The recipe today comes from one of my favorite Recipe books, “Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient, Fifteen Minutes”. They have several books of this title, and each one I have always has excellent, and easy recipes. Even if you do not “do” Weight Watchers these recipes are healthy, delicious, and fast. (All of which are so …
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Signs Of A Kindergartener
I found a great site called family education. They had some terrific advice, and tips. The one I found particularly interesting was one on Kindergartener’s. The very first piece of advice was very befitting to my daughter and where she is right now. She only wants to do what she knows she can do, and …
Everlasting Love
Today, I would like to share a song with you. Last week, I heard it and loved it. Listen to the worship of this song. The words say that He will last when all else fades. No matter what I am walking through, at some point it will fade. But God will still remain. His …
Kids Say The Darndest Things!
Sorry this is late ladies, my husband was supposed to publish yesterday for me since he had my computer, but he forgot. I hope it brings a good laugh to your weekend. See you Monday. Emily has started Kindergarten. She loves her teacher, and loves her school. Last week her assignment was to memorize a …
Tips on Making Dinner Easy
Yesterday I talked about the importance of gathering around the dinner table. The biggest reason people do not is because of time. They do not feel they have enough time to prepare a meal. There are lots of ways to cut time and effort, remember it is the time spent at the dinner table not …
The Family That Eats Together Stays Together
The school year has begun for us, and most everyone at this point. Back to routine, activities, and so many things that tend to pull us in all different directions. My children are still young, so it is easier to limit their activities. However, making time for the family to be together can sometimes be …
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Everyday is a New Beginning!
God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3: 22-23 TM) Last week I watched an episode of Oprah with Sheryl Crow. They asked several ladies to answer the question “What do you know for sure”. One answer was …
Happy Birthday to 1Smartmom!
Yesterday, August 19th, was one year of 1smartmom! I have enjoyed writing it so much, and I hope you have enjoyed reading it. It is as much a blessing to me as it is to you, an outlet to share my heart, and feel that others are being blessed. It has definitely taken on a …
Is Mcdonald’s Brainwashing Our Children?
There was a recent article in the Chicago Sun Times telling of the effect the “Golden Arches” has on our kids. “Even carrots, milk and apple juice tasted better to the kids when they were wrapped in the familiar packaging of the Golden Arches. The study had youngsters sample identical McDonald’s foods in name-brand and …
Picante Chicken
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast (browned off with salt and pepper) 1- 24oz. jar of Picante sauce (I like to use Pace mild) 1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese (use about half) Rice (cook enough to serve 4 people) Directions: Spray a baking dish with lid with cooking spray, then pour a thin layer of picante …