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Handle – what’s in a name

This post about my blog name and social media handle originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. NAME – it’s something you’re born into, something you’re given or in the case of social media, it’s...

BIGPITTSTOP is my blog, its my social media handle and its a symbolic name for why I started. Today I share the story behind my blog name and how its inspired me to keep writing. #blogname #arkansasblogger
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Circus Snack Mix

Y'all I cannot with the snack mix. The first thing I think about when I dream up the idea for a party is, "what snack mix can I serve." We are getting ready for a Greatest Show on Earth event and I had to pull together a Circus Snack Mix to help us celebrate. In...

Circus Snack Mix is a perfect party snack to add a big impact of color and stay on theme. But its also a smiple mix to throw together for kids parties, circus themed meetings, Vacation Bible School Snacks or just a variation with whatever munchies you have laying around. Animal crackers are the cornerstone of the mix with puff corn, circus peanuts, goldfish, and colored cereal as perfect snacks to mix in. #circusparty #circussnacks #toddlerfriendlysnack #partymix
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Banana Pancakes

Toddler food and diet food seem to be the topic of conversation around our table most days. What new food options could we have to keep protein, fruits, and vegetables at our table as often as possible? Also, I seem to be in kind of a rut when it comes to meal...

Banana Pancakes are a high protein breakfast option that includes 2 ingredients - bananas and eggs. These are great baby and toddler breakfast options and can work with many diets for grown ups. #toddlerfood #babybreakfast #toddlerbreakfastfoods #highproteindiet #ww #weightwatchers #keto
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Easy Shepherds Pie with Leftover Roast

Easy Shepherds Pie with Leftover Roast is one of my favorite comfort foods. My mom accuses me of wanting to make a roast just so I can have Shepherds Pie. And, she may be on to something, but I’ve won over Mr. McKinney too and since both of us love a Sunday Roast,...

Easy Shepherds Pie with Leftover Roast is a perfect recipe for a weeknight meal, gathering family or to take and bless someone. Sharing a meal is important, but making it happen every day is hard. This make ahead meal with leftovers turns one meal in to 2. Its also a great thing to make a roast for your family and from the same ingredients and leftovers take a meal to others. #shepherdspie #roast #mealtotake #potluckmeal #mealsthatgather #mealstoshare
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Trader Joe’s Toddler Snacks

There is not much I love more than a grocery store trip. I like walking the aisles, seeing if anything new has snuck into my favorite sections, and finding the seasonal items. When little man was first born, my husband would watch him on Sundays and let me have our...

Trader Joe's Snack Ideas for Toddlers and few bonus ideas for treats for mommy. Shopping at Trader Joe's is a treat and finding treasures you cant live without is easy to do! This is not a comprehensive Trader Joe's product list, but where I would suggest getting started. #traderjoes #toddlersnacks #traderjoesproducts

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