I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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While my affinity for coffee is pure, there is one other thing I love in the morning almost as much as coffee. I could talk about coffee for hours but I will save that for another time. Let’s talk about that next best thing I mentioned: eggs. My goodness, eggs are wonderful. I mean, think...
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Having a friend or two visit you for the weekend? Want to be sure they feel comfortable and at home? Do you want to be the best host possible but find yourself frazzled about hosting your friend(s) in the small amount of square footage you have to work with? Don’t fret. Your friends will be...
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Cabin Fever has left the building! Now that we’ve tackled winter, what are we suppose to do on the weekends? I have a husband, 4 year old Cocker Spaniel and an active 8 year old who visits every other weekend. We only have one income coming in right now so the days of going...
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Scene: It’s 9 p.m., you are winding down for the night and thinking about what is in store for tomorrow. You remember you have a client meeting at 5 p.m. the next day, which means you won’t be home before 7 p.m. You think about what you will have time to make for dinner...
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Kids can be picky about what they eat. Mac N Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Peanut butter and Jelly – the staples…and they aren’t that healthy.  Do not fret!  There are ways to make these foods in a healthier fashion. Here are a couple healthier recipes of some classic kid-chosen meals to help satisfy you and your...
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Since the beginning of time, humans have had the same basic necessities of survival: shelter, clothing, and food. It seems that whenever there is more than one person living in a space, food becomes an issue. “In the pantry, everyone gets a shelf. In the fridge, it is a free for all. We divided...
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My little man has been asking me all week if we can make a slurp. While I was pretty sure I knew what he meant, it is dangerous to assume. So I asked him, “What is a slurp?” He replied, “You know. When you put vanilla yogurt and strawberries in...
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I live alone. I hate eating leftovers for a week straight. I have barely any time to myself. I am never home. I wish I had time to cook for myself and could make a decent meal! I’ve heard all of these a million times, and I’ve even thought it enough times myself. But, since being on my own,...
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Maybe it’s the snow outside, or perhaps it is my pale skin, but I cannot stop dreaming about beautiful summer weather. My side of the town, affectionately nicknamed “Boat Town,” is the best place to be in the summer. With Lake St. Clair just down the street, any summer day can go from nice...
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