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Kids Craft Corner – Jazz Fest Style

I think Stella’s favorite part of Jazz Fest is the kids area!  They have a special stage just dedicated to kid centered musicians, puppeteers, etc and then tent after tent of kids art project – that change every few days.  … Continue reading

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When In The South, Must Cook Southern

I decided that since I was in the South I needed to have the new recipe of the week, well be a Southern recipe.  I love Southern food, fried, sweet, bread, sauces – yum, yum, yum!! This is the time … Continue reading

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Jazz Fest: Fun, Sun, Music and Friends!

I love the New Orleans Jazz Fest.  The first time I went was in 1996 on my move from Atlanta to Houston.  I went with my sister and we had so much fun – I was hooked.  I have tried … Continue reading

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Re-Use A Plastic Bag To Make A Plastic Bag

Do you ever come a cross a recipe, craft, sewing project that you just can’t wait to do/try and then are disappointed with the final outcome?  This is one of those projects.  When I came across the article on re-using … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Make A Photo Cube

With Mother’s Day coming up, what better way to show your love for mom than with a homemade gift.  I found this link while researching I think business cards – but it looked fun.  The kids, who are all pretty … Continue reading

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The Prepping Has Begun

I love the start of the garden beds, getting your hands dirty, feeling the energy of the earth after the winter, know that you are nurturing the soil so in turn the vegetables grown will nurture your body and just … Continue reading

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Parmesan Cheese Coated Flounder with Kale Chips

They had some beautiful flounder at the market, so I bought it, but wanted to do something different than what I usually do.  Usually I grilled the flounder with some butter and lemon – but not wanting to grill I … Continue reading

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The Lasting Bouquet

I have a very dear friend that just recently had a big birthday.  I know that she loves flowers, so I decided to make her a bouquet that would last and last.  How you ask and so glad that you … Continue reading

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No Bake Granola Bars

We continue our quest for non store purchased snack foods.  Soccer has started back up so a snack is needed for practice day and game day, along with our other outdoor activities.  The quinoa bars went quick and I will … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Toilet Paper Roll Bracelets

For some reason I just cannot make myself put the toilet paper rolls into the recycling!  They just call out to me, save me, re-use me!  We have a drawer that is overflowing with them and I am always trying … Continue reading

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