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The Elf on the Shelf {Giveaway}

November 28, 2012

Thank me now. Or thank me later. Either way, do you have an Elf scout in your life? If you have little kids (or anyone for that matter) who could use daily reminders that Santa is coming to town then you need an The Elf on the Shelf. Now. Happily I am going to send one [...]

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Crunch a Color {giveaway}

November 18, 2012

Over here meal time is fun because we love food. It’s also fun because it’s a special time to spend together as a family. Recently I was sent an adorable Crunch a Color Conversation Starters card deck ~ a simple + fun way to invite conversation and giggles to your dinner table. After all, family [...]

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Sunday

June 3, 2012

A simple. happy. fun. Sunday What are you up to today?

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Merry! Joyful! Happy! Christmas 2011…

December 25, 2011

How was Christmas everyone? How was Hanukkah? Did you give and receive loads of hugs and kisses? ‘Tis the time of year to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Hopefully we get to do that each and every day anyway. I know I sure do! What was on your wish list? Did you make [...]

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Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers & Gratitude

November 25, 2011

We were all anticipating the BIG day of feasting. How did it go? Who sat at your Thanksgiving table this year? Were you home or did you travel far away or perhaps to a nearby restaurant? No matter what you did I hope it was glorious! Whether you enjoyed a vegan, gluten free or carnivorous [...]

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How to Work With Brands and Build Successful Relationships

November 13, 2011

Here is the first thing you need to ask yourself: What is my brand? Then we can move forward… “How do you work with brands?” is one of the most common questions I get asked in emails and at conferences. For those of you who visit here just for recipes please excuse this small diversion [...]

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Pumpkin Patch Dreams

October 27, 2011

Bet you didn’t know that the pumpkin patch is where all the cool kids hang out. Or maybe you did know that. Either way have you made your annual trek to a Halloween themed happy place? I hope you have. In this pumpkin dreamland post I share gigantic amounts of photos with you. My intention [...]

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Happy Post: Grilled Cheese

October 7, 2011

If there is one thing we probably all have in common is a great love for grilled cheese. No matter how you slice it this toasted sandwich oozing with your favorite cheese is one of the most treasured comfort foods of all times. It ties with my other favorite fall comfort food: Pumpkin Pie. That’s [...]

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TidyMom Guest Post

August 21, 2011

I am so excited to share TidyMom and her amazing recipes with you all. Not only does Cheryl (Mrs. TidyMom) have great tips, trick and techniques to make you the ultimate home maker. She does it all with tons of style, sass and wit. We became friends online about a year ago and now we are friends for [...]

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Sponge Bob Cake in the Cayman Islands

July 8, 2011

See that handsome guy? He is playing on Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands. Not a bad way to spend a week in the winter. I never thought I would be posting a trip I took in the cold months in the heat of the summer. This post is about a happy time spent with family. [...]

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Telluride – Unmatched Inspiration

January 27, 2011

Inspiration Found A gal needs to find inspiration somewhere, right? Here is where I find mine. Right in the heart of Colorado ski country. Perched way up high in Telluride. Away from it all.

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Happy Healthy Slimmer New Year

January 3, 2011

I hope you all had a safe, happy, fun, tasty & peaceful New Years. Did you write down any resolutions? I did not, however I do have day to day benchmarks I strive for. Mindfulness, health, happiness, accessibility, openness, adventure seeking, love & honesty are a few key words that govern my life. Daily. Not just [...]

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Christmas Magic 2010

December 27, 2010

Hope everyone had a merry & bright Christmas. Ours was super fun. The kids had two visits from Santa. One was at home in the OC & the other was with our family in Dallas. The cake above was baked by my amazing sister in law & I had to share it with you. She [...]

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Birthday Cake

October 25, 2010

How could something so simply named imply so much? Birthday Cake. Let’s break it down. Birthday. Birthdays are beautiful, they celebrate life. They bring people together, they encourage laughter, giggles and smiles. They get my folks to fly from NY to CA for a much anticipated visit.

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Food Blogging for Money, Passion and a Living

September 17, 2010

I love blogging about food. I choose to do it. I want to do it. I crave it. It thrills me to no end. I am passionate about helping individuals and families make healthy food choices. It is so fun to encourage folks to get homemade meals on the table. Please accept this diversion in [...]

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