Winning Recipes for Pork and Chicken
February 28, 2009
Add chicken broth to skillet. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and whisk in raspberry jam and mustard. Cook for a few minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Stir in raspberries.
Spoon sauce and berries over chicken.
Have Fun in the Sun this Spring
February 28, 2009
SKI AND SURF
ResortQuest is going all out for families this March by offering a “More for Your Money in March” promotion. Basically, you pay for two nights at a vacation rental property, and get your third night free. Or, pay for four nights, and get your fifth and sixth nights free. Either way, [...]
Great Deals on Fun Family Spring Break Activities
February 28, 2009
If you have a little slugger in your family he (or she) is guaranteed to go batty for the incredible spring training deals being offered by Florida’s Grapefruit League and Arizona’s Cactus League. Both baseball organizations are offering outstanding opportunities for your little ones to catch big-league action at a relatively small price. [...]
So Your Child Wants to Stay Home Alone
February 28, 2009
If you have tweens in your family the topic of staying home without adult supervision may be one you discuss frequently. This isn’t the case in my home (yet), but deciding whether or not to allow her 10-year-old daughter to fend for herself is a hot topic at my best friend’s house. My [...]
So Your Child Wants to Stay Home Alone-Part 2
February 28, 2009
I remember the first time my parents allowed me to stay home alone… it wasn’t exactly a momentous occasion considering my grandparents lived within walking distance of our house. Of course, a lot has changed since the early 80s, and now I can’t see allowing my daughter to remain home unsupervised until at least [...]
Radon Risk
February 28, 2009
I’ve been on a home safety kick recently. I think it is because I keep hearing about all of these issues with people I know and dangers in the home. Just this week, a boy in my son’s class witnessed his house burning down while he was waiting for the school bus because of [...]
What is a Green Cleaning Party?
February 28, 2009
Green cleaning parties are becoming more and more popular as families are concerned with bring toxic chemicals into their home. More and more information is being released about how chemicals in common cleaners can affect everything from asthma to reproductive health.
If you are familiar with frugal living, you may also be familiar with using [...]
Why Your Toddler Hits
February 28, 2009
When a toddler hits, it is important to be consistent about the behavior not being acceptable. At the same time, it can be helpful when you understand some of the motivation behind the hitting behavior.
He may be curious about other people and their reactions. Hitting usually gets an immediate reaction, and even if it is [...]
Ask a Baby Blogger: Common Questions
February 28, 2009
When can I give my baby water?
Babies of course do need liquid, but infants and young babies should not be given plain water before the age of six months unless it is under a physician’s care. Usually though, for illness, your pediatrician will prescribe Pedialyte instead of water. Giving water to an infant can [...]
More Meatless Meal Options
February 27, 2009
Heat the butter in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the flour, to make a roux, and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in the milk and stir until all of the roux has dissolved. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste, and whisk in the cheese and [...]