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Archive for December 19th, 2008

Car Troubles?

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

It is something everyone dreads…the car needs repair.  For years, quality parts to repair your auto just were not available to the public.  Now you can get a high quality steering rack and a steering box online!  These used to only be available to dealers.  Now the home auto mechanic can save some big money by [...]

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Slow Cooker Warm Christmas Punch

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

SERVINGS: 8 METHOD: Slow Cooker TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 2 hours Ingredients: 1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice 1 can (32 ounces) pineapple juice 1/3 cup red-hot candies 1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2 inches) Additional cinnamon sticks, optional Directions: In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine juices, red-hots and cinnamon stick. Cook on low for 2-5 [...]

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Lighting Fixtures

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

Since we are getting to the final stages of our attic addition, the paint colors have been chosen, and now it is time to choose our lighting fixtures.  Murray Feiss are some of my very favorite lighting fixtures.  I really enjoy choosing the items for the interior.  Fortunately, my husband couldn’t care less about the [...]

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Slow Cooker Cider Recipe

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

What better drink than some nice hot spiced cider for your guests for the holidays? It will give a wonderful Christmas smell to your home as well.  This is one I am going to do this weekend while I finish wrapping gifts. SERVINGS: 8 METHOD: Slow Cooker TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 2 hours Ingredients: [...]

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Guys- lingerie is a great gift idea!

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

Who doesn’t enjoy getting some new sexy lingerie? If you know your special someone’s taste, lingerie is a wonderful gift option. It doesn’t have to be a nightie, but it could be some new bras and panties as well.  What about a cute pair of pajamas or a warm night gown.  What about a nice [...]

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Sandwich Generation Stress

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

You know how they always say once you leave home, you can never go back? I definitely know why now.  After being back with my mom, she drives us all crazy.  She wants to control EVERY SINGLE ASPECT of our lives. She treats me like I am 12 years old or something.  If it were [...]

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Acne Treatment

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

Have you ever wondered what the best acne treatments are? What if I told you there is a site that shows the best treatments with reviews on each of them?  A site with acne treatment reviews is a great way for people to see what works and what does not work. This site shows reviews on dozens [...]

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Another Giant Step for my Daughter

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

You may remember some of my previous postings on my daughter’s learning needs, changing of schools this year, and holding her back in 2nd grade.  She began 2nd grade reading barely on a 1st grade level and unable to understand how to do an AR reading test.  She is now reading on a 2nd grade [...]

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Gifts for the Handyman

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

What better gifts for the handyman on your list than some brand new tools? I know it is something my husband asks for each year.  He will be very surprised at what all he got in addition to what he asked for.  He wanted the Ryobi 18V Li-ion combo kit which I got along with [...]

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School’s out for Christmas break!

Main Blog on Dec 19th 2008

My kids are now enjoying a nice long Christmas break…wish I could be off with them!   They just do not know how lucky they are.  As their principal said at the Christmas program last night, “It’s not Christmas until the glitter is out and all over the place for Christmas projects.”  LOL.  Their program [...]

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