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Melanie Edwards

Valentine’s Day Brownie Hearts for Kids

February 2, 2016 By Melanie Edwards 2 Comments

Valentine's Day Dessert for Kids: Brownie Hearts

Now that we’re in February, one of the major talking points my kids are talking about is, of course, Valentine’s Day! My girl, especially, is a fan of the holiday and loves all the red and pink that comes with it. Both of them, though, are fans of all the treats that tend to come […]

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Tostones Bar: Game Time Food Idea {Recipe}

January 31, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Tostones Appetizer, Game Time Recipe Idea

Next Sunday is the big game day and I’m sure many of you will be watching with snacks in hand! While wings, chips, and dips of all varieties are customary game day food, I thought I would share a fun game day appetizer idea that’s a little different. It’s still finger-food and shareable, a must […]

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3 Tips to Help with Cold & Flu Season in Your Home

January 29, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

3 Tips to Help with Cold & Flu Season in Your Home

Sometimes it feels like our family is perpetually sick. I know that’s not the reality, but since at least one member of our family is usually dealing with sniffles and/or congestion, it really feels like it. Many times it’s allergies – I suffer from environmental allergies – and other times it’s random sniffles from germs […]

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Ready for Lent & Meatless Fridays: Salmon en Escabeche {Recipe}

January 27, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Salmon en Escabeche Recipe

Lent is coming up soon, beginning this year on February 10, and with the Lenten season typically begins a time known as meatless Fridays in our culture. Many people who observe the religious customs of Lent, traditionally abstain from eating meat (except for seafood) every Friday throughout the 6 or 7 weeks, as well as […]

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Decorate Storage Solutions to Fit Your Space

January 22, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Dresser Basket for Tween Girl

You may have seen that we recently moved into a new home! While moving is both exciting and fun, it can also be exhausting and stressful. So many things to pack, unpack, organize, and store! We’re still in our half-moved-in stage. That’s the stage where even though our day-to-day belongings have (primarily) been unpacked, there […]

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