Dollar Days At The Movies
Cinemark Theaters are showing kid movies all summer long for one dollar. Check this link to get more info about the movies locally. Click here for a list of theaters around the country. Is you city on the list?
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Salt and Ice
Today we experimented with melting ice with salt. The night before I filled up different size bowls with water and placed them in the freezer. Once frozen, I grabbed my cookie sheets (make sure it’s the shallow ones with the sides), measuring spoons, salt (not pictured), and food coloring. If you have eye droppers then…
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Watermelon Popcicles
It’s a warm one today. The boys and I are keeping cool in the house with the air on while the girls play outside with the neighbors. I decided to slice up my watermelon and make popsicles. A cold treat for the girls to snack on with their friends out in the heat. Watermelon is…
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Tip Of The Day
Here is a recipe for a cheap garbage disposal cleaner/deodorizer This is what you need: Lemon Vinegar Ice trays Knife Cutting board Slice Lemons and put them in the ice trays pour vinegar over the lemons. Then Freeze. Store in a ziplock bag. Pop one of these little cubes in the garbage disposal and…
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My Shoes
I just want to say that I have been wanting to Mod Podge my shoes for a while now. I was going to do it last year for my husband and I’s anniversary but my method didn’t turn out right. I decided to have a go at it again to see if I could get…
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Kids Workshop
Home Depot in Santa Clara offers free kid’s workshop once a month. You can register by clicking on the Kids Workshop to the right of the page Here Hope to see you there!
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Face The Facts
Fitness Facts Carbohydrates, protein, fat, and alcohol have 4, 4, 9, and 7 calories per gram respectively. It takes a 3500 calorie deficit to lose 1 pound. Insulin and growth hormone have an inverse relationship. The average person can store 500 grams of glycogen. Only fat and protein are essential macronutrients– carbohydrates aren’t. Muscle glycogen…
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Apple Waffles
In the mood for something different from regular waffles? Trying adding some of your favorite fruit to the batter just before cooking it. Today, I added apples to our waffles. Adapted from: WikiBooks Cookbook 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 c milk 1/2 c vegetable oil 1 T sugar 1 T baking powder 1 t salt…
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In The Kitchen | Meat Entrees | Pork | Poultry | Seafood
Smoked Sausage, Shrimp, and Chicken Gumbo
It’s a gloomy day with a little bit of showers here and there. This weather made me bring out my crock pot to make something tasty and comforting. After going through my recipes I decided to make my Gumbo. This dish is one of my favorites. You will need: 1 pound smoked sausage, such as…
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Boosting Your Metabolism
I’m always trying to find ways to boast my metabolism. I can tell when my metabolism is high because when it is, I feel alert as well as energetic. Here is a list if 15 ways to boost your metabolism