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I’ve been a fan of Nicholas Sparks’ writing for years so when I was offered a chance to interview him and see the set of his latest movie, The Longest Ride, opening in theaters April 10th, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. A sweet story of two star crossed lovers, Luke and Sophia, their lives are forever altered when their…
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Being a parent is a responsibility many of us have and take on wholeheartedly. As they say, it is one of the hardest non-paying jobs but can be so much fun as well. If you have multiple children in your house, like I do, you know how different your kids can be. One kid wants to pack her lunch, while…
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This healthier homemade ranch dressing recipe is a great way to introduce kids to spices and seasonings as well as using measuring cups and spoons. I also love that it shows them that before it gets bottled and put on store shelves what goes into it and fresh can be so delicious. We make this for our salads or for…
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When you think of your most important relationships, both romantic and non-romantic, what comes to mind? Are there certain things you wish to say? This Valentine’s Day, Hallmark is challenging fans to “put your heart to paper” when it comes to those relationships we hold nearest and dearest. The obvious choice here would be for me to write about my…
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Need a last minute Valentine Snack? Check out these cute, FUN made-from-scratch brownie hearts!! So good, and so festive. You can, of course, use any shape you want for any holiday or theme. But since it’s February, I figured we would stick with Valentine’s Day. Valentine Brownie Heart Stacks Ingredients ¾ C. butter 1 ¾ C. sugar 3 eggs 1…
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We recently learned about the Disney Imagicademy apps and got to have a fun party to learn all about them and find yet another way to fall in love with all things Disney. The idea of the Imagicademy is to encourage kids ages 3-8 to learn by creating, doing and making- driven by technology- Mickey’s Magical Math World app was the main…
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