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I think we have approximately 5002 action figures in this house. We’ve been adding to our collection since my son was 2 and talked about “bad guys” more than anything else (which, incidentally, were good guys, but he had limited verbal skills at the time…) So we kind of have a feeling like we maybe have “all” the action figures…
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Unless you’re living in a cave someplace without any access to social media or television, I’m fairly certain you’ve heard of the fabulous new Disney movie, Frozen. We LOVE the movie, especially the soundtrack and the amazing characters. For everyone here at the Martin house, it was love at first sight with Olaf, the world’s most adorable (and funny) snowman. …
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Carrot Crescent Appetizers Recipe: Fun Twist on Crescent Rolls! Spring is coming. Sooner or later, right? Time for plants and trees to come alive, spring celebrations, Easter…. and it’s time for some fun SPRING recipe ideas!! Here’s a carrot crescent appetizer recipe that’s pretty easy and would be great for an Easter appetizer, Peter Rabbit baby shower, or any spring…
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When Bell Plantation sent me some samples of their powdered peanut butter, PB2, I got to thinking about some fun recipes to use it in. So far it has been used in smoothies, a Thai peanut sauce and this highly addictive vegan muddy buddy recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy organic peanut butter 1/4 cup…
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Red Barn Canvas launches new Children’s line of canvas wall art. This post announcing the new brand from Red Barn Canvas is brought to you by my friends Kristy and Andy, the awesome behind RBC. Introducing PinnsQueak Boutique, A Red Barn Canvas Brand full of fun, coordinating Canvas Wall Art specifically designed to grow with your child. Our designs are…
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Pie. It’s got such a huge part of so many of our family traditions and it’s hard not to love pie. In fact, I can tell you, in 39 1/2 years on this earth, I’ve not met anyone who doesn’t like pie. There aren’t a lot of foods you can say that about, although I suppose pie is one of…
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