April 5th, 2010 02:07pm

Easter Photo Blog

by WineCountry.Mom



Easter is a huge celebration in our family. Read on to view photos as we prepared for the holiday. (more…)

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December 4th, 2009 12:57pm

Holiday Gifts on a Budget

by WineCountry.Mom

Do you have a holiday list that is larger than your budget? The holidays are not a reason to go into debt, or a time of dread. Here are a few tips on keeping your bank account intact, and still enjoying what is supposed to be a wonderful time of the year.

1. Use your words You don’t need to buy every aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend a gift. Write them a heartfelt card letting them know how much you care for them. The sweetest words letting the recipient know how much they mean to you can have more value than a $10 trinket you picked up at the store. One of my friends writes a letter to all of her friends with words of wisdom from the lessons she has learned throughout the year. I tell you, I look forward to this letter every year, and it is one of my favorite gifts. If you feel that some sort of monetary gift should be attached, donate a feasible sum to a charity and include this deed in the card.(Read more…)

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November 24th, 2009 12:46pm

Black Friday Events

by WineCountry.Mom

Black Friday really should be considered a national holiday. I mean, it’s almost criminal that anyone should have to work on this day when there are so many great sales going on (ahem, bosses…..). Our own area is abundant in Black Friday events going on all around the community. Don’t miss the doorbusters, fun activities, and even some freebies. Get out your map and plan your method of attack in … Read More »

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November 19th, 2009 04:18pm

Thanksgiving Stuffing, minus the butter

by WineCountry.Mom

My last Stuffing Recipe wasn’t met with much enthusiasm from people watching calories. One commenter even wondered if that was what I was feeding my kids. Only on days that end with a Y, washed down with a glass of egg nog.  Kidding!  While I’d love to have Thanksgiving dinner every night, I’d have to say no.  Stuffing is reserved for holidays, and unhealthy dinners are a rare occasion.  I will … Read More »

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November 17th, 2009 06:59pm

Thanksgiving Stuffing

by WineCountry.Mom

Stuffing is one of the easiest things to make for Thanksgiving, and one of the easiest to embellish. Thanks to my mom’s creativity in the kitchen, I have never made a stuffing exactly like the package recipe, but instead add to it to make it my own and create an even tastier dish for Thanksgiving. Everyone has their favorite stuffing mix that they use. My favorite? Whatever’s on sale. This week, … Read More »

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