Top 10 Back to School Money Saving Tips...

I am sure that some of you are already worried about how to manage buying everything your child needs and wants before starting the new school year. And as every parent, you want to make sure that you can provide for everything. But some ways of doing that are better than others – here are my most useful tips – based on past experiences. Hope it is helpful to you and I will greatly appreciate if you add to...

Protecting Your Child From Swine Flu...

Swine Flu Virus In light of the recent reports that some swine flu cases were reported, I have put together a short information guide on what to do when your child has flu symptoms and you start worrying. It is important to note that teens are not immune to this flu as it was previously thought. Some flu cases were reported in a school in New York so caution is recommended. What is Swine Flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu)...

Top Five Jam Recipes...

There is a plenty of fruits this time of the year to choose from to make some easy and delicious jams. Here are my top 5 recipes for you, but before you get to them, please read some tips on making jams: Tips for Making Jams: Select firm, ripe but never over-ripe fruit Wash fruit in cold, running water Remove hulls,. cores, pits, seeds or skins; leave whole, slice or chop as directed in the recipe, discarding all spoiled...

Czech Fruit Dumplings...

Svestkove Knedliky - Plum Dumplings When I was growing up in Czechoslovakia , ovocne knedliky was served as a full dinner — even though it seems more like a breakfast, lunch or side. It is not a difficult meal to make and believe me – it is especially loved by children. We used plums, peaches, apricots, cherries or apples and covered the dumplings with breadcrumbs roasted in butter and cinnamon. I remember...

Top 10 Tips for Great Barbecue Party...

Summer is coming to the end really fast and as sad as that is and as much as none of us what that to be true, we have to face the fact that it will in fact happen!Enjoy the nice warm days and if you are thinking about having that perfect outdoor party with a easy to do barbecue, here are some tips that will help! 1.Have music playing when guests arrive – you can mix your own CD based on what you think your guests...

10 Things You Can Do With Bread...

Other than making sandwiches that is. Lots of times we throw out bread that has gone stale or hard – and no matter how you look at it – it is a waste. Here are a few tips what you can use bread for, save money, time and the help your planet! Softening Brown Sugar - A slice of bread placed with hardened brown sugar in a plastic bag and sealed tightly will soften the sugar in about 3 hours. Bread Snacks -...

Five Things You Can Do With Watermelon...

Watermelon itself is a great refreshing treat – especially on a hot, summer day. But there is a whole lot more you can do with this great treat – and here are five recipes that I hope will assist you in surprising your family or your friends. 1. Watermelon and Feta Appetizer: 3 cups of cubed (about 1 inch size) watermelon 1/2 cup of coarsely crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon...

Guide to Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten...

I remember to this day what it was like to take my firstborn to his first day of kindergarten. And I also never forgot the words that Mrs. Fillingham – his kindergarten teacher said to me, as she took his hand to lead him into the classroom: “Take a good look mom and remember this day good. This is the day you start loosing him”. Little strong perhaps, but somehow I knew what she meant. My child will...

Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler...

This is a great recipe for a totally different breakfast idea! You may or may not agree, but just picture the aroma of baking cinnamon in your home first thing in the morning – it is a real treat! Of course it is also perfect as a dessert and works real well when you want to impress your dinner guests! Cinnamon Biscuit Peach Cobbler: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided 2...

My Prague Spring Memories...

For as long as I live I will remember that day. It was very early dawn and at first, I thought I was dreaming, hearing peculiar rattling sound. Then I heard another sound – loud thunder. I was pretty much awake and realized that it was a sound I didn’t recognized. As I was trying to figure out what was going on, I heard that rattling again and looking in the direction it was coming from, I saw that it was...