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Have you ever had a pen pal? I haven’t, but I always wished for one when I was growing up. Well, now I’m all grown up and we have a ton more technology than when I was a kid. We hardly ever physically write letters that get sent in the mail anymore. E-mail and text messaging have made this thoughtful…
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Cincinnati Chili. I would have no idea what this delightful dish is if it wasn’t for my husband and his family who are from Cincinnati. Let me say, I feel lucky to have been introduced to this chili, since it’s exclusive to the surrounding areas of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Chili is unlike any chili I have ever had. It has…
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Happy Mommy Diary Monday! Have you ever felt like you are playing ping pong with sick kids? Some of you might wondering what the heck I’m talking about, certainly you don’t play ping pong when your kids are sick! Well, in motherhood I am learning quite quickly that when you have a child at school or in daycare, or you have more than one…
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May your day be filled with blessings Like the sun that lights the sky, And may you always have the courage To spread your wings and fly. Yesterday, as I walked around our property, I saw this hawk sitting in a fire-blackened “Tim Burton skeleton tree” that has never recovered from the 2007 California wildfire. Magnificent in the distance,…
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Leprechaun Bagels are an easy and cute way to serve something green to your family on St. Patrick’s Day morning! Just spread softened cream cheese on a toasted bagel, spread with Jalapeno Pepper Jelly and eat! Delish! And quick if you are in a rush to get out the door to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Plus, if you are…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party at your home? Or, have you been invited to a St. Patrick’s Day party or celebration? Have you been asked to bring something to share? But, you have absolutely no time to make something? And, want to contribute something appropriately festive? Sweet and Spicy Leprechaun Cheese Spread is…
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