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Calgon Take Me Away … A Holiday Gift Idea

Escape! After my day, I need an escape! It starts early with a little voice calling “Mama” from the other room, which when not answered immediately escalates into full-blown cries. Then it is followed by an hour-long process of getting … Continue reading

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On The Third Day of Christmas … Peppermint Bark

Peppermint, peppermint, peppermint. I love peppermint. When I was pregnant with my daughter I taught 3rd grade and all of my students knew my affinity for peppermint, so at Christmas I received all things peppermint. I was ecstatic. I still … Continue reading

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On The Second Day of Christmas… Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Chocolate?? I don’t know what I think about that – I am an abnormal chocolate lover. I love milk chocolate that melts in your mouth and anything white chocolate, BUT I don’t like chocolate milk, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake … Continue reading

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Memory Clips –

Memories are like movies clicking through our heads, and every year I strive to make good movies for my kids to look back on. I remember things from my childhood fondly, and I want them to have those same things. … Continue reading

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On The First Day of Christmas… Oatmeal Fudge

“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Oatmeal Fudge” Okay, maybe I gave it to him. I am starting my 12 Days of Christmas Goodies a little early. I was intending on counting down to … Continue reading

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O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree

“It’s Falling!!!” Is what my brother-in-law cried out on Friday night as we were putting up our Christmas tree. He was trying to get the lights going, my husband was frying up some burritos, and I was trying to keep … Continue reading

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Scrumptious Baked Oatmeal

The first time I heard “baked oatmeal” I had to stop and think about it. Was that a good thing or a bad thing? Well, I couldn’t make an informed decision without trying it first – GOOD THING!! It almost … Continue reading

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My Christmas Wish List

I am very excited to share my Christmas Wish List with everyone, and to give you the opportunity to participate in the contest, as well. Enjoy!! Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme TodaysMama (link to: http://bit.ly/tmwishlist) and GameStop (link to: http://bit.ly/gamestop10) … Continue reading

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like …

Whoa! Is that my husband hanging from the roof? Yep, it sure is. It is that time  of year again and I am getting my Christmas lights up! I love my Christmas lights. They aren’t anything fancy. No blow up … Continue reading

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Ten Things I Am Thankful For –

1.) I am thankful for wonderful parents. They are the best I could have ever wished for and have been wonderful grandparents. 2.) I am thankful for my hardworking husband. I will be the first to admit things have not … Continue reading

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