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With Thanksgiving just a few days away you are probably planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu or deciding what dish to make for your family get together...

Dressing or Stuffing? Some families call this Thanksgiving dinner bread-based side dish “stuffing” and some call it “dressing”. The name seemsto vary by geographic region. Some say what goes IN the turkey is called”stuffing” and what is baked OUTSIDE the turkeyis called”dressing”. Yes, it can be...

Greetings Everyone! It’s time for another Watkins Holiday Giveaway! Are you making plans for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays? The winner of this giveaway will be chosen at random on Monday November 30th. ...

I was sent This is Not How I Thought it Would Be: Remodeling Motherhood to Get the Lives We Want Today by Kristin Maschka. (Sidenote: I LOVE getting books in the mail. It’s just like Christmas!) I was actually in the middle of another book but picked this one up on a whim and read [...]

I truly believe this is something that all moms struggle with: finding 10 minutes to yourself to just be you. I definitely have my methods. Here are just a few: I like to leave super early for appointments so I can sit in the car in the parking lot with a book I get up fairly early [...]

These dips are simple to make and delicious to eat. Both “big” and little kids will ask for more! The Best Ever Caramel Dip Creamy caramel with crisp apple slices taste like caramel apples on a stick. Toss apple slices in pineapple or lemon juice to prevent browning before serving. 1/...

Caramel Popcorn is a fun family Halloween treat! Make a bowlful to share with your holiday guests so you aren’t tempted to eat it all yourself! ...

Dance to the “Monster Mash” while youmunch on the Monster Mix! Mo...

Pumpkin is the ultimate autumn food. It is an ingredient in cakes, pies, cookies, stews, and soups. Pumpkin has many health and nutritional benefits. Pumpkin is very rich in carotenoids, which is known for keeping the immune system of an individual strong and healthy...

These pumpkin sugar cookies are delightful and using pumpkin makes them soft and healthier too! Both the cookies and the cream cheese frosting use pumpkin puree...

If you’re struggling to provide your family with meals that are both budget-friendly and nutritious as well as getting dinner to the table without a lot of fuss then you might take a closer look at freezer cooking. ...

Halloween Wreath Craft for Pre-School and Kindergarten Students This is a fun project that you may want to break up across a couple of days, so be sure to start a few days before Halloween. Mom, be sure to join in the fun as well and make a Halloween wreath of your own too...

Image by patti haskins via Flickr I’m a firm believer that everyone needs a hobby of some kind. We need ways to occupy our mind, relieve stress, and express our creativity. When I say creativity, I don’t necessarily mean that you have to pain masterpieces. Ev...