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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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Love Bisquick? Here is a simple homemade recipe that is easy to make (takes only minutes) and a lot cheaper and probably even healthier for you than the store bought version. Buying an unbleached and/or organic flour and organic shortening is a simple swap to make it better for you. Store this DIY homemade Bisquick recipe in an airtight container…
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