Colleen Mitchell
Colleen is a Cafe & Bakery owner, Entrepreneur, Freelance Writer, & Blogger. She has had 2 Years of Food Service Training, 30+ Years catering experience, and is a Wilton Cake Decorating Graduate (all levels). Colleen has 30+ Years Bakery & Cake Decorating Experience, and is a private cooking instructor. She has also volunteered her cooking lessons to women in shelters and programs for disadvantaged families.
Colleen's main interests are interior decorating, DIY home improvements, food preparation, crafting, and entertaining. Her favorite areas writing topics include homemaking, gardening, frugality, crafts, cooking, and recipes, saving money, budgeting, home economics, and celebrating the holidays or any special occasion.
When she has spare time Colleen enjoys crafting beads with polymer clay, jewelry designing, baking, and experimenting with recipes to create delicious meals for friends and family.
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Colleen's main interests are interior decorating, DIY home improvements, food preparation, crafting, and entertaining. Her favorite areas writing topics include homemaking, gardening, frugality, crafts, cooking, and recipes, saving money, budgeting, home economics, and celebrating the holidays or any special occasion.
When she has spare time Colleen enjoys crafting beads with polymer clay, jewelry designing, baking, and experimenting with recipes to create delicious meals for friends and family.
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2 Years Food Service Training, Wilton Cake Decorating - Master level, Bryantt & Stratton - MIS & Computer Programming / English / Writing Marketing Triple MajorInterests
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6 Easy Steps to Start Cooking at Home to Save MoneyI used to eat out almost every night. I felt that I just did not have the time to cook at home. It wasn't until I realized how much money I was spending that I decided to turn things around. I was surprised at how easy it really was! -
Food Gifts - 8 Food Items that Work Well as GiftsWhether you are looking for a gift to give that is unique, personal, frugal, or inexpensive, giving a food gift you make in your own kitchen fills the bill!
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Remaking Leftovers into a Second MealWith a few simple strategies you can find something to do with every scrap of food you have left in your refrigerator - no matter how small it is. With these strategies in mind you can make use of planned or unplanned leftovers in a snap! -
10 Reasons to Use Oven Bags to Cook EverythingThe first time I used one was to cook the most succulent, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey I had ever eaten. I was hooked instantly! If you haven't tried cooking bags you need to try them right away! -
Classic Car Restoration as a HobbyDriving down the road behind the wheel of your fully restored classic car can be the ultimate thrill. If you take these areas into consideration your classic car restoration should go much more smoothly!
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My Simple New Approach to Dieting and Weight Loss This YearThis year I have designed a whole new dieting & weight loss approach which addresses those key health and wellness areas, as well as adding a new dimension to the way I relate to food. The beauty of it is in it's simplicity! -
5 Awesome Things to Do for Her on Valentine's Day that Will Set You Apart from the Rest!Anything that you need to plan for ahead -- even if it is corny -- will get you points. And points will get you closer to what YOU really want for Valentines Day!
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How to Find Antique DinnerwareHave a few pieces of antique dinnerware that you love but far from enough pieces to set the whole table? Here is how to find more at a great price!
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Using a Bundt Cake Pan: Preparing, Baking, & Removing the Bundt CakeUsing a Bundt cake pan properly will assure great results every time! -
Planning a Fairytale Princess Cinderella WeddingMy daughter is getting married on April 9th, 2011 and she has always wanted a Cinderella fairytale princess wedding. -
Eco-Friendly Ways to Clean Your OvenYou can clean your oven without resorting to using traditional, toxic cleaning supplies. -
Summer Theater Events in Abilene TexasIn a small town like Abilene Texas it is tough to find interesting things to do in the summer. One place I have found that offers local summer events worth looking into is the Abilene Community Theater.
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Craft Shows Coming to Abilene Texas in July, 2010Two of my favorite crafts shows and events are coming to Abilene Texas in July, 2010. Both will be held at the Abilene Civic Center.
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3 Favorite Internet Music Videos that Went ViralWhen it comes to the underdog winning I love to watch! That is why my favorite top 3 viral internet videos feature Susan Boyle, Paul Potts, and Lin Yu Chun!
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Inexpensive Crafts for Little GirlsBy saving the little bits and pieces you have left over from home improvement projects you can provide the supplies for some awesome crafts for a special little girl! You are only limited by your imagination! -
Our Favorite Inexpensive 3D Paper Craft Project for Kid's Birthday PartiesFinding inexpensive yet entertaining 3D Paper Craft kid's crafts for kids parties does not have to break the bank! -
The Main Differences & Similarities Between Protestantism & CatholicismWhile Protestantism did originally stem from Catholicism there are more differences than similarities between the two religions.
