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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. As a child of the 70s, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at some of the ridiculous things we latched onto as “cool” and it …

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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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Wild Africa Trek

by Candace Sampson

We have been to Disney World in Florida a grand total of 13 times. I’m not even a little embarrassed to admit that trip #14 is currently in the planning stages. What can I say, we love Disney. It’s because of our many trips, that I’m often asked what my favorite thing to do at …

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Almond-Crusted Chicken Tender Salad

by Candace Sampson

I’ve had this recipe sitting in my “to-try” folder for a couple of years now. I finally got around to making it tonight and I am kicking myself in the a-s-s that I waited this long. This was so yummy, I think I will make it again next week, and the week after that, and …

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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

by Candace Sampson

One of the best investments I ever made for my kitchen was our ice cream maker. I never knew how easy making your own ice cream was! Also, gone are the ingredients we can’t pronounce. They have no place in my house or my body. Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch …

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The High Cost of Highlights

by Candace Sampson

I went to get my hair highlighted last night and in trying to keep costs down and extend my highlights for as long as possible I asked only for partial highlights. I also did not get a cut as I decided to cheat on my hairdresser and go to the ‘cheap’ place for a trim …

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