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What a sad day today. My condolence to the family on their loss. It's just so painful to see this happening in this world. These babies did not get to enjoy their lives to the fullest. They were just beginning to know life :( Words cannot describe the pain

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6 Holiday Safety Hazards

Protect your family and your home from these holiday dangers.

Christmas Trees

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of 240 home fires begin with Christmas trees every year. "If there is a fire, the Christmas tree often is the first thing to ignite -- especially if it's dried out," says Deborah Hanson, director of external affairs for First Alert. These fires result in deaths, injuries, and roughly $17 million in property damage. When choosing a real tree, opt for one that is green (no brown needles!). If you're going with an artificial tree, be sure to choose one that is fire-resistant (look for a label), and remember that trees with built-in electrical systems should also have the label of an independent test laboratory that is approved to perform safety testing, such as the Underwriters Laboratories. "Whether it's a real or artificial tree, place it in a sturdy stand so that it's not in danger of falling over on children," Hanson advises. For a real tree, cut off about 2 inches of the trunk and then put the tree in a sturdy water-holding stand; anchoring it will prevent children or pets from knocking it over. Keep the stand filled with water, and check often to make sure the tree is "drinking" the water. If the water level doesn't go down over a day, check for any problems. "Keep the tree out of the way of traffic, doorways, and exits, and away from heating sources and candles," Hanson says.
"Parents should also avoid putting sharp, easily breakable decorations anywhere on the tree," says Debra Holtzman, child-safety expert and author of The Safe Baby: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Home Safety and Healthy Living. "They should also refrain from using trimmings that have small removable parts or that resemble candy or food. And be careful with icicles and tinsel. If the baby gets hold of these items, she may put them in her mouth." Some decorations might contain lead, cadmium, or other toxic materials that can be harmful to young children, so keep all holiday décor out of reach. When the holidays are over, discard the real tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage or even placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program.

Holiday Lights and Candles

Every year, more than 50,000 home fires are started by electrical problems, according to the NFPA. So when it comes to hanging lights, follow the directions on the box closely. Follow the obvious: Only use indoor lights indoors (and use only outdoor lights outdoors), and verify that the lights have been tested and approved by an independent safety-testing laboratory.
"If you live in an older house, it might be a good idea to get a professional checkup from an electrician before loading up outlets," Hanson says. "And be especially careful when using older lights." Check lights for broken, cracked, or bare wires, or loose bulb connections, and immediately replace any damaged light sets. Connect no more than three stands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the number of LED strands to connect. Use no more than three light sets on one extension cord. Place extension cords against the wall so people and pets won't trip over them, but do not run cords under rugs. And make sure you turn off all the lights on trees and all decoration lights when you go to bed or leave the house. When you drive up to a lit house at night, it looks festive, but you don't want to risk starting a fire when no one is home.
Also, be sure to keep a watchful eye on candles; keep them away from the tree, decorations, and other things that can burn. The U.S. Fire Administration states that candles cause more than 10 deaths, 175 injuries, and $20 million in property damage each holiday season. "Never leave burning candles unattended, and place them away from the reach of children," Hanson warns. "Place them in stable holders, and make it a part of your routine to check that all candles are extinguished before you go to bed." Consider using electric or battery-powered candles instead.

20 minute meal :) very Yummy

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 4 9 - 10 inches flour tortillas

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into 12 slices

• 2 tablespoons butter

Make It

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface. Put 1/4 of the cheese, 1/4 of the chicken, and 3 slices of avocado on one side of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and press gently to close.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet or large griddle. Add two of the quesadillas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla starts to brown (use a spatula to peek underneath). Turn and cook the other side for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden brown. Put the quesadillas on a baking sheet and keep them in the warm oven while you cook the remaining quesadillas in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
3. Slice the quesadillas into quarters and serve with seasoned black beans, a salad, or salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving: cal.(kcal): 105, Fat, total(g): 7, chol.(mg): 19, sat. fat(g): 3, carb.(g): 6, Monosaturated fat(g): 2, Polyunsaturated fat(g): 1, fiber(g): 1, pro.(g): 5, vit. A(IU): 146, vit. C(mg): 1, Thiamin(mg): 0, Riboflavin(mg): 0, Niacin(mg): 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6)(mg): 0, Folate(µg): 12, Cobalamin (Vit. B12)(µg): 0, sodium(mg): 107, Potassium(mg): 79, calcium(mg): 71, iron(mg): 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Adorable Chime Ornament

