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What are we going to do with your hair today?

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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What are we going to do with your hair today?

This is a common question in our home everyday!  With three girls I am constantly on the lookout for cute things to do with my girls hair.  I love finding new and fun ways to do their hair.  But, some days I just run out of ideas.  I ran across a couple sites today that I [...]

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Do you ZUMBA?

Friday, October 24, 2008

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Do you ZUMBA?

Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. The name Zumba is derived from a Colombian word meaning to move fast and have fun.  I have been going to a weekly ZUMBA class for months now and, I LOVE IT!  It is seriously addicting!  [...]

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Health Benefits of the Acai Berry

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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Health Benefits of the Acai Berry

The Acai Berry which is commonly pronounced a-sigh-ee, is a rather small, round, and black-looking berry. It resembles a grape or a blueberry, but is yet smaller and darker. Acai boasts 10 times the antioxidant benefits of grapes and twice that of blueberries. What are the Chief Health Benefits that have made Acai Berry Famous? Boosts energy levels Improves [...]

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Taco’s

Friday, October 17, 2008

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Taco’s

It’s TACO NIGHT! I dont care too much for the little taco seasing packets you buy in the grocery store. So I tried this and it was easy and yummy. ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup salsa 2 tsp. chili powder taco fixings Cook and drain ground beef. Add salsa and chili powder. Cook until heated through. Make taco’s as [...]

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Pumpkin spice muffins

Friday, October 17, 2008

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Pumpkin spice muffins

This recipe is really easy and really good! I got the idea for this recipe over at Picky Palate.  She added bananas instead of the pumpkin.  Not that I have anything against banana’s, I love banana bread!  But, pumpkin spice, just sounded better than banana spice!  So that being said here is what I came up with. ingredients: 1 [...]

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Halloween Part III

Friday, October 17, 2008

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Halloween Part III

Okay, so I have showed you my favorite Halloween decorating ideas, and my favorite SPOOKY food ideas.  Now here are some of my favorite Pumpkin Carving ideas.  I had so much fun searching the web for all of these ideas.  There are so many different ways to decorate or carve a pumpkin!  I kinda like [...]

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Are you sick of being sick?

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Are you sick of being sick?

I swear, if it is not Me or my Hubby, it is one of our Kiddos that are sick, were sick, or are getting sick!! It is just that time of year where between school and church we are bound to wind up with some kind of sickness that is being passed around. Have you tried [...]

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Bowtie Chicken Pasta Salad

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Bowtie Chicken Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is so good. I get requests to make it all the time! My kids will even eat it! 1 16oz. package bowtie pasta (cooked) 4 chicken breast (cooked and diced) 2 cups diced celery 1 20 oz. can pineapple tibbits or crushed (drained) 1 cup red grapes 4 green onions (sliced thin) 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds 1 cup [...]

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Halloween part II

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Halloween part II

I’ll say it again - I LOVE HALLOWEEN!! There are so many cute, spooky and yummy food ideas out there now. There are bloody drinks, dinner in a pumpkin, spider cupcakes, ghost shaped mashed potatoes, mummy hot dogs, finger cookies, & witches brew just to name a few.  It was so hard to just pick [...]

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Thought for the day

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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Thought for the day

-Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride. -Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. -When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. -When it’s in your best interest, always practice obedience. -Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory. -Take naps and always stretch before [...]

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