When Pedialyte isn’t easily available and not on hand when your child gets sick, here’s a great tip, make your own homemade DIY Pedialyte. This recipe comes in pretty handy since most parents don’t have the actual brand in the house when their little one comes down with a stomach virus and electrolytes need to be restored. As for single…
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People in Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of cardiovascular disease than in the United States, although both consume the same amount of fat. The difference is the type of fat each of the regions consumes. Mediterraneans also have a low incidence of chronic disease and very high life expectancy rates. When you think of somewhere like Greece, you may…
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Every year thousands of dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned by automobile antifreeze, most often around the pet’s own home. It only takes a very small amount (just a sip of antifreeze) to poison your pet. Less than three tablespoons is a toxic amount to a medium-sized dog. Cats are much more sensitive to the ingredients (ethylene glycol) in antifreeze….
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In a hurry but want a delicious home cooked Hamburger Stroganoff meal that your family will love? Try this easy recipe using cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. It only takes 30 minutes to make! To make this family favorite (at least in my home), these are the ingredients you will need. This meal will make 4 servings. How…
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It’s not always easy to find healthy food when you are in a hurry in this fast paced world. With today’s processed food, many people find themselves eating lots of food yet remain hungry throughout the day. Eating more that you don’t need can cause obesity and other health problems. Here is a list of healthy food that is not…
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You have a million of them. Perhaps a drawer full of old socks that have no matches, just in case the other one shows up. Instead of filling your drawers with mismatched socks, read on to find out great ways you can use your old socks! Re-purpose Old Socks Do your kids have jacks, marbles or chalk? Store them in…
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Ever thought about how to lose weight at home with your own routine? Face it, the treadmill is boring. You walk and walk, praying the time will run out before you die of boredom. It is no wonder the treadmill often becomes a clothes hanging station before the month runs out. Working out when you are trying to lose weight…
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A recipe for chocolate fondue when nothing else will do! Ever been to one of those trendy eateries, where you come out feeling 50 pounds heavier but $100 lighter? Personally, everyone in my family adores places like that, from the eldest all the way down to the youngest – picky eaters and all. Something about those little skewers paired with…
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According to a recent study, behavioral and mental health issues in children are linked to secondhand smoke. Those children who lived in homes in the United States and were exposed to secondhand smoke by smoking parents or care givers are twice as likely to suffer from asthma as well as ear infections and SIDS. Two studies were conducted that revealed…
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How is a parent to know what is the right pet for your child? “Moooooommmm! I want a dog!” You knew it was coming, but not this quickly. With so many kids in the neighborhood who have dogs, it was bound to happen. Your child has asked for a dog. But money is tight and Dad has allergies, so what…
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It is very important to find time to squeeze quality family fun activities into your busy schedule. You don’t have to have a ton of money to create quality time together. You don’t have to necessarily go on a 5-day trip to Disney World to have a good time with your family. We have collected several family friendly activity…
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