Olympus S71 Blue Microcassette Voice Recorder

Product Name: Olympus S71 BLUE Microcassette Voice Recorder
Rating: 6
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description: The Olympus S71 Blue Microcassette Voice Recorder is a mini tape recorder. This hands free voice activated recorder includes a cassette and batteries.  There is also a built in front speaker, mic and an earphone jack. 
Review:  This recorder is perfect for the student [...]

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10 Ways to Relieve Your Stress

While stress is the leading cause of serious health conditions, there are ways in which we can alleviate the every day stress in our lives.  Here are some stress relievers you can incorporate into your daily life.

Meditation – Utilize a room in your home that is quiet and void of distractions.  Sit on a floor [...]

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Scrapbooking: Baby’s 1st Birthday

Baby’s first birthday – Can you believe it?  It’s hard to believe that your baby is walking, eating table food, and beginning to speak. Baby has developed a unique personality during this year and is not afraid to express it.
Need some scrapbooking ideas on how to make this 1st birthday page special?
Picture Ideas:

You must have a [...]

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Jump-O-Lene Castle Bouncer

Product Name:  Jump-O-Lene Castle Bouncer
Submitted by:  Emily Howard; Cincinnati, OH
Rating:  8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description: Inflatable jump-in product good for indoor or outdoor use. It holds up to 120 pounds, about 3 or 4 toddlers! It also comes with about 25 soft balls which kids can have fun pushing through the holes of the castle or [...]

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Baked Brown Sugar Apples

It’s apple-picking time!  This tastes great by itself or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Ingredients:
4 Granny Smith apples
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup raisins
Cinnamon for sprinkling
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325F.  In a bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon.  Wash and core each apple and place in a baking [...]

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Apples – What to do With the Bushels You Picked?

Apples are one of the most versatile fruits known to man, and have been for a good part of recorded history.  Apples are so popular in fact; apple pie recipes are often handed down through generations. They are served at family reunions and during the holidays all around the world.
Here’s an Apple Pie recipe you’re [...]

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Country Cornbread

Ingredients:
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons low fat margarine, melted
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 1/4 cups yellow, white or blue cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar substitute
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Place milk, egg and melted margarine in a mixing bowl.  Beat until well blended.  Place dry ingredients into the bowl with the liquid.  [...]

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The Weather’s Getting Cooler – Try Camping With Your Family

This summer was a hot one…and I think we felt it ALL over.  It was tough to get outside to enjoy activities with the record-breaking heat wave that we all experienced.  This weekend will be the first day of fall!!  NOW is the time to think about a trip with your family to enjoy the [...]

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Product Review: Earth Friendly Brand Products

Earth Friendly Products Floor Kleener is the first naturally derived product that can be used on wooden floors and wood floor laminates. Floor Kleener has been formulated to clean and protect the sealants in your flooring system. It will not strip your floors of their wax or seals. It is an effective way to clean [...]

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Crock Pot Chicken & Stuffing

Ingredients:
4 boneless/skinless chicken breast halves
1 can cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup milk
1 package seasoned stuffing mix with seasoning packet (we use Stove Top)
1 1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place chicken in crock pot.  Combine soup of choice and milk and pour over chicken. Combine stuffing, seasoning packet, salt and [...]

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