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A favorite tradition in our family is to read holiday themed books to get into the spirit, but I've never thought to do it for Thanksgiving. This year, since my daughter has finally discovered she loves to read, we're going to give thanks on more than just one day.

12 Amazing Children’s Books for the Thanksgiving Season

Thanksgiving is a great time to share seasonal books with your children. Not only do most these books have a fun fall theme, but Thanksgiving stories typically celebrate wonderful characteristics like community, family, and sharing. If you’re searching for some great Thanksgiving-related tales to share with your...

These are no ordinary chocolate chip cookies! They're big and packed with yummy chips, nuts, and cookie flavor.

Chocolate Chip Cookies from the “Bite Me More” Sisters

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat, and for a party or a bake sale you really can't go wrong with those soft, chewy confections. And though they're a classic, there are as many variations of chocolate chip cookies are there are pebbles in a stream. Personally, I think all versions of this cookie have their...

5 Ways to Honor Lost Loved Ones During the Holidays

The holiday season is a joyous time. Filled with laughter, love, good food, and good friends. But for those who've lost a loved one, the joy can be overshadowed by the absence of a husband, wife, spouse, or sibling. Of course, our loved ones wouldn't want us to miss out on the happiness of the season. So how...

Awesome Apple Recipes for Autmn

Nothing against the pumpkin - I grew some in our garden this year - but remember when the apple was King of Autumn? I miss those days, especially since I much prefer apple flavored treats to pumpkin. So I've gathered up a bunch of neat ideas that feature apples for you to try this autumn. Enjoy! Honeycrisp...

Is your calendar overwhelming you? During times when we're overworked and overscheduled it's more important than ever to take care of ourselves.

Taking Care of Yourself When You’re Overscheduled

Most of us would describe our daily lives as busy. We rush from home to work, to daycare, then back home. We don't get enough sleep, and probably rely on takeout more often than we should. But sometimes our busy lives get too busy. Whether because of bad timing, over-scheduling, or something completely beyond...

15 Mouth-Watering Ways to Cook a Turkey

Turkey Day is coming, and that means.. well... turkey! And except for the lucky bird pardoned by the President, Americans will consume nearly 50 million turkeys - that's 800 million pounds - on Thanksgiving Day (and the days that follow). Personally, I love Thanksgiving. I love the gathering of friends and...

How Not to Build a Fire Pit

Building a fire pit is a fairly simple home project. It involves some heavy lifting, but for the most part it can be done by a novice DIYer. That is, of course, unless you're me. I have a natural talent for taking small, simple projects and turning them into epic tasks that end with a trip to the chiropractor....

50 Things to Do With an Extra Hour

The end of Daylight Savings Time is coming and that means we all get that hour back that we painfully gave up last spring. Rather than letting that hour go to waste, here are some things you can do to make the most of your extra hour this weekend. Sleep Read Have sex Clean Play Candy Crush/ Angry Birds/ game of...

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You know the old expression, “When Mama’s happy, everybody’s happy?” Well it’s totally true! And not just because a happy wife makes for a happy life. But because when you’re happy you’re the best version of yourself. You’re more present for your family, more alert and focused, and better able to serve those around you.