home. Here are some thoughts to consider.Along with the obligatory welcome mat, I've been thinking of what I've done here in this home and hope to carry some of these ideas over with me.I am a BIG family photo person. Not only do I have framed photos all over the walls and a few tables, since I am a genealogy freak, I also have an entire wall with photos from my family tree! It might be overkill for some people, but, you gotta personalize, so have at least a few nice framed photographs on display.Since we will have hardwood floors....nice huh....I can never get used to a completely "...
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A Prison Can Be a Place to Shop
2007-12-14 13:43:00
Do you like hand crafted items? Are you a big fan of wrought iron and homemade wooden furniture? What about jewelry, pottery and personalized items? Now put that thought aside for a minute. Do you ever wonder what prisoners do in our prisons each day? I've lived near prisons in the past, where prisoners hobbled shoes, fixed furniture and made license plates. What if you could put our love of hand crafted decorative and gift items together with keeping prisoners busy and teaching them something in the process? Well, someone has already thought of that, and if you are a military ID card holder, you can walk away with HUGE savings with up to 80% off retail from my estimates.When I was at Ft Leavenworth, I had the chance to go by the Disciplinary Barracks Store. They actually have a store, showcasing the prisoner's work. Do you know all those wrought iron Longaberger basket-type decorative items you are familiar with? I saw the exact same shelves, tiered items, pot racks and...
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Camouflage Your Voice
2007-12-13 15:00:00
Last week, I heard from a military spouse who was interested in giving spouses an anonymous voice and outlet for their feelings and thoughts. She feels so strongly about this and has already started up a new website.Join Kasey (her pen name) and other spouses...you included, share what is on their minds. The beauty of this....is that no one knows it's you. Sometimes we just need an outlet to get things off our chest and maybe by reading what others have written, we can gain more insight into ourselves.Here are some examples of small blurbs already posted at Camouflage Voice s:* I tell everyone I run into that my husband is a soldier, it couldn't make me more proud. - Carrie Ann* Sometimes I fall asleep crying, wishing he were back at home where he belongs. - Amy* My FRG is ran by a bunch of wives trying to wear their husbands rank. - Sarah M.* My kids think their mom is like Wonder Woman. She can do it all. - Mark S.* I think what you are doing is fantastic. Its about time we...
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Running out of Gift Ideas?
2007-12-12 13:00:00
How is your Christmas shopping coming along? Done yet? Have you totally run out of ideas? If you are tired of looking for "stuff", how about putting these nice gifts together yourself?Nice basket with food items and homemade gift certificates are a great gift for new parents or the elderly. I buy my baskets at yardsales and Goodwill. It's amazing what nice baskets you can find!Nice pot or set of small pots with some herb seeds, wrapped up in cellophane and tied with a pretty bow. I like to get those huge rolls of cellophane on eBay and sometimes Sam's Club sells them inexpensively. The craft stores also sell smaller rolls.A decorative holiday plate with cookies and wrapped baked quick breads in foil. Again, use the cellophane and tie with a bow. I like to check Goodwill throughout the year for this stuff, and I recently saw that Kohl's had some on sale already. The closer you get to Christmas, the better chance you have of finding this stuff discounted. Or better yet, ...
More About: Ideas , Holidays , Shopping , Running , Gift Ideas

"No Recipe" Meals That Work in a Pinch
2007-12-11 13:00:00
I always envied people who could cook a meal without a recipe in sight. I still haven't figured out how they do that, but I can tell you, I do have a few meals under my belt that can literally be thrown together at the last minute, with no thought or preparation needed. As much as some of us like to plan out our life, sometimes life itself gets in the way of that. Be sure to have these ideas in mind the next time you have no clue and before your kids start the "what's for dinner" chant.Here are some of the favorite meals our family has thrown together at the last minute with ingredients typically on hand. No recipe needed!Breakfast for dinner. If you have kids, they're gonna love this. Mine like for me to make pancakes (the kind where you just add water), bacon or sausage and scrambled eggs or omelets. To cut down on grease splattering and the mess, I make our bacon in the oven.Instant shepherd's pie. Mix some cream of mushroom soup with a bit of water and mix in ground ...
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Voyeuristic Menu Planning Monday
2007-12-10 13:00:00
We already talked about menu planning once before. If you totally don't have any creative juices flowing this week, how about seeing what other people are up to? Go ahead and peek into someone else's kitchen!Visit the pages below. Not only can you see what bloggers are making this week for dinner, many have links to the actual recipes and sometimes visitors can add their own links too. So, if you are already stuck this week, be sure to stop by for a visit!Menu Planning Monday Too Many RecipesIf you don't want to use your brain this week, there are a few sites that do everything but the cooking for you! Get menu plans by email or on their sites, get tailored recipes and a shopping list to print off. Basic menu planning is free on most of these sites. They make their money by mostly tailoring menu plans for those of us who want more control or who are pickier by nature or perhaps they send no ad sponsored emails to those who pay. Either way, take advantage of someone doing th...
