http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:33:47 PSTBloggertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608852125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/HappyHealthyFamilieshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/74kuTuWwTDk/hearts-valentines-day-sharing-love.htmlParentingnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:33:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-47789309738880369222012-02-10T18:33:47.363-08:00 Need a last minute Valentine's Day gift idea? We love this adorable hearts t-shirt from OffOurChests.com - a perfect Valentine's Day gift for any little cherub in your life! Not only does this convey a great reminder to kids to love themselves -  for every tee sold, the designer will donate a storybook to an underprivileged child! Definitely one sweet way to celebrate Valentine's Day! 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=74kuTuWwTDk:8nYLaZ1InPc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/74kuTuWwTDk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/02/hearts-valentines-day-sharing-love.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/IaQgRcbUYyY/camry-effect-friend-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-58838386019493209942012-02-02T14:59:14.841-08:00 Toyota is giving away a brand new 2012 Toyota Camry on Superbowl Sunday! And the winner will have the opportunity to 'gift' a friend with their own new 2012 Camry as well! A prize that’s valued at about $53,000. Sweet, right? Through their new social media initiative, The Camry Effect, Toyota hopes to give the nearly seven million Camry owners in this country a platform to share their 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=IaQgRcbUYyY:SDsNgaZbYIQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/IaQgRcbUYyY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/02/camry-effect-friend-giveaway.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/oo8xbOVH0TM/kid-friendly-cheesy-bacon-risotto.htmlkid-friendly recipesnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:30:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-27067061475108308522012-01-23T17:32:10.967-08:00 Do dinners where the whole family sits down together really make a difference?? Absolutely! According to a recent study at Columbia University, teens that sit down to dinner with their families at least five times a week are less likely to use drugs, smoke or abuse alcohol than teens who eat with parents 2x a week or less. That should be incentive enough to start making family 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=oo8xbOVH0TM:kuw7Ac_emIo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/oo8xbOVH0TM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/01/kid-friendly-cheesy-bacon-risotto.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/0X1WjtWnMII/women-and-heart-disease-have-you.htmlHealthwear red dayWomen's Healthheart diseasenoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:49:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-19584369431079233492012-01-12T09:50:37.225-08:00 February is American Heart Month, and Feb.3 is National Wear Red Day. We know that more women die from heart disease than from all cancers combined. But how many times have we read or heard this fact, and then tucked it away in the back of our minds somewhere without really thinking about what that means to each of us? Do you know if you are at risk for a heart attack, stroke or heart 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=0X1WjtWnMII:8qFFC19AGFc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/0X1WjtWnMII" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/01/women-and-heart-disease-have-you.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/en-7dd_HTEU/should-hospitals-give-into-celebrities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:47:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-48654403642955700762012-01-10T12:47:18.826-08:00 Like so many others, I was very excited to hear that Beyonce had given birth to her baby this past weekend.   Like so many others today, I am disheartened by the reports that the super- star couple placed such strong-handed demands on the hospital that other parents also in the hospital were adversely affected. I had heard the rumors like everyone else had, that Jay-Z had reserved a private 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=en-7dd_HTEU:cCOqKEbYhyk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/en-7dd_HTEU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/01/should-hospitals-give-into-celebrities.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/a8JI44CYnZ0/build-bear-recalls-colorful-hearts-bear.htmlParentingchildren' s choking hazardsBuild-a-Bearrecallsnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:30:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-25820589359937028482012-01-05T20:30:42.766-08:00 Build-a-Bear has voluntarily recalled almost 300,000 of their Colorful Hearts Bears after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission determined that the teddy bear’s eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children. A Company spokeswoman, Jill Saunders, has said no injuries have been reported. The Colorful Heart Bear is the latest in a series of Build-a-Bear products to be0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=a8JI44CYnZ0:SjWP_HW0RnI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/a8JI44CYnZ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/01/build-bear-recalls-colorful-hearts-bear.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/K4-bhEicBN4/winter-vacation-blahs-here-are-some-fun.htmlParentingkids craftskids activitiesnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:44:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-60747489203197442042012-01-05T20:54:29.575-08:00 I don't know if your house is anything like mine is right now or not, but here is a quick peek into ours - kids getting cranky, bored, and generally not fun to be around The Christmas tree is still up but looking just as cranky and tired as the kids are,  and I really believe it is  sending me telepatheic pleas to put it out of its' misery. (soon, tree, I promise.) Christmas cookie crumbs, 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=K4-bhEicBN4:omupluV9JBY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/K4-bhEicBN4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2012/01/winter-vacation-blahs-here-are-some-fun.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/EYXdrc3T1oE/happy-new-year.htmlnew yearsnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:50:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-70248640697179339082011-12-31T17:50:25.062-08:00 Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year!1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=EYXdrc3T1oE:AfrvtxjbC6o:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/EYXdrc3T1oE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/12/happy-new-year.