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Musings on Eating Healthy

December 7, 2009
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Musings on Eating Healthy

I am not a particularly good cook, but I do cook all meals for the family. With several picky eaters and a hectic afterschool sports schedule, I tend to cook meals that we all like. The Musings from Me house policy is that I make one dinner for everyone…no substitutions! Pasta is a favorite...
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Giveaway: Ahhh…True Lemon — Blog Anniversary

December 4, 2009
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Giveaway: Ahhh…True Lemon — Blog Anniversary

I did a review for True Lemon a month or two ago. All I can say is it was a refreshing and tasty item to review. In fact, I’m drinking a bottle of water mixed with True_Lemon Naturally Sweetened Lemonade Mix. It makes a refreshing drink for someone like me who tolerates, but does not...
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Posted in Cooking/Eating, Fitness, food, Giveaways, health, mealtimes, Musings on Giveaways, Reviews | 18 Comments »

Christmas Gift Ideas and Traditions

December 1, 2009
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Christmas Gift Ideas and Traditions

Cost cutting stocking stuffers Shop the Walmart after-Christmas sale for bath products, small toys, and Christmas-themed items. Save for following Christmas. Target $1 or the Dollar Store are also good, but be aware of small pieces, lead paint, and choking hazards. Dollar Store has good selection of tiny puzzles — great for stockings. I...
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Review & Giveaway: Chill Out & About® — My Blog Anniversary

December 1, 2009
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Review & Giveaway: Chill Out & About® — My Blog Anniversary

I know you will agree when I say that mayonaisse-y dishes at backyard barbecues and even indoor gatherings have a shelf life of maybe an hour or two. Once the mayonaisse-y dish has been on the table for more than 2 hour I start to wonder about the freshness of the dish. But, how do...
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Posted in Cooking/Eating, Entertainment, food, Giveaways, holiday, holidays, mealtimes, Musings on Giveaways, Reviews | 80 Comments »

Musings on Thanksgiving

November 30, 2009
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Musings on Thanksgiving

As a former foreigner, I now claim Thanksgiving as a my holiday. As a child Thanksgiving was celebrated intermittently. When in America, do as the Americans do. As a freshman in college, far away from home I was taken in by English friends of my parents. I trekked from Amish Country PA to Edison,...
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Green Mom?

November 22, 2009
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I’m not a green mom. I don’t compost. I don’t sew all our clothes. I don’t grow fruit and vegetables. But, I am striving to be a green mom… I do care about the environment. For your information, these are my top Green living tips. Here’s what I do to help the environment: - I...
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Posted in Cooking/Eating, Daily Routine, Family, Fitness, health, housekeeping, life-changing moment, Musings on Family, organization | 2 Comments »

Musings on Busy

November 8, 2009
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Musings on Busy

Busy is what I do. Sometimes I am so busy that I forget to eat. Busy can mean I get maybe 4 hours of sleep and a couple of cat naps. I thrive on busy. But busy is not good for me. The lack of sleep leads to heavy consumption of caffeine. The endless cups...
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What’s Cooking at the Metro Cooking Show?

September 21, 2009
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What’s Cooking at the Metro Cooking Show?

      Have I mentioned that I’m not a cook? I prepare meals 3 times a day for my family, but I am not a cook. I love cooking shows like Top_Chef and Food_Unwrapped. Ever heard of this guy?I’d love to cook like Guy or Paula or Giada. Since culinary school is in not...
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General Mills #tabletalk — Day 1

September 7, 2009
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General Mills #tabletalk — Day 1

My first blogging event ever! I was invited to visit the General Mills kitchens and sample new GM products. I was honored to attend with a group of mommy bloggers who blog about raising their kids, saving money, finding the best deals, cooking, and so much more. My teen’s reaction to my trip was...
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California Tortilla Is Open in Mount Airy, MD!

May 16, 2009
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California Tortilla Is Open in Mount Airy, MD!

About 2 months ago I drove down Main Street in Mount Airy and almost crashed my car. Okay, Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration — no crash, but I might have slapped my hands on the steering wheel. Folks it does not take much to get me excited! Obviously… What was the cause...
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