http://aehbamafan.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by April H. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:02 GMT 2009-12-29T12:00:02Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950293   I love using a slow cooker, so I can't wait to try out some of the recipes from  Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining .  It's a Kindle download, but . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:35:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950293 April H. 2009-12-16T19:35:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946714 Recently, I was fortunate enough to receive some Sensodyne Iso Active to try from She Speaks .  I had seen it in the stores, and thought that it looked interesting, so I was very excited to . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:12:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946714 April H. 2009-12-14T18:12:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937432 The Happiness Project is a blog you can find on Slate about one woman's quest to be happier.  Since I believe that happiness and an optimistic outlook directly effects one's health and well-being, . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:29:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937432 April H. 2009-12-08T19:29:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937057 A middle-aged blonde woman (speculated to be Elin's mother), was taken to the hospital early this morning.  Video link here .  She was in the U.S. to support her daughter during this trying . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:38:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937057 April H. 2009-12-08T15:38:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935505 In today’s tough economy, we’re all looking for ways to cut back. Thanks to Houseparty , I not only had a chance to host a money-saving party, but I also got an amazing iron/steamer! . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:28:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935505 April H. 2009-12-07T21:28:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935590 Taking care of Little Miss’ skin is something I take seriously. I had very sensitive skin growing up, and so I keep in mind that there is a good chance that she may have the same problems as well. . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:46:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935590 April H. 2009-12-07T19:46:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929303 This is about the tree that grew alongside my parent's house while I was growing up.  When we went back the weekend before Thanksgiving, I took some time to reconnect with her.  Even . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:58:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929303 April H. 2009-12-03T18:58:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925755 Do you love Christmas music?  This is the freebie for you then! Go to Amazon every day now through Christmas and download a different holiday song.  Today's song is Joy to the World by Casting . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:57:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925755 April H. 2009-12-01T18:57:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925583 Heidi Swanson writes a delightful recipe blog that I follow.  Her recipes are consistently healthy, yummy, and vegetarian!  She concentrates on using whole foods, which are . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:15:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925583 April H. 2009-12-01T17:15:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921688 As you all know by now, Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident early Friday morning.  However, what no one seems to know is what actually happened.  Was it simply an accident? Here are . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:11:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921688 April H. 2009-11-28T21:11:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915989 We are having a rather untraditional thanksgiving meal.  Veggie lasagna for me, and swedish meatballs for my husband!  We'll also be having our meal Wednesday evening rather than Thursday.  I . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:36:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915989 April H. 2009-11-24T18:36:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915891 that my husband has found a job that he really enjoys, and that it has a lot of opportunity for him to move up.  Although we hate being apart, this job has been great for him.  He got laid off . . . Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977915891 April H. 2009-11-24T17:55:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914194 that I got to spend an enjoyable weekend with my parents.  I also got to see one of my high school teachers and my Aunt.  She hadn't seen Little Miss in a year, so it was a good visit for them. . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:33:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977914194 April H. 2009-11-23T18:33:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908814 that I have the means to travel to see my family.  I know that a lot of people during these hard times can't even afford the gas to go see their family, so as I prepare to visit my family this weekend . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908814 April H. 2009-11-19T18:02:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906943 for fresh vegetables to cook with! Last night I was trying to come up with a way to use up the vegetables I had in my fridge, and I realized that there were a lot of people in this world who don't have . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977906943 April H. 2009-11-18T19:40:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905798 for my beautiful daughter, Little Miss.  I found out my husband has to work through the weekend, and was thinking about it this morning.  Little Miss padded into my room, curled up with me, . . . Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:51:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905798 April H. 2009-11-18T02:51:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904117 to be back in my own house!  I was house sitting last week for Jericho , who has 4 dogs.  They are great dogs, but between them and Little Miss I didn't get much sleep! What are you . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:32:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977904117 April H. 2009-11-17T03:32:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903308 Sign up with Mueller's Pasta to get a free meal planner full of recipes and money saving coupons! I had to finagle with the birthday field a little to get it to go through, but that was the only problem . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:58:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903308 April H. 2009-11-16T17:58:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903257 If you happen to be awake between 1 AM and dawn Tuesday morning, head outside and experience the Leonid Meteor shower!  Asia will get the best showing, with 200-300 meteors per hour, while those . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903257 April H. 2009-11-16T17:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901766 for my wonderful husband!  He'll be hitting the road today to go back to work, and we'll miss him greatly this week. What are you thankful for today? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:52:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901766 April H. 2009-11-15T16:52:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900769 to be able to spend a beautiful day out on the beach with my family! What are you thankful for today? In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am going to try to post something I am thankful for each day, . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:01:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900769 April H. 2009-11-14T15:01:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892562 It appears as though Ida will be a non-event.  It has already been downgraded to a tropical storm.  Just some rain, hopefully no flooding!  I'm amazed by all of the reaction here.  Normally . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:19:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892562 April H. 2009-11-09T17:19:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886971 Every year, you see houses decorated with lights for Christmas.  With that comes larger electric bills.  Home Depot is helping us put a little dent in that cost by giving us a great deal on . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:28:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886971 April H. 2009-11-05T19:28:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886614 This story really touched my heart, and it's an easy way to touch a little boy's life! Christmas Cards Requested Posted on November 04, 2009 Christmas will come early for a five year old . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886614 April H. 2009-11-05T15:11:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885032 There’s a reason I’ve been putting this one off. Talking about my best qualities is something that I am definitely not good at! It’s not that I don’t think I have good qualities, . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:46:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885032 April H. 2009-11-04T17:46:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884850 Thanks to Deal Seeking Mom for this deal! There is one smokin’ hot deal on Nintendo Wii Games running at Target through this Saturday. You can score six games for as low as $30 making them . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:45:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977884850 April H. 2009-11-04T15:45:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883254 This year we decided to take Little Miss to a few houses for Trick or Treating.  We only went around the block of her grandparent's neighborhood, but it was quite the adventure for her! . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883254 April H. 2009-11-03T18:38:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877994 I have some cheap ones, and they are in pretty bad shape, so I'm hoping to replace them soon.  Anyone have any they just love?  I'd like to find some with long handles but a spoon that isn't . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:17:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877994 April H. 2009-10-30T17:17:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876272 Go here to see clips of movies from Martin Scorsese's list.  He really picked some good ones!  A lot of them I have never seen, since I'm not a fan of horror movies.  I'll list a few . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:14:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977876272 April H. 2009-10-29T18:14:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875891 In John Ondrasik's fifth studio album Slice , you can definitely tell that he has a story or two to tell.  John uses this album to share stories about his life and honor servicemen. To me . . . Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977875891 April H. 2009-10-29T15:08:39Z