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The BEST Bread Recipe For An Automatic Breadmaker EVER!

In Cooking & Crafting by Jen

When I was a little girl I was obsessed with the book Bread And Jam For Frances. I read the book so many times it fell apart. I also owned this nifty recorded version which I would play on my Fisher Price record player.  Yes, that would be the same record player the hubs talked about earlier this week. Yesterday …

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A Guide To Creating Magic

In Cooking & Crafting, Parenting by Jen

Today I created magic, not the sort that would help me fly to far away lands or the kind of magic that can vanquish the villain.Today I created magic, not the sort that would help me fly to far away lands or the kind of magic that can vanquish the villain. This kind of magic occurs only when you use …

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How To Make Glitter Slime

In Cooking & Crafting, Parenting by Jen

My children love making slime. Who am I kidding, I love it too! And of course with three girls in my family anything with a touch of sparkle seems to be well received. If you have never made slime before it is the easiest thing ever. Promise. Here’s What You Need: 1 bottle Elmer’s Glitter Glue 1/2 cup water 1 …

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That Day I Became Like The Cookie Monster…

In Cooking & Crafting by Jen

I wish I had the time to craft edible works of art that would leave my family and guests in awe of the dish placed before them. The world I live in though has 3 children running around me and one little crawler who tugs at my pants while I attempt to cook. So I have become the Queen of …

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The Best Banana Bread You Are Ever Going To Taste!

In Cooking & Crafting by Jen

I know that I have already shared with my readers the jewel that was given to me my by Mother-in-law as a wedding gift, my beloved cookbook. Inside this treasure trove of wonderfulness about 15 years ago I discovered a recipe that has made me famous. Yes, I do mean famous. Every time I make this recipe people eat it …

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Making The Perfect Sugar Cookie

In Cooking & Crafting by Jen

When I got married my mother in law gave me an amazing gift that has benefited my family for years. What may you ask can be a gift that keeps on giving for that long? She gave me a cookbook and not just any cookbook, but a tried and true listing of recipes from women she knew personally who have …