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The Many Facets of BuddhismNo matter what form of Buddhism a person follows they still feel as if they are all part of the same family. They are able to maintain their differences while still holding on the basic truths they share that unite them.
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3 Books I Would Love to See Made into MoviesWhile glancing over my library the other day I came upon three books that I would love to see made into movies
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Summer Home Improvement Project Survival GuideTaking just a few precautions can make sure that any summer home improvement project you plan goes as smoothly as possible.
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Top 3 Places for a Romantic Evening in Abilene, TexasWhen you have been married as long as I have taking time out to enjoy each others company is vital if you want to keep the romance alive.
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Traveling with Pets - 5 Ways to Prep Your Car in AdvanceIt just takes a little pre-planning to make your vehicle pet friendly so you can take your pets on vacation with you!
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5 Places to Find Free Printable Cards for Father's DayA free printable Father's Day card you find online can be customized to deliver any message you want to convey. You are sure to get extra points for your efforts!
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One Little Trick to Make Your Associated Content Clout Score Skyrocket!I discovered this little tidbit while going over the Associated Content Clout scale and when it hit me I was amazed at the simplicity of it!
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Free Mother's Day Coloring Pages and PrintablesHere are 7 great places to find some wonderful free Mother's Day printables and coloring pages to use!
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Vitamin C: Its Benefits and SourcesVitamin C is easily obtainable and absolutely necessary for good health. Because the human body can not produce or store Vitamin C it is essential to your health to know where you can find this vitamin.
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5 Places to Find Free Printable Cards for Mother's DayA free printable mother's day card you find online can be customized to deliver any message you want to convey. You are sure to get extra points for your efforts!
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Weirdest Post I Have Seen on Craig's ListAll in all Craig's List is a great place to find a good deal every now and then, and with all the weird posts, it is also a place to get a few laughs for free, too!
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The 3 Best Burger Joints in Abilene, TexasLets be honest, aside from grilling them yourself it is hard to find a really super burger these days. There are a few places in my town I love to go for great burgers that rarely disappoint!
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Top 5 Mother's Day Gifts for the Budget-MindedWith my list of the top 5 Mother's Day gifts for the budget-minded consumer you don't have to spend a lot of money to make mom's day memorable!
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Super Couponers: Do Some People Go Too Far?Super couponers, and regular couponers for that fact, all have unique situations and individual motivations driving them when they shop and store there purchases.
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Using New Years to Teach Your Child Goal SettingWhether you make personal resolutions or not, this is the perfect time to teach your children about setting and attaining goals for themselves! -
In Search of the Perfect ChristmasWhy is it that with Christmas approaching all I can think about is what needs to be done instead of what needs to be enjoyed?
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16 Ways to Feed Your Family on a BudgetEvery day we face the same challenge - feeding our families well on a tight budget. We all know how hard that can be. So what's the solution? -
Easy OAMC Part 1 -Converting Family Favorites for FreezingOAMC (once A Month Cooking) is an awesome way to save money, time, and energy when you are on the go and want to avoid expensive take out meals.
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Easy OAMC Part 2 - Proper Preparation for FreezingOAMC (once A Month Cooking) is an awesome way to save money, time, and energy when you are on the go and want to avoid expensive take out meals.
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Easy OAMC Part 3 - Temperatures and PackagingOAMC (once A Month Cooking) is an awesome way to save money, time, and energy when you are on the go and want to avoid expensive take out meals. -
Easy OAMC Part 4 - Freezing TechniquesOAMC (once A Month Cooking) is an awesome way to save money, time, and energy when you are on the go and want to avoid expensive take out meals. -
20 Alternatives to Putting Traditional Easter Grass in Your BasketsWith a little creativity you can come up with a good alternative to traditional Easter Grass. Aside from the usual shredded paper, raffia suggestions here are several alternatives to traditional Easter grass to consider. -
Senior Citizens Homes in Abilene, TexasIt is always difficult to make the decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility. Today's facilities are bright, clean, and employ caring staff who work hard to make seniors as comfortable as they would be in their own homes.
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Leoni Meadows Summer Camp in CaliforniaLeoni Meadows Summer Camp, a beautiful retreat center in the Sierra Mountains, is located in Grizzly Flats just outside of Sacramento. Leoni Meadows is owned and operated by the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. -
How to Personalize Children's BooksI can think of nothing better to get a child interested in reading than to offer him or her a book where they are the main character!
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How to Create a Unique, Creative Easter Basket Every YearIf you put some thought into it you can come up with a great "basket" that will be the envy of all your children's friends! Start now and plan to make this Easter the best ones your family has ever had! -
Feeding Your Family on a BudgetEvery day we face the same challenge - feeding our families well on a tight budget. We all know how hard that can be (am I the only one who had to crack open my daughter's piggy bank to buy milk at the end of the week? Didn't think so).