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Put Your Received Christmas Cards to Good Use
2007-12-07 14:39:00
I used to dutifully save all the Christmas cards and letters I was sent by friends and family. I even put them all in a baggie and labeled the bag with the year! How a.n.a.l. is that? Now I've found a better use for these cards, and it makes me happy and hopefully, someone else happy too.I typically take a string or long piece of dental floss and hang it up between two points on a wall. The Christmas card s we get in the mail, get parked on the string. It really makes a room festive. Try it...you'll like it.Now, don't do what I used to do after the holidays with your cards. This year, put the cards in a little basket. Every few days, next year, take out one of the cards, see who it's from and have your family pray for that family. Then, you are going to cut the card in half. Take the side with the pretty artwork...hopefully the back is still white. If not, get a large label and cover the writing. Draw a line down the middle. You are going to turn this into a postcard!...
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How About a Cookie or Ornament Exchange?
2007-12-06 13:00:00
Still in the holiday mood? You've probably been invited to a party at work and maybe at a neighbor's or friend's house. But you know...sometimes those shindings can be incredibly BORING. If that's not enough to get you in the spirit, or you want to do something different this year, how about hosting a cookie or ornament exchange?I've done both in the past. If you're apprehensive about doing it by yourself, enlist a friend to co-host it with you. A cookie exchange is more labor intensive and for those who like to bake and fuss over the holidays, it's a perfect way to try new cookies and goodies. Everyone will come away with many containers of a variety of cookies. Here's how to set one up. You can also request the recipes beforehand and make copies for everyone to take home to try for themselves at a later time.If you really don't want to or don't have the time or intensity for that, how about an ornament exchange? You can do this with a group of neighbors, friends...
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Free Thrills Around Town
2007-12-05 13:00:00
I know with the holiday season already started in full swing, the kids are already itching to go out and do some fun things. Many of use have already budgeted our money towards holiday gifts and may not have a lot left over for too much fun stuff. If you know where to look, you can always find something FREE to impress the kids and get the whole family into the spirit of the season.Check these out:Drive around and look at holiday lights; we like to get some mugs of hot chocolate and a CD of Christmas music, pack up the dog and drive around our town; some newspapers also print some of the more stellar lighted displaysCheck your local churches; many have events for the public; our favorites are always the "walk through Bethlehem" tours, and many churches go all out with animals, costumes and elaborate displaysDon't forget to check your local Chamber of Commerce; they usually maintain a list of events around your cityMuseums, zoos and botanical gardens typically have one day free; s...
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Life Lessons for Military Wives, Carnival #4
2007-12-04 13:00:00
Thank-you to all who sent links to their articles. I enjoyed reading them and hope our readers stop by for a visit too.Daily Life Warren Wong presents How To Feel Better And Be Happier posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, "Some practical tips you can use now to feel better and be happier."FinancialDimes presents How to avoid getting ripped off by your landlord posted at Dimes to Dollars- a military wife's guide to personal finance, saying, "This article is relevant to pretty much any military family that finds themselves in a tenant situation. A lot of landlords try to take advantage when they can."Wenchypoo presents I've just come back from the fastest dental appointment I ever had... posted at Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket, saying, "From an ex-navy wife re: saving money and time on dental care."GeneralLucy Baldwin presents 5 Things I Learned From Moving 17 Times posted at Moving Help Central, saying, "Former Army brat tells the lessons learned from ...
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The Tranforming Army
2007-12-03 13:00:00
That's what they kept telling us. The Army is tranforming. The new priority is actually FAMILY. I just got back from the Battalion and Brigade Command Team Course. Yes, the Army actually offers the opportunity to prepare you for command...not just the one wearing the camouflage but the wife too! I was pleasantly surprised that I was not the only wife there. We even had one Battalion Command Sergeant Major's wife in attendance. The Army transformation is enlightening.Believe it or not...or as much as I wanted to complain, because we know how we like to complain about how the Army does things....I was doing little of that here. I actually LEARNED something! In fact, I learned so much, I won't be able to talk about it in just one post! I even had to shift around some of my undies and socks to make room for some of the materials they loaded us down with. Not only did we get materials to help us out, but we got stuff for our family readiness group leaders, company commander...
