Ready to hang out with friends this Sunday, watch (or ignore) football, and eat some good food at the same time? You’ll need a good recipe to take. Glenda emailed me this recipe recenty for a Nacho Dip. Give it a try and see what you think. Feel free to share your favorite party recipe
It’s weird, but some foods just feel healthier than others. Unfortunately, it’s not always a good idea to rely on feelings. Here a few snacks that seem healthy, but really aren’t. Rice Cakes: Sure, they’re low on calories, but they’re also low on nutrition. Plus, add in some flavoring and you could be consuming a
As you get your taxes processed and done, hopefully you find yourself with a refund coming your way. But what do you do with that money? The blog Get Rich Slowly has some tips. Don’t spend it before you have the money: This can get you into trouble as there’s always a risk of overspending. Just like
It’s that time of year: time for Girl Scout Cookies. Joanne Wzontek, the Regional Director for Girls Scouts, stopped by the studio to share about how the sale is different this year, what Girl Scouts does for girls and young women, and also brought me some cookies. You can listen to the interview below. For
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I just remembered that I have to do the budget at our house this week and as another month is upon us. I hope you and your spouse have the opportunity to work through your budget and how money is spent at your house together. As you tackle money in your house, here are some
Valentine’s Day is just over 2 weeks away, and my daughter has already made me a valentine (or a “valums-times” as she calls it). As you’re getting ready, it can be a lot of fun to celebrate with your kids, and get them to make valentines for others. If you’ve got a great idea on
Whether you’re feeling busy on a Friday night, or just exhausted from the week and want a dinner you can cook up fast, try some 10 minute tacos. I found this recipe on iVillage. Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic close, minced 1 lb, 2 oz ground round 1 tsp
Cleaning the bathroom might be near the bottom of the totem pole for chores your family wants to do. And while I can’t make it any easier for you, I found a few ways you could make your own cleaners at home to save money, and make cleaning the bathroom a safer thing. Cleaning the
When it comes to fitness and working out, there’s a lot of conventional wisdom out there. Unfortunately, just because it’s common, doesn’t make it correct. Take stretching for example. You often hear that you should stretch before a workout, while in reality, it doesn’t do much. You’re better off doing a warm-up and readying your
Apparently, the norovirus is going around in Eastern Iowa (aka, the stomach flu). It’s definitely something you don’t want to catch, so what do you do to stay healthy? Some tips from Health.com include: Watch your hands: Touching your eyes, nose, or face is a great way to pick up (or pass on) a virus.
