Food
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Krusteaz Baking Event this Saturday the 14th
I am excited to be one of the mom bloggers invited by Krusteaz to host a baking event this Friday in support of the Krusteaz and Weelicious blogger Catherine McCord baking event happening on Saturday, December 14th. They will be serving up some delectable baking and gifting ideas for the Krusteaz Virtual Holiday Baking Party so if you like to bake (bring on the cookies!) then you will love hanging out and talking about baking. My event will be taking place at a friends house tomorrow afternoon and we have loads of kids coming over to do some serious baking. If you want to tune in for the free webcast from across the country on Saturday, December 14…
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Recipes :: Delicious Holiday Treats
Today we are officially starting our holiday baking craze. Last year we had a blast making some nutty balls (yes, that was the name of the cookie) and fudge for our neighbors, friends and the teachers over at my daughter’s school. I like to try out different recipes each year and last year I attempted my mother’s fudge recipe. The fudge turned out delicious and my husband wants to state for the record that he really made it since he was the one stirring it the whole time. I was just too nervous I was going to get it wrong so I had him make it and directed from the sidelines. Hey,…
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One of My Favorite Restaurants in the World :: The Palace Grill
One of my favorite places in the world is Santa Barbara, California. There are many reasons why I love this city and dream of someday moving up there to retire. It is centered right alongside the coast and even Oprah purchased a house there (an estate I should say). My husband went to college in Santa Barbara and when we were deciding where we wanted to get married he recommended Santa Barbara. Luckily for me, he knew what place to stay at, where to get married (the Santa Barbara Courthouse), and even knew where he wanted to have our wedding reception at. He raved about a place called The Palace which…
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Ask the Doctor :: Overindulgence Prevention 101
Ask the Doctor: Question: Last holiday season, I drank a little too much alcohol and ate too much food. Do you have any tips for the occasional overindulgence? Tis the season of celebrating with family, friends and holiday treats. It’s good to enjoy this time of year; spending more time with your loved ones, yet, we tend to overindulge a bit and forget to listen to our bodies (that are clearly telling us to stop eating and drinking). Below are a few preventable tips to remember and also what do if the excitement overshadowed and thus the prevention was not heard. Overindulgence Prevention 101 1. Don’t go hungry to a party: Eat…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness :: Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign
What is the dandelion moms Project Kindness? Well, every month we select an organization that is helping others in some capacity. One month we supported a grassroots non-profit organization that was helping to create a library filled with books in a small town in the the Dominican Republic. Another month we supported the Project Night Night that helps children in shelters feel safe and loved with a special tote bag that is filled with a children’s book, blanket and a stuff animal. It warms my heart to see our lovely dandelion moms helping in any way they can – even if it is sharing the post about an organization helping others and getting…
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Recipes :: For a Delicious Thanksgiving Meal
After searching for the easiest yet tastiest looking Thanksgiving recipes this afternoon, I am in dire need of a piece of pumpkin pie at the moment! Marie Calendar’s here I come! We are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and I am looking forward to having a big ‘ol feast with our friends and family! But it can be stressful if you don’t have a game plan so I found some tasty recipes for a more traditional Thanksgiving meal. I even found a gravy recipe that is almost exactly the one that has been passed on for generations from my mother’s German grandmother to me! Here are some delicious recipes that include an…
