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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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Free eBooks: Delectable Desserts, Homemade Christmas, The Simple Joy of Christmas, and More!

Couponing 101

Here are some of my favorites available to download for FREE right now: Christmas Dessert Recipes: Simple Delicious Recipe Cook Book With 3 Main Ingredients – Chocolate, Cakes, Cookies, Pops, and More… by Jane Jeffreys (reg. Delectable Desserts – 22 Yummy Cake & Pie Recipes by Emily J. Daniels (reg.

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Making Snacking Delicious with Almondina and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

For generations his family loved his grandmother Dina’s most secret cookie, which she called Petit Gateau Sec. They are a delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and dessert wines, or just as an everyday snack. ALMONDINA Brand Biscuits do not have to be dipped.

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17 Yummy Recipes for Your July 4th Bash

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My parents and grandmother always host a big bash, so I'll be taking a dish. Delicious Desserts. What are your plans for July 4th? Are you hosting a gathering or taking a dish elsewhere? One thing is for sure, by 7 pm on July 4th, I'll be crying, "I'm stuffed. I can hardly move.". Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers.

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Easter Dinner & Leftover Ideas {From My Archives}

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My mom and grandmother always host a large family get-together, but everyone brings a dish. I haven't gotten my assignment yet, but it will probably be some type of dessert or side dish. Are you hosting a large gathering for Easter dinner? Or are you taking a dish and letting someone else do the hosting?

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

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My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. for dessert, and the rest were packed in my kids’ lunches. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce. I also baked Apple Crumb Pots (just 5 ingredients!)

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Weekly Meal Plan 02.26.16

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Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. I made Pioneer Women’s Baked Ziti , garden salad, garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookie bars for dessert. We don’t have cable TV and that is one channel that I do miss, so I check that website often for recipe ideas.

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