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SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE out in theaters April 7th!
Smurfs: The Lost Village out in theaters April 7, 2017 In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! I had a chance to preview the movie last weekend with my daughter, Kate, at the world premiere in Culver City. We absolutely loved the…
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Delicious and Easy CREPE Recipe
Every single Sunday I make crepes for my family. The crepe making started out as a weekend treat when my kids were little and gradually became our Sunday tradition. Preparing the crepes, and the fillings that go with them, makes me grateful I can create something my family loves and gives me hope that my kids will remember these mornings when they are off to college and beyond (which is creeping up really, really fast). As my kids, and often their friends, stand around the kitchen asking if the crepes are “ready yet”, I stare into their sleepy faces and hear about the week. My true love…
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Recipe for Homemade All-Purpose Dough
Dependable All-Purpose Dough PIZZA * CINNAMON ROLLS * PRETZEL BITES * FOCACCIA * CIABATTA This dough is dependable, all-purpose, quick and easy. It takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare with very little mess…. one bowl, one liquid measure cup, one dough hook. This dough recipe can be adapted in many different ways. Check out a few of my favorite recipe ideas below. Ingredients & Instructions: 2 cups warm water 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar Measure warm (not hot!) water in a large liquid measuring cup. Add yeast and sugar, stir gently to mix. Let mixture rest while you prepare the other ingredients…
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Recipe :: Mini Frittatas make a great on-the-go meal
These cute little mini frittatas are such a great on-the-go meal. I had one on my way to helping out at my daughter’s school this morning and my husband took a couple for lunch today. The kids will love it too especially if you mix in their favorite cheeses! Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Mini-Frittatas 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 shredded Parmesan cheese handful of chopped spinach 1/2 cup goats milk three to four slices of cooked bacon chopped or soy bacon if you want it to be a vegetarian dish. 12 eggs salt and pepper to taste Beat eggs together in a separate bowl. Then place…
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5 Delicious Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts
For many, choosing a gluten-free diet is a necessity due to health issues. I do find I feel better if I minimize the amount of foods that contain gluten. You don’t need to feel deprived this holiday season with these yummy treats! Here are some of our favorite gluten-free and vegan sweets we found. Which recipe do you want to try out this holiday season? Gluten-free and Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake A friend made some of these and posted some pictures on her Instagram feed. Anything to do with chocolate draws me in and she was sweet and dropped one off at my doorstep (Thank you Megan!). Our…
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Dandelion Moms 4th Birthday Giveaway!
It sure does seem like yesterday that we launched dandelion moms in August 2012! So much has happened in four years and we have appreciated all the feedback, comments and stories you all have shared with us. It always makes my day when I hear from another mom that an article we posted helped her out in some way or she was inspired to go after a dream she has put on hold. It really means the world to us over at dandelion moms! And we couldn’t do it without our fantastic contributors! From Charly James of One Appy Mama who is our right-hand dandelion and…