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Kids, Time to Start Fighting
I recently stumbled upon an article on The New York Times by Adam Grant. The title "Kids, Would you Please Start Fighting?" caught my attention. According to Grant, we are neglecting to teach our children a critical skill in life, "the skill to get hot...
Travel To: Costa Rica
Costa Rica – A Family Vacation That Offers Something for Everyone By Guest Blogger Sue Desmarais All of us have, to some extent, experienced a family vacation gone wrong. From impatient kiddos, to restless teenagers, to parents who just want to relax. If your family...
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
{ Ingredients } 1 medium sized onion, chopped 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 medium sized butternut squash (about 2 lb.) 3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 1 8 oz pacakge of cream cheese salt & pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste ...
Mini Gift Guide
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Peppermint Meringues
{ Ingredients } 3 large egg whites Pinch fine salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup superfine sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Red food coloring, preferably gel { Instructions } Special equipment: A pastry bag...