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Festivals, food and fried Kool-Aid – Liz’s rave
I love festivals. And in the spring, summer and fall months, they abound all across the country. One of my favorites is the RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival in the railroad town of Bell Buckle, TN. Think of a Moon Pie flavor and they’ll likely have it. Of course they have other things, too. Like fried Twinkies and fried potatoes and fried Oreo’s and the list goes on. My hands-down favorite festival foods? One of … Read entire article »
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Bubble Fun – Kate’s Escapades
Here we are only a few weeks into the summer break, and already the kiddos are wandering aimlessly through the house feeling restless and bored. This simple and inexpensive idea is sure to keep the kids, or grandkids, busy for at least long enough so you can whip up a delicious treat, catch up on a DVRed episode of your favorite reality show, or maybe flip through that Entertainment Weekly that’s calling your name. Homemade Bubbles 4 … Read entire article »
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Warts: Nothing a shotgun can’t cure – Liz’s rant
I suppose it’s an age-old question: What do you do when a wart causes so much discomfort that you just can’t take it anymore? Bury a rag? Buy some Wart-B-Gone medicine? Have the doctor freeze it off? Do incantations? How about this novel approach? Try a shotgun. That’s right. Apparently Shaun Murphy of England recently took that route, after, in his mind, all other avenues that point toward relief had been blocked. According to a story that … Read entire article »
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Father’s Day Ideas – Kate’s Escapades
Father’s Day is just a few days away. If you’re looking to make the day special without spending a lot of money, here are a few great personalized ideas that are sure to please. The first comes from none other than Martha Stewart. (I usually try to avoid Miss Martha because she’s too perfect and complicated, however, this one is easy enough, even for me.) Pick up some of your dad’s favorite treats Print out these labels here … Read entire article »
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A daughter and her car – Liz’s rant
Have you ever noticed that when things are good, as a parent, you can rank right up there with the bffs of the world. But when things are bad, you’re suddenly enemy No. 1? Let’s just say I’m currently Enemy No. 1 on my daughter’s list through no fault of my own. It seems her car has a slight problem (at least that’s how the women among us would likely term it). It’s running super hot and … Read entire article »
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Super 8 – Movie Review by Kate
Super 8 Reel reviews for real people Plot: In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them … Read entire article »
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Is Dia Frampton The Voice? – Kate’s Escapades
I’ll be the first to admit that the show selection on telly during the summertime is mighty slim pickins’. If you’ve been here before, you probably know I am an admitted reality show addict. In the summer, though, I generally take a break from the TV nonsense by doing other more productive things, like sitting out on the front porch listening to crickets chirp while enjoying an ice cold Coke Zero. This summer, however… ‘Yay!’ for the … Read entire article »
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Top Dish Tarragon Chicken – Liz’s rave
As you guys know, cooking is about as high on my list as a trip to the dreaded dentist. It’s not that I don’t like to cook. It’s more that I don’t like figuring out what to cook. Endless otherwise productive hours are spent coming up with something to fix, usually ending with me tossing some chicken nuggets in the oven and calling it done. But sometimes I out-do myself. Like last night. Granted, I’ve fixed … Read entire article »
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Infused Water – Kate’s Escapades
In my never-ending effort to keep you Coffee Break readers all hip and trendy, I bring you my latest new favorite thing – Infused Water. (You know, water that is no longer all plain and boring because it’s had fruit floating in it spreading it’s deliciousness all around.) That’s all infused water is, water with just the barest hint of flavor. In fact, it basically tastes like regular water when you’re taking a sip, but then … Read entire article »
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Marigolds for Granny – Liz’s rave
I’d been “testing” marigolds for a month or so, looking for that scent that reminded me of my grandmother. By testing, I mean rubbing on the flower with my fingers, much like you would to smell mint or basil or whatever. Because marigolds have a distinctive smell that I remember from my childhood. And marigolds are one of the many things that remind me of my late grandmother, Ibbie (Stewart) McAllister. Granny was the quintessential grandmother, in … Read entire article »
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Are your shrimp in shape? – Liz’s rant
And furthermore, do you really care? Well, either the National Science Foundation cares, or they’re in a contest with other people to come up with the most idiotic uses of taxpayer dollars ever known to man. I’m going with the contest scenario. Here’s the scoop. A senate report recently revealed that the NSF has mismanaged about $3 billion – partly to fund the exercise ability of shrimp… on a treadmill. Apparently, NSF employees tested sick shrimps’ … Read entire article »
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Guess the Celebrity Bride – Kate’s Escapades
After all these years of motherhood (we won’t go into exactly how many, but let’s just say it’s quite a few) I am about to take on a new title, ‘Mother-of-the-Bride.’ Pretty exciting. Pretty daunting. So this evening, four of my daughters and I are hosting a ‘Garden Tea Party’ bridal shower for the lucky bride-to-be. We’ve come up with a really fun game to play at the shower that’s a little different than the usual … Read entire article »
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Remembering our heroes
For many of us, today will herald the beginning of summer – lazy days, warm nights, camp fires and swimming pools. In the midst of family picnics and get-togethers, the true meaning of Memorial Day often gets pushed aside. Other families don’t have that luxury. Today, they’ll gather at a graveside to honor and remember a loved one – a father or grandfather, brother or son, husband or wife, mother or daughter. I’d like to honor three … Read entire article »
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Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas – Kate’s recipe of the week
It’s the last day of school for the kiddies before summer break. Cooking dinner is the last thing on my mind today. We’ve got better things to do with our day, like maybe a few hours at the park topped off with a stop at Hawaiian Shave Ice downtown. Anyhoo, where was I? Dinner, yep, well I’m making something super easy since I’ve got plans for fun today: Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas. Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients: 1 small … Read entire article »
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Introducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!
There are several statements that take place in our house over and over again: Pick up your dirty clothes Chew with your mouth closed Throw away your trash And my all-time least favorite: Can someone come push up my sleeves?!?! PLEASE!?!? Well, Kate, bar the door, those days are gone. May I present: KitchenKuffs!!! That’s right, people. It’s time to say goodbye to soggy sleeves! The brainchild of Barbara Doran, KitchenKuffs mean you’ll never have suds-soaked cuffs (or anything else, for that matter) on … Read entire article »
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