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The connection between mother and daughter is so special. From the special moments and fond memories I have of time with my own mother to the moment I held my daughter in my arms for the first time, her first steps, her first day of school, and the days of first dances and dates that are coming too soon, I…
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I am a sappy, sentimental girl. I had cameos from both of my grandmothers on my wedding flowers, my sister Debbie’s china, my mom’s wedding ring, and on and on. I love traditions and history and family, and when I find things that combine these loves, I get, well, sappy and often teary eyed. I can’t help it. I just…
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It’s December 8th, my friends. Do you know where your Elf will go tonight? I don’t know about you but I have about 5 more fun and creative ideas up my sleeve before I run out and turn to bloggers and Pinterest for more Elf on the Shelf ideas. Our elves come on Thanksgiving night- so they’re here a little…
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Every single Christmas, my mom spent most of the month leading up to the big day baking. Every night (remember, this was pre internet and pre reality show days) we did at least 1 kind of cookies. She had this master list. It was crazy. She also worked out of the house! I don’t know how she did it. I…
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Compensation was supposed to be provided by Ritz Crackers via Mode Media. Like it or not—and, really, READY or not—the holidays are coming up fast and furious, my friends. I’ve already seen “save the date” and “next meeting is a cookie swap” emails going around. I do love traditional holiday foods and baking, but sometimes I like to have a…
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Both of my kids, but especially my 4 year old daughter, love to get in the kitchen with me. From cookies to pasta she enjoys it all, even “helping” with the dishes- I am sure that will change soon! I thought it would be fun for them to make a super simple taco bar and then serve themselves from it for…
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