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FeaturedPotatoes are inexpensive, and despite being maligned for years from those in the low-carb camp, are quite healthful. Next time you make baked potatoes and have a few left over, try out this easy, delicious and good-for-breakfast-lunch-or-dinner side dish. Posted in: Recipes | Frugal Foods | |
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November 20, 2009
Holiday Book Preview, Craftivity Corner
Holiday Book Preview, Craftivity Corner
The holidays are coming and I thought I'd share some great books for "older" kids. I have older in quotations because I mean the 5-7 year old crowd, ones that still believe in all the magic but are old enough to learn some of the deeper meanings. These three books are all great to learn more about each of these holiday traditions. [more]
November 20, 2009
15 years ago...I make the headlines, Talia's Blog
15 years ago...I make the headlines, Talia's Blog
IN "RAIDING PARTY," POLICE SWEEP CATHEDRAL
Boston; November, 1994
In a collaborative effort, police officers from several law enforcement agencies swept through the Cathedral Housing Development Tuesday, arresting about a dozen suspects believed to be involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities. [more]
November 20, 2009
Before you buy this season's most popular video game...
Before you buy this season's most popular video game...
If there's a gamer in your house, chances are that a game called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is on his Christmas list. Maybe you've even bought it for your young'n already: the game grossed $310 million dollars on its release day, November 10, and earlier this week passed the $550 million mark. But before you wrap it up and put it under the tree, do you know what you're actually buying? [more]
November 20, 2009
Box Day, Professor Mom
Box Day, Professor Mom
For weeks now T.'s excitement about the upcoming holidays (Christmas and her birthday in January--an event which should be a national holiday, as far as T.'s concerned) has been building and building. It's difficult for most small children to get as excited about Thanksgiving, as they do about the thought of getting lots of gifts over the holiday season. My students, on the other hand, have been thinking about Thanksgiving for weeks and weeks now. [more]
November 19, 2009
Eating on the Cheap, Version 2.0, Jessica
Eating on the Cheap, Version 2.0, Jessica
Yesterday I shared our favorite recipe for Dilled Egg Salad, a really tasty and inexpensive recipe. Today I thought I would share another favorite way to stretch a menu on the cheap.
Potatoes are inexpensive, and despite being maligned for years from those in the low-carb camp, are quite healthful. Next time you make baked potatoes and have a few leftover (or just make a few extra to have on hand), try out this easy, delicious and good-for-breakfast-lunch-or-dinner side dish.
Hashed Potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, sliced [more]
November 19, 2009
Stop the world..., Professor Mom
Stop the world..., Professor Mom
I went to the mall last weekend. I don't like shopping malls, even if I once did, a long, long time ago. If I have to go to the mall these days it's because I need to buy one specific thing (vacuum cleaner bags from Sears, for instance, how exciting) and then I'm in and out. Wandering aimlessly around the mall, with all the lights and people and excessive things spilling out of stores, gives me a headache. I'll take an hour at my favorite thrift store any day. [more]
November 19, 2009
Shape Make and Hide, Craftivity Corner
Shape Make and Hide, Craftivity Corner
In our focus on shapes this week I wanted to do an active game that got my son up and moving. Young children learn in all different ways and exposing them to various experiences will only encourage more learning!
1. Gather your materials, all you need are some pipe cleaners!
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November 18, 2009
Thanksgiving Craft Links! , Craftivity Corner
Thanksgiving Craft Links! , Craftivity Corner
Thanksgiving is almost here and these are some of the craft ideas I wish I had thought of, well one I did but the others had me saying " Why didn't I think of that?" you'll love them!
I love this Pet Rock Turkey from Let's Explore!
This pilgrim paper bag puppet from Ziggity Zoom is so cute! [more]
November 18, 2009
Eating on the Cheap, Jessica
Eating on the Cheap, Jessica
"In there challenging economic times…"
Hardly a day goes by without some store, organization or individual spouting these words to precede some statement of fact. Some local food stores are trying to promote their prices and methods for getting a meal on the table on the cheap. Meanwhile cooking shows also seems to be utilizing our common interest in inexpensive meal preparation. [more]
November 18, 2009
The popularity factor, Professor Mom
The popularity factor, Professor Mom
My L. has always been a party-planner. While he’s not a fan of parties in general (too noisy, too many people, too much food), he likes to plan a party, especially when he can be in control of every single detail. But it’s been awhile since he’s shown any interest in planning any type of party, and we’ve been sad about this. Last year was a rough year for him, and he withdrew socially for most of it, and regressed quite a bit. This year is different, though, and we're keeping our fingers crossed, and watching it all unfold. [more]
