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Mason is the adventurous type always on a mission to conquer the unexplored or defeat the bad guys. When he spied the new back pack set I picked up for Everett (my $5 find at Target comes with a rolling pack pack, a smaller back pack perfectly sized for a toddler and a fanny pack)…
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Last summer a friend invited us over for a BBQ. This is Kate’s mother’s recipe. 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix 3 cups milk 1 medium tub cool whip Hershey Chocolate bars Mix milk and pudding mix in a blender. Add tub of cool whip. Pour into glasses. Add a dollop cool whip on top. Shave…
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The sauce was similar to the consistency of a relish. Spicy, but oh so good. It reminds me of the green salsa my friend made last summer. i poured it over everything. Source: Bon Appétit March 2006 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves (from 1 large bunch) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 green onion,…
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Last summer Stephen and I had a much needed get-a-way for a few days in Half Moon Bay. A million thanks to our nieces Roxy and Tori. Half Moon Bay is a quaint little (what I call surfer) town by the ocean south of San Francisco. I was hoping to come back with a couple…
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I love that these muffins are not greasy which is common with carrot cakes and zucchini bread. We opted to pass on the frosting and enjoy them simply as muffins. 3/4 Cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup…
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Today was such a beautiful day there was no holding us back from spending the afternoon outdoors. While the little ones busied themselves with far off adventures I set to work measuring and cutting the wood for the garden. I turned around to find Mason standing in his undies. He was hot. (Apparently so) They…
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January 6th is known as the Christian feast or day of Epiphany. For many it is the day they celebrate Christmas, the day the Magi or Three Wise Men arrived at the manger and presented gifts to the baby Jesus. The Magi leaves gifts on the Eve similar to Santa Clause on Christmas Eve. In…