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Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Pork Stew {& a Menu}

Last week, I made Cheesy Cavatappi with Butternut Squash and Bacon, which was a big hit with the kids.  But, of course, I had a ginormous butternut squash and about 3 cups of butternut squash leftover from the recipe.  I … Continue reading

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Hard Cider and Caramel Apple Gift Bucket

Although I’m not a huge fan of most draft beverages, I do have a weakness for hard cider. I think its sweet. crisp, flavor with a bit of tang goes perfectly with pizza, burgers, popcorn…you name it! I was thrilled … Continue reading

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Surprise…I’m Co-Hosting a Party!

Happy Wednesday, friends! It seems like we just started last week’s Pinterest Power Party! Thanks for coming to the party! If this is your first time, we really do thank you for joining us!! Every Wednesday we host this party … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Throwback Thursday!  This pie is da bomb. We enjoy it as much now as we did when I first published this post, in May 2012. If you love Reese’s, this is a marvelously flavor-packed pie. We eat peanut butter more … Continue reading

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Tap, Tap, Tap…Is This Thing On?

I wrote this post as a guest post on my friend Tia’s blog…Military Wife Theology 101. Her posts are much more meaningful and thoughtful than mine tend to be, so I was a bit intimidated.  But nothing ventured, nothing gained, … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day!

I’m just posting a quick photo today, featuring my very favorite “flag” that hangs year-round at our home. A dear friend made this, when our husbands were stationed together at Fort Polk, LA, in 2009. Since then, it’s hung outside … Continue reading

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Protein-Packed Coffee {and a Menu}

Yep, that’s how I justify having just this with an organic pop tart (that’s a thing, really) for breakfast. I add my favorite organic protein powder to my iced coffee, and it helps keep me going for hours. It’s such … Continue reading

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Ruffled ACU Totebag

I’m certain all my fellow military spouses already know this, but for those civilians out there, the military observes Military Spouse Appreciation Day on the Friday before Mother’s Day. When you live on (or near) a post, there are tons … Continue reading

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Too-Small T-Shirt to Framed Art

Princess Thundercloud wears some shirts that I absolutely love. And you know how t-shirt are…they shrink and quickly become too small.  I don’t need to save these for another little girl, and we give copious amounts to the thrift shop … Continue reading

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Happy 2013!

I’m enjoying the first day of 2013 with the family playing marathon games of Ticket to Ride and eating black-eyed peas and greens, but wanted to share this card with you…I think the quote by Paulo Coelho is perfect for … Continue reading

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