 What You'll Need:

• Paper or plastic cup
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Jingle bell (available at tohoshoji-ny.com)
• Paintbrush
• White glue
• Tinsel garland

Make it:

1. Poke a small hole in the bottom of the cup.
2. Cut ribbon to a length that is about four times the height of the cup. Thread a jingle bell halfway onto the ribbon and double it. Knot the doubled ribbon together about halfway, making sure that the bell will hang just below the opening of the cup.
3. Push the ends of the ribbon through the hole in the cup and tie at the top to hang.
4. Spread glue on the outside of the cup and wrap tinsel garland around until covered completely; let dry.

This one is my favorite

Adorable Handmade Christmas Ornaments

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Trace a cookie cutter onto felt, then punch multiple holes. Glue plastic beads over holes and hang in a window. They look so cute!!! Enjoy :)

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Protect Your Family From This Silent Threat

Poison in the Air: The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Few parents realize that carbon monoxide -- an invisible, odorless gas -- can be a serious hazard even if you're outdoors.

Invisible, Odorless, and Scary

It started out as an idyllic summer day. Becky Smith and her family were visiting friends who had a houseboat on Missouri's sprawling Lake of the Ozarks. "The water was fabulous," recalls Smith, a nurse in Overland Park, Kansas. Safe in a life vest, her 4-year-old daughter, Natalie, swam with a bunch of adults at the back of the anchored boat. Smith had been inside the air-conditioned galley preparing dinner, then came outside to put more sunscreen on Natalie. The preschooler splashed over to the ladder, stood on a rung briefly while her mom smeared lotion on her, and jumped back into the water.
A few moments later, Natalie was floating faceup, unconscious. Another adult on the deck jumped into the water and dragged her back onto the boat. By that time, she was conscious but pale, limp, and breathing irregularly. "I was desperately trying to figure out what had happened, and the most precious thing in my life was slipping away from me," says Smith. They took a frantic ski-boat ride to reach paramedics, who whisked Natalie to the closest hospital. The emergency-room doctor quickly guessed the cause of Natalie's sudden sickness: carbon monoxide (CO).
An invisible, odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as gas, oil, kerosene, or wood, carbon monoxide is the most pervasive poison in our environment. Victims of carbon-monoxide poisoning can essentially suffocate. Once the gas is inhaled, it quickly binds to red blood cells -- replacing the oxygen in the blood that needs to reach the rest of the body. Many parents assume that carbon monoxide is a hazard only during the winter, when heating systems malfunction, fireplaces aren't vented properly, or people let their car engines warm up in a closed garage. But experts say that it's now an increasing risk year-round.
When Natalie stood near the back of the boat, she'd inhaled fumes produced by the houseboat's generator, which powered the air-conditioning, lights, and TV onboard. At the emergency room, tests revealed that the amount of carbon monoxide in her blood was more than 20 times the normal level. Doctors immediately gave her oxygen, and then she was airlifted to the University of Missouri Hospital, in Columbia, where she was placed in a hyperbaric chamber and the toxin was slowly removed from her blood. The next day, she was well enough to go home.

Meet Elizabeth Gordon

If you've been recently diagnosed with a food allergy, you'll want to get to know Elizabeth Gordon, author of The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook. Ever since she was diagnosed with gluten and egg allergies back in 2004, Gordon has been at the forefront of creating allergy-free recipes she can enjoy, including versions of her favorite comfort foods. Every recipe found in her book is free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs, but Gordon doesn't sacrifice taste or texture. Recently, we got a sneak peek into the author's kitchen, and we've got three knockout recipes from the book for you to enjoy!

Parents: What three items are always in your pantry?
Elizabeth Gordon:

• Superfine rice flour, sorghum flour, and potato starch: I'll count that as one ingredient. This is the blend I use in most of my baked goods.
• Powdered vanilla rice milk
• Organic palm fruit oil shortening

Parents: What three items are always in your fridge?
EG:

• So Delicious coconut milk kefir
• Applesauce
• Xantham gum. If you're baking gluten-free, you need it.

