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The Benefits of a Hotel Staycation
A hotel staycation is just the ticket to rest and relaxation for the whole family — without the hassle and cost of travel time. This past weekend our family did something we’ve never done before. We...
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Make the Most of Summer Produce (Ultimate Recipe Swap)
Make the most of summer produce sales and freshness! Check out this round up of recipes featuring what’s at its peak during the summertime. Sometime last August, our family started subscribing to a...
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An Easy Fall Feast (URS: Fall Favorites)
Fall is replete with things to celebrate: cooler weather, changing leaves, and good eats. Here’s an autumnal menu to get you started. Fall is probably one of my favorite seasons. After the heat of...
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Make A Nature Frame for Your Fall Photos
Collect specimens on your nature walks this fall to turn into a fun frame for autumn photos. Life as MOM contributor, Janel, shows you how. Now that Fall is here, the weather is cooling off, and it’s a...
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Enjoy Fresh Flowers
For years I dreamt of a having a large cutting garden in the backyard. You know, like in Pride and Prejudice? I’d go out with my basket on my arm and a pair of shears, I’d chat with my sisters while I...
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Last Minute Costume Idea: Hawkeye from the Avengers
Make a last-minute costume that will please the Avenger in everyone. You know already about our family’s deep and abiding love for the Avengers. The boys have told me that it’s their top 3 of all-time...
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Fall Fun
Fall is in full swing. Are you having fun? Here are some great things to do with your peeps. Look at how little my people were! We took that picture while apple picking SIX years ago when I was...
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Share Your Turkey Tradition
Our family’s main Thanksgiving traditions involve food. Our menu is more or less the same each year, including foods that we eat only at the holidays, like these Turkey Treats and Pretzel Berry. My...
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Get Out!
One of my new goals for the year was to spend more time outside. I started reading Last Child in the Woods and it’s got me thinking about the nature deficit in my own life. Thankfully, my kids get...
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Great Party Food for a Super Bowl or Other Fun Shindig
Brats with Sauteed Peppers and Onions If you’re a football fan, or a foodball fan as the case may be, you may be gearing up for a party next week when the Ravens and 49s go head to head. The FishHouse...
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5 Ways to Make Spring Special
Daylight Savings starts on Sunday. That means spring is just around the corner. Life as MOM contributor Jessie Leigh offers some great suggestions for making spring, and spring break, extra special....
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Preparing for Easter
Easter is just a few weeks away. Consider how you might prepare. Easter is a mere three weeks away. My! How time flies. This year I actually did one of those things that I’ve always been meaning to do:...
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Family Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is next Sunday! Now is the perfect time to plan a little St. Patrick’s Day fun into your family’s schedule. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: Activities for St Patrick’s...
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Spring Has Sprung. Yes, Really.
Spend some time planning for a fun spring season with your family. Okay, I know some of you still see single digits and snow on the ground. But, it really will fade. Eventually. My five year stint in...
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Asparagus Soup (Ultimate Recipe Swap: Spring Produce)
Enjoy spring produce while it’s fresh and in season. Try out this Asparagus Soup for a filling and dairy-free lunch or dinner. Spring is here! Really, I promise. OK, that may seem hard to believe for...
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It’s Time to Get Outside!
The seasons are changing (finally). Turn off the screens and get outside. Spring fever has finally hit. The end of the school year is near enough in sight that I can anticipate a more relaxed routine....
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DIY on a Dime: Summer Fun
Last night we took the kids to Pizza Port and then walked along the beach. It was a blazing hot day here, so it was really nice to cool off at the beach. Though they were fully dressed, FishBoys 8 and...
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Eat Well Spend Less: Summer Parties on a Budget
Host a summer party without spending too much or working too hard. Eat well and spend less; that’s the name of the game. Summertime parties, typically, are outdoor affairs. Even if it’s hot and humid,...
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DIY on a Dime: The Summer To Do List
Plan for summer fun now. Make a list and check it — at least twice. I have long been the fan of the summer to do list, aka summer bucket list. A friend hooked me onto the idea about ten years ago, and...
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Visiting and Vacationing in San Diego
Whether you live in San Diego or are just visiting, it’s a great place to play the tourist. Even better when you can do it on a budget. We moved to San Diego almost five years ago. Before stepping off...
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