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Give a Kid a Camera

by Candace Sampson

Give a kid a camera and hilarity ensues. Last year we gave our daughter a camera for Christmas. She’s a pretty avid photographer but I never really took the time to look at what she was snapping until her card was full and needed to be erased. Now that she has a new card, I …

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Super Skillet Pasta

by Candace Sampson

This used to be my mother’s go-to recipe when she was in a rush and there really wasn’t much in house. She always kept the ingredients for this on hand and now I do too. So, what’s for dinner tonight? Super Skillet Pasta 1 pouch Lipton Onion Soup Mix 1 pound ground beef 1 tsp. …

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Mini Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

by Candace Sampson

Not only is the easiest recipe I’ve ever found for Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (one bowl, toss it all together kind of easy), it’s also the most delicious. This recipe makes 48 Mini Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins or 12 large muffins or one good sized loaf. Mini Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour1 …

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Pina Colada Smoothie

by Candace Sampson

If you like Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain…..Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Here’s a smoothie recipe your kids will love. For fun serve it with a fancy umbrella! Pina Colada Smoothie 2 frozen bananas 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt Combine all the …

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Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

by Candace Sampson

Ahhh, comfort food, so nice to have you back in my life. This is one of my all time favorites for when the weather gets cooler. Torn from the back of Bon Appetit in 2000, it’s a well loved recipe, easy to make and delicious. Plus, as an added bonus, leftovers make a terrific lunch …

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The Third Day of School

by Candace Sampson

So I missed the first day of school picture this year. And the second. But I got one on the third and in twenty years they’re not going to know the difference anyway. In twenty years, I probably won’t know the difference. It’s all good.

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Child of the ’70s: A Nostalgic Journey Through Growing Up in the 1970s

by Candace Sampson

Years ago, one of my best friends sent me an email, long before we had Facebook and Pinterest, that listed things a child of the 70s would instantly recognize. I originally wrote this post back in 2011 and it has been making people laugh and nod ever since, which tells you everything you need to …

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The S’more The Merrier

by Candace Sampson

One of the things I like to do for my girls is have a Back to School celebration. It helps them get excited for school’s return and it allows them to reacquaint themselves with friends they may not have seen through the summer. Last year, my girls attended a new school which brought a little …

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