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by Dana Patterson on Nov 13, 2012
I think I found the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe. I found it a few weeks ago when my mom was in town watching the girls so Brian and I could go to a Redskins game (hush it, they actually won this one AND R.G. III ran an 80 yard touchdown). Anyways, Ella was begging [...]
by Dana Patterson on Nov 05, 2012
“You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take country out of a girl.” I’ve always loved meatloaf. Even the slap-on- your-plate kind of meatloaf. Recently, I’ve found a cute and stuffy nice looking way to make it. Instead of baking it in a loaf, bake it in a muffin tin! You [...]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 30, 2012
Here is the perfect meal for the cold fall and winter days. This cornbread is so amazing! It’s so moist and sweet. Mmmmmmm I’m drooling right now. I’ve had so many compliments on this recipe, so I guess the secret should come out. This is thanks to my mother in-law who got this from a [...]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 15, 2012
Some of my fondest memories with my mom are making sugar cookies at Christmas (mostly because I loved using cookie cutters). I’ve started to do this with my three year old as well and I believe she loves it just as much. I love Halloween, so I bought the ghost cookie cutter (@ A.C. Moore) [...]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 08, 2012
I make this often in the fall because it’s so delicious and so simple to make. It also has a great pumpkin flavor in it. I love fall! I promise if you take it to your next get together that it will be all gone! Here’s the recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup [...]
by Dana Patterson on Oct 01, 2012
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, it’s so fun coming back to your room after they’ve made it up each evening to see what towel animal you get. Well, I came home and was dying to know how they made some of the animals and thought it would be cute to have a surprise [...]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 26, 2012
Wait for it, wait for it….. It’s a ketchup packet! They work perfect. It doesn’t completely freeze so you can still squish it around and mold it to their boo boo. Look at my sweet one being the model. Thanks Parenting Magazine for the tip found here. Related posts: Buffalo Chicken in the Crock [...]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 24, 2012
My husband sent this to me and I had to share! It’s so true! What do ya think?! Related posts: What a Cute Idea During Pregnancy! My Hilarious Journey to Potty Training my Toddler How to Remove Sharpie — Who Knew?!
by Dana Patterson on Sep 20, 2012
My husband and I work on our finances together in our household, and I’m fully aware of what is going on with our savings efforts. My husband and I work on things together and make decisions together. One thing we are always talking about is saving for retirement, IRAs, 401ks, and not expecting Social Security [...]
by Dana Patterson on Sep 17, 2012
I’ve made this several times and every time it’s been a huge it! Everyone loves it because you can enjoy it after a meal that is filling. Here is the beauty…. I love trifles and this one has to be at the very top of my list! Try it before summer is over. You’ll be [...]