Decorate with your DNA, lips, and fingerprints

I do not hang anything on the walls in my home unless it is symbolic of who I am. If you visited my home, you would see decorative crosses, mountainous landscapes, pictures of family and friends, and quotes I try to live by.  You would also see three walls I have left bare. Mostly because I didn't want to place something that had no meaning to me. I feel making a home takes time and patience, just as building a life does.  Filling the empty...

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Thai Chicken Tortilla Wraps

Mimi's Cafe used to serve Thai Chicken Tortilla Wraps as an appetizer but they were taken off the menu over 6 months ago (2009).  They come back occasionally as a featured item - January 2011. This recipe is a family favorite and it will remain on our menu, forever. INGREDIENTS (serves 12)6 Chicken Breast 1/2 head Finely Chopped Green Cabbage 1/2 head Finely Chopped Red Cabbage 2 cups Chopped Carrots3 cups White Sticky Rice1 bunch Cilantro...

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Random Act of Kindness Charity - HOPEREVO

I discovered this fabulous website that makes a difference for others - anonymously, one note at a time.  The organization is HOPEREVO and it was started by Krystyn Heide and a friend who chose to spread hope instead of getting depressed by negativity. Read the story behind her Hope Revolution.I thought this would be a great project for parents to do with their kids.You can make a difference in 3 easy steps:1. Write a note with a hopeful...

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Make Charity a habit.

Have you heard the statement it take 30 days to make something a habit?  It's true. I started the 30 days of ...blog to share inspiration with moms who enjoy working, entertaining, and giving back through charities. The first two weeks were difficult to get into a routine but I forced myself to continue.  By the third week, the routine was set and within 30 days - Bingo, I've created a habit. Now it is a part of my life.  A part that I look forward to every day. Luckily blogging is a good habit. I do possess bad habits I would...

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