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15 Easy Tips for Better Sleep

Did you know that not getting enough sleep can cause memory loss, weight fluctuation, heart disease and high blood pressure? Not to mention, make you a bit crabby to be around. Don’t be crabby. Use these easy tips for better...

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Simple Recipes for Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

The meal is over and the leftovers have been packed away. Now comes the question what to do with all the turkey. Reinvent them with one of these simple recipes for turkey leftovers.Sandwiches are the easiest way to use turkey...

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The Easiest Way to Make Gravy

Say goodbye to canned gravy this holiday season and make your own at home. It tastes way better than what you'll find at the store and it's easier than you think. Gravy is a funny thing... it's hard to have...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Stuffing a Turkey

Are you team stuffing or team dressing? Either way, there’s a right way and a wrong way to stuff your Thanksgiving bird. Check out this guideline you need to know to properly and safely stuff your turkey!Stuffing Do’s:Cooked is cool....

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17 Easy Bundt Pan Recipes

From breakfast to dinner to dessert, there’s a delicious Bundt pan recipe for you! We promise, there’s nothing Bundt yummy recipes for you below.Great Grandma's Best Banana Bread “One bite and I see why this is the only banana bread...

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Celebrate Thanksgiving With Tasty Appetizers and Delicious Desserts

Last week I wrote about turkey and side dish recipes for your Thanksgiving menu. In case you missed it, read the post here. This week, I wanted to talk about two other necessities to the meal - appetizers and dessert....

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Rice Krispies Turkey Legs

We're always on the hunt for adorable desserts. And Jill Mills of Kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com came up with darling Rice Krispies Turkey Legs. Immediately we thought of Thanksgiving dessert. This is a treat that everyone will love and kids (with adult supervision)...

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How to Make the Ultimate Light and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

All mashed potatoes are not created equal. There's the smashed kind where you get chunks of potato in every bite. Some people favor creamy potatoes that melt in the mouth. Our favorite, though, is light and airy mashed potatoes. They're...

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Turkey and Side Dish Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Menu

Holiday menu planning has begun! For the next two months, I'll be cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a holiday party and New Year's Eve. Whew... that's a lot. With all the cooking, planning is key for me. Roasted turkey is the...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Lattice Crust Baked Apples

What's better in fall than apple pie? It's filled with quintessential fall flavors. But what to do when you want apple pie, but don't want to make a whole pie? Try one of the baked apple recipes that are floating...

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Turmeric: What’s All the Hype About?

You may have recently seen turmeric, a brilliant golden yellow spice, added to unlikely places like milk, protein balls, cakes, and dressings. What's all the buzz about? Turmeric is a type of root traditionally used in Indian and Middle Eastern...

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Pork Tenderloin, It’s What’s for Dinner

Ever wander through the meat department at the grocery store and see a pork tenderloin on sale? Everyone knows you can throw pork chops in a bag, shake them around and, presto, dinner served. But a tenderloin might be intimidating...

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14 Non-Boring Oatmeal Recipes

These are not your mom’s oatmeal recipes - nothing boring here. You’re going to loveeee to making these oatmeal recipes at home (or work)! Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal “Yes, pumpkin pie for breakfast is completely acceptable! And it’s not only super...

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How to Make the Best Homemade Caramel Sauce

Caramel sauce turns an ordinary dessert into something amazing. It can be drizzled onto cheesecake, a dip for fruit, used to top an apple pie and let's not forget about our favorite - spooning over ice cream. Yes, you can...

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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF This Halloween

Have you seen children with little orange boxes, along with their Halloween basket, asking for spare change while they trick-or-treat? They’re doing something that most kids since 1950 have done every Halloween, trick-or-treat for UNICEF.If you are unfamiliar with UNICEF,...

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Easy Cookie Recipes Bursting with Fall Flavors

Cookies are a favorite in my house. I typically bake a batch to have handy for when guests drop in or when I need to bring an easy dessert somewhere. What I love most about these cookie recipes is they're...

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Wine and Fall Dessert Pairings

Ever wondered what wines you should drink with your favorite fall desserts? Here is your easy guide!

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How Nuts Can Help Your Health

We know what you’re thinking… are nuts really healthy? We’re happy to say they are. Some may be high in fat but, like everything, in moderation, they have amazing health benefits. Here are a few nuts to go nuts for!AlmondsThis...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

Halloween is just around the corner and we were looking for a spooky treat for our next Pinterest Pass or Fail. We came across Kelly from Justataste.com's Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops and knew we had to try them. They looked adorable...