The flavor and the moistness of their hams is beyond comparison to any other brands we have tried. Their side dishes are always tasty when they have samples in the store when I pick up either our Easter ham or the Thanksgiving turkey.

Here is a special coupon for you from the Honey Baked Ham – enjoy and have a special Easter celebration!

For the special Bride and Groom to be we will be giving away a My Publisher’s Hardcover Photo Book! Three stories will be chosen by us here at Lil Duck Duck so our readers will then vote for their favorite story.

We have a sample here in our hands and this is truly bookstore-quality printing – and we are not easily impressed as we hold a high standard when it comes to photo printing . Think what a special memories book this will be for your photos from your dates, to highlight your wedding preparation photos, ring shopping or use it for your honeymoon photos!

MyPublisher is a leading photo book company who offers high quality printing of your customized photos and text at a surprisingly low price – hardcover photo books start at just $29.80 – which makes them affordable for your wedding photo keepsakes.

Not just for wedding, engagement or honeymoon memories, customizing a photo book is a wonderful gift for family keepsakes and delightful for a new mom for a baby gift! Easy to complete online with fast download and with creative layouts (over 250 layouts and customizable fonts) that will highlight your photos, you will be pleased with this special photo book to hold your memories for years to come.

So, we want to hear from the engaged couple …post your Engagement Story or Marriage Proposal Story below in the comments section (don’t make it too lengthy ). Tell us how your groom proposed to you recently. Your stories will be accepted until midnight on the 31st of March. Then we will choose three of your stories for our readers to vote (for the next week) as to who will win the MyPublisher hardcover Photo Book giveaway!

If you are the Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor, Best Man, Groomsmen or Flower Girl or Ring Bearer for the coming wedding, tell the special couple to tell us their engagement story and they just might be the winner of this keepsake photo book! Be sure to also check out our Photo Save The Date Cards & Photo Engagement Announcements.

1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups cooked kidney beans, rinsed
2 cups water

3 T chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin

4 tsp prepared mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper

3 T soy sauce
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add the beans and mash. Stir in water and heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce. Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up burrito style. Bake for 12 minutes.

There are many worthy organizations – which one(s) hold a special place in your life and heart? This is most rewarding personally plus you know the efforts and affects the organization truly is making in there area of influence.

There are ways to give more than once, almost like a double gift! Looking for a meaningful gift for a friend, family, co-worker or business associates? Make a donation in their name to a cause you or they support.

Donations to your local educational institutions for library or playground equipment or teacher supplies for student needs is always welcomed.

For an extra special interactive charitable gift, arrange to participate with the one receiving the gift. For example, select a charity with mutual interest between you. Next contact the charity for a list of their needs either to assist with your time or supplies to purchase. Set a date for you to go together to help or shop and deliver the donation. Take pictures and make it fun as well as meaningful.

Think of the lives you are affecting – including your own.

Scary thought isn’t it? Especially if you have children. This is an emotionally charged issue with many of us, but please do not put off completing this task as it is most important.

All of us need to have a will, guardianship legally established, documents dealing with health issues (living will and a medical power of attorney) and additional personal estate all legally documented and established.

Research the topic (again the Dummies series has been helpful for us) and then contact an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Having a personal friend who is an estate attorney has really made me understand the enormous consequences that can, and usually do, occur when your estate has not been prepared for your personal situation.

Also discuss with your estate attorney how to approach your parents and their needs as they age and many time neglect this important preparation for the future.

This is the month your employer distributes the insurance information with all the options listed. Your task is to seriously look it over. Consider the choices for you and your family and those you are not certain about or need more information regarding, get it from your employer, on-line research and library resources.

Consider cutting your prescription costs by using a generic version of the medication (seek your doctor’s advice, possibly a phone call will result in savings).

Look at the benefits offered at each place of employment and research your private and business  benefits verses costs. Do you have double coverage on yours and your spouses insurance? Then see which is better and discontinue the other insurance. It is amazing the cost difference for the same or better benefits from one employer to another (and private companies too).

Would a Health Savings Account for your out-of-pocket medical expenses be a savings in taxes for you?

It is time to handle this month’s task…ready, set, go!

To research the saving plans and the various options for college, we recommend starting with Clark Howard’s web site.

For those of us whom this is not a need, no you do not get a month off from the financial tasks we are working on this year! Our task this month, is to review any previous month’s tasks and do what you have not gotten completed. Trust me, you will feel better once it is done…

What areas are you wanting to improve in the later part of this year? We typically like the Dummies series on various topics and they usually list classic, time tested book titles, authors and web sites on the subject – making this a great place to start on your self-improvement project.

Education is one of the greatest investments – for a lifetime.