When in need of that party favorite, make grape jelly meatballs and watch as they quickly disappear. They are the perfect appetizer for most any party or celebration and easy for any parent to make. This yummy dish will have others asking for your meatball recipe. Who knew that something so simple could be so tasty. My Favorite Recipe for…
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Who doesn’t love a nice big cup of flavored coffee. What if you could make your own coffee creamer at home? It’s more a treat than anything else. Most of the time I prefer it unsweetened and black; however there are days when I crave a coffee syrup or flavored coffee as a special treat. Flavored coffees and syrups can…
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According to some experts, you should expose your children to pets early. If your family is prone to food allergies, early exposure to certain foods can cause food allergies that might not otherwise exist. However, this is not true with Fido, the family pet! Scientists are finding that early exposure to pets and dirt can actually help to train your…
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When and how you introduce solid food to your baby can be an important factor in how you child reacts to foods throughout his life. Starting solids too early can trigger food allergies, eczema and asthma, as can exposing your baby to viruses during the first three months of his or her life. How to Avoid Food Allergies When a…
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Potty training requires cooperation between you, your child and your daycare provider. A deal of patience is needed from everyone involved. The process can be difficult if you expect too much, too soon. A child needs to be physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to begin. Some instances where potty training should be postponed are: If the family is moving A…
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Keeping a pet can be a wonderful experience for both you and your children. It is important to choose just the right pet for your style of living before you bring one into your home. Before choosing a pet, always fully research the breed or type. The internet is a good place to start, as well as books and internet…
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In a study of 600 three year old children who had an autistic older brother or sister, one out of five were diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome or another disorder. The results of the study was shocking to experts who thought the odds were much lower. At around age 3, participants in this study were tested for autism. Boys are three…
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Using this recipe, make your own Hamburger Helper copycat meal. ?When I was a kid, Beef Pasta Hamburger Helper was a family favorite (at least for the kids.) Now most any prepackaged meal seems so unhealthy as I’m pretty sure there is a preservative in there somewhere. I’m not sure if that is the case with HH, but I remember…
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You’ve tried so many things, begging, and dare I say yelling. You’ve threatened to take away dessert.. but you STILL have a picky eater! Been there and done that and along the way, have learned some wonderful tips on how to get your picky child to eat. What’s a parent to do? This article is for older toddlers and above….
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This is my story on how I came up with my homemade dog food recipe. A few years ago, we adopted an adorable German Shepherd pup. My children were so excited to have a new family member in our home and named her Duchess. Little did we know, our little puppy was going to have major trouble with just about…
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Battling loose skin after weight loss is the worst and looking for ways to make your skin tight becomes your new goal. After months and months of watching what you eat and working out, you are left with the skin of a fat woman’s past. This saggy skin can leave you feeling hopeless and insecure. There is nothing worse than…
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