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Archive for February, 2009

An Angela Moore Bracelet for St. Patrick’s Day!

Look What I Found – An Angela Moore Bracelet for St. Patrick’s Day!

I just found this adorable, St. Patrick’s Day themed bracelet by Angela Moore!  It has hand painted wooden beads featuring shamrocks, leprechauns and the all important pot of gold!  (St. Patrick’s Day Bracelet)
This bracelet is a terrific idea for adding a seasonal touch... Read more »

Read for Pleasure – No Excuses!

The 100th Tip of the Week – Read For Pleasure:  No Excuses!
There are two classic excuses for not reading for pleasure:  no time or no money!  But I am glad to report that neither of those excuses will work anymore!
No time:
One Story

I love (and subscribe to) the option that is offered by One Story- a... Read more »

Busy Bee’s 100th Tip of the Week!

Tip of the Week – Can This Be the 100th Tip?
When it was first decided that Busy Bee Lifestyle would email a “Tip of the Week,” as the author, I thought that it was a terrific idea, but I was worried!  How could I come up with a good idea each week?  Would the readers... Read more »

Good Night Our World!

Look What I Found -  The Good Night Our World Books for Children!
I just discovered this adorable series of board books for little ones entitled Good Night World.  The series consists of about forty titles which say goodnight to your exact part of the world!  Some books feature states, like New Jersey and Florida, others... Read more »

Busy Bee’s Top 30 Website Award, 2009

Busy Bee’s Top 30 Website Award, 2009
The internet offers an incredible array of websites dedicated to enhancing every aspect of our lives and the task of choosing thirty favorites was a daunting one!  But having undertaken that fun challenge, Busy Bee is now excited to share with our readers the sites that caught our attention... Read more »

Sauteed Chicken With Olives and Roasted Lemons

What’s for Dinner – Sauteed Chicken with Olives and Roasted Lemons
Serves 4
This recipe sounds sophisticated, but my children really enjoy it and in fact, I usually make a double batch!
Ingredients

2 lemons, sliced ¼ inch thick
¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 six ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
All... Read more »

Easy Layered Turkey Enchiladas

What’s for Dinner – Layered Turkey Enchiladas
Serves 4
Ingredients

1 turkey breast tenderloin, about 1 to 1 ½ lbs (my market calls this Turkey London Broil), cut into bite sized strips
1 16 oz. package frozen sweet peppers and onions stir fry vegetables
1 10 oz. can enchilada sauce
½ c. whole berry cranberry sauce
9 6 inch corn or flour... Read more »

Get Ready for the Movie Premier of Spectacular!

Tip of the Week – A Movie Night and a Popcorn Bar!
Tomorrow marks yet another one of those must see TV nights in our house:  the premier of Nickelodeon’s newest movie, Spectacular!  (and yes, the exclamation point is part of the actual title!)  In the spirit of High School Musical and Camp Rock, this film... Read more »

Beautiful Outfits for the Birthday Girl

Beautiful Outfits for the Birthday Girl!
After going to all sorts of crazy lengths to plan a fabulous party for your daughter, don’t forget to dress her accordingly!  There are so many adorable options available that I’ll just highlight a few stand out choices!
Tops
Cupcake Birthday T-Shirt

Silly Wagon’s birthday top is bright pink, with your choice of... Read more »

Delicious Beef Tips in Pink Sauce

What’s for Dinner – Beef Tips in Pink Sauce
Serves 6
Ingredients

2 T. butter
½ c. chopped onion
¼ c. Marsala wine
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. Italian seasoning
3 lbs. lean beef stew meat
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo style pasta sauce
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Pasta

Directions

Melt 1 T. of the butter in a large skillet over... Read more »

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