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If you are dieting right now to fit into that favorite summer outfit, or look better in your swimsuit, you need to leave this post immediately! There is nothing healthy, or good for you in these...

I made these when no one was around to watch me. I don't think they would have eaten them if they knew they came with chopped hard boiled eggs in them.   I am the ONLY member of my family of 8...

Summer vacation is here in southwest Minnesota. Such bitter sweet emotions for me. Especially for these first couple weeks while they relearn how to be home all day long.   My biggest complaints...

No, I haven't died or anything....just abandoned you all for the past 3 1/2 weeks. I had the choice between you or my family. I chose to abandon you.     You see, my husband's business has...

Sweet and salty. Just saying those two words together is exciting. That combination is why I love Chubby Hubby from Ben and Jerry's. I haven't had it in years, but it requires me to wipe a bit of...

It has been a horrible winter. I think no matter where you live, the same is true for you. I'm glad Mother Nature decided to share the winter love with everyone this year instead of dumping it all on us...

Sunday was a very important day in my life.   No.....I'm not pregnant. You all are as bad as my kids. Last week I told them I had something to say and the older three asked if I was having another...

Can you believe this baby girl is going to be ONE on Wednesday???? Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that I was announcing baby #6 was coming, and then just last week when she was born? It completely stinks...

Granola Bars recipe that is homemade and turns out perfectly soft and chewy every time.  Whole oats, nuts, apricots and cranberries come together for a healthy, whole grain treat that both adult...

There are a few foods from my childhood that I still adore, even though my palette has evolved over the years. Rice crispy treats is at the very top of that list. Love 'em! Can eat a whole pan myself,...

People often ask me about what it's like having a big family. I never quite know what to say. It's my life, so to me there is nothing all that different or interesting about it. I can pick out a few positives...

Although moments like these are too cute, I always have a bit of guilt when they happen. Poor baby Micah had been fussing at me from her bouncy seat for about 10 minutes. Of course, I was in the middle...

Anyone who reads a food blog or two knows the debate that constantly circulates about the best chocolate chip cookie recipe and how long to refrigerate your dough before you bake them. In my opinion, all...

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I've been trying your many suggestions for keeping this little cutie pie safe from the "love" of her two year old brother. The past couple days have actually been significantly...

Will you please do me a favor this week? Try a food that you don't like and haven't tasted in years.   Before you dismiss my request, you need to understand that your taste buds change the older...

Ahhhh.....life with a newborn.  So beautiful and such a nightmare at the same time.  I think our Father in Heaven made little babies so adorable and smell so completely wonderful so we would...