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BLT Bites

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I have mentioned my love for mini food in the past and here is my new favorite mini yumminess!   This healthy and delicious mini appetizer for your July 4th picnic or alfresco dinner party is a crowd pleaser! I love to bite into a cool tomato on a hot summer day!  A little salt and pepper sprinkled over the tomato and I am a happy camper. Visit our Simple Summer Issue for more great simple recipes, crafts, parties... BLT Bites made in my cocina (kitchen) Grape tomatoes diced mozzarella or … [Read more...]

Do Over “Will You Marry Me” Moment

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  Spring rolls around early in South Carolina and the blooms were peaking their heads out as we enjoyed our little walk hand in hand. My boyfriend at the time began sharing with me about this book that he was going through with his students, Bridge to Terabithia. He is not much of a talker, but that day he was full of a lot of rambling. As we walked and talked, his tone of voice started to change and he started to breathe faster. He seemed a bit frustrated, unable to express himself … [Read more...]

Summer Reading Adventure- Week 2- The Rainbow Fish

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Writer: Trish from Mom on Timeout ~For some more simple & summer fun ideas go here!~ We're back with Week 2 of the Summer Reading Adventure!  Last week Mari, from Inspired By Family Magazine, amazed us all with her fabulous crafts, activities and recipes for Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett.  This week I will be sharing activities and crafts that you can use to bring The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister, to life for your kids.   The Rainbow Fish is a book that we have enjoyed in our house for … [Read more...]

6 Week Summer Reading Adventure!

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We are kicking off our summer with a fun 6 Week Summer Reading Adventure!  I am so excited to have   Trish from Mom on Time Out, partnered up with me to bring you this fun-filled series! I love, love children books!  I especially love children books with great illustrations and the book I chose for June 13th is just that! I can't wait to tell you about our book! Starting June 13th, once a week, we will share with you a fabulous Summer Reading Adventure to keep your kiddos entertained and … [Read more...]