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  • Menu Plan for the Week 8/1 – 8/7/11

    It’s pantry week where I will use up items in my pantry & food storage approaching their expiration date so I can replace with fresh supplies. I like to use… Read more →

  • So the movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” I’m thinking it’s the big black guy in the middle of the picture who surprises the little white people. The 12 y.o.’s… Read more →

  • Breakfast Casserole

    Ingredients • 1 (32-ounce) package frozen shredded hash browns• 2 cups diced ham• 2 cups grated cheese• 6 large eggs• 1/3 cup milk• 1 cup cottage cheese• 1/4 teaspoon pepper… Read more →

  • Tuna Casserole {FS}

    Ingredients 8 ounces cooked noodles 1 can tuna 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2/3 cup powdered milk (see directions on package for mixing) 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed into… Read more →

  • “New Zealand isn’t really known for its springs. Narnia, maybe. Ooo! Middle Earth. Yes! Introducing: Lord of the Rings Limited Edition Dawn!” The 12 y.o. Read more →

  • On Chocolate Mint

    The Mom: Can you please go clip some chocolate mint from the garden? The 12 y.o.: Is it white, milk or dark chocolate mint? Read more →

  • On Faith & Reason

    The 9 y.o.: So. Exactly how much faith does it take to move a mountain? The 12 y.o.: As much as the mountain weighs. You know, mass, force, acceleration. It’s… Read more →

  • Disaster Readiness : Does Your Business Pass the Waffle HouseTest?

    Waffle House, a chain of, you guessed it, waffle houses, stands out as a business that is well prepared for natural disasters and supply chain disruptions, so much so that… Read more →

  • Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce | TechCrunch

    When it comes to local commerce, the ultimate prize everyone is going after right now is how to close the redemption loop. The redemption loop starts when a consumer sees… Read more →

  • Mom? You know how you peel a carrot or an apple with a knife? How do you keep your eyes peeled? The 5 y.o. Read more →

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