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8 Reasons to Garden Growing up, my dad had a garden. I can’t remember anything he grew in that garden except for rhubarb, I guess because we used to munch on the rhubarb while catching fireflies in our Underoos. As I got older, I was away at summer camp for 8+ weeks each year, and wasn’t really around for gardening…
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It doesn’t get much easier than this super simple and just 2 ingredient chocolate fluff recipe. 2 ingredients? One of them is chocolate? Score! I love simple recipes and this one takes the cake for simplicity. Chocolate chips and whipping cream team up to bring you this light, fluffy and chocolately deliciousness. My family loves this- it’s like a really…
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OK, I KNOW you have heard of Disney’s Frozen. Chances are, since its out on BluRay/DVD, you’ve even finally seen it. And chances are, if you saw it, you loved it. I mean, it is fantabulous. Or the kids have brainwashed me into believing it is because they sing the songs and act out the movie all day every day. Either…
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When you don’t have family around to babysit for you, and don’t have a lot of disposable income, going out for date night isn’t always feasible. I mean, it sure is fun, but there is the cost incurred of paying a sitter and whatever you actually do for your date night. That can add up quickly. One thing that my…
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“Unless you have been living under a rock this past winter, you have probably heard about the movie Frozen. You may even have been living in your very own Frozen winter this year with all the snow and colder than normal temperatures.” But now The Bowtique is offering you a way to warm up and look to spring ahead! )This…
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Aren’t these birds nest cupcakes adorable?!? I’m sure if I keep thinking Spring that it will come along sooner than later. These are so easy to decorate and are a great Easter treat. They’d also be a lot of fun for a baby or bridal shower party. Supplies: 24 cupcakes cooled and ready to decorate buttercream frosting, colored a…
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