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Google Reader Shutting Down on July 1st – How Else Can You Subscribe

Google Reader announced they will shut down on July 1st. Based on reports, it appears that a large number of our blog subscribers currently subscribe via Google Reader. Here are some ways to continue subscribing to our blog.

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How to Help Children Celebrate Independence Day

In our home, we love Independence Day (the 4th of July). My son is finally at the age where he can understand why we celebrate Independence Day. Today, I tried to explain it to him and he looked at me like I was either crazy, or extremely boring. I decided I must be doing something […]

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Father’s Day Dinner: Lasagna and Peppermint Pie

I thought I’d share the recipes I used to make my husband dinner on Father’s Day. For the main course, he requested lasagna. Having never made lasagna, I had to hunt down the perfect recipe. When I found one called “Lots o’ Meat Lasagna,” I knew that was the perfect recipe for my husband. He […]

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How to Recycle Green Onions

Every year, my husband and I enjoy watching “The Next Food Network Star”. For those of you who are not familiar with this show, 10 chefs compete in a reality show to see who will win their own show on The Food Network. Really it’s just a way to put a reality show on every station, […]

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Beer-Free Beer Bread

This is a classic recipe for Beer Bread, but with one difference… no beer. I made this a few nights ago for dinner and my husband commented that it was the best bread I’d ever made. The great part is, the bread comes together in about 5 minutes. Ingredients: 3 cups self-rising flour (Tip: If […]

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A few weeks ago, I took a look at my life. As we all do, I was so absorbed in all I had to do, I wasn’t looking around me to find ways to serve my community. I decided I needed to do something, but I wasn’t sure what. Being a mom, I’m very passionate […]

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Introduction

Welcome to The Pink Apron! I began this site because as a mom, I’m always looking for advice on cooking, cleaning, crafts, games and motherhood in general. I realized, I’m probably not the only one out there looking for such advice. While I don’t profess to be an expert on any of these areas, I […]

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