Monthly Archives: August 2013

Repurpose Friday

Fun school chalkboard check. Now something new for school. This year Purplicious and I decided to try our hand at re-purposing 2 of her FAVORITE dresses that had grown too short. It was quick and easy and she LOVED it! … Continue reading

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Back to School Chalk Board

I finally completed another project started last year!  I have to be honest I was a little disappointing they have become such a pinterested project as of late! ( I like being ahead of the curve.  Sigh ~ Oh well!) … Continue reading

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zucchini Crepes

Last week I decided to try my hand at altering a family favorite recipe slightly to create a new meal and use up some more of the OODLES of zucchini I have coming off the garden.  I will apologize up … Continue reading

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Woof – Em sticks

Thanks for coming back today to see how to make Woof – Em sticks! Supplies: 1 3/8 inch diameter dowel 3/4 inch dowel (for handles) 3 ft X 3/16th inch plain steel rod (we found ours at Lowe’s) rubber mallet … Continue reading

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Woof-Em’s!

This year on a family camp-out my brother introduced us to Woof – Em’s!  (I am guessing their name comes because they don’t last long everyone just woof’s them up?) 🙂 They are delicious and easily adaptable to everyone’s likes. … Continue reading

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Camping Fun

Summer is coming to and end but I wanted to share a few fun things we did recently at our annual cousin camp out! Besides the usual, scooter rides, hiking, play dough and card games galore.  My sister in law … Continue reading

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Macaroni Salad

Today I am sharing a long time family recipe.  This is my go to summer dinner when the produce is fresh from the garden and it is TOO hot to cook!  The recipe isn’t very exact and pretty much anything … Continue reading

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“Pretty Cookies”

It was recently brought to my attention that my blog is missing a family classic. What has become known as our “pretty cookie” recipe. This recipe was sought out because I wanted a cookie to take places that looked good.  … Continue reading

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Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Need something new for dinner this week?  Give these Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers a try! I was originally intrigued by the ground turkey.  Not something I had ever tried before.  Between that and the fact that there was a … Continue reading

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Refashion Friday

Hello!  I hope you are all having a fabulous Friday! Today I thought I would share a quick little refashion I recently did.  For those of you that have followed this little ol blog for awhile you might recall this … Continue reading

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