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Will Be at Commander's Wives' Conference Next Week
2007-11-24 02:20:00
You didn't know there was such a thing, did you? Well, I didn't either til my husband came home one day, slapped a plane ticket on the table and said we were going to this thing. Apparently, not only do future battalion and brigade commanders get a little hand holding, so do their wives! I didn't ask what would happen if I didn't want to go? As with anything, I looked on the bright side and hoped they had perfected the thing, to give us something useful to take back home with us. I'll have to report back first week in December...this course is actually a week long! Will we be in a classroom all week? Will we have any homework? Do we get a letter grade after we finish? Anyway, have a great week, and if you haven't already, please visit some of the Blogrolls and Websites listed and reviewed here. I'll be back in about a week!
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Getting Through Gully Low
2007-11-24 02:00:00
It happens to the best of us...it happens to all of us...one time or another...more often than we would like. We reach a point where we just stare off into space..the thousand yard stare they call it in military lingo. My grandmom calls this feeling "gully low", cause I guess that's about as low as you can get. We're feeling "gully low", "dragging the black dog", depressed and hitting that low point. It can hit us at any time, but most of us wives know we get it often when our husbands are deployed or around the holidays. Why is this so and what can we do about it?We're human. I'm not going to go into the science of it all, but everyone from Groucho Marx to Hillary Clinton to Ellen DeGeneres has felt it, and more than once too. Life takes us through cycles. That's how we grow and learn. Knowing what to do when you hit the low note and how to recognize where we are, are the first steps in moving back up again.Here are some thoughts and tips to consider:When we are overw...
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I am Thankful
2007-11-22 13:00:00
Let's take this day to give thanks, in more ways then one. Here are some ideas. Check these out:Giving Thanks: How Gratitude Can Improve Your LifeWhat I'm Thankful ForHaving a Thankful ThanksgivingWhat are you thankful for this year?
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Best YouTube Fare
2007-11-21 14:00:00
I used to think YouTube just had homemade, silly videos with some taped stuff from TV and of course the latest bloopers..throw in some music videos and some funny clips and that about did it. Much to my surprise, on a day when I was searching for a particular video, I came across some interesting fare. I didn't know you could use YouTube for that?Did you know there is a host of "how to" videos out there? I don't know if they always were there...but they are there now. Check these out and be sure to add some of your own favorites to share.Morning YogaHow to Cook a Holiday TurkeyHow to Fold a T-shirt in One Step10 Minute Cooking SchoolExercise Band Workout (great for travel)How to Work Your Abs Without Buying Stupid CrapHow to Survive a Knife AttackHow to Clean a Bathroom SinkHow To Deal With TelemarketersHow to Gift Wrap a BoxHow to Pack a Field Trip Friendly LunchIf you know of any other great videos or sites, please post them below!
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Four Days Til Black Friday
2007-11-20 14:00:00
Are you ready? Are you going to shop the day after Thanksgiving this year...the biggest money-making day for retailers EVER... along with being the busiest shopping day of the year, which translates into big crowds and long lines for you! Wait...keep reading....you can still participate in Black Friday without ever leaving the house if this is what's holding you back this year. It's okay to sit in your PJs, eating your Turkey Day leftovers. You can still get great deals. Online stores also "celebrate" on Cyber Monday, so check them out then too! Whether you go out or stay in, here are some tips to get your holiday shopping done....now, over and done with.....and with less cash leaving your pocket in the process.The absolute BEST site to do your research beforehand and to see the advertised store specials is:Gottadeal.comAlso be sure to check:Black Friday AdsMake sure you also visit the Forums at Gottadeal.com, as lots of individual deals are discussed there, as well many tip...
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Overnight Guests Anyone?
2007-11-19 13:46:00
With the holidays coming up, some of us are going to have overnight guests. That can be a good thing or a bad thing. How it pans out for you and your family, boils down to your attitude and preparation. Here's how to make sure your houseguests are low hassle...or as hassle-free as you can make the experience.....it also wouldn't hurt to make them comfortable and happy guests, because a happy guest is one who doesn't complain and won't tell the rest of your circle of friends or relatives that you are a bad, bad host! But on the other hand, if you are known as the bad host and you don't like company....well, let's focus on the good here...Before your guest arrives:Gotta hash out the sleeping arrangements. Is Junior giving up his room or are you lucky enough to have a guest room? How many guests will you have, and do you need to get out the sleeping bags and air mattresses? Make sure everyone has a place to rest their head.Have you actually slept where your guest will sle...
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If You Haven't Visited these Blogs...
2007-11-16 13:48:00
Every once in awhile, I stumble upon a blog I would like to visit again. Today, take the time to visit a few...broaden your horizons...and post some of your own favorites below.Please check out some of my new favorites below. If you are looking for military spouse related sites, be sure to check my previous list.Movie Mistakes. My husband loves to quote movies. This site has both dialogue and visual mistakes in movies. Having a down day? Go to this site and get a good laugh or two. I didn't realize myself, there are droves of people whose hobby consists of looking for mistakes in movies.Farmgirl Fare. If you ever wondered what it was like living on a farm...here it is! The author sold everything and moved on out to the country. Read about her trials and tribulations when she first arrived. Now she shares mostly wonderful photos taken all over her farm and lots of food related posts. When I want to get away from the hustle and bustle, I visit her site.The Mommy Blog. L...
