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Christmas Cookies: Crispy Pecan Balls

It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I started liking pecan balls.  I was never a real fan of pecans – but these were nice bite size little treats.  This year I changed the recipe up a little … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookies: Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

We started a tradition a few years back of making many different cookies and giving them as gifts during the holidays.  Each year the only time I make my peanut butter bons bons is Christmas – so that is a … Continue reading

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Kids Crafting: Teacher Presents

Stella is really settling into her new home and one of the best things is that she has made a BFFE (best friend for eternity)!  I was worried that she would not make another BFFE here, but she did and … Continue reading

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Patterned Women’s Fingerless Gloves

Well it seems I am on a fingerless glove frenzy.  I just love them and they are so easy and fast to knit!  When the weather is cold, but not cold enough to bundle up these are great for taking … Continue reading

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Kale And Sweet Potato Soup

The forecast called for an ice storm this past Sunday and in the storm warning they said we could loose power.  Since we have an electric stove I made a pot of soup that I could heat up on the … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook: Chocolate Chips Bars

Stella has asked me to start to teach her how to cook this winter. She bakes and she helps me cook and prepare meals – but I think she is a little afraid of the oven/stove.  I think this started … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Oats and Chia Seeds Casserole

I made this recipe a couple of years ago, but this time I had chia seeds and wanted to make it again.  I omitted the coconut but think it is better with it.  I also would double the topping to … Continue reading

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Ruffle Children’s Fingerless Gloves

After making the ruffled leg warmers I wanted to make a matching pair of ruffle fingerless gloves.  Using the leg warmer pattern as my base – I was able to make a pattern.  I decided to add some fun fur … Continue reading

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Ruffled Kids Leg Warmers

I am getting a little frantic in my mind about where I am with my gift making, but I do this every year!  On top of Christmas there are 5 birthdays coming up, yikes!  I am making a resolution with … Continue reading

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Stuffed Shells (Veggie or Meat)

After making lasagna for Stella’s birthday party – that seems to be her go to request.  Lasagna is a lot of work, but is a really good make ahead meal for a large group.  Well I found another one, that … Continue reading

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