Where to Take Mom for Mother
Mom does so much each day to keep the family going. Rather than staying at home, here are some ideas of where to take Mom for Mother
Helping Your Children Thrive in School
Even though it
Teens: Smart Ways of Organizing your Study Time for Maximum Efforts
Many teens, like many adults, don
Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
As soon as a child turns 13 years old they begin counting the days until they
Quick Lasagne
Serves a family of 6
Ingredients:
1x 26oz jar of good quality pasta sauce
10oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed of excess water)
Vegetable Gardening This Summer – What You Should Do Now
Anyone planning a vegetable garden knows that what you do before summer can have a big effect on how your garden grows. There are many things you can do now to ensure your vegetable gardening this summer is productive. Try these tips and watch your garden prosper.
If you haven
Why Sports Are Great for Teens and How to Get Started
Teens get involved in a lot of things in high school. Some are involved in clubs and others are part of the band. There are many reasons why sports are great for teens and here
How to Restore Your Outside Furniture Ready for the Summer
Summertime means you
How to Protect Your Child during Outdoor School Sports
Children love to spend time outdoors when the temperatures get warmer. Some children play outdoor school sports while others simply spend time outdoors at home. If your child is an athlete, here
Top Tips for Dealing with Behavior Issues at Preschool
Preschoolers will go through so many changes as they grow. It
Pet Insurance
There has been a lot of debate about health insurance. Some people aren
Family-Favorite Taco Salad
Ingredients:
1lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried oregano
19oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups tortilla chips
1 cup lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Stir-fry the onion until tender. Then add the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the beef, chili powder, oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is done, then drain off the fat if necessary. Stir in the kidney beans and cook until heated through.
To assemble, arrange the tortilla chips on dinner plates and top with the meat. Add the shredded lettuce, tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream.
Preparing for a Pet Bird
Not everyone who wants a pet will want to bring home a dog or a cat. Some people prefer other animals. Many enjoy watching birds and so preparing for a pet bird is a logical step. The following information will explain about pet birds and what is needed to keep one.
Consider the type of bird you want. There are so many species to choose from but not all birds will make suitable pets nor are they readily available. The most common species of birds kept as pets include:
* Parakeets
How to Make a Memorial Day/Patriotic Windsock
Each year people celebrate Memorial Day by decorating with patriotic decorations. Learn how to make a Memorial Day/patriotic windsock. You
Movie Ratings: What You Should Know About It
Your 12-year-old child wants to see the newest movie that
Easy Cabbage Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups grated cabbage
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Tools to Help Parents Monitor Children
Children of all ages are using the internet these days. Parents know children need access to the internet for school but they
Easter Morning Cinnamon Toast
Serves 3 Kids
Ingredients:
3 thick slices of bread (ideally organic white)
2oz butter, softened
2 tbsp sugar (ideally superfine granulated sugar)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix together butter, sugar and cinnamon. Place the bread under a broiler until one side of each slice of bread is toasted. Spread the other side with the cinnamon/sugar butter and again, broil for a further few minutes, until the toast is bubbly and golden.
Serve immediately with fresh fruit salad on the side.
Memorial Day Getaway Ideas
Memorial Day weekend is considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer. Some attend special events or parades put on by their local communities. Your family may want to consider these Memorial Day getaway ideas to help you remember why Memorial Day is commemorated each year.
Many people don
