Montana Whoppers

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I am going on a women’s retreat with my church today. I leave this afternoon. I should be cleaning. I should be doing laundry. I should be packing. I should be doing lots of things but what am I doing? I am baking. You may not realize that baking is just as important as all Continue Reading …

Rocky Road Brownies

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Yay it’s Friday! I survived a very busy birthday week and now it’s time for the weekend. Ahhh… I love the weekends. I love having my husband home. I love the feeling that I’m not doing this all on my own. The camaraderie, the companionship, the family time. Weekends are the best! The only thing Continue Reading …

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Brûlée

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My husband works late a lot.  Having him not home at dinner time is often the result of his working late.  Although we all miss him terribly and wish that he was home to eat with us, I do have one small condolence…  I get to make breakfast for dinner.  I love breakfast for dinner!  Continue Reading …

Spicy Sweet and Sour Chicken

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I started going to MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) when my oldest son was about 4 weeks old.  It was that desperate need to get out of the house and have some adult interaction that drove me there and it was just the refuge I needed.  MOPS has been an amazing part of my mothering journey.  Continue Reading …

Chocolate Pancakes with Caramel Banana Topping

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Did you know that yesterday was National Pancake Day?  Well neither did I!  Well, not until about 5pm last night when it was too late to write a post for the day.  So here I am.  Late again.  This is not unusual for me.  This is not surprising.  This is very normal.  If you know me, Continue Reading …

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought that I should post one of my favorite dessert recipes.   One of the ways I show people that I love them or even just like them is by baking for them.  If I have ever made you these Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares, it means that I really really like Continue Reading …