Title:  Get Skinny!  The 6-Week Body ChallengeAuthor: Scott SchmaltzISBN:  978-1-61448-123-2Suggested Retail: $17.95Paperback, 200 pagesPublication Date:  4/1/12 Summer is soon approaching and I’m sure almost everyone has had thoughts of how to be more healthy and maybe even a concern of losing weight.  With the thought of shorts, bathing suits, and just showing more skin in […]

I had the opportunity to recently review Spot it! with my family, which was created by Blue Orange .  Blue Orange is a classic games company based out of San Francisco.  They focus on exceptional design and using durable materials.  Blue Orange pledges to produce high quality, eco-friendly games that are mentally stimulating and encourage family […]

Makes 12 muffins Cook Time: 25 minutes 2 Beaten eggs 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven […]

I was asked by one of my crafting friends about if you could make yogurt in your crockpot.  I ran across Stephanie O’Dea’s “A Year of Slow Cooking” and used her post on You Can Make Yogurt in Your Crockpot. All you need for ingredients are: 8 cups milk 1/2 c. plain yogurt with active cultures […]