According to Real Simple syrup is not just made for pancakes, even though they sure do taste great on them.

Syrup is a sweet addition to a number of dishes.  
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Try these easy tips to cut costs without losing the nutrition.

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Each day we are all feeling a little tense when it comes to money especially when the need to go grocery shopping arises.  

In these economic times it is appealing to buy  high-calorie processed foods (such as cookies, chips, donuts), because they usually cost less, than lower calorie nutritious things such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grains.  

With a little knowledge, you too can save big without losing big.  
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It’s Monday morning and you are in a rush to get out the door with no time to grab something to eat.  Why not prepare the night before to make yourself a fast nutritous smoothie.  

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TGIF, or should I say Thank Goodness It’s Friday!

The week is over, school is out, and you have two days of just you time or family time.  Well, whatever your plan is cozy up at home tonight with a coctail of choice.

Our feature drink of the evening is the Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss.

Ingredients (adapted from Epicurious)
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Ever wonder what cleaning supplies you need in order to make your kitchen shiny and clean.  Well Thanks to Real Simple, keep these on hand and you will never wonder again.

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One question, “Can splitting food save you money?”
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I found this recipe on a fellow blogger’s site, Real Mom Kitchen, and thought it would be yummy.  It was a hit with my kids and family members who came over to visit this past weekend.  Hope you all enjoy!

These are very sweet and is similar to a sugar cookie, just a very BIG sugar cookie 🙂
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Teabag Teapot allows all you tea lovers, brew tea in a teapot with a teabag.

A unique design made specifically for tea bags with a built-in tea bag rest, to avoid all the mess with oversteeping.
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