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Hand Knitted Toddler Sweaters That Give Back

Sweaters by Lee are unique, all original designs & hand knitted by Lee. Moms love the fact that the sweaters are MACHINE WASHABLE and AFFORDABLE at $45.00.

Since 2006 for every sweater sold a portion of sales have been donated to charity.  With current economic hard times, for every sweater purchased Sweaters by Lee will donate 100% to Long Island Cares Food Bank, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer & The Red Cross.

Visit the website to see the gifts that give back.

Summer Salads--It's Too Hot to Cook

SOUTHWEST TUNA SALAD

Ingredients
1   bag (10 oz.)  washed salad greens
1   can (15 ¼ oz.)  Whole Kernel Sweet Corn , drained
1   (7 oz.) pouch or 2 (3 oz.) pouches  Tuna, (Chunk Light or Albacore)
1   can (15 oz.)  50% less salt black beans , rinsed and drained
½   cup  low-fat ranch dressing
½   cup   mild or medium salsa

Directions
Place salad greens in large bowl.
Top with black beans, corn, and tuna.
Drizzle with dressing and salsa. Toss before serving.

Summer Salads--It's Too Hot to Cook.

Want to Go Back to School?

ProjectWorkingMom is a scholarship program that provides college funding for working moms and dads. To date, the program has awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships. This year, the program is awarding another $5 million in full-ride scholarships. The program is made possible by its sponsors, including The Tyra Show.

You can learn more and enter your application for a scholarship to earn an online degree.

Healthy Summer Sweets--Peach Yogurt Pops

Bypass the usual sugar-laden, fat-filled desserts this summer and try something ompletely different!

Ingredients
1    can (15 oz.) Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches or Peach Halves
1    ctn. (8 oz.)   low-fat vanilla yogurt
8    (4 oz.)   plastic or paper drink cups
8  wooden sticks or plastic spoons

Directions
1.       Pour undrained fruit into food processor or blender container. Cover and pureé.
2.       Add yogurt; blend until smooth.
3.       Pour into cups; freeze until partially frozen.
4.       Place stick in center of each ... Continue reading Healthy Summer Sweets--Peach Yogurt Pops.

Lake Fun & Safety

It's that time of year--time to head out to one of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes (or to one of umteen thousands of lakes all over the country). Before you go, check out the downloadable guide below to safe swimming, boating and fishing from Conservation Minnesota. If you're worried about water pollution and contamination, you can go to CheckMyLake.org to find out whether lakes have been tested and what the results show.

Parent's Guide to Safe Recreation< ... Continue reading Lake Fun & Safety.