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Sunday Rewind: Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cheesecake

July 20, 2014 1 Comment

Ever have one of those perfect recipes?  You can make it in advance (if you want to) and serve it to a crowd (if you want to) or make individual servings and freeze some for later (if you want to)… oh yes, and it’s totally delicious.  Do you have one of those great, go-to recipes? […]

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Linguine with Clam Sauce – A family favorite.

July 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

clam sauce recipe

I thought I’d share a family favorite today: my mom’s recipe for linguine with clam sauce.  Oh.  My.  Yum.   This is a perfect dish for those times when you’d like a pasta dish but don’t necessarily feel like anything too heavy. Linguine with Clam Sauce 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 large […]

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Sunday Rewind: How I became friend’s with my husband’s ex-wife.

July 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

My birthday was a few days ago.    A year ago  I shared a very personal and emotional story about what could have been an unimaginable tragedy, and how it became a gift to two families.   Becoming friends with my husband’s ex-wife sounds insane, but I tell you, it is one of the greatest gifts […]

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In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up

July 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

You guys?  I managed to get a few posts up on the blog this week.  Amazing, right? Sunday Rewind: 10 Travel and Camping Games Monday: Making smoothie popsicles with Silk Almond Milk Blends Tuesday: Iced Coffee and ice cream I hope you have a good week.  I did!  I got a new car for my birthday. […]

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Ice Cream + ID Iced Coffee = Summer time treat for mama.

July 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Summer is here! That’s supposed to mean lazy days and laid back schedules, right? Does anyone else feel like they actually have a bit more to do these days? Without the kids’ school schedule dictating mine, I don’t feel as productive or organized. I’m trying to get “my stuff” done while still making time for […]

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Make smoothie popsicles with fruit and Silk® Almond Milk blends.

July 7, 2014 3 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Silk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I am a big fan of Silk® Almond Milk and use it regularly.  I sometimes have, um, issues with dairy, and my boys aren’t big on soy products, but Almond Milk is a favorite.   I […]

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Sunday Rewind: 10 Travel & Camping Games

July 6, 2014 3 Comments

Hope you’re having a wonderful 4th of July weekend.  Today for Sunday Rewind I thought I would remind you of a few wonderful travel and camping games you can play or DIY. Want the full list?  Click here for instructions and links to fabulous projects. Happy weekend!

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4th grade campaign promises.

June 4, 2014 2 Comments

I don’t know about other states, but in California schools the 4th grade is spent covering state history and state government.  Each child has a turn as the classroom Secretary, the Controller, the Lieutenant Governor and then as the big cheese: the Governor.  It  is done alphabetically so that each child has a turn to serve in each […]

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Sunday Rewind: A coastal inspired globe

May 18, 2014 Leave a Comment

This globe was a .25 cent bargain I picked up at a yard sale.  It was revamped for Halloween (twice) and also for Valentine’s Day and then had two remakes for summer, including this one. For the full tutorial and instructions on how to make this globe, click HERE.  This was made with the same […]

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In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up

May 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

Happy weekend!  I am very excited about the upcoming California Women’s Conference  in Long Beach next week.  There are amazing speakers, panels and opportunities to meet and network with other women.  (And the keynote speaker is Arianna Huffington!) Here’s what happened on the blog this week: Sunday Rewind: Beach themed DIY candle holders. Tuesday: Three […]

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