Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Stressing over what snacks to make for your kids that are low in sugar and high on nutrition? Here are a few tricks.
Calling all Moms and Room Mothers. Stressing over what snacks to make for your kids that are low in sugar and high on nutrition? Here are a few tricks I learned over the years that help to keep your family happy and healthy. Think Pink. For breakfast, try strawberry-flavored cream cheese on a slice of toast or a half bagel topped with sliced strawberries in the shape of hearts or fans. If you are really creative, you can slice the strawberry standing on its end and notch out the middle section so that it looks like its own little heart shape on toast. Or make a smiley face with the little red grapes cut in half and positioned on top. Instead of a fattening milkshake, how about a yogurt smoothie with cherries or raspberries? Blend one cup…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day, Lilburn.
Scott Mecredy, owner of Music on Main Street, and Store Manager Michael Hurwitz sat down to sing a love song for Valentine's Day. The song, She Can, was written by Mecredy for his wife, Alicia. It came to be his mother's favorite song, Mecredy said, and when she died, the lyrics were printed in the memorial. Stop by to hear Mecredy, Hurwitz and other musicians perform live when Music on Main Street restarts its weekly jam session, in back of the shop, on April 7. In the meantime, Happy Valentine's Day.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Nikki Fields at Old Town Flowers and Gifts shows us how it's done.
Yes, florists everywhere are busy Monday, the day before Valentine's Day. But Nikki Fields at Old Town Flowers and Gifts was gracious enough to take a few minutes to show us her stuff. Happy Valentine's Day.
Do you love Valentine's Day, or is it just a day hyped by candy and card makers?
One of my Facebook friends had this to say about February 14: "Valentine's Day is overrated." While many people love to give and get gifts and cards and to wine and dine on Cupid's Day, others like to whine that Cupid's stupid. It's a holiday hyped by the industry they say. What's your take?
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
Valentine's Day is Tuesday, Feb. 14, and since Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch loves our readers, we want to help you celebrate the day in style, whether it's with your significant other, your family or your friends. Be sure to check out our special Valentine's Day page for information on local events and more. And if you have any great gift ideas, a special Valentine's Day story, or know of more events, be sure to tell us in the comments. Have a Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
The world loves a lover so help out the romantically inclined this Valentine's Day and pinpoint your favorite spot in Lilburn for romance. Romantic restaurant or scenic overlook, neighbors with romance on their minds will be grateful for your insight. Share the wealth.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Starting Saturday through Valentine’s Day, dogs and cats can be adopted for a $30 cash medical fee.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Do you have some love to spare in your heart and household? Consider adopting a rescue pet for Valentine’s Day. You’ll be rewarded with grateful unconditional love. There are so many available pets from which to choose. The Gwinnett County Animal Welfare Center is sponsoring Pet Adoption Days Saturday, Feb. 11; Sunday, Feb. 13; and Tuesday, Feb. 14. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Starting Saturday through Valentine’s Day, dogs and cats can be adopted for a $30 cash medical fee. This fee covers sterilization (spay/neuter), vaccinations and a microchip. The Gwinnett County Animal Welfare Center is located at 888 Winder Hwy. in Lawrenceville. For more information, call 770-339-…
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Lilburn. This week, learn more about Country Garden Florist.
Yvette Quigley has always had an interest in flowers. In fact, Quigley helped out with flower arrangements for her friends' weddings for years while living in Michigan, which is where she met her partner Mike Shaw. The pair moved to Lilburn and took over ownership of Country Garden Florist from Rita Pantels last February. Pantels originally opened up the florist shop in 1977. I recently sat down with Yvette and Mike to talk about their business. Patch: What is the best aspect of owning Country Garden Florist? Mike: We were very fortunate in terms of the staff and the customer base that were in place from the many years that Rita was running this place. We have very loyal customers and we do things that are a little bit out of the norm and …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Want to tell the world how much your sweetheart or a special someone means to you? Send them an e-Valentine on Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
It's February and love is in the air! Get a head start on Valentine's Day by sending your special sweetheart an e-Valentine, Patch style. Just click here (select the category "Social Notes" - see photo above) and create a message for that special someone -- spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, son, daughter, grandchild, grandparent, best friend, dog, cat -- whoever you are thinking about this Valentine's Day. And the best part -- it's free! You can also add a photo of yourself or your loved one to your Patch Valentine's Day e-card. You can even upload a video message. After you've finished, look for the sharing tools on the page that will let you post your Valentine message to Facebook, Tweet it or send it by email. Share some love on this most …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
More sugar and fat are likely to be found in the aisles, so follow these tips when buying chocolate.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
How do the chocolates at the grocery stack up? According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, author of the new book Go UnDiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Loss and founder of nutrition network HealthCastle.com, many products you might find in the chocolates section of your grocery store or gift shop have much more sugar and fat than real chocolate. "It's always a good idea to stick to real chocolate rather than candies and bars with chocolate flavoring," Tsang says. "But even when you're buying real chocolate, there are major nutritional differences between types that you may not be aware of." Here's how she says some common chocolate product stack up: She advises no matter which chocolate product you choose to give this Valentine's Day, …
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