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Bath Fizz Color Experiment

This Bath Fizz Color Experiment is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning colors, counting, independent play, and observation. Snow days, rain days, stuck-at-home days, they all make a mama crazy! It seems like bath time is the best way to work...

This Bath Fizz Color Experiment is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, on snow days and rainy days, who are learning colors, counting, independent play, and observation. It explores the scientific method in a way preschoolers can understand.
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Sausage Sheet Pan Meal

Oh my goodness, my family loves an easy weeknight sheet pan dinner. And, these Sausage Sheet pan meals never disappoint. My husband never admits it's one of his favorite meals, but he reminds me to keep it in the mix every time we eat it.  I really love this...

This Weight Watcher friendly sausage sheet pan dinner is a perfect weeknight dinner or St. Patricks Day celebration that brings all the flavor and drops all the calories.
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Reuben Sandwich Redo

These two new ideas for Reuben Sandwiches redo the traditional ingredients in a way that will make your kids show up at the table, curious about what you've cooked for dinner. Seriously, the Reuben Sandwich Sliders are a game changer!! My mom always made Reuben...

This Reuben Redo takes all the traditional flavors and ingredients and presents them in a new package - crescent roll braid and sandwich sliders made from dinner rolls. You will never think about the Reuben Sandwich the same way.
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Pudding Pound Cake

A good cake recipe is predictable and turns out perfect every time. Pudding Pound Cake totally fits the mold (pun intended) and can offer a little variety that goes a long way for spring and summer treats. One of my favorite ways to have Pudding Pound Cake is the...

This simple, semi-homemade pound cake with pudding is an easy recipe ot mix and match for different holidays and occasions. The light flavors make it a perfect spring or summer dessert.
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WW Slow Cooker Gumbo

This Slow Cooker Mock Gumbo is our go-to recipe for Fat Tuesday. Just a fun way to celebrate a holiday with fun food and keep things easy in the slow cooker and Weight Watcher friendly. Celebrating food a holiday was probably the thing I looked forward to most...

This Slow Cooker Gumbo is Zero points and totally weight watcher friendly as well as a nice place to hide a few vegetables for your kids and husband. Those looking for no-carb or keto-friendly meals with lots of flavors will find this a perfect substitute for authentic New Orleans flavors while leaving room on the waistline for a piece of King Cake.
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Cupid’s Chill Pill Bath Salts

Needing a Galentine gift or something for teachers, neighbors, Bible Study friends, etc to use for sweet little Valentines? This bath salt blend is easy to mix up and give away. I like to let my preschool son help me and we try to come up with funny Valentine...

This quick Cupid's Chill Pill essential oil bath salt mixture is easy to stir up with kids for a personal Valentine’s Day treat for a teacher, friend, neighbor or loved one.
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Garlic Herb Cheeseball

Adding something to the 40 Somethings series - I hosted my first family gathering in my new home. I’ve always gone home to my folks or my inlaws or some other family member's home for big holidays. But, this year my family all came to Northwest Arkansas and we had...

This creamy herby cheeseball is the perfect addition to a gameday spread, shower menu, or charcuterie board.

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