Brownies in a Jar

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I was a teacher back in my pre-baby days.  In those days, my students were my babies!  I poured all that I had into them.  I would wake up each morning, thinking about our day of teaching and learning and then each afternoon, begin planning for tomorrow.  Even on breaks and on the weekends, my students were Continue Reading …

S’more Bars in a Jar

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Refreshed!!!  That is how I am feeling right now.  I have spent the last four mornings from 9am to noon ALONE, without children!!!  This is a first for me. Every summer, I volunteer at our church Breakaway camp (VBS).  I love volunteering and being a part of such a fun-filled week for the kids.  However, Continue Reading …

Cookie Mix in a Jar

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Today was Caleb’s last day of kindergarten.  He had a great year and loved every minute of it.  Throughout the year Caleb enjoyed bringing his teacher goodies from our kitchen to so we thought we would bring Mrs. Jones one more treat to enjoy as she soaks up the sun this summer. Sunshine Cookies (Cookie Mix in a Jar) 1 1/3 Continue Reading …

Homemade Caramel Sauce

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I had the hardest time coming up with an end of the year teacher gift for Caleb’s preschool teachers.  I wanted it to be both thoughtful and homemade.  I finally settled on the idea of homemade caramel sauce and hot fudge.  The perfect treat to top their summer sundaes.  Both keep very well stored in Continue Reading …