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There are some new ghouls in town enrolling in Monster High. The ghouls are coming with the new movie set in Hauntlywood, called Frights, Camera, Action– and if you have a Monster High fan, she’ll be shrieking (with delight) at these new ghoul-friends to play with. Head over to Walmart’s Monster High area and check out the new ghouls, see exclusive…
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We went for cute and fun for these little chicky pops. Spring is coming (allegedly) and so is Easter. These spring chick marshmallow pops are really fun to make and will sell like hotcakes at a bake sale! Spring Chick Marshmallow Pops Ingredients: Jumbo Jet Puffed Marshmallows Lollipop Sticks Yellow Candy Melts Orange Heart-Shaped Sprinkles Black Candy Decorating Pen…
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I’m still on my quest for some new recipes to get us through our dinner ruts before spring finally comes (will it ever?). My friend Jason suggested this edamame hash recipe to me, and I thought it would be a perfect fit for using heart-healthy Mazola oil for cooking. Edamame Hash Recipe Ingredients 4 Red potatoes scrubbed and cut into…
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Not too long ago we shared a tutorial for a DIY Button Hair Clip for St. Patrick’s Day. It was a fun project that upcycled buttons into a cute hair accessory. This hair clip is another upcycled button project but adds an adorable flower. You could create this in the same fabric as an Easter dress or make it more…
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Happy (Almost) Spring! It’s March and with the record high snowfalls across the country it is hard to imagine there are any signs of spring in sight. Even with the snow that does not appear to have an expiration date of any time soon and the sub zero temps, I did spot a sure sign that spring is coming. The…
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My family LOVES pancakes, waffles, and French toast…especially with syrup on top. We do enjoy maple syrup, but it’s always fun to mix things up and try new things. We have 2 huge (9-10 foot tall) blueberry bushes that produce gallons and gallons of berries each year that we cannot consume all of, so what’s not shared with family and…
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