By stephaniecrespin
For the past few years, I have made a sweet treat for parties and family gathering around Christmas time. I didn't have a name for it, nor did the recipe really call it anything. Somehow the "puppy chow" name was branded to it. I don't like that name, but it is what it is. I don't have a nam...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy
I planned to make a delicious chocolate cake I spied on Pinterest for our work potluck today. However, life being what it is, I got sidetracked. I had dinner plans, ran our daughter to dance lesson ...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy
I knew I had saved those summer crafts for a reason! This weekend, as I was going thru our storage boxes of missing Christmas decorations (no kidding, we somehow misp...
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By Jeanne
If the holiday craziness has invaded your house like it has mine, it might be time for a little reminder that the jolly old elf is keeping tabs on the naughty or nice factor th...
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By Lisa Maillet
I love good coffee. I love good chocolate. I've now found the perfect pick-me-up that combines the two at White Rhino Coffee in Cedar Hill. Their Facebook page lists such tempting holiday offerings as Honey/Cinnamon Latte and Peppermint Mocha. But they've come up with what I believe must be the penu...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy
‘Tis the season for holiday lights! If you and your family are tired of the same holiday venues year after year, why not give them the opportunity to see the lights from Santa’s ...
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By stephaniecrespin
The economy is hitting many families pretty hard. I, like many other people, lost my job in May. Money is tight and Christmas gifts won't be as abundant at our house this year. Even though we are feeling the burden of only one income, there are many families out there that have it worse than u...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy
It’s time to get your kiddos to write letters to Santa telling him they’ve been good and what they’d like for Christmas. However, rather than dropping them off at Santa’s Post Of...
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By Lisa Maillet
I love candles. The flickering light, the warm feeling they impart to the home, it's just wonderful. And let's not forget the scents. The right scent can perk a home right up and brighten up any occasion.
If you're looking for a local source for some really lovely candles, look no further than So...
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By Polly Harrison
I remember where I was when, as a child, I realized I might be good at something. I was in 5th grade walking home from school feeling badly about myself because many of my friend...
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