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Holidays

Merry CHRISTmas!!

December 24, 2011

Wishing you a blessed Christmas–from my family to yours!  Let’s all remember the Reason for the Season!

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Make Your Own Snowglobes

December 8, 2011

I always have so much fun decorating for Christmas–or even just bringing out all the things that have winter written all over them.  Then, after I have everything out and I complain about how much stuff I have, I always find new things to create or add to the collection. I’m sure I’m not alone! [...]

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Make A Difference with Holiday Giving

December 7, 2011

We’ve reached the time of year when most everyone is on a mission to find that perfect gift for thier friend or loved one. Overall, people are a bit happier.  A little more willing to lend a helping hand, sponsor a needy family in the area, drop off some extra food baskets at the local pantry.  [...]

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A Few Thanksgiving Thoughts

November 30, 2011

I hope you and your family had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday full of memories.  Thanksgiving is one of those times where I truly realize just how blessed we are–not only as a nation, but as a community, a family, and as individuals.  I wish I didn’t take it for granted, but the reality is [...]

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Thanksgiving Menu and Plan

November 22, 2011

This year I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving Dinner at my home.  Originally I was nothing more than elated, then I was a little nervous when I began to think about all the preparations.  Now that I’ve nailed down my plan, the nervous-ness has turned back into elation. I’ve found that an easy way to lead [...]

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Apple Cranberry Bread

October 10, 2011

I first made this bread a few years back and it instantly became a favorite, not only did my husband request it often but so did the children. With fresh apples, cranberries and walnuts, how could I not answer their pleas with a slice?   Apple Cranberry Bread 1 ½ cups flour {can use whole [...]

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Reversible Tote Bag

June 30, 2011

A little known fact about me is that if I had all the time in the world, I would fill my spare time with sewing.  I seriously love creating things with fabric, I just don’t have  make the time for it.  As soon as our {continued} craziness ends {please tell me it will end!}, I [...]

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Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

February 22, 2010

My family absolutely loves popcorn.  I’m not talking about microwave popcorn, either.  We prefer the old fashioned, popped on the stovetop popcorn, without all the extra chemicals.  Popping popcorn on your own opens the door to so many different flavoring possibilities, too.  I love it! A friend of mine passed this recipe for Caramel Marshmallow [...]

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Valentine Fail

February 11, 2010

Some may call me a Valentine’s Day Bah-Humbug.  And really, I’m okay with that.  I think the idea behind Valentine’s Day is okay, but it is so commercialized and overrated.  It makes me crazy. Plus, the beginning of February is crazy in our house.  This year I went to Blissdom, we had a snow storm [...]

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 30, 2009

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We were surprised to wake up and see we had a small dusting of snow on the ground. It was delightful! We opened up presents at our house Christmas morning, followed by yummy Cinnamon Pancakes for our Christmas morning breakfast. The kids were able to play with their [...]

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