Parents: Is there anything you used to eat that you haven't been able to find a suitable substitute for? Anything you miss?
EG: Omelets. I miss eggs. But the upside of an allergy is that it forces you to think outside the box and try new things.
Parents: Any advice for folks recently diagnosed with food allergies?
EG: Don't panic. I felt like I would never be able to eat real food again. I was completely overwhelmed. I felt like I was just told "this is what's wrong with you, have a great day." There was no guidance at the time. But there are so many resources now. There are countless books with helpful information and recipes, plus fantastic products. Really, just by changing the way you think about food ever so slightly makes all the difference. Instead of "Oh, my gosh, how will I eat cereal?" I think, "Oh, well, I don't have to have cereal for breakfast."
Parents: What's your favorite recipe from the book?
EG: The whoopie pies! I made them for a segment I did recently and I literally turned my back and the crew had eaten all of them. I think that's a good sign.

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A Nature Craft That Rocks

On a recent camping trip, my family collected some cool rocks near a creek bed. We used crayons to turn them into eyes, noses, and mouths that we could arrange into faces and switch around like Mr. Potato Head. The kids added moss and sticks for hair and other body parts. We had so much fun decorating the rocks and making silly faces! Before we left the campsite, the kids arranged the faces on tree stumps as a surprise for the next campers. Be creative :) have fun!!!

 

 

 

Pinecone Birds

Believe it or not, these adorable google-eyed creatures were once ordinary pinecones. Who knew nature could be so much fun?

 

What You'll Need

• Pinecones

How To Make It

1. Glue google eyes onto small pom-poms and let them dry. Help your kids fold chenille stems into legs and feet and glue them onto the pinecone.
2. Cut out a triangular beak from orange or yellow foam. Glue on the eyes and the beak; let the creature dry completely before beginning a fun game of make-believe with your kids.

Have fun!!!

Cereal Box Stencil Bags

Update a classic fabric tote with easy-to-make stencils and spooky sponge painting.

Materials:
-Fabric tote
-Fabric paint
-Stencil brush or sponge
-Cereal box
-Crafts knife and cutting mat
-Masking tape

Instructions:
1. Cut one of the largest rectangles from your cereal box.
2. Cut out jack-o'-lantern shapes with a crafts knife on a cutting mat. (An adult will need to do this part.)
3. Next, tape your template to the fabric and have your kids dab on the paint using a stencil brush or sponge (you could also use the end of a spongy paint roller). The trick to getting the paint on neatly is to hold the brush or sponge end perpendicular to the surface. Let dry.

Hello,
Since Halloween is almost here. Here is a fast and easy recipe for the kids :)

Ingredients

• 16 ounce container of store-bought vanilla frosting

• Green food coloring

• 12 sugar wafer cookies

• 24 edible eyes

• Black licorice rope

• 6 graham crackers, broken in half

 

Make It

1. Add about 6 drops of green food coloring to the tub of store-bought frosting; mix to combine. Frost graham crackers. Spread a line of frosting horizontally across the top of a chocolate wafer cookie and attach behind the bottom of the graham cracker so it looks like a bolt. Place two candy eyeballs on each cracker.
2. Tear of pieces of black licorice rope to form hair and mouth.

Well hope you like it!!!

So who just finished watching the debate? What do you think about it? It was great!!! Romney got all cought up on his lies like always. Why would we want a lier for a President. Obama has a head on straight. He has a future for all of us.

