by Nindo Mom | Jun 21, 2011 | Just for Fun
When I came home from work this afternoon, I discovered this on my counter. My mother had apparently gotten in the mood for some “Marion Berry Jam,” but had a bit of trouble with the lid. (That’s my guess, anyway. . . .) Kids,...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 19, 2011 | Entrees and Main Courses, Recipes
Lately, my family has become quite fond of a certain Lean Cuisine meal in the grocer’s freezer section. It’s relatively affordable at $3/serving, and it’s ready to eat in only 8 minutes, so it’s great for those nights when we get home too late...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 18, 2011 | Household Hints
We always hear about all the reasons that watching TV is terrible for you– but what about the benefits? TV is part of my family’s daily life, just as it is for most Americans–and I don’t happen to think that’s a bad thing. Too much of...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 16, 2011 | Shopping, Shopping Smart on Amazon
Today’s Phenomenon: The Never-ending Roller Coaster of Retail Pricing Have you ever noticed that the prices at your favorite retailer are in a constant state of flux? This is true regardless of whether you’re talking about a big-box, general...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 12, 2011 | Dessert Recipes, Recipes
We have a great privately owned bakery near where I live, and my family enjoys stopping by every so often for a taste of one pastry this bakery has become locally famous for: their eclairs. These suckers are huge–about ten inches long–and about four inches...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 11, 2011 | Dessert Recipes, Holiday, Recipes
Earlier this summer, my 10-year-old son discovered the joys of Starbucks’ Caramel Frappuccino–and my wallet discovered the “joy” of dropping 5 bucks on a single coffee drink. So, as usual, I decided to come up with a recipe that I could make at...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 10, 2011 | School-related
On June 7, my son’s Maryland elementary school held its end-of-the-year awards assembly. At this ceremony, kids were given awards for accomplishments during the fourth quarter of school, as well as for the entire school year. Kids who managed to get all As and...
by Nindo Mom | Jun 7, 2011 | Ideas for Saving Money
Playstation Network Finally Up and Running! On June 6, Playstation informed me via email that my Playstation Network account was finally back online. (Playstation Network’s website indicates they were back online June 2, but I didn’t receive email...
