How to get your husbands to help around the house

Besides doing everything that is listed in the article 10 ways to make your husband king of his castle, I have one more very big tip that most women do not know about. But I will share with you as long as you are prepared to be surprised. Your husband will start doing what you [...]

Beaded snowflake ornament

Photo and Article Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens What You Need: 10 corsage pins with pearl ends (available in fabric and craft stores) Crystal-like beads in desired shapes and sizes 1 small cork Iridescent white glitter paint pen (usually used for fabric, available in craft and discount stores) Monofilament thread Instructions: 1. Add beads [...]

Leaf Pockets

Ingredients: 1 egg 1 tsp water 1 prepared pie crust Pocket filling- chocolate chips, cream cheese, jams, peanutbutter ships, etc. Directions: Pre-heat oven to 375 Whisk egg and water, set aside. On a floured area, roll out your prepared pie crust to 1/8 inch thick. Use a large leaf-shaped cookie cutter(about 4 inches wide) to [...]

Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Ingredients: Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies Large Marshmallows covered in melting chocolate or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (small or large) Chocolate frosting(for glue) 1 orange or yellow M&M (hat buckle) or Yellow frosting Turn your cookie upside down, and slather on the chocolate frosting. Place a chocolate covered marshmallow or Peanut Butter Cup in the center [...]

Trick or Treating Alternatives

Trick or treating is a time honored tradition for Halloween. But these days safety is key to having a fun holiday! Parents can’t always trust the candy their children bring home, not to mention keeping an eye on your costumed little ones on one of the craziest nights of the year can get out of [...]

Halloween Traditions

What are your favorite Halloween memories from your childhood? Did your family have any traditions? Trick or treating was a must, right? But did your dad let YOU carve the pumpkin, or did he do it? Was it a family event? If not, this is just for you and your kids! This week’s “Family Fun” [...]

Happy or Hopeless Housewives

Are we Happy or Hopeless Housewives? There is a strong Mind and Body connection. Stress can be one of the strongest health hazards. Keep reading for tips on dealing with stress and learning to love yourself. Girls, I have a problem. I am constantly stressed and worried. Oddly enough, not about myself, but about how there are other [...]

Couples living together doubles in last ten years

Marriage is out? Couples between 20 and 40 are choosing to live together instead. According to the Census Bureau over the past 20 years the number of couples living together has doubled. There was nothing mentioned about how many of these couples go on and end up getting married. I would be curious to know [...]

Ice Cream Sundae Party!

For our summer staycation, I love inviting the children over for an ice cream party. Have them come in their bathing suits. Set up a folding table with sprinkles, marshmallows, and all the fun toppings you choose. Bring out the plastic bowls and the gallons of ice cream and let the children make their own [...]

Make Every day Mother’s Day

It’s right around the corner: that special day once a year when we celebrate moms. And if you’re scrambling for some last-minute gift ideas, or just holding out hope that your husband actually remembers this year, consider this: Perhaps the best gift you’ll receive this year isn’t going to come in a package, and it [...]

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