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Man Cave – A Fun Home Party Business

Today, as I was looking around online for fun and interesting home – based business opportunities I came across something that made me chuckle. It’s no secret that many home – based business opportunities are aimed at women – Mary Kay, Avon, Party Lite and Scentsy to name a few.There are also plenty of gender – neutral business opportunities available through companies like Amway, Herbalife, and Melaleuca. Today I came across the first home – based business opportunity that I have found which is aimed squarely at men. The company is called Man Cave, and yes, it is a real … Continue reading →

Butternut Squash: Healthy and Yummy

Butternut squash is an uncommon ingredient in most recipes. Due to this it is underrated for its health benefits of which it has many. The yellow of squash tells you it carotenoids. Carotenoids can help reduce your rise of developing certain cardiovascular diseases and cancers. It also contains antioxidants which fight free radicals in the body. Butternut squash is an anti-inflammatory which is helping in preventing many diseases. Due to it having low calories and no fat and low sodium it makes a great item to add to soups, salads, or even grilling. Buttersquash is also a good source of … Continue reading →

Having Fun in Chicago

My family always has fun during our trips to Chicago. The Windy City offers dozens of kid-friendly attractions that are as educational as they are fun-filled. If you have never visited the Midwestern metropolis or you are returning sans wheels this spring, then consider taking advantage of one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Chicago Neighborhood Tours allows you to sit back and let someone else do the driving while you enjoy the sights on themed bus rides. This year the city’s Office of Tourism has added several new themed half-day bus tours to its offerings. Take a look: HYDE PARK … Continue reading →

Presidential Chili

Make that Presidential Hopeful Chili. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama just wrapped up a weeklong vacation to his boyhood hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii and while he was in paradise he dined on a local favorite—-Hawaiian-style chili. Not once, but twice, according to news reports. I don’t blame the U.S. Senator from Illinois. Like Obama I was born and raised in Hawaii and it’s no secret that the Islands are home to some of the best chili in the world. (And unlike here in the Midwest fast food chains don’t yank the hearty dish from its menus during the summer months.) What … Continue reading →

Chicago’s Must-See Attractions

My love affair with the “Windy City” is no secret. I have raved about many of the city’s unique family-friendly attractions in previous blogs… and I’m not done yet. The following a few more of my family’s favorite “Second City” pit stops: NAVY PIER Navy Pier holds the title of Chicago’s most-visited tourist attraction. And it’s easy to see why. After all, where else in the world can you find a 15-story Ferris wheel, a Shakespearean Theater, a children’s museum, a stained-glass museum, an IMAX Theater, and a miniature golf course sitting on a half-mile man-made peninsula extending out into … Continue reading →

The non-Latter-day Saint Dictionary

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Last week, Andrea left a comment regarding a commonly-used LDS word that she didn’t know. As I considered it, I realized there are multiple phrases we Mormons use that would leave most people scratching their head in confusion. Personally, I think it is because of top-secret plan. Considering all of the persecution the church received in its early days, a separate language would be super-helpful in making sure that we can break off and form our own country should we have any other problems. I’ll have to think some more about this plan and perhaps clue you all in on … Continue reading →

A Month in Review

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I know, I know. I’m supposed to do a week in review every week. That’s the whole point. But I got super busy (especially on weekends when I usually write the week in review) and missed it. Now I’m faced with a dilemma: skip the week in reviews that I missed. . .post them separately, or do them as a month. So here I am, bringing you the month in review. (I do have to mention another reason I am behind on my weekly reviews is that I’m working on a BIG project for the food blog! Shhhh. . .don’t … Continue reading →

Melt-In-Your-Mouth-Flank Steak

It’s no secret I love to cook. But what may be a secret is that I’m always flubbing up meat. Because of this, I’ve been striving lately to hone my meat-cooking skills. The result? This flavorful, tender, delicious steak that will feed 4-6 people. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 flank steak (approximately 2 pounds) ½ cup Worcestershire sauce ½ cup olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lime 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced ½ Tablespoon cumin ½ Tablespoon grill seasoning ½ teaspoon all spice 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 tsp. kosher salt To … Continue reading →