As more and more primary and secondary schools deploy iPads to their students, administrators are faced with a new problem - how to prevent children from viewing inappropriate websites.
Most schools protect children at school with campus-wide network filtering tools for PCs and mobile devices. But when a student takes the iPad home the device, and the child, are vulnerable. Apple's Safari browser on the iPad doesn't provide parental controls, so there's no filter for inappropriate porn, gambling or violent websites.
To help schools, McGruff SafeGuard announced today that it is donating the fully upgraded McGruff SafeGuard Browser for iPads to public school districts nationwide. The upgraded version provides extensive parental control features, such as letting parents see which websites their child visits, and what their child was searching for.
"Parents are justifiably concerned that the iPads their children bring home from school are completely unprotected," said Marty Schultz, director of McGruff SafeGuard. "It's our mission to keep children safe online. Our donation to public schools enables schools and parents work together to keep their children safe."
The McGruff SafeGuard Browser is a fully-featured, Safari-like browser app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that blocks inappropriate websites and content. Over 100 topics can be blocked including pornography, dating, violence, sex education, alcohol, drugs, gambling and many others. Parents receive a report summarizing their child or teen's online browsing activity, and which device was used for access.

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So is everyone ready for Halloween??? I am!!! We are going to get dress at work as the Avengers :) how exciting is that. I can't wait it should be fun....So let me know what you guys are doing. Lets see some photos if you have them :) have a safe halloween.....

 

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Halloween Cookies

Halloween Cookies
Use your favorite cookie recipe, store bought dough or use our sugar cookie recipe. Choose your favorite design below and see instructions.
Cat Cookies Use a frosting bag filled with black frosting, draw the shape of a cat on a cookie with the black frosting. Place two green or yellow M&M's on the cookie for the cat eyes. Place a red cinnamon candy or red licorice for the mouth. Cut fruit rollups into small strips (about 1.5 inch's) and place them on as whiskers.
Eyeball Cookies Use either the store bought powdered sugar coated cookies or make your own by covering with powdered sugar. Using red icing in a tube, give the cookies a blood shot eye effect by drawing thin jagged lines. Place a half of a red cherry in the middle of each cookie.
Finger Cookies Roll the cookie dough into 3 inch by 1/2 inch sections. Insert an almond in the end of each cookie to make it look like a fingernail. Suzie the center slightly to create a knuckle shape. Bake as usual.
Rest In Peace Take a pre made, or make your own, oval sandwich cookie and write the letters "RIP" on it with red icing in a tube. Any color. Let the icing dry a bit on the cookies. Insert the RIP cookie partially into a cupcake that has been pre frosted with green frosting to make it look like a graveyard. Decorate the cup cake with a candy pumpkin if you like.
Spider Web CookiesUse a round chocolate for the Spider Web Cookies. Using a tube of white icing or a frosting bag, put the icing on in a spider web pattern and than allow to dry.
Using Cookie cutters
Bat Cookies Bake and decorate with black icing. Use icing or chocolate chips for eyes. the eyes can be attached with a bit of icing.
Ghost Cookies Cover the ghost with white frosting. Using a tube of black icing or a frosting bag, draw the eyes and mouth on each cookie. You could use two candies for the eyes and a gumdrop for the mouth ora strip of licorice for the mouth.
Jack-o-lantern Cookies A round chocolate cookie was used. Cover with orange frosting. Using a tube of black icing or a frosting bag, put on jack-o-lantern pattern and then allow to dry.
Witch Hat Cookies No Cooking! Take a package of chocolate cookies and place them in rows on wax paper. Unwrap package of Hershey's kiss' and place one each in the middle of the cookie attaching it with a dab of frosting.

It's Friday!!!

Well I cannot wait til 5 today..movies w/ the kiddos.... What do you guys have plan? Come on share don't be shy :)

Good Day

How is everyone doing today? Well it's raining on my end. Everyone is feeling sick....great you know how that is...once people start getting sick, you do as well....hope everyone has a great day!!

This is a must try ladies, and the color choices is great

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Well if I can get some votes for my babies photo to go on Parents.com magazine, that would be great!!!

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Hello Everyone,
So I have to say, beauty is a very sensitive and popular subject. I love beauty products. Well my face had been breaking out. Honestly, I had never had that problem before. So now that I'm 34 it starts happening. Well of course not knowing what to put on my face to help it. I was washing my face with Dove soap, thinking this was going to help. Well didn't I get a rude awakening. My face was actually getting worse :( Well guess what? I tried Neutrogena face wash. WOW what a result. It works great!!! It has restored my face back to its normal texture. I recommend this 100%. You can see and feel the difference the first time you use it. So does anyone else have any other recommendations??