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September 26, 2008
Easy Ground Beef Recipes from Your Freezer
Think of how often you could use already-browned and ready-to-go ground beef “crumbles” in recipes such as soups and sauces. Here's how to make your own and keep them frozen for ready access!
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September 03, 2008
Make Home-Made Ice Cream Safely
Homemade ice cream can be a cool treat on a warm day, but be careful of eggs when making it. Raw eggs used in homemade ice cream can lead to a foodborne illness.
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September 03, 2008
Teens, Cellular Phones & Text Messaging
Families are much more connected to teens as a result of the greatly increased use of cellular phones the past five years. Parents and grandparents find much peace of mind knowing that their children are a quick phone call away, regardless of where they are.
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August 15, 2008
Everyone Benefits from Family Meals
One of the best pieces of advice we can offer families these days is to make sure you eat together as a family most nights of the week. Eating together as a family provides a variety of positive benefits for all family members.
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January 17, 2008
Jump Start Dead Vehicle Batteries Safely
Jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery is not only a chore but can also be dangerous if not done properly. Dead batteries are more prevalent in winter because cold temperatures tend to sap available power. For example, in 80 degree weather a battery has 100 percent starting power. However, at 20 below zero, the battery has about 30 percent starting power.
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