Category Archives: The Moms

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If you liked this post, you might also like:Positive Parenting 101: The Power of Praise The concept of praising our kids isn’t a new one. And it probably isn’t new to us either. I know my mom has often told … Continue reading

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Teachers Gifts #1- Santa Ornaments

This year our kids are getting creative once again and making personalized gifts for their teachers. This year, we’re going with homemade Santa ornaments and Candy Trains. Check back next week for the Candy Trains. For now, here are the … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 4

(For a great holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or pretty much anyone, check out www.hearthappybaking.blogspot.com!) It is starting to get very cold around here. This morning, as I dropped my daughter off for kindergarten, it was a mere … Continue reading

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Soft Soap Customized For A Small Gift

customized soft soap in use

Looking for a small gift for a teacher or other person you care about? Do you like a personal touch, but not able to spend a lot of time? Here’s an idea for something useful and unique: customized soft soap. … Continue reading

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Almonds: The Heartburn Remedy

Heartburn has always been one of my least favorite and yet worst symptoms of pregnancy. About 3 months out from delivery, I start getting the worst heartburn that leaves me eating bland and tasteless foods, drinking tons and tons of … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 3

How was your Thanksgiving?! Ours was fantastic. The weather here in the midwest has been beautiful and Thanksgiving was a really beautiful and warm day. The cooking all went almost seamlessly and the company was even better! This week, we’ll … Continue reading

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Turkey Stromboli-A Perfect Alternative to Thanksgiving Casserole

For many, the “leftover Thanksgiving Casserole”, complete with layers of turkey and gravy, stuffing, potatoes, and green beans is a family tradition. For some, it’s even more exciting than turkey dinner itself. But, at our house, the casserole never seems … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 2

**I updated the first post in this series with better instructions how to package, freeze, and store your meals. Check it out here.** First of all, my baby DID arrive before the first post of this series…but only by an … Continue reading

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I Yam What I Yam, Sweet Potato

There is a lot of information out there about what is a yam, and what is a sweet potato, and how nutritious they are. But it isn’t so easy to take these facts (like: yams are not related to sweet … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Recipes…A Flashback

Just in case you’re searching around for great recipes for Thanksgiving, here are some recipes we’ve posted on our blog over the past year that you might want to include in your feast this year. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Cake Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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