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DINNER

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family to get together. We all have our favorite foods that we hope to see for turkey dinner, and we wanted to share some of our favorites with you! KateAfter I married my husband, we moved away to Vandenburg, California, for his training. There, we spent our first Thanksgiving together in our tiny apartment. Before this, I had never cooked a turkey in my lif...

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DESSERTS

My baking skills are not not always on point! So, when my mom showed me this easy, two ingredient recipe, I was SOLD! Ingredients:1 box of cake mix (any flavor)1 can of pumpkinDirections: Dump the cake mix in a bowl. Add the pumpkin and mix well.Line a muffin pan with liners.Add the batter to liners (about 2/3 full)Bake according to the directions on the back of the box.Allow to cool.Serve & Enjoy...

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DESSERTS

Although warm temps are coming to an end and fall is slowly swooping in, you don’t have to let that limit your outdoor fun! These Spooky S’mores are the perfect way to get some family time in and even tell some scary stories! So grab some firewood, a hoodie, and set up shop for another evening of family fun!Supplies:Roasting SticksFire Pit Ingredients:Halloween Shaped PeepsFavorite Candy BarsGraha...

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SNACKS

We all know the fun story of the Teddy Bears that go on a picnic, but let's be real these bears really just want a vacation. What better way to vacation than a fun trip to the beach!?! Unfortunately, a beach isn't in my budget right now, but a fun beach-themed dessert cup is! This is just the thing to put you in the summer mood at a budget we can all afford. It's also delicious and simple enough t...

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RECIPES

When I envisioned myself as a mom before having kids I thought of cute curated snacks and fun crafts. However, I have four kids now and although I love the idea of being a “Pinterest” mom, I feel that more often I resonate with the Amazon Prime moms of the world. This recipe is the perfect combination of both. So, head to your pantry,because most of these ingredients are probably already in there....

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RECIPES

You don’t need the Luck o’ the Irish to make this super tasty treat! With just a few simple ingredients, your little leprechauns will be snacking in no time! Ingredients:Lucky CharmsDry Roasted PeanutsPretzelsMini MarshmallowsRaisins Directions:Add the Lucky Charms, raisins, marshmallows, peanuts, and pretzels to a bowl.Mix ingredients until mixed thoroughly.Serve and Enjoy!Notes:You could get cre...

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BREAKFAST

There are a handful of recipes that instantly bring smiles in my house, and these peach muffins are at the top of that list. My toddler loves helping me bake them — from pouring flour into our KitchenAid mixer to scooping batter into the muffin tin, he feels like the head chef. Honestly, I love watching him get excited about making food we’ll share together. These muffins are simple, fruity, and p...

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BREAKFAST

I don’t know about you, but pretty much anything with sprinkles will result in a really good time in my book, so when I stumbled upon a local bakery that had Birthday Cake Scones I knew I wanted to find a way to make them at home! My kids also always seem to eat better when sprinkles are involved! So grab your favorite sprinkles and let’s ring in the birth of the New Year!Ingredients:3 cups all-pu...

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HOLIDAYS

Santa will be here before we know it, but we have some super fun treats to make for jolly ol’ St. Nick and for your family too! Grab these few ingredients and have fun creating these super cute Celery Reindeer! Ingredients:CeleryPeanut ButterPretzels, broken for antlersM&M’s (brown & red)Candy EyesDirections: Fill peanut butter into the celery.Add 2 pretzel pieces to create antlers. Add 2 candy ey...

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DESSERTS

My baking skills are not not always on point! So, when my mom showed me this easy, two ingredient recipe, I was SOLD! Ingredients:1 box of cake mix (any flavor)1 can of pumpkinDirections: Dump the cake mix in a bowl. Add the pumpkin and mix well.Line a muffin pan with liners.Add the batter to liners (about 2/3 full)Bake according to the directions on the back of the box.Allow to cool.Serve & Enjoy...

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DESSERTS

Although warm temps are coming to an end and fall is slowly swooping in, you don’t have to let that limit your outdoor fun! These Spooky S’mores are the perfect way to get some family time in and even tell some scary stories! So grab some firewood, a hoodie, and set up shop for another evening of family fun!Supplies:Roasting SticksFire Pit Ingredients:Halloween Shaped PeepsFavorite Candy BarsGraha...

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BREAKFAST

Fall is here and what better way to wake up than to the fresh smell of ooey gooey pumpkin cinnamon rolls coming from the kitchen! Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite breakfast treats and they are super easy to make. Ingredients:Dough:3/4 C. Milk – any milk is fine1/4 C. Sugar2 1/4 Tsp. quick rise yeast3/4 C. Pumpkin Puree1/4 C. Butter – melted1 egg4 C. Flour2 Tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice3/4 Tsp. Salt...