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Chocolate Pretzel Buttons

Chocolate Pretzel Buttons
May 6, 2012
Last week while planning for my MAM party I was looking for easy ideas on snacks. I saw these adorable Chocolate Pretzel Buttons and the girls and I had fun making them. What you'll need: mini pretzels Hershey's Hugs M&Ms (we used dark chocolate) Directions...
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Krispy Kreme now offers Oatmeal

Krispy Kreme now offers Oatmeal
April 21, 2012
Wake up to Krispy Kreme Organic Oatmeal and get on your way to a great day! Made with 100% whole grain rolled oats, Krispy Kreme Organic Oatmeal is deliciously energizing and naturally satisfying. Krispy  Kreme Organic Instant Oatmeal is now available at participating ...
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Krispy Kreme Summer Fruit Pies

Krispy Kreme Summer Fruit Pies
April 19, 2012
For a limited time only, Krispy Kreme is introducing two summer fruit favorites into a new line of seasonal glazed pies at participating mass merchants, grocery and convenience stores. This April, Krispy Kreme springs into it's summer pie offerings with a new Glazed Lemon...
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Yummy Lemon Squares Recipe

Yummy Lemon Squares Recipe
December 24, 2011
Growing up I always looked forward to my Grandma's Lemon Squares. I loved the gooeyness of hers and the lemon tartness was....mmmmm. So I wanted to find a recipe that was easy to use, and of course tasted delicious. I loved this one and the Lemon Squares are so easy. F...
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Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
December 23, 2011
Gingerbread Cookies they are a must have cookie for the Holidays! But my problem is no matter what Recipe I have tried they always end up hard and crispy. I hate hard Gingerbread Cookies. After many different recipes I found one I just LOVE! Gingerbread Cookies taste the ...
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Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe
December 22, 2011
My father in law's favorite cookie is Russian Tea Cakes which are also known as Mexican Wedding Ball Cookies. So every year for Christmas I make him he very own batch. These cookies are super easy to make and take no time at all to prep and then to bake. They also taste r...
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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe
December 20, 2011
I am not a Sugar Cookie fan. In fact I usually stay away from them, but I knew that the girls would have fun decorating them and what is Christmas without some Sugar Cookies? Now I wanted to use an easy recipe that would make GOOD cookies. The problem I usually have is that ...
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Coconut Candy Ball Recipe

Coconut Candy Ball Recipe
December 19, 2011
Ever since I was little I grew up helping my Aunt make Coconut Candy Balls. This year I did the recipe slightly different and they came out perfect! It has been a tradition to make them every year and my kids love them! I used to just wing it with the recipe but now I sti...
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Le Creuset & Top 5 Winter Cooking Tips from Sara Leibowitz

Le Creuset & Top 5 Winter Cooking Tips from Sara Leibowitz
October 27, 2011
I am so excited to share the “Top Five Tips Fall Cooking Tips” from Sara Leibowitz, owner of underground hotspot for the kitchen appliance-obsessed known as KitchenCouture. When I think of Fall cooking, I think of soups and stews that warm me up as the temperature ou...
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Black & Decker Ultimate Sandwich Contest: Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Black & Decker Ultimate Sandwich Contest: Pesto Chicken Sandwich
May 12, 2011
When I was asked to be apart of the Black & Decker Ultimate Sandwich Contest I couldn't wait to start brainstorming a sandwich that the entire fmaily will love.  I had to think of a sandwich that adults would like and kids too. My girls are picky eaters and both of the...
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Cooking: Margarita Pizza

Cooking: Margarita Pizza
March 16, 2011
Today while talking to my mother in law she told me she wanted to make Margarita Pizza for dinner tonight.  So I called up my husband (he is a chef) and asked him how to make it. He told me what to buy and I tried my best..... and I'll admit I was surprised at how yummy it...
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Frigidaire Kids [good-for-you] Cooking Academy Blog Event

Frigidaire Kids [good-for-you] Cooking Academy Blog Event
January 18, 2011
It's not to often as a mom blogger you get invited to a "Mommy Blogger Event" and your children are invited too! But I guess with the name Kids Cooking Academy, you can't have an event without the KIDS! First off I was super excited to be invited by Frigidaire. I adore m...
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