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I'm Vacuuming the Air
2007-11-15 14:00:00
Do you vacuum the air? For once, I honestly admit, I don't know what I'm doing! I actually vacuumed the air today...in my house. I will admit...I have thought about it before, but this is the first time I crossed that invisible line and did it. Who vacuums the air and why?I had to sit on the stairs and ponder this a minute or two. Before kids and pets, I cleaned somewhat fanatically. I really don't remember seeing all those....things...floating around in the air back then. You know, when the sunbeam hits just right. They are everywhere.I've done just a bit of scientific research in the past and know this stuff is lint, pollen, dust, people and pet dander...you know dander...that's pieces of dried skin. Dander sounds much nicer I think. There are also things floating around that I don't really want to know about either...I suspect of course...but I think it's better not knowing.I am wondering what things I can do to cut down on the floaters:Get rid of dog, cat and/or...

Package with Care to your Soldier
2007-11-14 14:00:00
If you are a military spouse or ever intend to send a package overseas, here are some things to consider. Instead of trial and error, or worse....having your hubby end up with a soggy, chocolately mess...become an expert in what to ship!I started out myself, many years ago, shipping pre-packaged cookies, beef jerky and that horrible tobacco dip which my husband insisted he didn't need for himself but for his buddies. Eventually, I gathered..yeah...this was all nice but when you send the same thing, week after week...it just gets boring...and as much as it is appreciated, here I was in a rut again...and so was my husband.So, I started to branch out into other things. You always hear, send them toiletries, DVDs, magazines, books, even newspapers. How about socks, tshirts and Silly String? Well, I sent all that stuff and then some. Then I sent it a few more times. I had a few friends tell me their baked goods came out like rocks on the other end, or they melted into one big mas...
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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University FREE for Vets til Tomorrow
2007-11-13 16:33:00
Dave Ramsey is offering the 13 week course at Financial Peace University for FREE to all vets until tomorrow at close of business. This course normally costs $100. You WILL NOT find any information on this program at his website!I may not agree with everything Dave Ramsey says (such as paying off your house), but he has some very sound advice on getting rid of your debt, saving and all those other money things.From the site: FPU is the most important step to changing your financial future. It is your Total Money Makeover Program. It takes the head knowledge from the books and the radio show and turns it into real action. FPU is a 13-week, life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and experience a total money makeover.Also visit the site below to learn more about Dave Ramsey:Dave's Radio ShowPlease pass this on to other vets you know before this offer expires this Wed close of bu...
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The Lunch Riot
2007-11-13 13:13:00
My kids this morning shouted "No more!". It seems we had gotten into a lunch runt. If it wasn't PB&J, it was turkey on cheese. Yes, every once in awhile I packed them a different kind of sandwich, but for the most part...the stuff was incredibly boring. Are you in the same shoes? Here's how to rev up your lunch fare, and avert the next lunch riot.Start thinking outside the box. Instead of a sandwich, how about this fare:Sandwich wrap. Get those flour tortillas and spread them with mayo or cream cheese. Put on your favorite meat choice and add sprinkled cheese. Roll up and wrap with plastic wrap. These also make great party food, either cut into slices (so you have nice spirals) or cut them in half (thru the plastic) and lay them in a dish at an angle.Chicken strips. Cut leftover chicken into strips. Pack something to dip them in such as ketchup, BBQ sauce or ranch dressing.Hotdog poppers. Cook a hotdog or two in the morning. Cut it up. Use those ketchup packets ...
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Store Things Together that Work Together
2007-11-12 15:13:00
Sounds simple doesn't it? Then why do you walk the length of your kitchen, more than once, when you make your coffee in the morning? Do you go get your filter, then get the water, then back again and oops..where's the coffee. What if you could do all this standing in one spot?I think you've already gotten my drift. Let's use coffee making as an example since I already mentioned it. How about putting the coffee maker near the sink, so you can get your water quickly. Store your filters, coffee and mugs in the cabinet above? Hogwash you say or perhaps no big deal? Okay, so you save only one minute a day doing this which translates into, let's see... six hours a year! Hmmm...it IS a big deal.Along those lines, you can do this with any activity in your house. Put all your baking stuff together. Keep your bowls, whisks, rolling pins and measuring cups in one area. What about keeping pots and pans near the stove? If I had a higher end kitchen, I would surely put one of th...
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