These oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites ever since my mother taught me how to make them when I was in high school. There might be a lot of oatmeal cookie recipes out there, but I always come back to this one – especially with my favorite additions of dried cranberries and walnuts. I’ve…
Do your children love their green vegetables? If they do, consider yourself lucky. Many children’s repertoire of green vegetables begins and ends with green beans. According to an article in Science Daily: …only 8 percent of vegetables consumed by children in all groups were dark green or orange; fried potatoes constituted about 46…
When the weather turns warm, I turn to easy, refreshing salads to serve my family. This Broccoli Salad is the perfect dish in my opinion – it’s light, it’s simple to make, and unbelievably tasty. This broccoli salad is a delightful main dish for lunch with a side of simple sandwiches. One could also serve…
You know the drill. It’s the end of a long day. Maybe you have a bunch of kids who have a bunch of activities and you’ve been shuffling everyone around all afternoon. Maybe you’ve worked out of the house all day and have no time to even think about cooking, let alone make a gourmet…
As an active duty Army family in the midst of our 5th year long deployment, we have come up with ways to help our children stay connected to their father while he is away. The tips below will help provide peace, comfort, security, and stability for your young children during a time that can be…
I love planning holidays for our family and a road trip to some of our favourite destinations in India is a must-do every year. Driving can be a great way to enjoy your vacation if you are prepared for it. We normally plan two to three short vacations every year and if the destination is…
The health benefits of exercising are well documented. But did you know that another smart thing women can do for their health is to nurture relationships with their girlfriends? Men, don’t stop reading– this is important for you to know as well. By encouraging your wife or other important women in your life to spend…
David Bakke lives in Atlanta and enjoys cooking meals at home for himself and his family. He writes about saving money and staying organized at Money Crashers Personal Finance. As a single father and small business owner, my free time is both valuable and precious. I practice time management skills to balance my business and personal life, but…
I read a book. We all know that if I take time to read a book, it must be a fabulous book. Because, you see, I possess time management issues and it’s tough for me to find time to read any book that’s anything less than fabulous. Mindset for Moms – From Mundane to…
