Watermelon Salsa

Here's how to make it:1 small watermelon diced4 teaspoons of cilantro4 teaspoons of green onions4 teaspoons of green bell pepper2-4 teaspoons of Jalapeño (taste after two before adding more)1 teaspoon of lime juiceSaltServe with your favorite tortilla chips (Tostitoes are great) and garnish with the watermelon rind.  Courtesy of Kaitlyn and Kyle's Grammy.  Thanks.  It was deli...

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Bad Marketing Ad#1

As a graphic designer I can not look at an ad without a critical eye. Usually I judge the typography, the layout, or the copyright.  In this case, I was appalled at the utter lack of respect this ad designer has for the audience.  First rule of design:  If you do a before and after, at least use an image reflecting the same skin tone!!!  What message do you get from this ...

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Friendly Traditions - Start a Bunko Group

This year marks a 10-year monthly tradition of playing Bunko together. Our group started with 12 girls just married. A third of us were first time stay-at-home mommies deeply in need of adult conversation. Some wanted to reunite with old work friends and keep in touch better. We all wanted to GET OUT once a month - and spend fun time with friends. We didn't set any rules except to supply dinner if you are a host and call if you can't make it....

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Monkey Bread

Luckily we participate in this tradition once a year because it takes a year to burn off the calories we consume enjoying it.  It's called Monkey Bread and EVERYONE loves it!  In our family, we prepare the monkey bread on Christmas Eve to serve on Christmas morning.  The recipe is so easy, the kids can practically do it all!  While I make the sugar cookies for Santa. (another tradition) Monkey Bread RecipeIngredients:2 cans...

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