Posted by Jefferson Jamie on November 19th, 2007 in Family ·
This is the time of year when many of us surrender to the notion that we just may pack on a few pounds. We’re super busy, there’s rich and fattening food everywhere we look, and the cold weather forces us to rethink our workouts. But you can maintain your figure (or stay on your diet) and enjoy yourself, too…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on October 31st, 2007 in Home ·
I love my home to smell fresh and clean, but I don’t like the idea of breathing in all the chemicals that are often found in commercial air fresheners. Plus, many of these chemically based air fresheners don’t work very well. Here are some easy and inexpensive homemade air fresheners and deoderizers.
1. Soak a cotton ball…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on September 6th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
Are you looking forward to a long, leisurely vacation this year? If you have a toddler to look after, you’ll really feel that you’ve earned it! But traveling with a toddler - whether by road or by air - can feel like hard work in itself. How can you cope for hours at a time with a small bundle of energy who has nowhere to run about?..
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on September 5th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
Sometimes you really need a vacation. You have been working hard for months and you have had about all you can take of responsibility. But what about your pets? They are a responsibility you can’t set aside…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on September 3rd, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
Air travel with kids can soon leave you feeling as if you need another vacation. Children hate to be cooped up in aircraft even more than adults do. It’s not in their nature to sit still, but the last thing you need is them running around shrieking and disturbing everybody else…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on August 31st, 2007 in Fitness ·
Did you know the average restaurant meal contains more than 1,000 calories? Even breakfast fare such as pancakes, waffles, and French toast, served in restaurant-sized portions can contain as many as 900 calories…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on August 31st, 2007 in Health ·
Food has always had an emotional component. We prepare and serve foods to complement a variety of emotions, from comforting the bereaved to celebrating joy to showing our appreciation and love.
It’s certainly not wrong to see food as more than fuel for our bodies…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on August 29th, 2007 in Family ·
Saving money on birthday parties is something anyone can do. All it takes is a good plan and some savvy shopping skills. Here are nine tips for celebrations that are frugal and fun.
Keep it Small. The easiest way to reduce your birthday party spending is to limit the number of guests. Let your child know the limit, and be firm…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on August 23rd, 2007 in Pets and Animals ·
When we want the very best for our pets, we can end up sending a lot of money. But it is possible to take good care of your pet without going overboard. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your pet budget.
The first thing you can do: Be frugal with the extra things…
Posted by Jefferson Jamie on August 22nd, 2007 in Family ·
It’s time to get the kids back to school, and that always means extra expenses. With the clothes, backpacks, lunch totes and school supplies, we parents can spend a small fortune. But it is possible to save with smart shopping strategies.
Here are six tips you can use to save money today.
School Supplies
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