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Fall is here! And so we must eat Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

It’s officially Fall! Which means it is time to start making those delicious pumpkin goods, one of my favorites being these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. They’re easy to make and are sure to please just about any palette.   I made these delicious little morsels last Fall and cannot wait to get settled into our house […]

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Lemon-lime Zucchini Bread

My husband saw this recipe from Lilluna.com on Facebook and asked if I would make it for him. I had most of the ingredients on-hand and could substitute the rest so that night while he bathed the kids I whipped this up. And it turned out great! I’m not one for fruity desserts but the […]

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Easy Fourth of July Treats

One of my favorite things about the Fourth is the food, of course! Below are the festive treats I plan on making again this year that are SIMPLE and use some of the same ingredients, keeping it cost effective as well.   Berry Skewer Flag    Cream Cheese Stuffed Berries Ingredients 1-2 packages of strawberries […]

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No Bake (Easy!) Peppermint Patties

While at my parents house I was having a major sweet tooth attack and after the beast in me tore apart the entire house only to find some Andes mints put aside for my grandfather, I decided to take matters into my own hands. After devouring a few of those Andes mints, (sorry Grandpa, I […]

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The Hubby Graduated! And We Partied.

I mentioned before that The Hubby graduated the same day as Gwyn’s fourth birthday. It was a BUSY but incredibly fun and emotional day! You can see Gwyn’s party here and here, and as soon as that was done we wrapped up the food, left everything else and then booked it down to Pullman, changed […]

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Gwyn’s Pink and Gold Princess Party- Part 2

If you missed Part 1- the decor and food from the party, click here. Today is all about the guests, the fun, and the entertainment. And oh my word, the entertainment was SUCH a hit. SUCH a hit! Yeah, I just repeated myself. Because I am that excited. We begin with Gwyn seeing her party […]

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Gwyn’s Pink and Gold Princess Birthday Party- Part 1

Gwyn’s Pink and Gold Princess 4th birthday party was nothing short of magical. Her favorite color being pink and her love for sparkle and shine created the color combo for this princess party and while I tried keeping the decor sophisticated, I still wanted the party to be fun for the little ones. Gwyn was one […]

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Homemade (Salty Sweet) Oreos

I LOVE salty sweet treats. I mow down salty sweet treats. These Oreos…. are salty sweet. You can find the original recipe here, and my slight alterations below. Homemade Oreos (Makes approximately 3 dozen) For the cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract […]

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Cal’s 2nd Train Themed Birthday Party

I warn you, you might experience choo choo overload, here. Or, just a whole lot of Little Man cuteness.  Cal’s 2nd birthday was such a success, and seeing him enjoy every bit of it was just so special. Being the second born, he tends to take backseat to his sister’s activities, so having a day […]

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