Every once in a while, we need to invest in our relationships with our kids. Not only does it strengthen your bond, but it can be a lot of fun. On Saturday, my daughter Erica and I went to a concert at a nearby church. It was easily one of the best concerts we’d ever been to. (Many thanks to my dear husband, who bought the tickets for us!)
That evening, Erica and I shared ham sandwiches (hastily made before the concert, then eaten in the car), a traffic jam on the highway (on a Saturday, no less) and…a bad cold. She’d come down with it the week before, and while sitting at the concert, I started feeling the first pains of a sore throat. I knew I was in for it, but wouldn’t you know it — my sweet daughter gave me the only lozenge she’d brought with her. It got me through the rest of the concert.
She feels bad, of course, for sharing the virus with me — and now with both of her brothers — but I told her she shouldn’t. After all, someone else shared it with her first.
In this same spirit of “sharing” (well, not exactly the same…no viruses included), I’m posting some great links for you to peruse. My favorite link is the one that will take you to the Better Homes and Gardens site…I could stay there all day.
This week promises to be a crazybusy one for most people, so while you’ve got a few minutes, just click through these and enjoy!
- For all things Turkey Day-related, check out this page at Better Homes and Gardens. Don’t forget to enter their Daily Giveaway, which you’ll see on the right side of their page.
- Need to find some last-minute recipes but don’t want to drag out your cookbooks? Find what you need quickly at All Recipes. I use this site often.
- Want to gain fame in your family for making the most unusual stuffing? Surprise them with Snyder’s Pretzel Stuffing. Sounds strange, but you never know…could be good.
- Need to quickly put together a centerpiece for your table? About.com has a list of centerpieces you can make yourself.
- Country Living’s Holiday Recipes are absolutely mouthwatering. Stay there and click around awhile — there’s almost no end to the inspiration you’ll find.
Regarding the recipes you may find at the above-mentioned sites, just be mindful of the ingredients and make healthy substitutes whenever you can. Transforming a dish into low-sugar and/or low-fat doesn’t have to mean you’ll lose flavor. If you have a recipe you want to make healthier but aren’t sure how, post it in the comment box and I’ll be happy to help.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these links and gotten some fun (and delicious) ideas you can use. Enjoy your Thanksgiving week!
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