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How to Celebrate Wife Appreciation Day

By Carlos on September 15, 2019 Family

Wife Appreciation Day is fast approaching and if you’ve never heard of it, you can probably guess what it is just based off the name. The official date to celebrate is September 15, which is conveniently on a Sunday this year – giving you a full 24 hours to remind your wife that she’s the most important person in your life. And while hopefully your wife should feel appreciated every day, this is just an opportunity to ramp up the effort and do something especially nice for her. Besides, whether you’re newlyweds or have been married for 50 years, there’s…

Top Game Day Recipes

By Carlos on September 13, 2019 Food & Drink

Football season is a foodie’s dream. This is the time of year to really get creative with game day fare. There is an entire culture that revolves around the game, the food, and the beverages served. Whether you are watching the game on TV or tailgating in the stadium parking lot, the food should be as festive as the event and easy to eat with your hands. Here are a few tasty recipe ideas for game day. Salmon and Cream Cheese Rolls Prep time: 10 min Servings: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas 16 ounces cream cheese 10…

How to Seal Drafts in Your Home

By Carlos on September 12, 2019 Home

Did you know that you could save as much as 15 percent on your winter heating bills by performing a few winterizing tasks in the late fall? By sealing leaky doors and windows, you are cutting down on the amount of cold air that enters your home, reducing the wear and tear on your furnace or heat pump and saving money along the way. Here are a few ways you can quickly and affordably seal air leaks and keep your home that much warmer in the winter. 1. Use Wintering Plastic Around Patio Doors and Windows One of the easiest…

Guide to Fall Fitness and Health

By Carlos on September 11, 2019 Health & Wellness

With summer slowly coming to a close, nature begins to prepare itself for slumber and the pace of things seem to slow down. People, however, can take these cooler days and crisper air and turn them into the perfect time for reinvigorating active and healthy lifestyles. New school years and changing seasons are great times to get into learning new habits.. Follow this simple guide and get into some of these fall health and fitness activities. Get Outside Fall is a delight for the senses: the sight of blazing fall foliage, the smells of apples, the crunch of leaves, and…

Ideas for Fall Pumpkin Treats

By Carlos on September 10, 2019 Food & Drink, Seasonal

Something magical happens when fall rolls around; a simple, rustic beauty comes from nature. People put out their festive decorations welcoming the harvest as tradition has done for millennia. Comfort foods warm you from the inside out. The kitchen is no longer sweltering from the summer heat and the oven chases the chills from the home. Pumpkin is just one staple scent and flavor of fall. You can satisfy your taste for seasonal pumpkin treats with this wide variety of shareable dessert ideas. Down East Maine Pumpkin Bread Spicy and moist, this delectable quick bread is quick and easy to…

Game Day Tailgating Tips

By Carlos on September 7, 2019 Seasonal

Because a game day tailgate party requires a lot of food and beverages, anyone who hosts this type of event should have solid preparation, cooking, setup, and serving strategies. If this process seems challenging to you, these game day tailgating tips can help. Prepare Food in Advance To stay on schedule, you’ll need to prepare the most time-consuming tailgate dishes in advance. Begin by making a list of foods, which include the ingredients that you’ll need for different dishes. If you’re going to serve people a few yards outside a stadium, review the club’s rules and regulations before creating a…

Celebrate Lazy Mom’s Day

By Carlos on September 6, 2019 Family

It’s finally here–the day that women across the world have been waiting for. It’s officially Lazy Mom’s Day! If you’re a mom, then you know that there’s hardly anything more satisfying than shaping the lives of your children, watching them learn and grow, and experiencing the world through their eyes. However, it’s no secret, being a mom takes a lot of work. It requires early mornings, late nights, and constant errand running. That’s why it’s so important that you take the time to slow down every once in a while and recharge. Here are a few ways to break away…

5 Sweet Macadamia Nut Recipes

By Carlos on September 4, 2019 Food & Drink

For some, just thinking about Macadamia nuts starts a craving that must be satisfied. So, we decided to take that craving to a new level by using them in delicious recipes that are so easy to make. Time to get to the kitchen, pull out those bowls and pans to get started on your Macadamia Nut recipe adventure. Coconut Macadamia Nutty Waffles Good for breakfast or as a snack! Ingredients: -All-purpose flour -Baking powder -Salt -Eggs -Coconut milk -Club soda -Vegetable oil or coconut oil -Vanilla extract -Sweetened shredded coconut -Roasted macadamia nuts, chopped Toppings: Coconut, whipped cream, cinnamon, butter,…

How to Establish a Morning Routine for Kids

By Carlos on September 3, 2019 Family

Hectic mornings are a quintessential part of the school year for families. The easy mornings of the summer are still present in the minds of our kids, and they have not yet fully adjusted to their school schedule. The beginning of the school year is a learning process at home and at school. Teachers create predictable routines in their classrooms so that the children know what to expect each day, and what is expected of them. Parents can achieve the same level of calm at home by using these effective tips to create a morning routine. Create a Routine Think…

Labor Day Facts and History

By Carlos on September 2, 2019 Holiday

Most people see Labor Day as just a three-day weekend to relax or go on a vacation getaway before their children return to school. However, Labor Day is an important holiday, once established by the labor movement, that occurs every year at the very beginning of September. This year it will fall on September 2nd, and most businesses are usually closed in order to honor all the American workers and their accomplishments. When was Labor Day established? This year will mark 125 years of celebrating and recognizing Labor Day as a national holiday. The first state to pass the Labor…

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