Author: brittanyhooten
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Papa Joe’s Candy Burgers
There is no better memory than having my dad grilling up these burgers that he spent many years perfecting! Anyone and everyone that knows my dad, always requests these burgers when they come to visit. It’s almost as if it is his signature meal. I thought that there would be no better day than today…
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DIY Fourth Of July Centerpieces 
We love decorating for the holidays, but at times we find it hard to store the items all year for only a week of celebration. Often finding ourselves throwing the decor away after the holiday. That is why we found three inexpensive ways to spruce up your table for the upcoming holiday! Mason jars, easy…
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Four Ideas For Homemade Father’s Day Gifts
With Father’s Day right around the corner here are four perfect homemade gifts that you can have your little one make for their daddy. As a parent we long for Mother’s and Father’s Day, as a day of accomplishment, and honor. What makes that day extra special is to spend it with the ones that…
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Summer Strawberry Balsamic Salad
This salad is an obsession that I have had every summer. It’s so light, filling, and flavorful with so many layers. I remember back in 2016 I used to love when Wendy”s would have their mixed berry salad come into season. I would get it several times while it was in season, but would pick…
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How We Clean Our Strawberries
Growing up on land, and often growing our own fruit and veggies comes with a lot of different ways to clean your produce from the tiny microscopic insects that make it hard to see. A quick rinse will not cut it, and with this I will even apply this method to my store bought strawberries. …
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Cloud Dough
I can never pass up a good activity that is toddler approved, and the opportunity to make it colorful and fun. We did ours as a patriotic theme in honor of Memorial Day weekend, and Fourth of July coming up. I will not lie to you, this does make a mess doing it with your…
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Grandma Dee’s Famous Banana Bread Recipe
Do you ever just have that smell that triggers a wonderful memory. When I walk into a kitchen and smell banana bread, I think about the memories gathered around my Great Grandma Dee’s table having a slice of banana bread with breakfast slightly warmed, or as a dessert after dinner. I think about all the…
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Hello Hot Texas Summer – Homemade Popsicles 
Homemade strawberry lemonade popsicles. YUM!! At this time I have dabbled in several flavors for toddler homemade popsicles, and this has by far been the favorite! I let my toddler play his role in helping make them. He is MISTER independent these days, and has a love to help us anyway that he can. It makes…
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Garlic & Rosemary Sourdough Bread
This is the type of recipe you walk into a home with a delightful aroma that makes you want to savor the smell, as well as the taste. I mean who doesn’t love sourdough bread, but in all reality there is no way you could resist this garlic and rosemary sourdough bread. Sourdough can be…
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3 Meal Rotisserie Chicken Part 1 BBQ Pizza
Anyone who hates buying a rotisserie chicken, only to eat it one day and throw the rest away. I absolutely hate wasting food with a passion, and when I buy an Item I always try my best to use it every way that I can! My favorite meals to make with a rotisserie chicken are…
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