My kids are all grown and moved out, but when we do get the chance to get together, we love playing games. Although we have several we enjoy playing over and over again, I thought it would be nice to find something new. That is why I came up with this list.
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Candy canes seem to be one of those candies that people either love or hate. It you are on the hate end of this scale, some of these recipes might change your mind. If you are on the love end of this scale, you will probably love these recipes!
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If you are planning a fall party or gathering, or just want to make a special treat for your family, consider making a batch or two of these apple marshmallow pops. Not only are they adorable, they are delicious! These yummy pops could work with a Halloween or Thanksgiving theme too! For decorations to match a fall party theme, try browsing fun local stores, or looking online at companies like Shutterfly. You can create custom plates, cups, and coasters to match any party idea you’re going for.
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When your family gets a case of the munchies at home, it is easy to satisfy their taste buds, but when you are away from home do you have a variety of tasty camping snacks available?
Hopefully the ideas I have found will satisfy everyone’s snack cravings. You will find everything from sweet treats to savory snacks. While many of these snacks are designed to be made while you are camping, a few of them simply go along with a camping.
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Winter is approaching once again, and that means that many plants (and animals) will go dormant for the season. Having less color may be something you can live without, but going without your favorite home-grown herbs all season? Not acceptable!
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We had such a late spring this year that I did not get anything planted in my garden until the beginning of June, and now that my veggies are starting to grow, the weather is the least of my problems. The critters have moved in and started munching the tender leaves so now the battle starts to try to keep them out of my garden.
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For anyone who loves baking, cinnamon is a staple spice in the kitchen. Some people may describe it to have a sweet and spicy taste, but, in fact, our sense of smell probably reacts to it more than our sense of taste. It has a sweet and woody smell that makes many people think of autumn or Christmas. Cinnamon, however, can be used for much more than seasoning apple cider or spicing up cookies.
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Ants don’t care how good of a housekeeper you are. If they want to get into your house to search for food, they will usually find a way. Even worse than that, if they discover the smallest tidbit of food, they will return and bring a whole bunch of their friends with them. Once inside, you will face a real challenge when it comes to how to get rid of the ants.
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Being stuck in a car for a long time when you go on a family vacation can sometimes be hard on kids, which can then make it hard on adults. Finding ways to pass the time can make a long drive easier on everyone, and hopefully the ideas I share here will help.
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Not sure about you, but the one candy that pops into my mind when I think about St. Valentine’s Day is Conversation Hearts. For some reason, I am drawn to them as soon as the hit the shelves at the store.
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