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DIY: Back-to-School Pencil Cake

Make a Back-To-School Pencil Cake This cake is made of all those school supplies every one is running around stocking up on before school starts. I made a few adjustments based on what supplies I had around the house.  For instance the original “recipe” I found called for a Styrofoam center, but since I didn’t …

Halloween Inspired Snack Pack pudding cups. #MixInMonsterMash

Halloween Themed Pudding Cups

Halloween Themed Pudding Cups What kid, or adult for that matter, doesn’t enjoy fun food for Halloween? It makes the holiday that much more special.  We recently spent an afternoon decorating  Snack  Pack pudding cups for Halloween.  Some of the kids jumped in to help with the decorating. You could say we all went a …

Cheesy Zucchini and Pepper Rice Recipe #BoostBackToSchool

Cheesy Zucchini and Pepper Rice Recipe

Great Back-To-School Recipe of Cheesy Zucchini and Pepper Rice Some families look forward to heading back-to-school, while others dread it completely. My family is somewhere in between – I think my son is excited to see all his friends, but he could live without all the homework heading his way.  I’m looking forward to getting …

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Ginger Beef Salad Recipe

Let’s Make Ginger Beef Salad Here is a great way to use some of the asparagus hitting the Farmers Market right now. This recipe is always better with fresh local asparagus. It can be made either warm or chilled. Ginger- Beef Salad Salad Ingredients: ½ lb fresh asparagus cut into two inch pieces (about 2 …

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Special Occasion Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Check Out This Cream Puff Cake Recipe I have two dessert recipes that I make for special occasions, a double chocolate bundt cake that turns out great every time and this cream puff cake recipe that always gets a ton of compliments.  It is a very impressive dessert with a crust that puffs up nice …

Summer’s Here! Swimwear Tips For Moms

Swimwear Tips for Moms Summer is here and the beach is calling! Yay! But…wait. That means we have to put on a swimsuit, right? Ugh! Is that how you feel when you think about putting on a swimsuit this season? I absolutely love summertime and going to the beach, but I do have to admit …