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Recipes :: Christmas Cookies That Will Delight!
OLAF Christmas Cookies: I don’t think anything could be more fun than these OLAF cookies made from the very creative Suz at Suz Daily! Recipe found on Suz Daily. Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies: These look so yummy and so pretty – they would make a great homemade gift to those who love holiday cookies (isn’t that most of us?). Yummy recipe found on Recipe Girl who has over 2,600 recipes she shares! Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies: These look absolutely amazing and I think I could eat the whole tray! I love how simple the design is but they look so tasty! Recipe created by the very…
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Friendsgiving :: Celebrating Our Treasured Friendships
Holiday season is just around the corner, but it’s not the nation’s favorite food holiday that has us day dreaming about mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. This month we’re all about Friendsgiving, a popular take on Thanksgiving when friends come together to celebrate good food and great company. Whether you’re planning a Friendsgiving feast or sticking to your traditional Thanksgiving routine, show your kids why friends are worth being thankful for with some crafts, fun recipes and some Netflix shows and movies that explore lessons about friendship from a few of the greatest duos, including Rory and Lorelai, Charlotte and Wilbur and Bob and Larry, whose all-new Netflix original, “VeggieTales in the…
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Gifts & Games: A Modern Mom’s Baby Shower
Gifts & Games: A Modern Mom’s Baby Shower With the mood centered around a new life, you’ve already got happy faces surrounded by tons of pastels. But what are some fun games to play during the baby shower and what are worthwhile gifts for the expectant modern mother? It’s All Fun and Games Don’t Say Baby: This game requires not much more than a bunch of old fashioned wooden clothespins and a board announcing the rules. Prop the rules at the entrance to the baby shower, asking everyone to take a pin and wear it. When somebody says the word “baby,” the first person to catch them gets to…
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Day 12 :: Get Your Home Decluttered in 28 Days: The Backyard
We are on Day 12 of our Home Decluttering Project. Granted, it has taken me more than 28 days to tackle each room in the house, but that is okay! These things can take time and I want you to join in where you can! This project is about making our homes into a de-cluttered and organized place that we enjoy spending time in. I think and feel better when I don’t have so much “stuff” around and this step-by-step, room-by-room series has been therapeutic. So join in where you can if you think your home could use some attention! Since I look out into our garden everyday from…
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Food :: Krusteaz’s New Flat Bread Mixes are Perfect for Dinner
I like cooking with my kids. I especially like cooking things that are fun and easy and don’t require a lot of preparation. So, I was happy to be given the chance to try out the new baking mixes by Krusteaz. I was given a kit that included three new varieties of the Krusteaz Flat Bread mixes – Whole Wheat, Italian Herb and Garlic & Onion. The new flat bread mixes are perfect for sandwiches, pizza crusts or dipping. On our first try we used the Italian Herb. We threw together a quick pot of spaghetti and I realized this would be a good addition to the meal and…
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Garden :: Fabulous Ideas to Transform Your Backyard – Large or Small!
They say fall is a great time for planting in your garden bulbs and seeds to enjoy come springtime. While doing this, why not freshen up your backyard for the fall and winter months? If you live in California you are probably hoping for some cool weather as we are all suffering through 90 degree days. Trust me – it’s awful (especially when your AC isn’t working properly). I have been on a quest to de-clutter and redecorate our home these past few months and I consider our back area part of our home that needs to be redone! So while I am working on decluttering and getting some help to clean…