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Do you know what makes me smile?? The smell of somethings baking in the oven. It’s hard to have anything NOT smell fantastic while baking, but one of my fave things is blondies. They just have this amazing aroma that fills the house and makes me feel like I’m back in my childhood kitchen. Adding Reese’s Pieces is for my…
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Foolproof Sour Cream and Onion Tater Tot Casserole A fresh twist on an old family favorite that even the kids will gobble up. Out of desperation from having the same old dish week after week I set about creating a new flavor profile for my standby dinner-Tater Tot casserole. Going heavy on onions and including Hood sour cream makes this…
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It’s amazing how fast the luxuries of summer can fade, only to be replaced by the sudden onslaught of organization and the need for structure. It seemed that the hours of the day were short enough during the summer, and now a majority of daylight hours are consumed at school for the kids and catching up on all of the…
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I love almost everything fall and especially love these Acorn Cookie Pops I made last week! They are really pretty adorable and I can’t wait to make them again for our fall party we have coming up in a couple of weeks. They’re made a lot like a cake pop but have a little different taste and texture. They’ll be…
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Duct tape is one thing that has so many uses, you should always have several rolls in stock. In addition to helping you to hold things together, duct tape is now highly popular to use to make fashion accessories. Although it may look difficult, duct tape is very easy to work with and allows you to make a wide variety…
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My kids LOVE to help make things for holiday gatherings. Memories made- and treasured. They also love making place cards for everyone joining for dinner, but it’s never enough to satisfy their desire to help, and I think finding ways to incorporate fun crafts and snacks makes for a happy kid and gives them a sense of importance. Just watch…
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