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Halloween Is In The Air!

I recently went on a trip to Seaside, Oregon during the fall.  I love being near the ocean during the cold Autumn months!  The rain over the waves crashing on shore is just magical and perfect for the Halloween season.  I’m back home now and decorating my sweet humble abode with Halloween candles and lights.  …

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Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Mini pumpkin cheesecakes so good guests will want thirds Take the bite-sized dessert trend to the next level this Halloween or Thanksgiving with a mini pumpkin cheesecake. This no-bake treat is perfect for getting the kids involved, and the budget-friendly ingredients can be found at your local Walmart. Mini no-bake pumpkin cheesecakes Makes 24 Ingredients: …

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Traditional Halloween Pumpkin Recipes

It is difficult to think of Halloween as being anything other than a purely commercial holiday.  However, there are many traditional recipes associated with Halloween that reveal the holiday’s history and importance.  Many of these recipes can be made with one sole source—the pumpkin!  One of the essential components of Halloween, the pumpkin is the …

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Simply Healthy Halloween Treats: Banana Ghosts

Making good food fun is a great way to keep kids on track with a healthier lifestyle. If you’re looking for a sweet & healthy Halloween treat that’s incredibly simple to make, and will also appeal to kids, then try these banana ghosts this season. They only require two or three ingredients at the most, and can be …

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Healthy Halloween Treat: Green Apple Monsters

These healthy Halloween snacks won’t leave you feeling guilty after serving them at your child’s Halloween party! They’re mostly fruit and peanut butter, and make for unique & tasty Halloween treats that are festive, but not too scary. Green Apple Monsters Ingredients: Green apples Sunflower seeds Peanut Butter Strawberries Edible googly eyes – you can usually …

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5 Fantastically Refreshing Tea Recipes

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy those warm evenings on the porch, then have a go at these refreshing tea recipes! Try Iced Turmeric Green Tea from eatwell 101 for a delicate, natural green tea. 2. For a tropical twist, make some Guava Iced Tea courtesy of  Binjal’s VEG Kitchen: 3. This Ginger & Lemon Iced Tea from I Camp In My …

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Our Top 5 Spring Organizing Projects

From pantries to desks, we’ve found five beautiful ways to help organize and beautify your home and also bring out those pretty spring colors. 1) Find simple and beautiful Tips for Creating a Stunning Cleaning Cabinet at Homemade by Carbona.  2) Add vibrant color to your home and organize at the same time with these 5 Wonderful Ways to Brighten Your Desk from Heart Handmade UK.  …

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How to Build a Fire Pit

Yesterday morning my friend and I set out on the daunting task of building a backyard fire pit.  It was a really fun project to do together and it came together nicely, and in under two hours and also under $60! Here’s how we did it… Steps: Design your fire pit.  There are lots of …

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Theorists of Child Development Part Three

If you can remember far enough back, I wrote both part one and two of this series on Theorists of Child Development.  My first post was about Freud and my second was about Erikson.  Today, I am going to take us closer to the end of this series and discuss Piaget.  If you are not sure who Piaget was, …

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5 DIY Home Projects for The New Year

This month we found five awesome home projects to get your home in tip top shape for the New Year! Here are our top DIY picks: Laundry Love: create these cute DIY bottles and get a laundry cheat sheet printable from boxwood avenue:  Coast through the New Year: Learn how to make these sweet DIY faux slate …

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