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Satisfy that shopping urge

Instead of a mall, hit thrift shops, a flea market or yard sales. “It’s a much more economical option and satisfies the need to take time for yourself and self-nurture by buying something,” says Eve Eliot, author of Attention Shoppers: The Woman’s Guide to Enlightenment Through Shopping. “It’s not the amount that is spent but the time and attention spent that makes the di

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What exactly is blogging?

A blog is usually a webpage or a web log or a short post on web which is updated in chronological order-like a news page or journal. It includes web contents, links, short diaries, essays, articles, news items and several other creative projects. It is actually a web entity published on internet. Oh…don’t get bogged down. For some blogging is just a web worm which has bitten a billion of people to...

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What should you blog about now?

It very common for people having trouble always to find things to post about on blogs, so I thought I share some valuable tips how you can find ideas to write about based on my experience. Here are 5 key ideas and questions you can use to get your post running 1. Write about what you did today at work or at home Most often people will not bother about what you actually do or achieve, but one thing I...

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Make ahead scrambled eggs

12 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. seasoning salt 2 Tbsp. butter 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar Cheese Beat eggs with cream in a large bowl. Stir in salt and pepper. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Pour eggs into skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are scrambled and set. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour...

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Crockpot egg casserole

32 oz. bag frozen hash brown potatoes 1 lb. cooked ham, cubed 1 lb. cook sausage, crumbled 1/2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cups shredded American cheese 12 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.Mix all the cheeses together in one medium sized bowl. Place one third of the frozen hash brown...

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Using effective time outs

Many parents use the same type of discipline for every problem situation. One tool, however, is rarely effective for all situations. Plus, overusing one particular tool also reduces its usefulness. Timeout is just one tool — and it really isn’t a “discipline” tool; it’s an effective anger-management tool. Since the purpose of a timeout is to help someone regain control, it is...

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Christmas on a budget

Between high gas prices and consumers’ fears of a financial squeeze, many people assert a nice Christmas is out of the picture this year. But I say “Not so!” Here are a few ideas to help make Christmas memorable without breaking the bank! Go Potluck! You buy the turkey — Have everyone else bring the side dishes and drinks. Turkeys in our area are .39/lb this time of year. If you buy...