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An FHE for Small Children- Hidden Treasure

Looking for ideas for family home evening for my little children with even smaller attention spans can be challenging. But, this week, we had a fun one. My 3-year old likes pirates, and the lesson was on finding treasure. The original idea can be found here. My 5 year old defined treasure as “something really cool that you find”. I told her that was right! We talked about how a treasure can be anything that is really special. We then talked about our purpose for coming to earth. They needed a little help, but eventually gave the right answers. To … Continue reading →

Business Profile: Sugar and Spice

I want to introduce you to Sugar & Spice. Sugar & Spice is a brand new business that sells all natural body scrubs, lip balm, organic soaps and homemade vanilla. What makes this business special is the focus and the vision of the owner. If you read Proverbs 31, you will see that the “virtuous woman” did many things to earn money from home. It is my desire to train my daughters to be stay-at-home moms that know how to help with the family finances! Not only that, but it’s a great way to train them to make, save and … Continue reading →

Hidden Sugar

One of the worst things you can consume is fructose. Americans consume more sugar in their diets than ever before. In fact, since the 1900s American consume double the amount bringing it to an astounding 180 pounds a year! Processed foods, soda, juices, pretzels, coffee drinks, and most of the grocery store shelves contain high amounts of sugar. The amount of sugar consumed is directly related to the obesity epidemic in America today. Fructose is metabolized by your liver and since your body does not use fructose it becomes fat in your body. There are no two ways about it … Continue reading →

Do YOU Sugardoodle?

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I’m sure if you are a Mormon woman in a calling such as Primary, YW, or even Relief Society, then you have probably heard of Sugardoodle.net. If you haven’t, then you are truly missing out! There are many great websites that can be found all over the internet full of great ideas to help you fulfill your calling, but now that I’m in primary, this has become my lifesaver. Whenever it is my week to do sharing time with the kids, I turn to this trusty website and start looking for fabulous ideas to get creative, and think outside the … Continue reading →

Sugar and Your Skin

Sugar can be good for your skin on the outside — in the form of an exfoliating sugar scrub. However, the sugar you eat may be ruining your skin! Sugar in your bloodstream can attach to protein molecules to form advanced glycation end products (or AGEs). The more sugar you eat, the more AGEs that form in your bloodstream. As these AGEs accumulate, they damage nearby proteins — think of dominoes. Knock one down, and the rest start to fall. The proteins that are most vulnerable to damage from AGEs are collagen and elastin — the protein fibers that keep … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- It’s No Sugar Day!

If you had a hard time getting through “No Soda Day”, here’s a real treat for you! Today, just for today, try to go without sugar. Sugar has been named the bad guy in many a health problem. The most apparent is diabetes, but it also can be a major player in depression, yeast infections, headaches, and obesity, just to name a few. I wouldn’t dare suggest that you or I go without it for longer than a day. That would be extreme measures indeed. You’d be rebelling against me in masses. I’d probably have to escort myself to the … Continue reading →

Affordable Easter Treats That Won’t Cause Cavities

When Peter Cottontail’s cousin comes hopping down the bunny trail this Easter he’s sure to leave behind a smorgasbord of sugary treats, much to the delight of your children… and their dentist. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with indulging in a few Easter goodies, parents may want to supplement their kids’ saccharine-laced haul with a couple of holiday treats that won’t cause cavities. Easter-themed books starring popular children’s literary characters are a wonderful alternative to gigantic jelly beans, colossal chocolate creatures and marshmallow menageries.  What’s more, you won’t have to go into debt purchasing these fun-filled page turners that are … Continue reading →

Facebook Coupons for Uncle Ben’s, Stouffers, Tasteful Selections, and More!

Are you on Facebook? It is a great place to find coupons. Facebook has yet to create a functional search engine to help you find the hidden coupons. You can save time searching for them by reading over this blog. Wonka has a coupon for $1.00 off 2 packages of 9.47 ounce or larger of Wonka candy. To get this coupon, you must click “like” on their Facebook page. Werther’s has a coupon for $1.00 off 2 packages of Werther’s Original Caramels. To get it, you need to click “like” on their Facebook page. Trident has a coupon for $1.00 … Continue reading →

Dining Out with Diabetes

My father has diabetes, which makes dining out challenging. You want to be able to dine out with friends and family, but you don’t want to do anything that will cause your blood sugar to rise or drop dramatically. Here are a few tips for dining out if you have diabetes: Timing If you live in a large city, you know that eating out often requires a wait time. But, it is important for diabetics to eat on schedule. If you go to a restaurant at your normal dinner time, but have to wait 45 minutes, your blood sugar can … Continue reading →

How Long Will Your Food Last

Storing food and stockpiling is a great idea for being prepared. One issue that can arise is how long is it before food expires? How long do canned goods last, and how long can you store your staples? I came across this dilemma just two days ago when I went through my pantry to rotate some food, having a plan to use up some older items in meals in order to add some new ones and keep everything fresh. I came across ajar of salsa. It contained no expiration date to guide me, and I hadn’t marked one on the … Continue reading →