Lisa Curcio
I am a SAHM to 4 great boys and a feisty baby girl. My youngest son was born May 2008 with a Congenital Heart Defect. Teacher to the Children, Finder of the Legos, Washer of the Laundry, Hoarder of the Nutella. My articles here are based on my random thoughts.
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Beads & Beading, Home Remodeling, DIY, Gardening, Scrapbooking, Congenital Heart Defects, Open Heart Surgery, Web Design, Writing, Cooking, Blogging, Photography, CHDMotto
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Don't Forget to Feed Santa's Reindeer: Reindeer Food Craft Tutorial'Tis the Night Before Christmas and every year you feed Santa, this year you can feed his reindeer too! -
101 Reasons Why I Homeschool: Colonial Williamsburg {4}We went to Colonial Williamsburg for the Homeschool experience they have. There are special workshops and discounts for homeschool families in September and then again sometime in February.
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Eating Healthy at Affordable Prices, a Few Quick TipsEating healthy is not about going to a health food store to find the good stuff -- it is about finding the good, healthy, or organic food at your cheap store, aka wally world or your local grocery.
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Colonial WilliamsburgHistoric Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia -
Crock Pot Macaroni and CheeseI love cooking in the slow cooker and I am on a mission to see how many different meals I can master.
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Mended Little Hearts of Charlottesville CHD Awareness Week Event and FundraiserLittle Hearts Hold Big Hope
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101 Reasons Why I Homeschool: ADHD? {3}A list of 101 reasons why I homeschool, not published in order of importance, rather published in the order they pop into my head.
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101 Reasons Why I Homeschool: Going to Bed Early is No Fun {2}A list of 101 reasons why I homeschool, not published in order of importance, rather published in the order they pop into my head.
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101 Reasons Why I Homeschool: Getting Up Early is No Fun {1}A list of 101 reasons why I homeschool, not published in order of importance, rather published in the order they pop into my head.
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How to Add a "Handwritten Signature" to Your Google Blogspot Blog using mylivesignature.com/Have you ever read blogs where there it looks like there is a handwritten signature at the end of the post? I think they are pretty neat. They add a fun and personal touch to a blog. This is a quick tutorial for using http://www.mylivesignature.com/ -
How to Name Your Blog and Choose a TagLineSometimes we come up with a blog name that we think is great, create the blog and follow that up with a long description in the space provided for the blog description. Very often new bloggers will create a blog on a whim without thinking...
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Are You Suffering from Postpartum Depression? How Would You Know?Postpartum depression is an interesting thing. I have up days and down days. And I have ups and downs and ups and downs mixed into one day.
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More Than Just Yogurt with FruitMy mother has always picked on me because I can't just eat something simple, I always have to embellish it. Sure yogurt with fruit in it is good, but add a few extras and it is To Die For!
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Southern Snow StormWe had a White Christmas in the South thanks to a record breaking snow storm just before the Holidays. -
Hot Spiced Citrus Apple CiderOne of my favorite things about fall and winter is Hot Cider. Many times I just grab a cup and heat up the cider in the microwave, but special occasions call for something a bit more, well, special.
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Simple Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs with Tomato SauceOne of the great things about this is that it is so quick and easy to make a simple red sauce and a pot of pasta, but if we want meatballs, that takes a bit more time. So I like to make a big batch of meatballs and put them in the freezer.
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Roasted Pumpkin SeedsFor years, when I roasted pumpkin seeds, I took them out of the pumpkin, washed them, added a sprinkle of salt and tossed them in the oven. They were good, but they were never great. Then I figured out the secret.
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Super Quick Marshmallow Popcorn TreatThis quick and simple treat is a variation of the traditional Rice Crispy Treat, but takes half the time.
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Quick, Simple and Oh so Frugal French Bread PizzaPizza is one of those quick diners that makes everyone in our family happy. The price of take-out and even store bought frozen pizza does not make me very happy though.
