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FREE Easter Book for Children

I have a very special subscriber freebie for you today. My husband and I went to see a wonderful movie titled "Son of God" (it's a great movie by the way) and I was so inspired I decided to write a children's book - "The True Meaning of Easter". FREE Easter Book for Children My book is intended for young children and is based on a Christian world view. If you've been following my blog for very long, then you know I have two young children. I wanted to create a resource that would help me tell the Easter story as well as put together some activities for my two … [Read more...]

FREE St Patricks Day Printables FUN Pack

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Do you enjoy FREE themed printables? Well, I've got a special treat. I've created a super-fun FREE printable pack in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. It's got all of my favorite activities: FREE St Patricks Day Printables FUN Pack Coloring Pages Do-a-Dot Pages Cutting Activities Cut and match shapes Counting Shamrocks Writing Prompts Tracing Align and Count, and St. Patrick's Day Cards Pot of Gold Lace up Card You can pick up this FREE Printable Pack here Just click the button below to Subscribe and Download your FREE St. Patrick's … [Read more...]

Raspberry Scones Recipe and Southern Style Holiday Entertaining

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So ya'll will have to forgive me if I start use a southern drawl for this post. I attended the University of Alabama for my undergraduate study and this recipe for Raspberry Scones is based upon the decadent sweet treats that would grace the table at our sorority house during special events. Not to mention the fact that the colors are crimson and white. A recipe in honor of one of my favorite football teams - The University of Alabama! This recipe is so easy to make, and it's buttery, sweet an oh.so.southern. Plus, since it's red and white, it makes a lovely … [Read more...]

10 Football Party Appetizers for Kids and Adults with FREE Printables

FREE Advent Calendar and Advent Christmas Ornaments

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If you've been looking for a fun and easy way to incorporate an advent study into your family's Christmas season, you'll enjoy these advent inspired Christmas ornaments. These ornaments make an easy craft that you can do with your kids complete with corresponding scripture reading or numbered ornaments for an advent countdown. You can choose to create these all at once, or do one a day, or a few per week to help teach your children about advent. Once cut, these ornaments can easily be used to decorate a Christmas tree or added to family Christmas cards as a crafty … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: Southern Pecan Pie

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I'm calling this Southern Pecan Pie because it's inspired by the south. You see, my Dad lives in Houston, Texas. And there are these grand old Pecan Trees lining a stream near his home. You'd have to see it to believe the beautiful canopy of trees. There are benches to sit at, sidewalks to walk along and loads and loads of pecans. You can take your kids and let them find pecans in the grass. It's beautiful and peaceful. If I lived in the area, I'd walk this path every day. This is the backdrop that inspired this Pie. This Southern Pecan Pie recipe. The boys … [Read more...]

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20 Fun & Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids & $500 Giveaway

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Looking for some fun craft ideas that you can make with kids this Christmas? You are in luck! I happen to know a bunch of amazing bloggers in the Kid Blogger Network and they have agreed to get together to share one another's Christmas crafts and fun activities for kids. Plus, we've joined forces to host a $500 Cash Giveaway! Win cash and get great ideas for Christmas? Yes, Please! Gorgeous button-embossed Christmas cards, hand-painted ornaments, dainty beaded felt trees, a colorful Christmas necklace, hand-drawn Rudolf, diorama ornaments, papier-mâché, melted … [Read more...]

Mexican Corn Bread Stuffing with Jalapeños Recipe

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Here I'm sharing a savory recipe for Mexican Corn Bread Stuffing with Jalapeños. A flavor-packed side dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. Combining Traditional and Latin Flavors Combining the flavors of traditional American cuisine and latino flavors leads to mouthwatering dishes that please every guest at the table. Does your family enjoy a heritage of Latin flavors? Or maybe you just enjoy the savory aroma of jalapeños and onions mixed with cornbread stuffing? Whatever the case may be, you will love this easy recipe. Ever since I was a little girl I can … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Balls Recipe

15 Easy Thanksgiving Kids Activities and Crafts

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It's an exciting time for our family and I find that if I plan a few weeks ahead of time, everything runs much smoother. So this year, I've rounded up 15 Easy Thanksgiving Kids Activities and Crafts with sensory play, puzzles, name tents, books, and lots of keepsake turkeys. 15 Easy Thanksgiving Kids Activities and Crafts My blogging friends have linked up toilet paper crafts, coffee filter crafts, a turkey wreath, a holiday acorn pudding, a sensory and play-doh bin, and loads of free printables, including a 20 Pages of fun … [Read more...]

Mouthwatering Caramel Pecan Apple Pie in 9 Easy Steps

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Caramel Pecan Apple Pie Photo Copyright 2014 HappyandBlessedHome.com

This mouthwatering Caramel Pecan Apple Pie is a secret weapon. This is the pie that your relatives will eat in disbelief. This is the pie that leaves everyone wanting more... Mouthwatering Caramel Pecan Apple Pie As soon as they see it, everyone will realize that THIS pie cannot be found in a store. And when they taste it -- well, they'll KNOW it's homemade. Look no further, this is the apple pie recipe you've been looking for. Obviously, this pie takes a bit of effort (less than an hour really), but once you taste it, you'll be like me - you'll make it every … [Read more...]

Christmas Party Printables and Mozzarella, Cucumber and Tomato Salad Recipe

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The holidays are a time of gathering with friends and family, giving thanks for the ups and downs of year, and the exchange of gifts to show others our love through consideration of who they are and how much they mean to us. One of the things I love about the holidays is that I can show others my love by serving them. Hot meals, attention to detail, and creating an environment that is warm and festive. When I decorated for our small family Christmas gathering, I received the highest compliment I could ever ask for, my three-year-old said, "Mommy, can we leave it … [Read more...]

20 Tasty Thanksgiving Day Side Dishes

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Don't get stuck in a Thanksgiving Day rut this year! Try something new. Thanks to the talented bloggers who share their ideas at Family Fun Friday, I've rounded up 20 Tasty Thanksgiving Day Side Dishes that are sure to please any crowd. Everything from green beans, to cornbread, soups, rice, and apple pie. We've got it all covered here. Don't miss this cornucopia of tasty ideas to round out your meal options this fall! If you visit Family Fun Friday and link up weekly, I am going to change the schedule a bit and start posting first thing Friday mornings. I used to … [Read more...]

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