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The Best 14 Sites to Get Printable Bratz Coloring PagesDoes your little princess just love the Bratz? Well give her a special treat and print out some printable Bratz coloring pages for her! There are many places online where they can be downloaded for free!
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Give Your Sweetie a Book of Printable Love CouponsForget the greeting cards and eCards this year - send a home made book of Love Coupons instead!
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"Over the Hill" Birthday Party FavorsI organized a surprise "Over The Hill" fiftieth Birthday party for my husband. We had great food, awesome decorations, and sent all our guests home with cute little "Over The Hill" birthday party favors baskets that where the icing on the cake!
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"Over the Hill" Birthday GiftsKnow someone who is going to turn 50 or 60? Having an "Over The Hill" birthday party is an awesome idea! Unique gifts make the party complete!
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FamilyWatchDog Sites Offer Online ProtectionAs a parent, I like the idea of educating the consumer to the threats they may face. I am all for empowering parents to protect their children any way they can!
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Baby's First Birthday Cake IdeasThis is a once in a lifetime celebration! It has to be special, it has to be unique and personal! But how do you find just the right cake with the right theme?
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Birthday Party Games for ChildrenWhen it comes to birthday party games for kids my favorites have always been the traditional ones! They have wide appeal, everyone usually already knows the rules, and they can be adapted to just about any birthday party theme.
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Homemade Birthday Party Favors - a Gift and a Good Time All in One!When it comes to birthday party favors you can spend a lot of time and money, or very little. If you are like me, and want to spend as little time and money as possible, then homemade birthday party favors that double as a craft project for your guests are perfect!
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Scary Kids Halloween CostumesKids just love scary costumes! There are easy ways to fashion your own that yield amazingly scary results for very little money!
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Printable Birthday CardsNow you can print adorable fully customized and personalized birthday cards on the card stock of your choice all from the comfort of your own home!
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Vintage Cabbage Patch Kids - Where to Find ThemCabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage back in the early 80's. Nostalgia seekers can find excellent deals on the dolls if they know where to look.
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Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids: Hannah Montana Concert CostumeHannah Montana is not only at the top of the charts - but she is at the top of a lot of kids Halloween costume list this year! Successfully pulling off the Hannah Montana look is a bit tricky, but totally doable!
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Planning an American Idol Theme Birthday PartyPlanning a birthday party soon? Why not consider an "American Idol" themed birthday celebration! The popular television show would make a fantastic theme - everyone wants to get on the stage and be adored by a crowd! Give them the chance with this fun birthday party!
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While Starbucks Sleeps, Where to Get the Best Coffee in Abilene, TexasStarbucks coffee addicts in Abilene Texas will have to find someplace else to get their fix tonight starting at 8:30 p.m. eastern time. Starbucks has decided to retrain their baristas during that time in every single on of its 7,100 stores!
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MercyMe - My Top 10 Favorite SongsMercyMe is one of my favorites bands! I love their uplifting inspirational music! Here is a list of my top ten favorite songs and and explanation of what they have meant to me.
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Want More Money? Give Yourself a Raise Today!We all want more money so that we can afford more of the things we need. If you can grasp one simple concept you can accomplish that goal quite simply and effectively give yourself a raise, and a higher standard of living!
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Save Your Money - Start a Borrowing Group!A borrowing group is a circle of friends or relatives who have banded together to share resources and collectively save money. So why buy new? Borrow instead!
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Dare to Dream - If You Lost Your Job Today What Would You Do?Saving for the sake of saving is an empty process. Save for your dreams - to build the rich life you desire - not merely tolerate. Your desires are as individual as you are - and the pursuit of those desires should be reflected by how you disburse your finances.
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More Money is Not Always the AnswerLearning the principles of sound financial stewardship is the key to success during times of "more" or "less."
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Haunted Places in Abilene TexasThere are several different stories relating to supposidly haunted places in Abilene Texas. The most popular involves a spirit affectionatly refered to as "The Lady Of The Lake."
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Valentines Day Party GamesWe love to have Valentine's Day parties! And what is a Valentines Day party without Valentines Day party games? Here are several of my favorites that are fun for people of all ages and are great for groups or teams.
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Valentine's Day Crafts for PreschoolersI love Valentines Day - it was one of my favorite holidays in school! From passing out valentines to doing crafts and playing games - I just loved Valentines Day! Here are several of the crafts I remember making as a child.
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Valentine's Day Recipes: How to Make Your Favorite Foods Red or PinkThe obvious place to start is with items that are already red, like red wine. But when you run out of the obvious - go for the amazing!