Turkey day may be over but that doesn’t mean the party has to end! Get creative with your leftovers. Some folks (my family included!) love the leftovers even more than the original meal. Why don’t we make turkey sandwiches all… Read More
Archive for the ‘Holidays and Other Occasions’ Category
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Make Room For the Turkey!
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s time to make room for the turkey! I mean this literally and figuratively. As I make room in my refrigerator for the turkey and all the fixings, I also have to make the… Read More
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9 Thanksgiving Day Activities
I tease my family a lot about how meals just appear by magic. And Thanksgiving must be the most magical of all meals. It’s a feat that only people with super powers can accomplish with ease. My sister-in-law hosts Thanksgiving… Read More
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Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls, Oh My!
Halloween is a scary holiday but not many people actually think about what the scariest part of Oct. 31st is… The amount of sugar consumed! We all know too much sugar isn’t good for us but even as adults it’s hard to resist… Read More
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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Let the good times roll! October 12th is National Gumbo Day. There are festivals all over Louisiana this month to celebrate their state dish. Lucky for those who are close enough to attend! I’m going to celebrate in my own way by… Read More
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Nourish Your Family, One Meal At a Time.
In the whole world, with whom would you most like to have dinner ? Watch this video to the end and be pleasantly surprised! This is a great video that shows how much family meals shared together matter. As a… Read More
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September is National Family Meals Month™
When I was a child, I thought the calendar year started with September. It was all about the beginning of the school year, the changing season and the faster pace. Regardless of whether you have children at home, schedules become full… Read More
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Labor Day Means Cookouts!
Where did the summer go? The days are getting shorter, and the weather, while still hot, is subtly changing. I want to take advantage of that laid-back summer vibe before the hectic over-scheduled fall begins. I surveyed my friends and… Read More
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Get Your Singing Voices Ready!
When is the last time you sang America The Beautiful, Yankee Doodle Dandy, or Grand Old Flag? Dust off your singing voice and let’s get ready for the Fourth of July! I know what you are thinking, why in the… Read More
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Keepin’ Cool This 4th!
Do you have memories of super-hot 4th of Julys? I mean burn your feet as you run across the beach hot, fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda heat. It’s the day that says, “Summer has definitely arrived.” And it always… Read More