Monthly Archives: September 2008

How You can Let Others Know you’re Not Avalible to Chat

If you’re running a small business from home, you are probably getting calls from friends and family who call just to chat. This can become a frustrating experience for anyone that is relying on their business for their family’s financial stability and success. If this is something you’re going through please know you’re not the only one facing this. In this article I will show you how you CAN have a backbone and let family members know you’re not available to chat on the phone, without little to no conflict.

3 Fun Ideas To Make Your Own Fall Place Mats

Fall LeafsDuring fall,? there are table decorations at any home d?cor or discount store.? There are tons of designs to choose from, however sometimes you want something that fits your style perfectly. You can create your own fall place mats pretty easy with out spending a lot of money or time

Here are some ideas to get you started.

Fabric Place Mats

If you have a sewing machine, it’s easy to make your own fabric place mats.? You can even sew them by hand if you like.? All you need is two yards of fabric.? Or if you’d like to have two looks in one, you could use a yard each of two coordinating fall colored fabrics.

No-Sew Fabric Decor Review

No-Sew Fabric Decor: Transform Your Home Without Sewing A Stitch

Lets face it sewing is not something that everyone can do. However, it is a good idea to learn a few No Sew Fabric Decortechniques for those times when you are stuck and can’t find a seamstress to save your life. Then there are those who just plain don’t want to sew but like the thought of creating something beautiful to show off. Does that mean you are out of luck if you hate to sew? Does it mean that there will be no pretty crafts for you?

What Is Halloween Really?

The History of Halloween
It’s almost that time again. Things are about to go bump in the night. Spook masters would have you believe that the dead actually walk the earth on that day. For anyone interested, here is a history of the modern day holiday known as Halloween.

First of all, it was called All Hallows Eve. We are not speaking of Sleepy Hollow. Hallow means holy, like in The Lord?s Prayer for all the Sunday schoolers out there.

Wake Me Up Tacos

Every morning we wake up then wake up the kiddos for school then off to the kitchen to make them a yummy warm breakfast. Sometimes its eggs, others cold cereal.? Tomorrow morning why not shake things up with Wake Me Up Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces of breakfast sausage
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 12 taco shells (crunchy or soft whichever you prefer)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups green pepper
  • 2 cups favorite salsa

Instructions:

Keeping Trampoline Safety In Mind

Watch out! If your child sees a trampoline they will most likely head straight for it and beg to give it a try. Children love the idea of bouncing up and down because it is so much fun. They may also think that it’s as close to flying that they’ll ever get. Moms, on the other hand, are worried about trampoline safety.

It may be surprising to know that jumping on a trampoline is safer than you might think. In fact, reports show that fewer children are hurt jumping on a trampoline than playing baseball, basketball, football, soccer, or riding a bicycle. A report also stated that as long as children follow the safety rules for trampolines, the numbers of injuries is quite low.

How Eating Well Can Help Avoid Cold and Flu

The winter months are notorious for bringing on the flu and colds. Both of these are viruses therefore no cure is available. So taking care of yourself before is the best way to prevent from getting sick.

Here are some ways to help you avoid cold and flu.

Many have found that how we are feeling is linked to what we are eating. Often times eating can make you feel good. However eating the wrong types of foods can make you not feel good but possibly not look as good as time goes on. However if you eat certain types of foods they can help fight infections and keep other things from attacking your body.

Cheesy Creamed Style Onions

Need a Yummy Appetizer. These are fairly quick but super easy and always a huge hit.

Cheesy Creamed Style Onions
Ingredients:

16 medium sweet onions
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup American cheese, shredded

Instructions:

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