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Snickerdoodles

February 1, 2012

This recipe has been a hit time and time again. At the request of a sweet friend, I am sharing it with you. I made these last week for my son’s birthday treat. He took them to school and the teacher said they are better then a bakeries. Wow, how flattering!! So here ya go [...]

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Root Beer Glazed Pork Chops with Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions

November 1, 2011

I made this meal for some sweet house-guests over the weekend {a big thank you for being my guinea pigs } It turned out to be a great meal. So many flavors come together to create a mix of savory and sweet. I will say that I used boneless pork chops so my presentation is [...]

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Throw a Fall Harvest Party

October 19, 2011

OK so this is something I would LOVE to do. I mean really, really, really want to do. Fall obsession happening over here The house is almost completely “Fallified” {yes, I did just make that word up!!} BH&G just shared a fun little bit on how to throw such an event. Mostly lots of pumpkins [...]

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Delish Gift Ideas

December 17, 2010

I can not say that I have made all of these — I can say that I’d like to though! They all look yummy-delicious! We are slowly rapidly approaching Christmas and what else could be as fun to receive as sweet goodness? I delivered my 1st batch of treats to the neighbors over the past [...]

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The Pirates Are Coming ~ To El Dorado Hills

September 16, 2010

Looking for a fun little something to do this weekend? Well I think I might have just the thing! This Saturday, September 18th there will be a very special event happening here in EDH. The El Dorado Hills Library is putting on their 4th Annual Pirate Event at the Library. The event runs from 10am-4pm. [...]

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Five ways to save a buck

July 26, 2010

Are you looking for simple ways to save a little bit of money? Well here are a few little things you can do: Set your thermostat to at least one degree cooler or hotter. Coupons – you can find them in the local papers or check these sites for even more deals: http://www.domesticfrugalista.blogspot.com/ http://myfrugaladventures.com/ http://www.groupon.com/sacramento/ [...]

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April 28, 2010

I came across this fabulous little write-up on Starbucks cups. The thing is, I am guilty of contributing to this coffee cup landfill. I am an iced coffee girl so the stainless steel mugs don’t really do it for me BUT last week I went out and picked up a sweet little reusable cup at [...]

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Hands4Hope – Local El Dorado Hills Charity

April 22, 2010

I wanted to share a great little program with you. This week, a flier came home with my son. It is for a Toiletries Drive Challenge. I researched the program as I found it to be motivating for the local kids. What a great program to get them involved.  Never underestimate the power of our [...]

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Could I have just 5 more hours in my day? Please?

April 22, 2010

Today is one of those days. My To Do List is long. I need to work on reassembling my office. There is touch up paint to be done, furniture to move and then of course the whole “reduce” thing. I don’t think I will be getting much done today but I am going to try!! [...]

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Fun and frugal

April 14, 2010

Today I was exposed to not one but TWO fun little sites for saving money. I admit – coupon clipping is not something I have been very disciplined about BUT why not start now? I think the fact that both sites were mentioned today, it might mean that the Universe is trying to tell me [...]

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