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    Jalapeno Cucumber Lemonade

      My youngest son LOVES jalapenos!  For quite a few years we helped in a Spanish church in Oklahoma City.  In the nursery, they would give little ones spicy treats…and so, my youngest adapted a liking to hot, spicy foods.  I love spicy foods as well, so I thought I would share a recipe today for those who also love jalapenos. A hint of heat adds an unexpected twist to this refreshing summertime favorite. The key to striking the right balance with recipe is to start with small amounts of jalapeno and gradually add more until you find just the right level of spice to suit your tastes. It’s a…

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    12 Warm and Cozy Winter Treats to Enjoy During the Cold Months

    Every winter, the very first snow calls for a celebration at the “White” house here.  We bring out the mugs and the hot chocolate mix and make ourselves a cup of hot chocolate. Watching an episode from “Little House in the Prairie” completes the “snuggy” atmosphere.  The only thing that would top off the effect is if we had a fireplace…but oh, well…we’ll just have to use our own imagination for that part. Anyway, if you’re snowed in or just attempting to enjoy the colder weather during the winter months, here’s some wonderful treats you can enjoy with the ones that you love… 1. Peppermint punch: Peppermint ice cream, ginger…

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    Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Your Kids

    Brain Food For Your Child: Often breakfast is a pop-tart eaten on the way out the door, and lunch is whatever the school is serving that day. But, the truth is that children need to have proper nutrition for optimal brain power. If we expect them to do their best in school, then it’s our responsibility to give them what they need to live up to our expectations. Think of it as providing the right tools for the job. Here’s a few key sources to achieve that goal… Glucose The number one necessity for the brain is glucose which comes from starches, carbohydrates, and sugar. The brain can’t store glucose…

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    Free Fun Summer Recipes Download and 8 Ways to Use Citrus Fruits

    I just compiled these easy recipes for you to enjoy…Fun Summer Recipes (Cool Summer Simple Treats).  It’s a FREE download for you!  *Use our share buttons at the end of this post to let your family and friends know about it…so they can cool off too. 😉 Click here to download (PDF) *Save a copy to your computer for easy access later. (Use save icon or “shift + ctrl + s”). Recipes include: Blueberry Fizz Fresh Fruit Popsicles Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream Sandwich Frozen Reese’s S’mores Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream June Bug Mango Berry Slush Mixed Fruit Sorbet/Popsicles Mocha Milkshake Orange Carrot Smoothie Orange Creamsicle Float Fresh Strawberry…

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    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies – Quick Recipe

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies – Quick Recipe “Because Mom Makes them Better” was my youngest son’s quote this morning immediately after my middle son said that it was better than Braums.   I don’t know if I could exactly compete with Braums, but the price sure is better. (BIG GRIN) You may be surprised that I served this for breakfast.  For a quick breakfast, I used to feed them some bananas with peanut butter smoothed over the top with a small glass of milk. Suddenly, I thought, why not make breakfast super special by serving it all mixed in a smoothie! (Great idea, mom!) Here’s the pic, to entice you a…