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Healthy Greek Hummus Dip

Healthy Greek Hummus Dip

As I promised towards the beginning of the year, today I have another healthy recipe for you. I’ve had great feedback on the minestrone and stuffed pepper soups I had posted about here, so if you haven’t tried those yet, you may…

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My Daily Makeup Routine

My Daily Makeup Routine

Every once in a while I re-evaluate my make-up routine, but for the most part it is pretty consistent. When I discover a wonderful new product, such as Benefit’s They’re Real mascara, or Urban Decay’s Naked2 eyeshadow pallet, I…

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Flare

Flare

I recently realized that nearly my entire collection of pants has slowly transformed into all skinny pants. I throw on my boyfriend jeans every so often, but for the most part the skinnies have taken over. With this realization,…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, friends! As we continue through winter, it feels as though we can’t go 2 or 3 days without a school delay or cancellation. And to be honest, a delay for pre-school doesn’t exactly feel worth it. Today however,…

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Sweet Valentine Treat

Sweet Valentine Treat

Anyone looking for a Valentine’s treat that is simple to prepare yet involves a bit more thought than a box of chocolates? Whether it’s for a friend, acquaintance or your child’s teacher, these chocolate covered pretzels are sure…

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Step-by-step photos of Grandma preparing Pennsylvania Dutch ham pot pie

Grandma's Ham Pot Pie

You know those family recipes that are warm, comforting and taste better each time you have the chance to enjoy them? My grandma’s ham pot pie is one of those such recipes. My mom, sister and I are always saying that we need to…

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Embellishment

Embellishment

Today I am linking up with my friend Becky at Mommy in Heels for What She Wears: Favorite Winter Trend. I can’t say that I have only one favorite trend this year, because I have certainly been getting my wear out of tartan and…

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High Five for Friday

High Five for Friday

It’s Friday and this is one week I am happy to see come to an end! We had been on a nice little healthy streak and then began the dreaded cough Sunday night. Not me, although I wish it were, but my 4yo son. It’s that cough where…

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