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Birds Nest Cookies

Spring is here and Easter is around the corner.  The kids and I wanted something to help usher in spring this week.  These Birds Nest Cookies are just so stinkin cute, we couldn’t resist! I love love...

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Jelly Bean Blondies

Easter will be here this weekend, and I think I have jelly beans coming out my wazoo! LOL  The kids seem to be getting them from everyone, and I (of course) bought a bag or two.  Now, what to do with...

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Potatoes & Ham Au Gratin

We are all looking for ways to use that leftover Easter ham that isn’t a sandwich.  This is one of my favorite go to recipes because it is so versatile.  It can be served as a side dish, for brunch,...

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Easter Jello Eggs

The kids and I had a blast today.  It is Spring Break and so very chilly outside. So we had plenty of time to mess up this old kitchen with jello. LOTS and LOTS of Jello. We giggled and wiggled and...

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Coconut Flan Pie

I am a “fly by the seat of my pants” kinda gal. I was cleaning out the pantry and found 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk that were getting ready to expire. I have no idea how that happened because I...

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7 Cheap Easter Basket Ideas

7 Cheap Easter Basket Ideas Pretty soon it will be time to tuck the kids in bed and fill up those Easter baskets. You might be wondering how you can still give your kids a nice Easter without spending...

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Simple Spring Garden Cupcakes

We are ushering in spring with a bang at my house. We can’t wait for the weather to start turning warm, and having more sunshine in our days.  My garden just looks sad right now, but that doesn’t mean...

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How To Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

If you are trying to avoid chemical laden, commercially made food dyes this Easter you can still enjoy the fun by learning How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs.  Many of these options you probably already...

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Carrot Table Settings

Peter Cottontail is on the way, and Spring has sprung.  If you have a garden party, or you are just looking for a fun way to set the table for Easter these Carrot Table Settings are too cute and...

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DIY Bath Bunnies

This is such a fun craft project for those Easter Baskets, or for everyday bath time fun! They are so simple the kids can make them. Supplies Washclothes Googly eyes Cotton balls Craft Glue Ribbon I...

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Lemon Glazed Carrots

I am so excited for SPRING! The warmer weather, the birds making nests, my garden growing. Is it horrible that I am counting down the days until the kids are home for the Summer? I may be more excited...

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Easy Flower Pot Bunnies

Easy Kids Craft: Flower Pot Bunnies The kids and I love to get our hands dirty with a good craft project, but I love it when they are easy enough for the kids to take over themselves. These Easy...

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10 Tips for the Best Easter Egg Hunt

One of my kids favorite parts of Easter is the Easter Egg Hunt! They never know what treasures they will find or who will get the most.  No body likes an Easter Egg Hunt that is a dud. Check out these...

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Happy Little Chick Snack Cups

These are so cute they just make me happy! I love adding fun little surprises to the kids lunchboxes…especially ones that make them smile! These Happy Little Chick Snack cups are sure to do just that....

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Carrot Patch Cupcakes

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bakery Crafts. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year we have a Spring/Easter Party with the kids just for fun. They are only little for so long and...

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Tulip Tomatoes

Easter & Spring mean the return of the dinner party and backyard BBQ. They mean the return of playing outside, gardening, and farmers markets. These Tulip Tomatoes are so perfect for all of those!...

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Candy Box Easter Baskets

I have seen this idea floating around and I had to give it a try! These Candy Box Easter Baskets were just too cute not to give a whirl. I picked up theater box candy at Target today. I got lucky...

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Cadbury Skillet Brownie

I love easter, but those darn Cadbury Eggs take me down every time!!! What do they put in those things? They are so chocolatey, so addictive, so amazing! I ….MUST…..RESIST. I the special occasion they...

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No Bake Bunny Garden Cupcakes

I have a confession. There are not always fresh baked goods in my kitchen. SHOCKER…right?! LOL I am a busy mom of 3 and while I would like to be the perfect mom with fresh cupcakes on her cake...

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Healthy Carrot Garden Snacks

I love giving my kids fun treats for holidays and specials seasons. I am not a fan of having them all being full of sugar and ending up making them bounce off the walls. Who says healthy can’t be...

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