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I love fall! I’m so ready for cooler days, visiting the local pumpkin patches and picking some delicious apples. It’s finally time to enjoy a little homemade apple pie and apple cider with fresh from the orchard fruit. If you love apples too, you will enjoy this collection of amazing apple recipes, crafts and even Read more

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Treatsie Artisan Sweets Subscription Box!

I’ll be honest, I have a major sweet tooth. I love chocolate, caramels, cookies and pretty much anything with sugar. If you have a sweet tooth as well, get ready to be introduced Treatsie, a company that delivers gourmet and artisan sweets every month. Read More…

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Disclosure: Post sponsored by Hy-Vee and ALIVE Influencer Network. All opinions are mine. I teach coupon classes locally and people are always shocked to learn that Hy-Vee is one of my stores of choice to save money on groceries. When you shop their weekly deals, use digital coupons and rack up Fuel Saver points you Read more

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Menu Ideas for Graduation Parties!

Graduation season is almost upon us.  It’s been over a decade since I’ve been the graduate and I’ve got way more than a decade until my children will be the graduate, but I’ve been to my share of graduation parties over the years. First, what makes a great graduation party?  The graduate!  Next to the Read more

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More chocolate & peanut butter! It’s a wonderful combination! This one isn’t a baked dessert; it’s a freezer pie. Makes it great option if you’re hosting a party or want to bring a dessert to a potluck – you can make it days ahead of time, put it in the freezer and just pull it Read more

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The latest in my “Making Breakfast Easy” posts! This one is probably my favorite: French toast sticks! I’m a fan of French toast, but I rarely make it. And when I say rarely, I mean that I’ve made it once in the last 5 years. So, yeah, not often. But these? These are awesome and Read more

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Disclosure: Complimentary tickets provided for this review. However, all opinions are mine. I’m so excited The Rose Theater is showing Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical through June 28! I remember watching the 1964 classic Mary Poppins with Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke many times as a child. I would sing ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, ‘Spoonful of Read more

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