Salted Caramel Butter Bars

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This morning when I dropped my 1st grader off at school, I watched him from my car window until I could see him no more.  It was raining out so he had his rain jacket with a hood on and was holding his umbrella above his head.  He was walking fast to escape the rain Continue Reading …

Banana Crumb Muffins

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Thank you everyone for your kind comments and entry to win the Godiva Coffee Giveaway.  And the winner is… Johnna!!!  Congratulations Johnna!  I hope you enjoy your coffee :) For the rest of you, go make yourself your own cozy drink and be sure to pair it with these amazing Banana Crumb Muffins. Banana Crumb Continue Reading …

Caramel Apples

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In the Fall, I say a sweet goodbye to the carefree days of summer and my life becomes busy again. The kids begin a new school year, a new soccer team, a new grade. They have homework, school projects, practice, fundraisers. I have parent meetings, volunteer commitments, school conferences. The lazy days of summer are Continue Reading …

Halloween Snack Mix

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Snack mixes are definitely the way to go when feeding a group of hungry kids.  Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, a little of everything is sure to please a crowd.  After a recent soccer game, I passed out this Halloween Snack Mix to team of six and seven year old hungry boys.  It was a total Continue Reading …

Triple Chocolate Brownie Bars

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After I had my first baby, several friends brought over meals during the following week.  One of those meals arrived with a box of chocolates.  On the card was written, “every woman who just gave birth deserves a box of chocolate”.  Well, I couldn’t have agreed more! This little rule is one that I have never forgotten.  When I am Continue Reading …

Six Layer Sourdough Club

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January and September are the two months that I make big organizational attempts in my disorganized chaotic life. January is of course the perfect time for New Year’s resolutions but September, it is the Back to School fever that gets me motivated. With Caleb starting first grade yesterday, I decided that I really need to Continue Reading …