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Beautiful Life Lessons From My Mother

If I could have one wish, it would be to sit across from my mother over one of her delicious cups of coffee and talk to her about her “beauty tips and tricks.” But instead, I made my own coffee and sipped away and found myself traveling down memory lane…

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Six Simple Tricks to Help You Save Time in the Kitchen

Every spring we get the rakes and wheelbarrows out to clear away the clutter accumulated in our yards after a long winter. The same goes for our car, as we get our bi-annual tune-up for the faithful vehicle that totes our kids from school to sports practice or ballet lessons and back again.

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Healthy Family Meals for Moms on a Budget

OK, I admit it. I hate being cheap. But let’s face it, these days, we’re all watching our pennies. One of my personal goals for 2013 is to become a more budget-minded shopper: this means groceries as well. It’s no secret that the grocery bill for a family of five can get out of control very quickly. I have a few favorite stores where I like to shop – they’re convenient, I like the layout and they have the products I want. However, the prices aren’t always suited to my budget and every time I go, I find myself over-spending.

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How to Perfectly Organize Your Pantry

Are you giving your house a thorough spring cleaning? Don’t skip the pantry! With these great tips from ZipList founder Geoff Allen, you can have a well-stocked and well-organized storehouse in a snap! 1. See how many meals you can make with the items already in your pantry. Homemade soup is a great way to use of a mixture of pantry ingredients such as pasta, dried beans, canned vegetables, spices and grains.