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Easter Candy!
Easter Candy Easter is on its way – the bunny is hopping around wanting you to play! Dollar store glass containers – $1.25. Bulk Barn candy, at 50% off – $12.23. Having your husband act like a little kid because of all the treats – priceless! First, visit your local dollar store and purchase some glass vases or containers. These ones are nice, since they’re plain and can be reused for anything. Second, stop by your local Bulk Barn or even Wal*Mart and get some…
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National Puppy Day!
National Puppy Day Yes! It’s National Puppy Day! We have 2 dogs, but I’ve only experienced Miss Tiger Lily as a puppy. Bella, from what I’ve heard, was full of energy and had to grow into her big Weimaraner ears. Lily, our Great Dane, was a sleepy puppy that loved to live under the coffee table…now she won’t fit. We got her from Michigan and Delta Cargo was kind enough to fly her to Texas where we lived at the time. As a puppy, she…
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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Are you ready for some chocolate chip banana bread? Let’s get baking on this fine Wednesday. Who’s ready?! Chocolate Chip Banana Bread So, it’s Wednesday morning and I’m prepping crock-pot meals – not enough room in the freezer because of all the bananas. What to do? I could have made my regular banana nut muffins, but my husband has been a bit of a chocolate chip thief…sneaking a handful at a time, so why not make chocolate chip banana bread!! Start with my banana nut…
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Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Avocado, too!
Potluck idea? Party food? Green eggs? Try my Deviled Eggs – or Avocado Deviled Eggs!! The recipe for deviled eggs with avocado, too is simple, tasty and a hit with hungry bellies. Ingredients 12-15 eggs (I use free range eggs) a cup of mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of mustard an avocado 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon of paprika 12-24 cilantro leaves salt and pepper to taste First – hard boil your eggs. I usually boil 14 or 15 eggs if I’d like 12 to…
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Recipe: Turkey Bacon Potato Salad
What could be better with burgers than potato salad? Not much gets more summer time than that…and, I can’t wait for summer! Try this turkey bacon potato salad with my turkey burgers! Ingredients a bag of little potatoes 1 pack of turkey bacon a bunch of green onions 3 shallots 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of mustard 1 tablespoon of paprika 2 tablespoons of olive oil slat and pepper to taste Start by cooking the potatoes. Boil until they are soft but firm – not…
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Recipe: Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers are so good – and much healthier than beef. Want to add some fat and some goodness? Stuff em’!! Ingredients a pound of ground turkey 1 onion 2 jalapeños 1/2 cup BBQ sauce a clove of garlic/li> 1 cup cheddar cheese and monterey jack cheese First – sauté the onions, garlic and jalapeños. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with your favourite BBQ sauce. Then, add in the sautéed onion, garlic and jalapeños. I like to mix in a bit of the…
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Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – something we all love…how about turning it into a healthier snack?! Protein Bars! They are quick and easy to make – and easy for small snacks while on the go. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup of butter (you can substitute with almond butter) 1 can of Low Fat Eagle Brand Condensed Milk 2 cups of protein powder (I used vanilla) 1/2 cup raw brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips a full tablespoon of vanilla 1 cup pure almond butter a heaping…
