Pass the Mayo – When You’re Sandwiched Between Your Kids and Your Parents By Jaynie Callaway Many people today are in what experts are calling the “sandwich” generation; while they’re still raising their own children, they’re finding that their parents need assistance as well, sandwiching them between two generations that need their care. This is an incredibly ...
November 17th, 2011 . By Lovesgumbo
From Black and Married with Kids Okay so I can not speak for every man, everywhere, but can I just share a few things that just might encapsulate what husbands love about their wife? It is important that it is understood that this is a list by a husband, and for husbands to share about and ...
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January 7th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Pass the Mayo – When You’re Sandwiched Between Your Kids and Your Parents By Jaynie Callaway Many people today are in what experts are calling the “sandwich” generation; while they’re still raising their own children, they’re finding that their parents need assistance as well, sandwiching them between two generations that need their care. This is an incredibly ...
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January 7th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
By Danielle at Long Natural Hair The general consensus from women seems to be that ladies with long hair have some secrets they’re holding on to. There must be some mystical combination of tools, products or techniques they use in order to get hair that grows past your shoulder blades. As of today (August 2010) my ...
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October 26th, 2011 . By Lovesgumbo
By Brooke Brimm, the Editor of Love’s Gumbo Tweet and Syleena Johnson have teamed up to sing a song entitled “Angry Girl.” I love both of these artists, but the song has left me feeling some kind of way. The lyrics begin: Hey, yeah All I want is to be loved, And treated like I’m supposed to But unfortunately ...
Full StoryBrooke says: YES! Sistah YES!!!!!!
1. We will strive for better health–mentally, physically and spiritually.
2. As mothers, we will put the BEST interest of our children FIRST.
3. We will absolutely NOT flirt with, lunch with, spend time with, share personal information with, engage in long conversation with, or have sex with another woman’s husband.
4. We will raise our standards and level of expectation when it comes to relationships.
5. We will vigorously protect our image in the media.
6. We will create a multiple-streams-of-income lifestyle.
7. We will ONLY speak words that give life.
8. We will lovingly forgive ourselves for bad decisions and stupid mistakes.
9. We will honor ourselves (and the God within us) everyday.
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Brooke Says: Dress up that pizza and movie night with a great wine. Here are some great wines to pair with pizza! How To Pair Wine With Pizza Recipes By KC Kudra Beer used to be the beverage of choice for enjoying with a pizza, but wine seems to have overtaken it as the favorite. Different wines suit ...
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November 20th, 2011
Brooke says: Picture it! You mixing, baking, slicing, dicing, stirring, sautéing, frying, boiling yourself silly the night before your holiday dinner, or party. You get up early ready to start it all over again to get dinner or appetizers on the table. Breakfast is a non-existent thought. It is to you, but your family hasn’t ...
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November 19th, 2011
From Whole Foods Makes about 30 These truffles pair pumpkin with gingersnap and graham cracker crumbs. For the best results, chill truffles until you’re ready to serve them. Ingredients 2½ cups white chocolate chunks 1/3 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange ...
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November 19th, 2011
Brooke says: This looks like a yummy holiday party cocktail! Enjoy! Reese’s Peanut Butter Martini 2 1/2 ounces Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka, recipe below 4 ounces milk 1 teaspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup 4 mini peanut butter Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, for garnish Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka 6 ounces good quality vodka (I used Tito’s) 1/4 cup Reese’s Peanut ...
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November 19th, 2011
Brooke Says: We all know we need to drink plenty of water, but let’s face it. Sometimes water is boring. However if we fru-fru it up a bit, we’ll want to drink more. Fresh fruit infused water is a refreshing and light non-alcoholic summer drink. About Fresh Fruit Infused Water Water infused with fruit or vegetables has its ...
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October 27th, 2011
Brooke says: Turkey season is in the air, so here’s a fresh new way to approach it. Cuban seasoning, and a whole new grilling method. Cuban Stuffed Turkey Recipe With Caja China Cooking By Mathew Masters Having been a connoisseur of outstanding barbecue for some time now, I must say that the Caja China Roasting Box is ...
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October 8th, 2011
Two Super Hydrating Avocado Facial Mask Recipes Your Skin Will Thank You For By Biljana Drake These two avocado facial mask recipes were given to me by my friend Joan who spends most of her time gardening, exposed to sun on a daily basis. Benefits of avocado are numerous: it is filled with monounsaturated fats, Vitamin B and ...
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October 8th, 2011
From Eat. Drink. Smile. A co-worker of mine is currently on a special diet and has been experimenting with several low-carb dishes. One day a few weeks ago, she dropped by my office to tell me about a recipe she’d found – pizza crust made of cauliflower! Yes, it sounded a little strange, but I was ...
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October 8th, 2011
Brooke says: Since 2008 I’ve learned to find ways to make extra money. Yard sales have brought me a lot of extra cash. Plus, I’ve been able to clear out the clutter in my house. I have a yard sale, a craigslist sale or an ebay sale every couple of months. Garage and Yard Sale Money ...
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September 16th, 2011
Brooke Says: Even if you live in an area where it’s cooling off right now, consider an indoor herb garden or house plants to make you feel good. Gardening and Your Mental Health By Julie F Humans have benefited from their relationship with plants for thousands of years. Plants have been essential for nutrition and survival, and a ...
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