Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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When I was begging for a gym membership a couple years ago, my husband would often tell me to take the kids for a walk if I was wanting some exercise.  Let me clue you in on something that my husband does not seem to be aware of, taking three small children for a walk is NOT Continue Reading …

Wormy Peanut Butter Apples

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Here is a great afternoon snack to serve your kids.  Super cute and even nutritious :) Wormy Peanut Butter Apples  apples gummy worms peanut butter 1 large straw Press the straw into the apple, ensuring that it goes all the way to the center core of the apple and out the other side to make Continue Reading …

Steakhouse Potatoes

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I have noticed that I am lacking in my vegetable posts.  So in an effort to keep all the vegetable lovers out there happy, I am dedicating this post to you.  Now I don’t want to hear any complaints about the lack of nutritional value in this dish.  Potatoes are a vegetable, the fact that they Continue Reading …

Foodbuzz 24×24: A Celebration of Kindergarten and The Last Five Years

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I became a mom in 2005 and immediately joined a mother’s support group to cope and thrive in that first year of motherhood. I was nervous about going to a “support group” and wasn’t sure if it was going to be my thing.  I never dreamed it would be the very place where I would meet 5 Continue Reading …

Mandarin Orange Salad

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I can’t believe it is Friday already.  Now that kindergarten has started, and preschool, and soccer, life is feeling very busy!  I thought I had better get a quick recipe up before the weekend officially arrives.  This salad is one of my favorites.  Mandarin Orange Salad 1/2 cup slivered raw almonds 3 tablespoons sugar mixed baby Continue Reading …