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How to protect your kids on-line!

Lisa Barry — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:37:11 +0000

Kids are very tech savy these days and as parents, we often assume that the inernet has self-policing built into it. No so. Check out this interview from abc about how kids are gaining access to inappropriate sites and what you can do about it.

10 Commandments for Kids On-line

Lisa Barry — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:53:06 +0000

Here’s a helpful list of cyber safety items written in a contract form for parents and children. Click here.

How to Fake a Clean House

Lisa Barry — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:27:13 +0000

“What? You want to stop by in 15 minutes? Ah…sure, I guess that’s fine. “ How in the world will you get the house clean that fast? It’s impossible! Not really, not if you fake clean! Click here to find out how.

Chicken and Coke in the Crockpot Recipe

Lisa Barry — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:24:49 +0000

I know. You’re out of ideas for dinner. You’re out of ingredients and you won’t get to the grocery store until tomorrow. Well, if you have a can of coke and some chicken, you’re in luck. Just season your chicken with salt and pepper, throw it in the crockpot and pour a can of Coke over it (it must be regular Coke, not diet and not faux Coke.) Turn the crockpot on low for 8 hours or high for 3. Delicious!

Time-saving foods to keep in your kitchen!

Lisa Barry — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:32:47 +0000

4:30 PM and I can’t find any recipe that I have all the ingredients for. What to do? Click here for a great article with ideas of items that you can keep on hand…giving you an instant meal that is healthy too! No more chicken nuggets 4 days a week. Now you have options!

How to stock your pantry for quick meals

Lisa Barry — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:40 +0000

4:00 PM. What’s for dinner? Who knows?! What can I make in a big hurry? If your pantry is stocked well, you can pull a meal together in short order. Click here for some great tips on socking your cupboards!

Homework helpers – downloadable forms!

Lisa Barry — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:04:18 +0000

If you’re looking for a way to keep track of your child’s homework from week to week, so you can help them stay organized, here are a couple of forms that you can download and print.

Organizing ideas for the school year!

Lisa Barry — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:56:55 +0000

How do you keep everything organized from backpacks, to shoes, to permission slips? It’s not easy, but here are a few ideas that might help!

Healthy lunches and snacks!

Lisa Barry — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:55:28 +0000

It’s time to pack lunches again and if you’re like me, it’s a dilemma to decide between what our kids WANT to eat and what they SHOULD be eating. Is there a happy medium? I think so. Click here for some delicious, AND healthy lunch choices!

Your money-saving ideas!

Lisa Barry — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:50:44 +0000

I don’t know anyone who isn’t tightening their spending and trying to get the most out of every dollar. Do you have a good idea that you’d be willing to share? Maybe it’s a grocery shopping tip, how you store your food or how you use your credit cards. First click on the title “Your money-saving ideas” and then click on the comment button below to add your own.