Did anyone else put on some pounds over the holidays? I sure did and I’m feeling crummy as a result. I’m determined to get feeling better and get rid of this bloating so I did a big shopping trip today! I picked up all kinds of good things and I’m excited to try some new…

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Whether you’re celebrating an occasion or just want a sweet way to end your day, our favorite cake recipes are the perfect treat! Happy happy holidays, everyone! I sure love this time of year, but I must admit the busyness of this month has really gotten to me. I normally handle the holiday stress extremely…

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Is anyone else feeling chilled these days? While I don’t like being cold, I much prefer it to hot because at least I can bundle up with blankets, fuzzy socks and warm sweaters. I love getting all bundled up, especially to watch a movie with my loves. What makes it better is popcorn and hot…

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Let the holiday baking begin! Okay, okay, I’ve spent more time this past week in the garage painting Nightmare Before Christmas figures for my yard, but the baking is coming. Actually, I took a break from painting today and whipped up some meringue pops in honor of the DVD release of Small Foot tomorrow. You…

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Happy December, everyone! This is my favorite time of year and the month has just begun. Most of my Christmas decor is up, but I like to add a little to the yard each week, for the carpool line. Many parents have expressed their love of checking back to see what decorations we’ve added on…

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I hope y’all are having a healthy Thanksgiving week as it seems I’ve caught yet another bug! My darn immune system isn’t doing so well, and the poor air quality here in Northern California isn’t helping one bit. The California fires have been devastating and I’m so looking forward to the rain that’s forecasted for…

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Who is ready for Thanksgiving? I cannot believe it’s next week!! I am spending today at Disneyland with my twins who just turned 13, so we’re taking a little break before the crazy. When I get back, it’ll be full-on baking season! I’ll need lots of treats to console me from the fact that we’re…

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Although Halloween takedown has occurred, and Thanksgiving is going up, as well as my Christmas tree, we’re taking a break from the holiday recipes. Instead, let’s think ahead to leisurely Saturday mornings with the family. We’re almost done with soccer season so we’ll have our Saturdays back soon, and then I’ll be diving into this…

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