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{homemade} Pixie Sticks
Halloween is here.This means late night doorbell ringingDogs barkingKids running through the streetsSCREAMINGWhy can't children talk quietly?Just a thoughtand plenty of sugarI love the idea of...
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Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
I was the BEST parent...before I had kids.You know the kind,the parent to never loose my coolor raise my voiceor provide a meal that comes out of a boxand HIDE vegetablesnever..MY kids would always...
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{dirty} Blondies
It's a PARTYand you're all invited.Stephanie @ Back for Secondshas a brand spanking new home.It's gorgeous, so be sure to visit her.How do food bloggers celebrate?with treats of courseLOTS of treatsI'm...
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Peanut Butter Cup no-bake Granola Bars
Well, we survived another Halloween, and...there is entirely TOO much candy in the house.Our day went something like this...get up for schoolmake sure that costumes are readystop and get extra candy...
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{copycat} Apple Pie larabar
We are on candy overloadand the holiday season hasn't even officially begun.I was planning a mini-cleansejust to get me ready for the feast that spansfrom Thanksgivingthrough New Years.However, I...
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Oatmeal Chia Seed Cookies with Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds
Have you made anything with chia seeds?I hadn't until today.Rumor has it they're good for you.Fiber, protein, Omega - 3These little guys have them all,and in BIG way.I decided it was time to give them...
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Mulling Spice
There is nothing more soothing than a hot drink on a cold night.and the perfect companion to that hot drink mulling spicesI am a BIG fan of the mulled beverageand it makes the house smell AMAZINGI've...
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Homemade Mounds Candy Bar
I know that everyone has moved past all the Halloween candyright into the Thanksgiving and Christmas treats.I'm ready for Thanksgiving.It is quite possible my favorite day.What could be better than...
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Sweet Potato Tater Tots
I've admitted on more than one occasionthat I have a thing for fries.I know they're not good for me,and I don't eat them very often,but I LOVE them,and would eat them everydayif I could.My kids feel...
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Butternut Squash Pound Cake
My family is a bit pumpkined out...it isn't even Thanksgiving yet.I guess when you start baking with pumpkin in September,that's bound to happen.But, I LOVE baking with the flavors of fall.Then, I...
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Peppermint Bark Brownies
Maybe it's just me,but I feel like the Christmas season starts earlier and earlier each year.It used to begin right after Thanksgiving.You'd start seeing the holiday displaysLights would go upChristmas...
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Hot Cocoa Mix and Peppermint Stick Hot Cocoa
When I was a kid,I would BEG my mom to buy hot chocolate mix.She always made her own,and even when she'd add those cute little marshmallows,or a big scoop of whipped cream,I still longed for those...
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{no cook} Chocolate Chia Seed Mousse
It's Thanksgiving week,and I have been enjoying the holiday break from our busy school schedules.I do however have a small bit of advice for those with kids at home as well;ready...do not take them...
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Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had absolutely no intention of taking a blogging break this week.In fact, I had a BIG list of all the baking I was going to accomplish.We were home from school, so there wouldn't be any interruption...
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Chocolate Peppermint Loaf Cake
It is safe to saythat todayhas beentheworstMondayinhistorySure, it started fineup on timekids to schooland from thereit has been one disaster after another.In case you haven't noticedalmost ALL of my...
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Caramelized Banana Bread
The holidays are here,and while excited, I am am feeling just a tadoverwhelmed.There's shopping, wrapping, baking,decorating, card writing, and meal planning.On top of that Stella's birthday is two...
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Easy {no-bake} Gingerbread Treats
I love holiday time,but I have to admit,this year I am just not feeling it.I don't know if it's our crazy schedule,cancelled vacation plans,or just plain crankiness.I am having a hard time getting...
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Chocolate Popcorn
Does your family have a favorite snack?Our go-tois definitely popcorn.Now, I may be biased by the fact thatmy husband's family grows, and sends us,the BEST popping corn on the planet.{Uncle Randy's...
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Raspberry - Cream Cheese Christmas Tree Bread
Slowly but surely, my inner Grinch is disappearing. It's December - I have no idea how that happened.Jolly the elf has arrived.I cleaned the house to Christmas music yesterday,and I have purchased ALL...
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Homemade Peppermint Patties
When I was a kid,the holidays were a HUGE deal.I have a very large, and extremely close, familywith MANY aunts, uncles, and cousins.We would gather at a different house,every night,for the entire week...
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