With one teen driver in the house and another one up-and-coming, we have been scouring the internet lately looking for cheap auto insurance quotes. I don’t know about you, but I want to save money yet I have much better things to do with my time than peek under every rock on the internet [...]

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I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that many people who may be reading this are contemplating trying to lose a little weight in the new year. I’ve been there, too…needing to shed a few pounds and deciding to use the motivation of a brand new calendar year to get [...]

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Coconut oil has been shown to be a natural remedy for Pneumonia.
Adding coconut oil for three consecutive days has been shown to hasten recovery for children suffering Peumonia. On average, the children who took coconut oil had a normal respiratory rate after less than 33 hours. Children who did not take coconut oil saw a [...]

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Hey All! I just have to pass this on to you!
Have you shopped at Classic Closeouts?
I can’t even begin to rave enough about their prices. Unbelievable! I just got an email from them telling me about a free shipping deal they are running until Thursday, December 11, at 11:59 pm. Any [...]

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I have found the best hand soap for use in the kitchen. I struggle with sensitive hands…especially in the winter. I also really hate having cooking smells left on my hands after I cook. BUT…up until now the soaps that can cut these lingering smells have been too hard on my poor [...]

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I saw a pearl necklace on this site that I would just love to add to my pearl collection. Pearls go with everything! You can dress them up or down and they just compliment every mood or every outfit.
I wonder if you were aware of all of the different varieties of pearls that [...]

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Family meal time is usually anything but dull at our house. With a table full of children ranging from 2 to 17 there is always someone talking about something…usually more than one at a time, I’m afraid.
I do like the idea of focusing our dinner table discussions, though, and so have been doing some [...]

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I was just reading an article that suggests that by stocking 32 common ingredients in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer you will be able to produce a wide variety of satisfying, quick, and easy meals…most easy on a strained budget (which many of us have these days, unfortunately).
Here they are!
Pantry Staples

Red or white wine
rice
pasta
Onions and [...]

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I can hardly believe that 2008 is almost over and it’s time to start thinking about a brand new calendar for 2009! Having a large, busy family means that I rely quite heavily on my calendar. This last year I have been using one with a pocket in the back for filing away [...]

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Do your kids like play dates?  Probably… mine do.  I know, as a mom, they are not my favorite thing, however.  Maybe you feel the same way.
Over the years, I have learned a few things which make play dates a little less scary so I would share them with you today.

Go through and put away [...]

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