Who knew there was a National Popcorn Lover’s Day? Well today is the day and who doesn’t love popcorn? I’ve been working on perfecting Vanilla Bean Toffee Popcorn because it looks so yummy (see photo). I have had to make some edits to the instructions, but I’ve got it down now and it doesn’t last …
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Mar 12 2014
Time For the Elephants to Round Up Again
Time for the elephants to round up again. If somebody needed poster children for what it looks like to come together in a time of need, my four sisters and I would be it. We are far from perfect and have far from perfect relationships, but when a family member is in need, that mama …
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Mar 11 2014
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Activities
I now have green fingers, but also a cute shamrock mason jar candle holder just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I love being crafty and when I can involve my kids, even better. Unfortunately though, my treasures rarely look like Pinterest gems. They are more like “Jentries”- Jen, trying. I do not have patience …
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Mar 10 2014
Chicken Alfredo with Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes
This is one of those meals that got thrown together because of the ingredients I had on hand but it makes regular appearances at our table now. It’s got whole wheat pasta, lean protein, and some veggies. Easily justified as a meal on busy nights. If you already have the diced chicken made, this will …
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Mar 07 2014
It’s Finally Friday
It has been an intense week. I don’t know about you, but I need some fun to help snap me out of this funk. It’s Friday and I just want to make it through this busy day so that I can start my weekend. Need a better reason to smile? Try something below. We could …
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