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What to Pack in Your Bags for a Hospital Labor and DeliveryI myself have over-packed for the hospital on several occasions, and it has only been through experience that I have learned what is necessary and what is not.
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How to Make Homemade Baby Food: CarrotsMaking your own baby food at home is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to feed your baby. I can't think of many baby foods easier to cook up than carrots, so this is a great place to start if you have never made any cooked baby food before. -
How to Make Easy No-Cook Baby Food: Bananas or AvocadosMaking your own baby food at home is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to feed your baby. Bananas and Avocados are two easy No-Cook foods and are a great place to start if you have never made baby food before.
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How to Make Homemade Almond MilkAlmond Milk is a great alternative to cow's milk, but has a tendency to be a bit pricey. Making your own Almond Milk at home is a great way to save money and still get all of the wonderful heath benefits.
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How to Make Black Raspberry-Apple SpreadMy Black Raspberry-Apple Spread is much like a jam, and more of a cross between Black Raspberry Preserves and Apple Jelly. -
How to Find Free Activities for Your Infant, Toddler or Older Child Over Summer VacationThere are many different groups, organizations and places that offer Free and Fun Activities for children of all ages. If you are looking for something fun to keep your kids busy and active over Summer Vacation...
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How to Tell the Difference Between Real and False LaborYou have gotten to the stage in your pregnancy where you are starting to experience signs of labor, but you are not sure if they point to Real or False Labor.
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How to Make a Decaf Tea Fruit Punch CoolerA fruity decaffeinated tea with slices of fresh fruit makes a naturally sweet and refreshing drink for anytime of the day or night. The fruit adds enough sweetness that no sugar is needed for this punch at all. -
How to Make a Summer Pasta SaladOne of my favorite Summer foods is a cold Pasta Salad. It is light enough to eat first thing in the morning, makes a great lunch on a hot day and is the perfect addition to dinner on the grill.
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Making a Gallon of Refreshing Sweet Iced Sun TeaOne of the things I love the most about summer is making Sun Tea by the Gallon. Getting up first thing in the morning and setting the gallon jug out on the stoop to soak up the sun's rays is such a good feeling and a great way to start your day. -
Cooking for a Large Family: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with CornWe love having Mexican Dinner Night! Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas with Corn is one of our family favorites. A full 9x13 inch pan will serve our large young family with leftovers for lunch. This is one of the quickest and easiest dishes to make.
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How to Correctly Time Labor ContractionsWhen your pregnancy gets to the point where you think you are in labor, it is important to know the correct way to time contractions.
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How to Make a Simple Sugar SyrupMaking a Simple Sugar Syrup is one of the easiest, and just as its name indicates, simple things to make. Also known as Simple Syrup or Bar Syrup, it can make sweetening many different types of drinks a quick and simple thing. -
How to Make a Moisturizing Lip BalmOne of the greatest things about making your own lip balm is that it is so cheap to make you can save tons of money on lip products. -
How to Keep Your Kitchen Drain Clean and FreshThere are a few different recipes you can use to cut the grease and food residue from becoming a problem in your drain. They use all natural ingredients and are a great way to Go Green and save money at the same time!
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Cooking for a Large Family: Baked Macaroni and CheeseYour kids are going to love this easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese!
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How to Prepare for a Nasty Stomach Virus: Making an Emergency Food Kit for Your ChildrenYuck! You have been hearing about that wicked stomach virus going around, and you really hoped that your children wouldn't come down with it. Now that they have it, are you prepared with the proper foods to help their bellies and their body feel better?
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How to Get Rid of Lime Deposits with VinegarAlso known as Hard Water Stains, Mineral Deposits, and Calcium Build-up, Lime Deposits around your faucets, in your sinks and tubs and in your coffee pot can be a nuisance, and now they can be a thing of the past!
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How to Make Homemade Scented Furniture PolishA great way to condition your furniture and keep it free of dust at the same time is to make your own Furniture Polish.
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How to Make a Quick and Simple Lip GlossAdding lip gloss is a quick and simple way to look sexy or add a bit of style to your look.
