This month's article is adapted from a little something I picked up from the Internet. It provides a very comical view of dieting which will particularly appeal to those who have experienced the many challenges that children bring. This is purely for your reading enjoyment; I personally do not support dieting for anyone. Each new year brings an...

Ingredients: 1 cup whole pecans 1 teaspoon vinegar 3 egg whites (room temp.) Pinch of salt 1 cup white sugar Utensils: Bible Mixing bowl Wooden spoon Zipper baggie Electric-beater/mixer Masking tape Directions: PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 300° F. (This is important – do not wait until you are half-done with the recipe to turn...

It's 5 pm and the kids are hungry. You rummage through the refrigerator looking for leftovers - no such luck. You hastily attempt to prepare a simple Spaghetti Bolognese and realize that you're out of pasta. The doorbell is ringing and your eldest son just called. He's bringing his girlfriend home for dinner. We're all aware of the chaos that...

Are you looking for creative new ways to spend time with your kids? Try these easy, step-by-step craft ideas: Edible Igloos Ingredients: half an apple smooth peanut butter mini marshmallows 1 sharp knife (for adult to cut apple in half) butter knife Method: 1. Cut the apple in half for your child and core it. 2. Spread peanut butter...

Let it snow! Bundle up and head outside to play with the children in your life. Ice cube scavenger hunt Using food coloring, freeze ice cubes of one color or of several different colors. Hide cubes in the snow in a designated area and let the children try to find them. Footprint tag Play tag, stepping only in others' footprints. Light...