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Making Churros at Home

Making Churros at Home

Posted 27 December 2011 | By | Categories: personal views | No Comments

ShareWe were so happy Santa brought the boys a little piece of Spain into our home.  He sent us our own Churro maker, along with the Churro mix and some Valor Hot Chocolate.  My family had such fun making and eating traditional Spanish Churros and hot chocolate!  If you want to experience the fun and [...]

Chewy Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sugar Cookies

Posted 27 December 2011 | By | Categories: personal views | No Comments

ShareI was on a mission to make a chewy sugar cookie that was quick and easy. No chilling and rolling out the dough, no cookie cutters. Just mix, drop and bake. After trying several recipes I had an “aha” moment and decided to incorporate some cream cheese into my recipe. Result is a chewy sugar [...]

Making Christmas Cookies with Your Kids … Memories of a lifetime

Making Christmas Cookies with Your Kids … Memories of a lifetime

Posted 07 December 2010 | By | Categories: personal views | 2 Comments

ShareI will always treasure the day last year when my son found a Christmas Cookies recipe in one of my magazines and comes to me and says; “mom, I want to make these! But, I want to make this on my own!” I begged to help a little bit… he agreed, and off we went. [...]

Our New World of Drinking Tea …

Our New World of Drinking Tea …

Posted 04 December 2010 | By | Categories: Eating Healthy, personal views, Product Information | No Comments

ShareIn June of this year my husband and I attended a seminar on staying healthy.  The instructor explained how toxins (which includes coffee) wraps around our liver and doesn’t allow our bodies to burn fat.  My husband walked away amazed that it took about a month for coffee to get out of our system and [...]

Rare Cuban Traditional drink for new baby

Rare Cuban Traditional drink for new baby

Posted 24 November 2010 | By | Categories: personal views | 10 Comments

ShareOne of my readers writes to me looking for a recipe for “Alinado.” He explains this drink is made when someone is pregnant and then drunk in celebration once the baby is born. I had never heard of this before so I forwarded the message out to my Cuban family and friends. My sister married [...]

Jicama What? Here’s explanination and link to Jicama Salad Recipe

Jicama What? Here’s explanination and link to Jicama Salad Recipe

Posted 24 July 2010 | By | Categories: personal views | No Comments

ShareCame across this recipe on Epicurious.com today of a Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint (SELF, July 2009, Chef Jimmy Shaw, Loteria Grill) and although I have yet to try this specific recipe, it’s sounds like a great salad and it looks so good I wanted to share it with you! (click the [...]

Last Minute Mini-Vacations

Last Minute Mini-Vacations

Posted 23 July 2010 | By | Categories: personal views | No Comments

Share As the summer comes to close and the reality of school starting is only 4 weeks away, maybe it’s time to take that last minute long weekend or mini-vacation… If so, check out these deals on Orbitz! Send me pictures

My 2PM Kick In The ‘Pants’ – Giving My Body The Healthy Energy It Needs

My 2PM Kick In The ‘Pants’ – Giving My Body The Healthy Energy It Needs

Posted 25 June 2010 | By | Categories: Eating Healthy, personal views, Product Information | No Comments

ShareWhen most people learn of all the projects I’m managing, plus running my household which consists of my 3 guys (husband, teenager & tween), they all ask the same question … “how do you do it all?” I usually laugh and tell them I don’t do it all perfectly (which is really hard for this [...]

One ACT… it Multiplies

One ACT… it Multiplies

Posted 23 April 2010 | By | Categories: community services, personal views | No Comments

ShareHave you “Paid it Forward” today? I’d like to think I have … but I must admit some days are better than others. HealthCompareGuide.com has launched a community-driven charity that is very cool. It’s called OneACT where people in distress can receive the help they need. Click on HealthCompareGuide.com for more information.

Nothing like waiting until the last minute to submit taxes…..

Posted 05 April 2010 | By | Categories: personal views | 1 Comment

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