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How to Make Homemade Conditioning Hair TreatmentsMaking a simple Conditioning Hair Treatment is so easy, it can be done as often as you like. Most take a just a few minutes to prepare and will leave your hair feeling soft and smelling great.
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How to Make Homemade Herbal ShampooIf you have a hard time finding the perfect combination of your favorite herbal scents in shampoos, you should try making your own at home.
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How to Test for Fetal Movements After 28 WeeksIt is recommended that after 28 weeks pregnant women should take a few minutes twice a day to stop and count Fetal Movements.
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How to Dry Citrus Zest for Homemade Beauty ProductsAdding lemon, lime, orange or even grapefruit zest to Homemade Beauty products is a refreshing and cheap way to add a touch of scent and exfoliate at the same time.
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How to Pamper Yourself with a Foot Bath at HomeIt doesn't matter if we work at home or outside of the home, if we spend all day chasing our kids around the house or hiking the trails, at the end of the day, a hot aromatic Foot Bath is a great way to pamper yourself at home. -
How to Earn Cub Scout Achievements by Celebrating Earth Day with Your Wolf ScoutThe International Celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd and month of April is a great way for your Wolf Cub Scout to get together as a Den, Pack or even just with family to earn certain achievements. -
How to Prepare Dry Foods for Long-Term StorageWhether you are preparing for a natural disaster, possible job loss in the family or just like to stock up when you find a good deal, stockpiling food has become increasingly popular over the past few years. -
How to Earn Cub Scout Achievements by Celebrating Earth Day with Your Tiger CubThe International Celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd and month of April is a great way for your Tiger Cub Scout to get together as a Den, Pack or even just with family to earn certain achievements.
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How to Make Homemade Foaming Hand SoapFoaming hand soap that comes out of the pump already sudsy, bubbly and easy to use is quickly becoming the soap of choice in households with young children as well as those without. I have been making foaming soap for years, and have saved so much money!
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How to Make Homemade ToothpasteWhether you are trying to save money, go green, avoid possible carcinogens or find that perfect flavor, making your own toothpaste at home is a simple alternative to store bought brands.
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How to Make a Moisturizing Salt Body ScrubA moisturizing salt, body scrub is a great way to keep your skin soft anytime of the year. There are so many different ways to personalize a salt scrub to make it perfect for you, that there really isn't a reason to go out and buy a pre-made scrub. -
How to Make an Apricot Facial ScrubApricots are a tasty treat and they have a wonderful kernel inside the pit that, once ground up, makes a great facial scrub.
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Free Easter Coloring Pages, Crafts and Activities Found OnlineThere are dozens and dozens of great free coloring pages, craft pages and activity pages for the Easter holiday.
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Our Favorite Free Batman Coloring PagesCreated by DC Comics, Batman has been a hero for the young and old alike for over 60 years. -
How to Cut Down on Preparation Time in the KitchenYou have just found the perfect recipe in your favorite cookbook, with a preparation time of 15 minutes and cooking time of 30 minutes. Unfortunately, 20 minutes into your prep time and you still can't find that measuring cup that is supposed to be in... -
How to Cook for a Large Family: Chicken Pot PieI have found that cooking for a large family is not as easy as doubling the recipe, it just never turns out the same. I have come up with my own recipes. This Chicken Pot Pie is great for a large family for dinner or for a smaller family for dinner and...
