Author Archives: simply0637

Cleaning Makeup Off Your American Girl Doll

If you are the parent of a young girl you probably have some experience with American Girl Dolls.  Stella got her first American Girl Doll on her first birthday – she named her Big Baby.  Big Baby has been through … Continue reading

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Game Night – Start One Today

A couple of months ago we joined with two other families and started a once a month game night.  I think we all look forward to our monthly game night and wondering what games are we going to play.  Our … Continue reading

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Homemade Soaked Granola

I love granola, but in the past couple of years have stayed away from it – mainly because of all the processing of the ingredients.  I used to make my own granola, but life became busier and busier and I … Continue reading

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A Busy Holiday Break

After Stella’s two weeks off from school for her Christmas break, life is getting back to normal. Nothing new to share with you (well I did share a few new things the past 2 weeks) – but for the most … Continue reading

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Stuffed Biscuits For Breakfast

When I come across a recipe that says it can be made ahead of time – it always peaks my interest.  I love having something fresh out of the oven when people are staying with us, but I don’t want … Continue reading

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Knitted Trivet

I like to keep my hands busy, especially when I am watching a movie.  Knitting seems the perfect thing to do, but when I watching a movie that I need to really pay attention to I need something simple to … Continue reading

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A New Year

We have a book of Earth Prayers on our dining room table. Each evening before we begin our meal, we open to a random page and read the prayer.  We are not religious and we do not go to church, … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

As we get ready to say goodbye to the old year and hello to the New Year – many will be going to parties and family gatherings.  This is the perfect cake to bring along or to just make for … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookies: Ginger Snaps

I love ginger and I love molasses – so anything with the 2 of them in it – wonderful.  I have a Ginger Molasses cookie recipe that I make on a occasion, but I wanted to make a ginger cookie … Continue reading

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Christmas Cookies: Scottish Shortbread

Stella loves when we do the cut out sugar cookies with icing and decorating. Me, not so much – it is a lot of work.  Sugar cookies only happen every other year and this year was an off year.  Instead … Continue reading

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