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Make It a Hunger Free Summer

Ilinap · June 10, 2013 ·

"This post is brought to you by ConAgra Foods and The Motherhood, but read on see that this is a cause I believe in. I've been compensated for my time. However, all opinions are my own." Today is the last day of school. It's a day replete with milestones, anticipation, and … [Read more...] about Make It a Hunger Free Summer

Tags: children, community, food, poverty, responsibility, school, values, volunteer

Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Ilinap · April 8, 2013 ·

My friend Jennie's first book has hit the shelves. Run to your local purveyor of books and buy Homemade With Love. Now. DO it. I promise you won't regret it. I have seen Jennie's book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, listed on Amazon, and perched among the upcoming visiting … [Read more...] about Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Tags: books, cook, food, friendship

Before You Gorge, Give.

Ilinap · December 31, 2012 ·

2012 was a pretty marvelous year for me. Sure, there were plenty of downs to my ups, but all in all there was much joy and reason to celebrate. The world saw some unspeakable acts of horror. There were obscene displays of consumerism in the midst of severe financial hardship for … [Read more...] about Before You Gorge, Give.

Tags: children, community, food, health, kids, love, poverty, responsibility, thankful, values

$50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Ilinap · December 27, 2012 ·

Attention Walmart Shoppers! Remember when I posted about Flatout flatbread that made for a delicious weeknight pizza and easy entertaining chow? Well, you too can have a flatout great time cooking for your family and friends. Just leave a comment to win a $50 gift card to … [Read more...] about $50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Tags: cook, food, giveaway

Flatout Good & Easy

Ilinap · December 13, 2012 ·

I love a party. Our house somehow always turns into party central, whether it's a planned dinner party affair or an impromptu fireside gathering. My mom's house has always been the same way so I suppose I come by it naturally. The holidays leave us all dazed, but it's nice to … [Read more...] about Flatout Good & Easy

Tags: cook, food, friendship, fun, holidays, kids, party

This is what generosity looks like. – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · December 12, 2012 ·

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Tags: children, community, food, holidays, poverty, responsibility, school, thankful, values, volunteer, wordless Wednesday

The Voice of a Hungry Child

Ilinap · December 3, 2012 ·

I had known her for years. She exuded positive energy with a dose of trepidation. She smiled easily, though not often, if that makes any sense. Her clothes were worn but not ill fitting or inappropriate for the seasons. I just figured she refused to wear a coat like my sons do. … [Read more...] about The Voice of a Hungry Child

Tags: children, community, food, health, kids, poverty, responsibility, school, thankful, values, volunteer

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