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I realized today, in a panic, when my friend Bri posted on Facebook that Christmas is, indeed, NOT a week from tomorrow, but a week from TODAY…I realized that I lost a full day. Um, I can’t lose a day. I have a billion things TO DO! We have some parties and get togethers and the kids only have 2…
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Raspberry Filled Christmas Stars Foundation Cookies are today’s 12 Days of Christmas Cookies recipe! So pretty and so sweet with a hint of tart with the berries. Raspberry Filled Christmas Stars Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups cake flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla…
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Of course, if you know me, I’m never actually wordless. So this is fewer-than-normal Word Wednesday? These pics are from my Seattle trip last month with Microsoft. The kids were wanting to know what I was going to be doing when I was away and instead of bringing a toy from all 3 of them as they wanted, we decided…
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I love the people at BenBella Books, they always send me the best cookbooks. The latest book I received was Jazzy Vegetarian Classics by Laura Theodore. Laura puts a vegan twist on American Family favorites. This book would be a great gift for anyone, not just vegans because the recipes are so good. From the Publisher Classic American meals just…
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Today’s cookie for the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies is a Cinnamon White Chocolate Cocoa Cookie Sticks recipe. A mouthful to say but oh, so very good to eat!! Cinnamon White Chocolate Cocoa Cookie Sticks Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups cake flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2…
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Some of these gift ideas for men were received in exchange for inclusion in the gift guide. Others we just love. Some items were donated to local organizations or national organizations for those less fortunate. Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker This little machine is awesome. Preheat the maker, grab your ingredients, and make your own delicious breakfast sandwich maker just…
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