Monthly Archives: August 2011

Understanding Heart Disease – Cholesterol (part 4 of 4)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Nine ways to get your cholesterol in check  (#’s 5 – 9) -  (If you missed last weeks post – Understanding Heart Disease – Cholesterol (part 3 of 4),  you can find it here.) Avoid trans fats often found in foods … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funny

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Monica Parlee
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~ CLOSED ~ "ThermaCELL Backyard" Review & Giveaway

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Summer is finally in full swing and this year we’ve been enjoying the great outdoors even more than usual.  Thanks to our ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Patio Lantern we’re able to enjoy being outside without being bothered by pesky mosquitoes. We recently received … Continue reading →

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~ CLOSED ~ "The Herbal Kitchen" by Kami McBride – Review and Giveaway

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Monica Parlee

      I love recipes, cooking, baking and entertaining. I love talking about these things, as well as comparing recipes and cooking techniques.  I’m always surrounded by cookbooks and read them like most people would read a novel!   So, when … Continue reading →

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Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Tip #22  Save water!! Check out your bathroom and consider using low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets. Do you currently use low flow fixtures? Monica

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Sisters ~

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Monica Parlee

This photo was taken during our “sisters’ camping trip by Kathy over at Oak Lawn Images Monica

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Understanding Heart Disease – Cholesterol (part 3 of 4)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Nine ways to get your cholesterol in check  (#’s 1 – 4) -  If you missed last weeks post – Understanding Heart Disease – Cholesterol (part 2 of 4),  you can find it  here. Test your cholesterol. Ask your doctor … Continue reading →

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Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Tip # 21 Safe Disposal of Unwanted Paint When painting the interior or exterior of your home, always ensure proper disposal of any remaining paint.The information contained in this post was obtained from Squidoo. Monica 

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Six Winners Announced in the Milkmate Review and Giveaway!!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Monica Parlee

AND THE WINNERS ARE… Entry #20Claude Campeau Entry #104Caryn S Entry #79Roxanna Angles Entry #42Pauline Milner Entry #108Suzanne Ds Entry #71shirley moweary results powered by Random.orgThe winners have been contacted and have 48 hours to respond.Congratulations to the lucky winners and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Monica Parlee

Sisters, mimosas, camping….and for a few days, all is right with the world! This photo was taken by my sister, Kathy, over at Oak Lawn Images. Monica 

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