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My mother’s sudden decline, while not unexpected, was still a shock. Grief overwhelming me, I wanted to retreat to our bedroom, close the door, crawl into bed, curl up into a ball, and cry. But, I couldn’t. Tears quote by Ella Higginson– FREE Printable I had to stay strong for my family. My sister, Dawn, her daughter, Nicole, and Nicole’s…
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My mother died March 5th. The following is the eulogy I gave at her burial at sea on March 18th. While I’m not an expert at eulogy writing, unfortunately, I’ve given three others before this one. But, this is my mother. How do you write a eulogy for an angel? I put it off for 12 days and then, with…
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Out-of-this-World Zucchini Moons with Parmesan and Pine Nuts is one of the best zucchini recipes on the planet. What makes it one of the best zucchini recipes out there? My secret – the addition of pine nuts. With a rich buttery taste, adding pine nuts to any recipe takes the recipe up a notch, in my opinion. While they are…
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Given a choice, my husband Charlie would have some type of beef dish every night of the week. So, when trying to decide what to make for our Valentine’s Day dinner, Sweetheart Steak and Potato Pot Pie popped into my mind! Like a dream, cupid appeared and said: “you can do this, Carole; it’s easy!” And, while it is easy,…
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Need a fast and easy cookie fix with the look of homemade? Does your child have a Valentine school event coming up and you want to make something special but you just don’t have the time? Sweetheart Pie Crust Cookies are the perfect solution. Plus, they are so darn cute! Did I mention that they were delicious, too? Made with…
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Sweetheart Strawberry Salad with Blushing Berry Dressing is a salad for two! Just the thing to share with your honey on Valentine’s Day, it’s made with a homemade blushing pink dressing and adorable mini sweetheart croutons. The perfect way to show someone special how much you care! Put your Sweetheart Strawberry Salad with Blushing Berry Dressing in a heart-shaped dish,…
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