Cooking Oil and Frying Tips

Cooking Oil and Frying Tips

byLori Falcon

Posted 02/22/10 1:22 am EST | Food

Topicscooking oil, cooking tips, fry oil, oil, tips

I bet after you read this you'll be surprised at how much you didn't know.  We don't fry as much as we used to but I know that so many folks still do it and since many requests and questions come from cooking noobs, I thought I'd share this detailed information on fry oils.

SELECTING THE RIGHT FRYING OIL

Once you’ve decided to deep-fry, you’ll need to purchase frying oil. However, before doing so, determine whether or not you plan on re-using the oil. If you decide to re-use your oil, you’ll want to make your purchase with this in mind.

Stake Your Social Media Claim

Stake Your Social Media Claim

byLindsay Maines

Posted 02/22/10 7:00 am EST | Just For Fun

Topicsbegin, blog, community, Facebook, mom, social media, start, tips, twitter, women

It may seem like the tipping point for social media has come and gone, and we’ve all Facebooked and Blipped our way into jadedness. But not so fast! A recent Mashable article by Jessica Faye Carter asserts that women still have scads of opportunity in the social media world.  

How, exactly?

Valentine's Day on the Cheap

Valentine's Day on the Cheap

byAlyssa Francis

Posted 02/08/10 12:24 pm EST | Steals And Deals

Topicsfrugal, tips, Valentines Gifts

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and retailers won't let you forget! But it doesn't have to break the bank, if you think outside the box. The chocolate box, that is.

While I love a great box of chocolate and a simple red rose, here are a few other ideas and deals to make your Valentine's Day special:

Create special coupons for your sweetie, redeemable for a foot rub, an extra hug, or even a bubble bath! Include a heartfelt letter to make them extra meaningful.

A Little Disney Planning Goes a Long Way -- Enter To Win a Trip!

Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World, Orlando

A Little Disney Planning Goes a Long Way -- Enter To Win a Trip!

byLindsay Maines

Posted 02/02/10 12:43 pm EST | Just For Fun

Topicsdisney, family, florida, orlando, plan, preparation, tips, travel with children, vacation, walt disney world

Read Lindsay's post and then click on the sweepstakes link below the post for a chance to win a five-day trip to the Walt Disney World (R) Resort in Florida.

Every family has their own vacation style. Ours usually revolves around sleeping until noon, ice cream at odd hours, and making it to the beach before the sun goes down.

How to Get More Coupons!

FromSurviving the Stores

Posted 10/12/09 11:38 pm EDT | Steals And Deals

Topicscoupons, printing coupons, tips


Last week I tried printing out a great $3/1 coupon that was available online, and guess what message popped up? “You have already printed this coupon the maximum number of times allowed.” Um… no I haven’t!! I know that many of you have this same issue from time to time, so I want to tell you what I did...

"How do you do it all?"

Larry Jones Illustration

"How do you do it all?"

byChristine Young

Posted 09/01/09 6:20 pm EDT | Parenting

Topicssecrets, staying sane, tips

I am a homeschooling mom of six. I have a husband for whom I want to be the best wife I can be. I am a professional blogger and have been tapped as a national spokesmom for big brands. I am writing a book. I am a daughter, sister and friend. I have many roles and a whole lot of responsibilty.

Now that you've discovered all of this about me, I'm sure you are curious and want to know the answer to the question I'm asked on a daily basis::

How do you do it all?

Five Ways to Avoid Homework Hassles

FromMoms Material

Posted 09/10/09 1:58 am EDT | Just For Fun

Topicsacademic, children, homework, issues, kids, parenting, school, study habits, tips


My daughter came home from her first day in 5th grade, WITH HOMEWORK! I was a little surprised but decided it was a good introduction to the new responsibilities for the “big kids” on campus. My daughter said, “Mom, we have to get ready for next year. In middle school we will have a lot of homework!”.

Back To School Organizing

FromSugar in the Raw

Posted 09/10/09 1:48 am EDT | Just For Fun

Topicscreative, homeschool, organize, prepare, space, sugar jones, tips

Today was our first day back to school. We didn't actually go anywhere, but we did get back into gear, mentally... starting with organizing our learning space.
Recently, my hip friend, Sondra told me about a teacher at her son's school who had an empty room for his students on day one. Their first assignment was to help "build" their learning space. The kids then felt ownership of their space, plus they had set it up for their own optimal learning.

10 Things I Learned on Our 2,122 Mile Road Trip

FromSugar in the Raw

Posted 09/10/09 1:45 am EDT | Just For Fun

Topicsadventure, camaraderie, friends, fun, humor, road trip, sugar jones, tips, travel

I just came back from an exhausting yet exhilarating road trip. I left last Friday and got home yesterday. While there's a lot that we did and experienced, these ten simple bits of wisdom are the things that stand out in my road weary mind:

Preparing for Preschool

Joe Slomek

Preparing for Preschool

byNichole Smith

Posted 08/21/09 6:19 pm EDT | Parenting

Topicsadvice, early childhood education, early learning, education, play based learning, preschool, tips

Peanut is going to be the only one of our clan to attend preschool. It wasn’t an easy decision for me to make since I work at home, but I decided that since Peanut was the youngest member of our family, on both sides, some socialization with kids his own age is just what he needs.

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