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HelpfulAnnalisa

By Annalisa Hall
Helpful Annalisa is useful bits of advice at the right time. For example, the public school uses cinnamon as a natural deterrent to an ant issue. The spice is non-toxic, but keeps the ants away and I took note of it many years ago. Then, an opportunity to help presented itself when a frazzled working mom muttered about what in the world she would do about the ants on the counter and her worries about her toddler, I piped in and freely gave her the answer to use some cinnamon. I was happy to help, she was happy it worked. Helpful Annalisa to the rescue. I'm happy to say it once or a thousand times, whether its bento boxes for picky eaters or how to enjoy the car ride home or smiling when all else fails, I'm all about being helpful when someone needs to know!
Simply stated I wasn’t a fashion-ista nor in model contention my whole life until something snapped in me when I found out we were having a baby girl.  Suddenly, I went to Gino instead of 'Quicky Cuts' to get my hair cut and colored.  I put on masc ... Read more...
The kids are out of school 24x7 for three months…87 days…but who’s counting?  They want to play, I’ve got to work and the babysitter…well, let’s hope Gram & Gramp don’t go on vacation. Survival kits for summer ... Read more...
Saving money for [what you want...it’s up to you!].  Glancing at my pocket change, I’ve said “Help!  I’m TRYING to save money! But its so little?”  So here are a few helpful tips for your financial sanity: Read more...
Help!  My head hurts! Do your shoulders hurt, do your knees hurt, and does it matter? It’s a headache!  Each headache is different and everyone’s body deals in unique ways.  Triggered by stress, strain, injury, illness, too much fluo ... Read more...
You’ve said it.  They’ve said it.  We’ve all said, “I’m hungry!” and then what?  Here are a couple of helpful hints on how to curb the hunger and munchies for you, your children, and the family: Read more...
Last week, our baby girl got a nasty virus (aka the Flu!) and we didn't know what to do.  Having survived the week...here are a few helpful ideas for you: (1) Stay Calm Mom!  -- The puking, the crying, the whining...it ... Read more...