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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog December 2003 Archive

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Low Carb Dieters

Wednesday December 31, 2003
If your New Year's Resolution is to lose weight and diet, then this might interest you. Monterey Pasta has introduced a new line of pasta products with half of the ... Read More

Top 5 New Year's Appetizers

Sunday December 28, 2003
Appetizers, finger foods, and delicious dips are great for parties or just a fun family dinner. So with New Year's Eve just a few days away, here are the top ... Read More

Top Picks - Kids Room Organizers

Friday December 26, 2003
Now that Christmas is over and the kids have all sorts of new clothes and toys, you will need some good organizers to store all their "stuff". Here are some ... Read More

Homemade Carpet Freshener

Tuesday December 23, 2003
Fran sent in this money saving tip: "I make my own carpet freshener using a box of baking soda, 1/2 cup of borax, and 10-15 drops of essential oil. Mix ... Read More

Egg Nog Pound Cake

Monday December 22, 2003
I made this egg nog pound cake the other day and it's so moist and tasty. Now, I don't really like drinking plain egg nog, but it really added a ... Read More

Shepherd's Pie with Mixed Vegetables

Saturday December 20, 2003
I made this variation of Shepherd's Pie the other night, and it was a big hit with my family. Actually, my youngest son wouldn't even try it because it has ... Read More

Cake Mix Recipes

Thursday December 18, 2003
If you are busy this holiday season but still want to make homemade desserts for your family and friends, then these recipes are for you. They all start with a ... Read More

Tried and True Gingerbread Recipe

Wednesday December 17, 2003
From our discussion forum: "Does anyone have a good gingerbread recipe? I need to make 46 gingerbread men for my son's class on Friday. It initially was to be ... Read More

Top 10 Home Business Opportunities

Monday December 15, 2003
About.com's Guide to Small Business: Canada, Susan Ward, lists the top 10 home-based business opportunities. These aren't get-rich-quick schemes, but the best home business opportunities based on current and future ... Read More

Appetizer and Dips

Thursday December 11, 2003
One of my family's new Christmas Eve traditions is to have appetizers and finger foods for dinner. Then we watch a new movie that I buy and wrap just for ... Read More

Top Picks - Holiday Treats

Tuesday December 9, 2003
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the holidays seem to go together. And letting your children help with the holiday baking is a wonderful way to start your own ... Read More

Avoiding the Flu

Sunday December 7, 2003
The current flu season is quickly becoming one of the worst in recent history. About.com's Guide to Pediatrics, Vincent Iannelli, M.D., has tips and hints your family needs to ... Read More

Winter Safety Tips

Thursday December 4, 2003
I was just watching the news and heard that it's COLD in the eastern U.S. Now, I live in the desert Southwest where it rarely gets colder than about 50 ... Read More

Candy Cane Centerpiece

Wednesday December 3, 2003
Heather Arsenault, About.com's Soap Opera Guide, shares her Christmas decoration idea; using a festive candle and some candy canes, Heather has instructions for this easy-to-make Christmas centerpiece. Related Resources: Homemade Holiday Basket ... Read More

Pre-lit Christmas Trees

Monday December 1, 2003
From our discussion forum: "Do you have a pre-lit tree? What do you like about it? Dislike? We're buying a new tree this year and I want one but my ... Read More
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