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It was such a lovely day in my hometown yesterday. A brisk breeze accompanied the rays of sun shining on us from the heavens above. And then today happened. Wet, dreary with a forecast of wintry mush. I'm just going to close my eyes and pretend that I'm sitting on our deck with the warm breezes blowing.... instead of bundled up in my parka … [Read more...]
If you didn't know me in real life you might think I was slightly infatuated with chocolate. Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Okay, if you know me in real life you KNOW I love a good chocolate dessert. Snickers Brownie Ice Cream Cake I thought I'd save y'all some trouble and share my ten delicious chocolate desserts in one … [Read more...]
To me, slow cooker chicken and rice soup represents home. Taking care of my family when they're sick. Celebrating the fun of a snow day with delicious smells wafting from the slow cooker. Because you know working out in the snow is hard work. Especially when the igloo needs to be "this big." This … [Read more...]
It is a mess of snow and ice here in NC and us southerners don't actually know what to do with it. Cue the music. I have your answer, and it's Slow Cooker Clam Chowder! Do you want a dish to waft comforting smells through your home as you walk in tired from building that snow man and chasing the kids? Or maybe you want to know dinner … [Read more...]
I had this wonderfully sentimental, perfect table setting post to show you all last Friday. Then the computer ate it. Buh-bye, sayonora, adieu, adios, and it was gone. I may have even cried a few tears over it. Okay, maybe a lot. I'm not telling ~smile~ But then, miracle of miracles, it came back. And then the … [Read more...]
(Stay tuned for links to all the fabulous bloggers joining us in our All Things Home Valentine's Showcase.) Every year I listen to the hype and commercialization of the first holiday of the new year. I walk through the aisles of the drugstore and see candy hearts, silk roses and mushy cards. It all looks so.......average. Then … [Read more...]
Our family has developed many traditions throughout the years. These include cow day, our Christmas Village display and Instant Russian Tea. Thanksgiving Day is filled with all our family gathered around the table enjoying the standard turkey and dressing with cranberry apple casserole and all the rest. Thanksgiving evening finds … [Read more...]
I am joining with Blueprint Social and Dollar Tree's Value Seekers Club to bring you this sponsored content. All opinions are my own. I am all about easy when it comes to serving appetizers or snacks. Y'all also know I'm all about saving money everywhere I can. So today I'm joining "easy" with "inexpensive" to bring you a great Creamy … [Read more...]
If you're a sports fan it's an exciting time of the year! Super Bowl, college basketball, Winter Olympics. If you just like to cuddle up on the couch with that special someone, it's a great time of year for that, too! All of the above are an excuse to make this easy recipe for you to nibble on! Ranch Oyster Crackers have … [Read more...]
As I glance back at 2013 there are many untold lessons I've learned and so many ways I've grown in this journey of blogging. I want to spend some time tomorrow sharing more of my personal thoughts, but today it's the top 10 blog posts of 2013 or "just the facts ma'am." Looking at my Google Analytics for 2013 it is interesting to me that seven of … [Read more...]
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