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How to Cook for a Large Family: Broccoli QuicheI have found that cooking for a large family is not as easy as doubling the recipe, it just never turns out the same. I have come up with my own recipes. This Broccoli Quiche recipe is great for a large family for dinner or for a smaller family for... -
How to Make a Double 9-Inch Pie CrustMaking pie crust from scratch is not something to be feared. For years, I only used store bought crusts. I tried a few times to make crust from scratch, but failed miserably. Then one day, I decided that I would no longer fear the pie crust... -
How to Make Double Chocolate Oatmeal CookiesI love a good original Oatmeal cookie, but when you add chocolate to an American favorite, you just can't go wrong. And as long as you are going to be adding chocolate once, you might as well add it twice and make it a Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie! -
How to Add Highlights to Your Hair NaturallyHighlighting your hair can be done very easily and with little cost just by using natural ingredients you find in your kitchen cupboards. By adding a few simple steps to your daily routine, you can add highlights to your hair. -
How to Clean Your House Before 9am, Everyday!Having a clean house in is not something to stress over, but a messy house can add stress to your already busy day. -
How to Give Your Cardiac Baby His Daily Aspirin, A Visual Instructional GuideYour newborn has just come home from the hospital after having Heart Surgery and now it is up to you to take care of your baby. -
How to Give Your Cardiac Baby His Daily Aspirin a Step by Step GuideYour newborn has just come home from the hospital after having Heart Surgery and now it is up to you to take care of your baby.
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How to Make Mornings Easier for You and Your Children Before SchoolSchool starts early and sometimes getting up and out the door can be a difficult, even crazy way to start your day. I have a few tips that will make waking up on the wrong side of the bed a thing of the past... -
How to Send a Soldier a Postcard and Say Thank YouLet's Say Thanks makes sending a postcard simple, just follow these steps and in a few short minutes your Thanks is on its way to a soldier. -
Run for the Fallen Memorial Run Honors Fallen SoldiersThe Run for the Fallen memorial run will honor the fallen soldiers of the Iraq war with an American Flag at every mile marker from the West Coast to the East. -
How to Donate Dog Food to Shelters by Visiting Freekibble.Com12-year-old Mimi Ausland created freekibble.com to help feed dogs at her local shelter, after she was featured on the Today Show and other news programs, she is now able to do so much more. -
OK People, Starbucks is Just a Coffee Shop!I am not in the least bit bothered by the fact that Starbucks will be closing the doors on 600 of their stores, but I have a real plan that can help you to save your local Starbucks, and if you stick to it, I can almost guarantee that your favorite coffee shop will...
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How to Adjust when Your Newborn Ends Up in the NICUBringing a baby into the world is an amazing and wonderful thing. When your newborn ends up in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit life can get hectic and life is suddenly not what you were expecting.
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How to Save Money on Your All of Your Utility BillsAre we in a Recession or are we in a Mental Recession? How much more are we going to end up paying for gas? How can we afford to buy groceries? What are we going to do if we can't pay the bills? Lowering your utility bills can be pretty simple. It's a basic idea of... -
How to File an Insurance Claim with the FDICMany people are starting to worry if they will be able to go to the bank and withdraw their hard earned cash pay the bills and put food on the table. So what do you do when you go to the bank and they have locked you out and locked your money in?
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How to Make the Perfect Iced Coffee at HomeMaking your own Iced Coffee before you leave the house is a great way to save money and still feel spoiled. -
How to Make a Nutritious High Calorie Shake for Your Skinny ChildThese can be addicting, be sure to make enough for every one! -
How to Light a Candle Online to Pray for a Loved OneWhen you need to ask for prayers from friends and family Gratefulness.org is a wonderful way to connect across country and around the world. -
How to Survive Life with 4 Young KidsMany of us know that even one child can be a challenge. The question then is how do you get through your day when you have Four of them. -
Review of New Chocolate Chex Cereal from General MillsWhen I saw New Chocolate Chex, with a Touch of Cocoa, I thought Yum! Sounds like a great way to add chocolate to my morning.
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Other Attractions in Virginia Near the Natural Bridge AreaAs a family with three young boys we are always looking for affordable places to take the kids. Our last trip was to Cave Mountain Lake. Cave Mountain Lake is not to far from Natural Bridge in Virginia. Natural Bridge is a beautiful place to visit, but -
Conquering the Learning CurveDo you ever feel like "The Learning Curve" is most of the battle when it comes to learning something new? I love to write, but I have never thought much about becoming a Freelance Writer.