Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I have a very normal life:  husband, kids, school, church, homework, sports, cooking, cleaning, laundry.  Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing unique and yet sometimes I can barely keep up.  It seems that I have been in somewhat of a survival mode this past month, trying to catch up on the house and the laundry, trying Continue Reading …

Peanut Blossoms

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I love Christmas!  I love the Christmas season!  and yet sometimes I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all… There is so much to do and only a month to do it all.  My mom always taught me when I had a lot to do to write a list.  My mom is a  “list maker”, my sister Continue Reading …

My Blogversary, a Mini Giveaway and Mint Chocolate Cupcakes!

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Today is my one year blogversary!  This is a very big deal to me.  All of my life, I have been a “start this and never finish it kind of girl” so a year of anything is quite an accomplishment!  Over the past year, I have published 60 posts, received 309 comments and gained 136 subscribers and Continue Reading …

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 …

Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

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On Caleb’s first day of preschool, I wanted to make him feel special.  I wanted him to love school and even more I wanted him to love coming back home.  Caleb has a good nose.  He knows when his mama is baking.  He notices when the house smells good.  So when he walked in the door Continue Reading …

Samoa M&M Blondies

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After the last few bouts of sickness in our house, we needed a little pick me up.  Something sweet, rich, buttery and full of color…. yes, these Samoa M&M Blondie bars did just the trick.  It seems that everyone is feeling better around here (or at least well on their way).  I think these Samoa Continue Reading …