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Mini Marshmallow Fluff Brownies

Mini Marshmallow Fluff Brownies

November 30, 2015

So yesterday I was digging through my gazillion magazines I've been backed up on reading...plus weeks of newspapers.  Am I the only one who has this problem?  I seriously hope not.  At some point not too many years ago, I would read the paper cover to cover and run through a half-dozen magazines a week. Then, kids happened.  All nighters with little humans that made me a ...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Brownies

November 21, 2015

So I've realized lately that any dessert I make is a true winner in my family if it has any combination of chocolate and peanut butter.  And based on the parties and luncheons I've taken these Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Brownies to, I would say that most people agree with my family. You just cannot  go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.  Some days I think my husband ...

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Out Of This World Chicken Casserole

Out Of This World Chicken Casserole

September 17, 2015

So I've been making this Out Of This World Chicken Casserole for over a decade now and it has NEVER let me down!  It's the perfect combination of toasted breading and creamy chicken filling.  The recipe is simple, easy to follow and is perfect for doubling!  Whenever I make it, I ALWAYS double it!  One goes in the oven and the other either goes in the freezer or to a friend who ...

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10 CHEAP & EASY Ways To Decorate Your Child's Room

10 Cheap and Easy Ways To Decorate Your Child’s Room

September 12, 2015

If you are looking to decorate your child's room without committing to anything longterm, use these 10 cheap and easy ways to decorate your child's room.   Because we all know our children's taste change practically non-stop and I hate the idea of investing a lot of money in something that will be dated in a year.  These tips and tricks are so awesome, you will want to try ...

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Decadent Trail Mix

Decadent Trail Mix

August 25, 2015

If you are looking for that perfectly addictive decadent trail mix recipe, you have come to the right spot!  This salty sweet blend will have you reaching in the bag over and over! I was never a trail mix kind of girl but when I met my future husband, he and his family always had a trail mixture sneakily hiding throughout the house.  They referred to it as GORP but no one could ...

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Child's Favorites Keepsake Tile

Child’s Favorites Keepsake Tile

August 20, 2015

As the beginning of a new school year approaches, I am loving EVEN MORE my child's favorites keepsake tile from my her kindergarten class last year.  It was an adorable end-of-year gift from the kids and a sweet way to capture those memories. The end of ANY school year is momentus, but something about ending Kindergarten was a really big deal!  So I was super thankful to Hannah's fabulous ...

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Make Your Grocery List In Less Than 5 Minutes

Make Your Grocery List In Less Than 5 Minutes

August 11, 2015

After spending far too many years spending way too much time on my weekly grocery list, I came up with this super simple way to make your grocery list in less than 5 minutes!  Now I grab my list and use these helpful tips to cut my grocery spending in half...and I've saved lots of time AND money! I don't know about you but one of my most dreaded chores of the week is making out my grocery ...

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Fruit Salad On The Go

Fruit Salad On The Go

August 8, 2015

Eating healthy just got a LOT easier with this deliciously simple Fruit Salad On The Go!  It's easy to make, you can be flexible with the ingredients and make it the day before! Ah, summer...the season of making promises to eat healthier and make smarter food choices.  But then we realize how darn time-consuming that can be and we just throw the towel in and eat a carton of ice ...

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oreo ice box cake

Oreo Ice Box Cake

July 27, 2015

This Oreo Ice Box Cake is one of the easiest and yummiest desserts I have ever made!  It is perfect when you are craving a delicious combination of cool, velvety chocolate and cream. Here in the South, the temps are soaring...99 just yesterday!  But as we all know, cookouts are a natural part of summer, but try having a "Fun" cookout when you are sweating to death!  This frozen Oreo Ice Box ...

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1 easy trick to get your kids to clean up

1 Easy Trick To Get Your Kids To Clean Up

June 9, 2015

I was so tired of battling my kids to get them to clean up their toys each day until I tried this 1 easy trick to get your kids to clean up!  It works every time, and they think it is a game! It was 5 o'clock and I felt the nagging mommy coming out.  Girls, come clean up the playroom.  Girls, there are toys everywhere.  Girls, all this needs to be picked up before dinner.  Girls, we can't ...

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