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*Affiliate links included. After putting away the Christmas wrap, decorations, and trees most of us want to start fresh. As I prepare to clear away the old and prepare for the new here are a few guides that have come in handy. * Is it …
The house always seems a bit empty once the Christmas decorations are packed away for the New Year. Remember my Mr. Turkey door art back in November? Now is a great time for Frosty the Snowman door art to make an appearance. What you need …
Game days hold nostalgic feelings for my husband. It was a big event in the Hughes house growing up, and he still enjoys celebrating a big game with food to this day. In our house, the sports seasons have recently begun and generally last all …
For Thanksgiving or Christmas, setting up a caramel apple bar will be the hit of any gathering. It’s one of those interactive desserts your guests will be talking about for months! How to Create a Caramel Apple Bar * Cut Apples into wedges then insert …
I have one dessert that has been a tradition in my house for about the past three years. I wish I had found the idea when my boys were little, but it was just in time to make for my grandkiddos. Everyone enjoys them, no matter their …
I struggle in the month of October. There seems to always be a scary movie on television and many things around celebrating dark and evil things in the world. As a believer I struggle to know how to meet these dark images in a way that …
As a mom, sometimes one of the most taxing things is coming to the evening and trying to decide what to cook for dinner. Here are a few shortcuts you can take ahead of time to make meal time easier. 1. Make menus for the month …
With the price of groceries going up weekly it is difficult to find ways to cut the cost of eating. Here are some suggestions that may help. · Check weekly grocery ads and take advantage of “specials.” · Buy in bulk when possible and use …
A fun way to encourage learning is to use play dough–with the great scent of chocolate–to form letters or numbers. Have older children create a fun picture or even reproduce a form that you’ve made. It is also a great way to teach shapes. Learning …
Inspired by yesterday’s post, Walking it Out, today I want to share a fun summer dessert, Flip-Flop Cupcakes. The kiddos will enjoy them and, let’s face it, the adults will too! You will need… Cupcakes (already frosted) Keebler Vienna Cookies Air Heads Xtremes sweet and …
