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50+ Ideas for Filling Easter Baskets

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Easter is right around the corner. It’s time to think about filling those Easter baskets. That doesn’t mean only using candy though. In fact, when I was a kid, I got more non-candy items than candy and I loved it! Looking for some more ideas on what to put in those Easter baskets? Check your […]

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How to Make Soft Pretzels

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I’ve been making these soft pretzels since university when my roommate taught me how.  This recipe was handed down through her family (she taught me a lot of fabulous German recipes too!!!) and we used to go to the cheese shop at the local mall to buy port wine cheese spread to put on them.  […]

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Ash Wednesday Reflections

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  “You are dust…” Genesis 3:19 It was Ash Wednesday and I was explaining to the 5th person of the day that no that wasn’t dirt on my forehead and no thank you, I didn’t want it removed. For the others, once I told them that it was Ash Wednesday and that these were the […]

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Christmas Movie Trivia Quiz

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I LOVE Christmas movies. I mean, all of the classics like The Grinch, The Santa Clause, and White Christmas but even those sappy Hallmark ones too – I just binge watch them all through the holiday season. Most of my family feels pretty much the same way. There is definitely a group of us who […]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways

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Did you save your pumpkin seeds when you carved your Jack O’Lantern?  I sure hope so! They are SO delicious. Here are 3 great ideas for roasted pumpkin seeds.  I honestly think that one of the BEST parts of carving pumpkins is the pumpkin seeds. Freshly roasted pumpkin seeds right out of the oven are […]

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Sparta Ontario

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We just love Sparta, Ontario. Ever since I first discovered it back about 20 years ago, our family has visited often. It’s sweet and charming and just the kind of idyllic small town you might see in a movie. You wouldn’t think there would be much to do given the size of it, would you? […]

Fall Family Fun Bucket List

At times, it may feel like summer is lingering but the signs are there. The leaves are starting to change color here and there and there is a bit of a chill in the air from time to time. The squirrels in our backyard have picked up the pace and are rushing around gathering nuts […]

Forget the takeout! You can make this Instant Pot Mongolian Beef quickly and easily at home. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the Instant Pot doing the heavy lifting, you’ll get dinner on the table in almost no time. It’s so tasty and was a huge hit with our whole family. With the […]

One of the things I have learned over the years of finding great bargains was to take note of what items to purchase when. If you know when to buy certain items, you can definitely save quite a bit of money. Obviously throughout the year, there will be items that are put on sale at […]

A perfect side dish for fall (or anytime!) this Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilafis hearty and delicious. Flavored with scrumptious aromatic herbs andvegetables, this is the ideal accompaniment to any main dish. It’s easy toadjust some of the ingredients for yours and your family’s particular tastestoo. A simple to make side dish recipe with only […]