The Mommy Diary

Amazon is offering up to 70% off on 2011 calendars right now .  Can you believe it is justa  few hours away from the New Year?  I don’t know where the time goes. Anyhow, shipping is free on most of these if you have Amazon Mom or Prime otherwis…

Amazon has a variety of movies on sale today.  They have Blu Rays priced at $10 or less and your shipping will be free with Prime or with a $25 order. You will also get a $5 Video on Demand credit to use for movie rentals- that credit is only av…

Guest post written by Brittany Lamb My son colors more than I think that any kid ever. But he's really good at coloring and drawing, so I encourage him with a steady supply of coloring books, paper, crayons and markers. When I thought abou…

Preparation time: 15 min Servings: 6 Cooking time: 0 min Ingredients: 1/8 tsp ground cloves, ground 1 cup red or black seedless grapes 1/2 cup prunes or plums, diced 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1 pear, cubed 1/8 tsp cardamom, groun…

By Tabby Biddle Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Are you wondering if you can make it through this New Year's morning without suffering from the dreaded party hangover? Whether you have a couple of glasses of wine or…

By Danielle Dowling Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   With the cost of living skyrocketing, the stock market plummeting, and a recession looming, it can be pretty hard to stay optimistic these days.  Yet according to ongo…

By Seth Czarnecki Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   First popular in the 1970s, Rolfing is a trend again. Created by Ida Pauline Rolf, a biochemist from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, Rolfi…

I'm thinking watching "Goosebumps" (you know that "scary" kids series of tv shows from years ago) isn't a good idea to watch before going to bed. No, they're not scary to me, but maybe what I'm watching stays lin…

Here we go again with my crazy dream meanings! Y'all know I cant resist sharing these with y'all for no apparent reason. Keep in mind, this is just for my personal self to keep records since I just don't have time to actually write Tu…

Preparation time: 20 min Servings: 16 Cooking time: 50 min Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed 3/4 tsp baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup whipping crea…

By Ann Matturro Gault Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Don't judge a book by its cover has long been the counsel of school teachers, but a growing body of evidence suggests the expression may apply to people, too. O…

By Kathleen Hall Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that keep you healthy and help prevent cancer. Furthermore, since obesity is a significant risk factor for cancer, a diet that…

By Tabby Biddle Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, right? So why does the depression rate soar at this time of celebration? If the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in …

Stained Glass Cookies A yummy edible ornament! Serves: 32 Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins       …

By Rosemary Black Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Teenagers may be irresponsible about a lot of things, but when it comes to condom use, they're actually more careful than grownups. In a study of sexually active 14…

By Lisa D. Ellis Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Do you live for the satisfying taste of a decadent treat? If you have celiac disease (an intolerance to gluten, the protein in wheat), you know there are lots of limits o…

By Rosemary Black Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board   Can the very old Chinese art of aesthetics, which stresses the power of placement, really give you a better sex life? Experts say that it can. "Feng shui can ignite…

Guest post from: Joe Castro My brother was in the Marines and stationed down in North Carolina. I still remember visiting him every time the holidays would come around. Depending on how many people wanted to go home for Christmas, many times, …