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Mothers Day! 10 FREE Ways to Celebrate Mom

May 5, 2013 By Candice 2 Comments

Mothers Day is in just one week! Somehow I had forgotten, but when my mother-in-law was here visiting last week she gave me a gift and card. And, at first I thought it was going to be a gift for the new babe but then I read the card and was like, “oh yeah, Mother’s [...]

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PlayDough Was Made Here

September 13, 2012 By Candice 2 Comments

Last week I finally took to my Pinterest boards and started making stuff. First I made this adorable Fall yarn wreath and second I made a homemade version of PlayDough. Must be the chill in the air that has gotten me motivated. I have pinned several recipes, but after looking over my pantry and looking [...]

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Valentine Chex Mix #Recipe

January 29, 2012 By Candice 9 Comments

So I made something that I found on Pinterest! Another small victory I suppose. I pin so many darn things so I get excited when one actually comes to life! You can check out my entire shopping trip and cooking pictures here on Google+. Valentine Chex Mix Ingredients: 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal 1 cup [...]

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Nutty Cheese Ball #Recipe (Home-made Holidays)

December 26, 2011 By Candice 1 Comment

I know we all might be sick at the sight off food right now since many of us ate and ate and ate over the past few days, BUT I really want to share this easy Cheese Ball recipe with you. Just in case you might be going to a holiday party in the upcoming [...]

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Banana Bread with Mascapone Frosting (Home -made Holidays)

December 15, 2011 By Candice 5 Comments

I just love Banana Bread and have combined a couple recipes to come up with this ultimate one! I hope you give it a try. I mean, what mom doesn’t have some overripe bananas lying around these days. Oh, and if your bananas are overripe and you don’t want to bake just peel them and [...]

Filed Under: baby, banana bread, bananas, holidays, homemade gifts, mascarpone cheese

Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Home-made Holidays)

December 2, 2011 By Candice 1 Comment

This is one of my favorite recipes for special occasions. I especially love to cook meals for my families birthdays or holidays. I just love to watch people eat and enjoy food! I often cook this recipe as part of Mother’s Day brunch or my mom’s birthday. I hope you enjoy sharing this as much [...]

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Ginger Chocolate-Chip Bars (Home-made Holiday)

November 22, 2011 By Candice 2 Comments

Continuing on my baking kick this week in honor of the upcoming holidays I thought it would be nice to share yet another home-made treat that I like to give as gifts. I swear, if you make these you will be a rockstar in your house. They are so easy make too! Just mix, pour [...]

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Holiday Pumpkin Bread (Home-made Holiday)

November 21, 2011 By Candice 1 Comment

Holiday Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 3 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2/3 cup water 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground allspice 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground cloves 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped [...]