In my inbox this morning was a press release about MaestroMarket.com, a new venture by Ian Shea. I was instantly intrigued by the concept of easily being able to connect with experts. As someone who …

by Minette Riordan
I recently received a review copy of Molly Kite’s Big Dream by Tam Veilleux. This is a very charming story about dreaming big and having faith that our dreams will come true. The …

Leftover Turkey Recipes
Love Thanksgiving Leftovers but Tired of the Same Old Turkey Recipes?
Leftover turkey is almost as popular in my house as the Thanksgiving feast itself! Are you tired of the standard leftover turkey recipes …

Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: A Gratitude Tree
We are focused on Thanksgiving at my house which means large meals, family mayhem, football and full tummies for many of us. I love Thanksgiving for all of these …

4 Stress Management Tips for the Holidays
by Minette Riordan
Yikes, it’s already November 5. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Hanukkah and Christmas are not far behind. I don’t know about you, but I am …

Traditional shepherds pie is great, but shepherd’s pie with a little kick of the Southwest? Terrific!
Makes 6 servings
•     Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
•     11- by 7-inch (28 by 18 cm) glass baking dish

  6 DIY family projects for a good cause
Need some family fun time? Good news! The Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity ReStores want to help give families creative projects to work on together. They offer an …

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes for Halloween Breakfast
 
My dad sent me a link to the website BalancePlatter.com recently and I was hooked! She has some great recipes for Halloween treats but this gluten free pumpkin pancake …

Decorating for Halloween with Spider Crafts and Recipes
 
We are going with a spider theme at our house for Halloween this year. I found some large furry spiders and those stretchy spider webs on sale. We …

Safety Tips for Kids and Dogs at Halloween
 
Here are some great tips on how to keep your kids and pets safe for Halloween from our friends at Guardian Pet Sitters.
Halloween is a fun time for …