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How to Make Easy Quiche
After many years of cooking and the discovery of silicone cookware, I am enjoying the use of it in the ktichen.
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Soul Moving Music
I know there is music in my soul. I'd like to think that most people have their own song tucked away somewhere, deep in the recesses of their minds. If they listen, they can hear it. They can reach into the netherworld, and the luckiest ones are...
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BUBBLE WONDERS....ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
A singer with an award-winning song meets the love of her life....the idea behind her song in perfect tune with the concept behind his show....truly
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Magnesium Supplements - Multiple Benefits!
Disclaimer: This article is written from my personal experience as a reformed hypochondriac. I am not a doctor nor am I a medical professional, and no one is advised to take this as a substitute for proper medical care by a licensed physician for...
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How to Deal With Frizzy, Hard-to-Grow Hair
Last summer was fun. We spent a lot of time at the beach and at the public pool. The public pool, however, uses both salt water and chlorine to keep the water cleanliness levels under control. It did quite a number on my hair. My hair is fine, and...
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THE BEST SERVICE YOU CAN PROVIDE TO OTHERS
There are times when I have wondered how I was supposed to be a good friend to someone in need. There have been times when I noticed that my life seems to run parallel to those I am spending time with. There have also been times when I pulled away...
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THERE IS A THINKING STUFF
There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates, and fills the interspaces of the universe. A thought, in this substance, produces the thing that is imaged by the thought. Man...
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On Suicide and Other Tragedies of Life
Many of you may remember when I wrote the hub about surviving suicide. Prior to my father's death in 1988, I had never experienced the loss of anyone. To be honest, that particular suicide was somewhat of a relief due to his violence and the...
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SMOKEY BROWN
When I was a kid, I had some cousins who came to live with us for a short while. My parents took them in to help their mother out. She was a single mother raising two boys and a girl. I am also raising two boys and a girl, so I sympathize with her...
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DANCE YOUR WAY THIN
I hate going to the gym. I try never to set foot in one, to be honest. It's against my religion, especially that whole "repetitive motion" thing. Losing weight has to be fun, or it isn't worth bothering, if you ask me! That being said, I have...
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TOP TEN SONGS FOR BAD RELATIONSHIPS
These are the best songs I have found to release those feelings one gets from being a bad relationship!
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DEFINING SUCCESS
I am not truly a "single" mother, because I am technically married (at the time of this writing). But I have been separated for nearly a year, and even when I was still with him, his contributions financially were laughable. He made money, but he...
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HOW TO CURE CRACKED HEELS
After I had my first child, my heels began cracking and looked dirty. I think it was because I had gained so much weight. It was nasty. I was totally embarrassed to go barefoot. I went to a podiatrist, who prescribed a cream named Lactinol-E. It was...
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HOW TO MAKE SWEEPING CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE
Much of my life has been spent looking backwards and crying over "spilt milk." I have kicked myself for years over stupid mistakes I made. I walked out of situations that were good for me and stayed in situations that were bad for me. I learned the...
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Astrology in a Nutshell
I have read many books about astrology, reincarnation, spirituality and the like. Religious fanatics will tell you that "stargazers are among the damned," as that is what is written in the Bible. Some people follow their horoscopes and do not...
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WHAT MATTERS
I wrote this poem when I first started attending Al-Anon, and I was extremely disappointed in the life I had with my husband. Since I have left him, I am no longer depressed. But I ran across this poem and wanted to share it. Out in the cold and...
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WHAT TO EAT WHEN YOU HAVE DIVERTICULOSIS/DIVERTICULITIS
It's hard to know what to eat when you have diverticulitis. Read this to learn more.
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A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO
I am a little sleep deprived today, as my youngest boy kept waking up last night for one reason or another. When I woke him up for school, he had a bad cold. So he stayed home today. For part of the morning, I left him with his father, as I had work...
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TUNA OR CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
Well, I had a whole bunch of tuna as well as cans of chicken and dry noodles. I use the high-fiber noodles, because I have diverticulosis. However, I am not a big fan of eating plain noodles. I am, however, a big fan of simple and easy recipes. ...
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URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
I used to have a major problem with urinary tract infections. That was before I drank a lot of water and knew the do's and don'ts of a healthy urinary tract. Do drink lots of water. Do urinate before and after sex (drink water, if necessary, to...
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EASY BREAKFAST FIXINS
When I left my husband and moved into this house, the only thing I didn't go right out and buy enough of was kitchen paraphernalia. Don't get me wrong, we are doing just fine in the plate department. And although a few glasses have been shattered...
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HOW TO PAINT FICTITIOUS CHARACTERS ON YOUR CHILD'S WALL
I once saw a guy paint Dr. Seuss's the Cat in the Hat (stepping in on the mat) on a wall freehand in a nursery school. This same guy painted an underwater scene with Disney's the Little Mermaid characters in another room in the same school. I am not...
