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Homemade Sausage Gravy is one of those warm, delicious dishes I remember my mama making in my childhood. Flavorful gravy over flaky, warm biscuits could get me moving even on chilly days. When I became an adult and learned how to do it myself I was amazed at how incredibly easy it was to make and now I regularly enjoy the…
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These chocolate covered crow cookies are fun to make. They are fun, simple, cute, and not super spooky! There’s just so many ways to have fun with your food- and playing with chocolate just makes it yummier. A few ingredients you can find almost anywhere, and a little imagination, and you can create just aboout anything with melted chocolate and…
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Do you eat the same thing for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day? Do your children? I’m guessing that the answer is no. I can’t imagine having the exact same thing for every meal day after day. I’m thinking of how quickly everyone tires of leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberries within a few days of Thanksgiving. My husband, the kids,…
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Oh, what’s that? You haven’t heard of an apple pie lasagna? Well, truthfully, I hadn’t either. The idea popped in my head two weeks ago and I was all “oh my gosh it’s going to be all layers of apple and yum and goo and IT HAS TO HAPPEN this weekend” but then it didn’t… until this past weekend. The inlaws…
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I love my kids like crazy as most moms do- but as we all know they have the ability to also drive us crazy! The key to keeping your sanity is to steal a few minutes of indulgence- without the kids. This is usually much easier said than done of course, because they can hear the rustle of a…
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Breakfast casserole is a favorite morning staple in our house. They are easy to toss together and you can use pretty much whatever you have on hand to make it. They can be as simple or as involved as you like making them perfect for busy mornings, leisurely weekend brunches, or family holiday breakfasts. They are also PERFECT for busy…
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