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easy ways to minimize bacteria in your kitchen -- get started with your kitchen spring cleaning today, it'll take you just a few minutes

5 ways to minimize bacteria in your kitchen

Bacteria disgusts me. The idea that little cells of microorganisms are mulitplying on surfaces around my home gives me the eebie-jeebies in ways you can’t imagine. And while some bacteria can be healthy (I’m not one to suggest anti-bacterial soap 24/7 because our bodies need to be exposed to some to survive) I’m all about minimizing the ones that come close to my regular surroundings.

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$learning with m&ms -- many opportunities for learning with little candies including spelling games, math games, exercise and social activities. Love the getting to know you game for the beginning of the school year or for new students$

Learning with M&Ms: learning across the curriculum and beyond

Several months ago, my son came home from swim team practice inspired for a new family activity: the M&M game. Last year, every Monday at practice was M&M Monday: each child gets an M&M and does whatever is assigned to that color on the M&M chart–it’s a fun way for the kids to run their drills. But even better, it offered opportunities for us to play a similar game doing

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February meal plan. One month of family dinners, planned. The variety of chicken, beef, fish, pork and vegetable dinners creates a perfect menu plan for your family

What’s for dinner? Here’s a month of menus

February Meal Plan Week 1 Monday: Slow-Cooker Chicken and Pasta Soup Tuesday: Rachael Ray Mega Turkey Nacho Dinner Wednesday: Cheesy Veggie & Black Bean Tortilla Casserole Thursday: leftovers Weekend: Pizza, Zucchini Lasagna & Salad Week 2 Monday: Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce and side of spinach Tuesday: SPOT (Sausage, Potato, Onion, Tomato… and cheese) (I can’t believe it’s been so long since I made this!)

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