French-Cut Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:
2 (12oz) packages of frozen French cut green beans
8 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
½ cup milk
3 tbsp butter
1 cup sour cream
½ cup of Cheddar cheese, grated
1 (2.8oz) can of French fried onions
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees [...]

Ways to Raise a Good Reader

Reading for children is an important part of their development. By developing their reading skills, your child will become better at spelling, understanding ideas and concepts and develop positive language skills early on.
Reading is also a lot of fun and a great bonding activity for parents and children. But how do you raise a [...]

How to Organize a Fun Easter Egg Hunt

Hiding Easter eggs is something families and many communities do to give the children something fun to look forward to. If you’ve ever wondered about how to organize a fun Easter egg hunt, keep reading. You’ll find the answers you need here.
Who will you invite? If you’re planning a neighborhood Easter egg hunt, you’ll need [...]

Jumpstart Your Metabolism

We can all use a metabolism boost once in a while. Sometimes we just feel sluggish or heavy and other times we’re ready to embark on a fitness routine and need a little “oomph” to get us going. Whatever the situation, these tips will help you kick-start your metabolism into its optimum point.
#1 – Eat [...]

Bain D’esprit – Lavender Vanilla Spa Bath and Body Gift Tote

This lovely mesh cosmetic bag is overflowing with delightfully scented Lavender Vanilla Spa products. It’s perfect for making a sensational pampering experience with soothing and luxurious Body Lotion, Bath Fizzers, soothing Bath Crystals and MORE! It’s a thoughtful gift for graduations, congratulations, Mother’s Day or just because she needs a little time to relax. Each [...]

How to Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning the House

It happens every year. First there are the New Year’s resolutions to get more organized and lose weight. Next is the flurry of activity as people begin spring cleaning. Many adults wonder how to get the whole family involved in spring cleaning the house rather than having to do all the work themselves.
Let’s face it, [...]

Delicious Easter Punch

Ingredients:
6 cups of water
3 cups of sugar (or less)
1 (46 oz) can of pineapple juice
1 (12 oz) can of orange juice concentrate
1 (6 oz) can of lemonade concentrate
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 bottle of lemon lime soda
1 quart of pineapple sherbet
Instructions:
Place the water and sugar into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from [...]

How to Talk to Your Teen about Abusive Relationships

Every parent worries about the teenage years. One of the common worries of parents can be abusive relationships. This is a sensitive topic to approach with your teen, but well worth the effort.
Even if you don’t suspect that your teen is in such a relationship, it’s important to speak to them about the possibilities [...]

Easter Table Decorations Ideas

Easter is traditionally a holiday which brings families together. Some even consider it to be on par with Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can use these Easter table decorations ideas to help make your dinner table beautiful.
Center pieces
Center pieces can be as simple or as elaborate as you want them to be. A simple center piece [...]

Fat Loss, One A Day At A Time

By Holly Rigsby, CPT
www.FitYummyMummy.com
Rome wasn’t built in a day and your fat loss won’t happen that way either. Don’t expect to start eating perfectly and exercising religiously tomorrow. Instead set yourself up for success by implementing at least one supportive habit per week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of “progress, not perfection.” [...]

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