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EASY ART STUFF
I liked to draw pictures when I was a kid, mostly of princesses and houses with a sun shining on the top left corner and green grass across the bottom. As I got older, I added clouds and birds and a little light blue in the sky. But the...
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MOSQUITO BITE RELIEF
At least, mosquitos do! I was out on a bicycle ride with my son this morning. It is a hot, mostly sunny day. It's not "mosquito hour" (an hour before the sun goes down or before it comes up), and it is not raining. I didn't expect to get...
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MY THREE FAVORITE JOBS
I am a little embarrassed to say that before I became self-employed, I was what some would call a "job-hopper." Truth be told, I have had more than 40 jobs in my life. My first job was at Burger King, but I couldn't keep up with the screen. I was...
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PORTRAIT OF A METAL SCULPTOR
This is only ONE of the many sculptures by John Benjamin. John Benjamin and his wife, Susan, own a newspaper in the Central Florida area. Most people call him "Trader Jake," because he looks just like the logo for the newspaper, which can be found...
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CURRIED LAMB CHOPS
A lot of people don't like lamb. Many of those same people like these lamb chops. This is basically the same way I cook pork chops, except that I use curry instead of paprika, and the pork chops take a LOT longer. Put a drop of oil in a cast iron...
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HOW TO FIND SPECIFIC ITEMS IN QUICKBOOKS
If you want to locate something in Quickbooks, or get a quick list on some vendor, customer, account (ie individual income and expense accounts), or anything along those lines, here's how: Simply hold down the Control Key (or the Apple Key on a...
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HOW TO MAKE THE OLD SOFTWARE WORK ON VISTA
Steinberg's Cubase software is one of the easiest to use for making your own recordings. However, the older ones are not compatible with Vista. Many people install it but then cannot get it to operate properly with the mixer. Here is the secret....
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AN INTERVIEW WITH CAROL JOSE
I conducted an interview with Carol Jose, co-author of the book entitled "You Are Not Forgotten," the captivating story of one woman's struggle to find out what happened to her husband, who was shot down, captured alive...
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WHOA, MY KID ATE A FLOWER!!!
Day before yesterday, the kids were bouncing off the walls. I had my three, and my mom had my nieces. Five kids bouncing around making a mess everywhere. So I had an idea. "Let's go to the beach." We decided to go to the Hilton on the beachside...
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GREEN DRINKS
I went in for hypnosis for weight loss last week. I found out that the main thing I have to do is PLAN MY MEALS. As usual, I fell asleep during the hypnosis process, so I don't know what was said to me. All I know is that when I left, all I...
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HOW TO SPEND THE DAY AT DISNEY WORLD WITH A TODDLER
If there is one thing I have learned about taking kids to Disney, it is ALWAYS BRING A STROLLER. A good stroller. With lots of baggage room. Bring snacks, diapers, drinks, changes of clothing, etc. They let it all go in with you. Be prepared to...
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THE VIETNAM ERA...HAVE WE FORGOTTEN?
Much of our focus today is on the war on terrorism in the Middle East. Emails circulate about the war heroes of today, and the media is piping about the controversy of whether the Bush Administration made a mistake, or if the Obama idea of...
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USING THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO MANIFEST
NEW Your Invisible Power: Genevieve Behrend's Classic Law of Attraction Guide to Buy Now I am a firm believer that books come to you when you are ready to read them. Sometimes this is on subjects that...
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HOW TO CLEAN UP A BOOKKEEPING DISASTER IN SMALL BUSINESS
This is a question I hear all the time. Many people in small businesses have little time to track income and expenses. Some are lucky enough to have a partner who is savvy at this and has time to dedicate. Most aren't. It is important to keep proper...
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JOBS YOU CAN DO FROM HOME
1. BABYSITTING. This may or may not be the ideal job for anyone other than a stay-at-home mom, which is a full-time job in itself. You might want to check into how many kids you are allowed to keep before you have to become a licensed daycare. Be...
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Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids
UPSIDE DOWN SHEPHERD'S PIE Brown one pound of ground beef in skillet, then drain. Add spinach and a medium onion (or a large shallot). You can also add corn or green beans. Continue cooking at medium heat, covered. Stir occasionally. Once the...
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OUR DAY OUT WITH THOMAS (A Review)
TOPHAM HATT AND HIS FUTURE TOP CONDUCTOR Thomas & its Friends Magnetic Metal Toy Train LADY Loose New in Stock Buy Now We went to the "Day Out With Thomas" gig in...
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CHEAPER VACATIONING
Solar Powered Dancing Vacationing Pink Flamingo - Female w/ Flaping Wings Buy Now I have been on vacations that cost a lot of money. I returned from them broke and depressed. Learn from my mistakes....
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SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS
Here are some ideas for things to do with your children, and to do with them over the summer. We all ask this question as parents from time to time, read on for ten ideas.
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DE-HORSING
The name of the car dealer has been withheld only to protect the author from accusations of slander, but the story is true and very recent. Let’s start with the story of my current vehicle. I drive an older Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. It has...