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Kitchen Safety With Kids

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Cooking is like a big experiment for kids, who tend to be more playful than cautious. Therefore, it’s up to us adults to keep the “laboratory” safe. Cooking at home may seem like a chore but if you get your kids involved, you’ve got the recipe for a great teaching activity. Think about it. You can teach them basic math skills when measuring ...

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Best Quick & Easy Cooking Cookbooks

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by RAKI WRIGHT

I love quick, go-to meals that don't require a lot of ingredients, are easy to prepare, and that my family will eat. I've gathered a list of cookbooks that feature quick & easy recipes so you can get dinner on the table for your family in no time flat.

Busy moms want quick & easy meals. These cookbooks will help you get dinner on the table in no time flat! If you are anything like me, you don't really enjoy cooking. I enjoy eating! But, I have to cook in order to feed my family. After a long day of work and a lengthy drive home, there's nothing more that I dread than slaving over a hot ...

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An Interview with Vivian Howard of A Chef’s Life

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Mom of two, Chef Vivian Howard, of the PBS docu-series, A Chef's Life shares tips for getting kids to eat, creating memories around food, and how to get dinner on the table.

Mom of two, Chef Vivian Howard, of the PBS docu-series, A Chef's Life shares tips for getting kids to eat, creating memories around food, and how to get dinner on the table. In the fall, I was contacted by a rep for PBS's A Chef's Life, the character-driven docu-series that takes viewers inside the life and kitchen of Chef Vivian Howard and her ...

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Finding The Right Electric Roaster For You

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by RAKI WRIGHT

In the market for an electric roaster? Learn more about this versatile cooking tool that can be used for more than just roasting turkeys. An electric roaster will most likely fill a lot of different cooking necessities. People all over the world use it for dozens of different reasons. The key to making a good decision stays in your ...

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Insulated Coffee Tumblers, Cups, and Mugs

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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If you enjoy having a hot beverage while commuting or traveling, I may have found a new favorite insulated coffee mug. It's from Red Cup Living, maker of insulated tumblers, cups, and mugs. Have you ever heard the phrase "insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results?" Well that's what I was doing. My morning ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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