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/xPNXAuq4Rus/decadently-delicious-chunky-chocolate.htmlkid-friendly recipesHomemade Cookieschristmasrecipesnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:27:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-40109850090966990522012-01-05T21:06:25.179-08:00 First, before I share the recipe....try saying the title of this post 3x.  Hehe. Thank-you! Now I will share the recipe for the. best. homemade. chocolate chip cookies. ever.  What you will need: 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk 1 cup semisweet 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=xPNXAuq4Rus:lqa-Oxx9FDE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/xPNXAuq4Rus" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/12/decadently-delicious-chunky-chocolate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/1B_muBbmqP0/winner-of-harry-potter-and-deathly.htmlgiveawayswinnersnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:19:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-52330766752741428072011-12-08T15:24:47.628-08:00 Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! Here is the winning number drawn by random.org: Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 16 1 5 Timestamp: 2011-12-08 23:11:46 UTC Congratulations number 16!! 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Submit an Idea to Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card! Here is the winning number ( a day late, oops.): Here are your random numbers: 10 24 5 24 Timestamp: 2011-11-23 19:50:22 UTC Please check your email! 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Bill Phillips from Men's Health points out that making small changes-easy stuff, really- in our daily habits can make big differences in our health. The changes he lists are super easy to incorporate, plus he specifically points out why and how each will improve our health overall.0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=i_t2YKxx2Ig:FRGLPw-7OPE:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/i_t2YKxx2Ig" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/11/for-men-in-our-lives-small-changes-can.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/jPpO0JIbi1w/no-batteries-required-getting-kids-to.htmlgiveawaysgift card giveawaykids activitiesnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:49:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-74467261689089067672011-11-12T17:02:44.472-08:00 Our living room and family room floors are both strewn with various different toys throughout the day (and many nights too when I skip clean-up detail!) And most of these abandoned toys have been left alone because the batteries ran out. 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Then you probably know that the final DVD of the epic series - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - was just released November 11.  But if you have not purchased a copy yet, or would love a second one for a stocking stuffer, you can enter to win one right here! 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My kids like adding veggie bacon cut up in small pieces to this soup, and sometimes a bit of broccoli even. This soup recipe is inexpensive and very easy to make, so it is one of my favorite dinners this time of year! Cheddar Potato Soup In a large pot, melt 2 Tbs. butter or margarine. 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It comes from Parent's Magazine, and I wanted to share it here because it is so s-i-m-p-l-e!! And I am all about simple, cheap homemade decorating! All you will need is are two Styrofoam balls, some brown yarn or twine, a bit of felt and some construction paper. 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I have winners this morning, so here they are: Totino's Fun Friday Nights Gift Pack: Congrats #8 8 5 4 Winnie the Pooh DVD and Blue-Ray Combo Pack: Congrats to #8 Here are your random numbers: 8 12 14 Freschetta Proud to Support Pink : Congrats to #17 Here are your random numbers: 17 16 13 0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=MtMcFmLQxN4:s1_lWwwf9uk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/MtMcFmLQxN4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/10/winners-of-totinos-winnie-pooh-and.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/ZEvra7ky6-0/this-weekend-only-giveaway-freschetta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:05:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-12305247395743952642011-10-28T18:58:52.528-07:00 {{Just a note here to say that I had some unfortunate computer problems here and as a result did not get to post this giveaway as originally planned. Ack. But the good news is that there is still a few days of October left, my computer is happy once again, and I can now get this giveaway started. This will be a fast giveaway and is ending Monday - so hurry and enter!}} Freschetta has a 24<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=ZEvra7ky6-0:GT_SrlrpHPU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/ZEvra7ky6-0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/10/this-weekend-only-giveaway-freschetta.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/cvFDblTkRlE/giveaway-winnie-pooh-dvd-and-blue-ray.htmlgiveawaysWinnie The Pooh DVD/Blue-RAynoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:21:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-52414941610126903482011-10-21T15:21:54.312-07:00Winnie The Pooh is returning to the Hundred Acre Woods when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011! And joining Pooh are Tigger, Rabbit,Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love. Enter to win a free Winnie The Pooh DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Pack!! **Mandatory Entry**Click on the Personality 41<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?a=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HappyHealthyFamilies?i=cvFDblTkRlE:6v-vE8nbWuo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~4/cvFDblTkRlE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.happyhealthyfamilies.com/2011/10/giveaway-winnie-pooh-dvd-and-blue-ray.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HappyHealthyFamilies/~3/DXDFF28-_Yo/last-minute-costume-help-diy-angel.htmlhalloweenCostumesDIYAngel Wingsnoreply@blogger.com (Irene)Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:02:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431164091740371608.post-40904675956851966052011-10-20T10:02:40.655-07:00 Got a DIY Angel Costume in mind for Halloween this year for your little one? Since my two little goblins are boys, and my daughter is definitely past the cute angel or princess costumes - I can't take advantage of this super cute easy idea for angel wings from realsimple.com but maybe you can. All you really need are white coffee filters, cardboard, shoelaces and glue! 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Both these recipes come from FamilyFun ~enjoy! Mummy Muffin Pizzas English muffins Pizza sauce Black olives Scallions Red or green pepper Cheese sticks or slices Simply spread pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce) on the muffins. 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