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Pinterest Cake Wednesday {Dr. Seuss}

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I have decided to start a new series each Wednesday where I share with you some of the beautiful cakes I find on Pinterest. I know everyone has become addicted this site.  So here is the first one: Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Is this not the most amazing cake you have ever…

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Spanish Word of the Week {3/5}

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This week’s word is: previsible pre-vee-see’-bleh (adjective) foreseeable, predictable Examples:   1. Representa una previsible oportunidad para nosotros. It represents a foreseeable opportunity for us. 2. Tengo un programa muy previsible cada día. I have a very predictable schedule every day.

Churros

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The kids love these and I must admit that I enjoy them from time to time as well.

I Blog Because….

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Have you ever wondered why someone blogs? What is the purpose behind all of that writing? I blog for a lot of different reasons such as to earn an extra income {not that I earn a lot} but the biggest reason I blog is because I found myself through blogging. I didn’t realize I was…

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What to Wear Wednesday: PX Supply

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When you grow in and around the military you are used to seeing uniforms, t-shirts, and all sorts of other clothing. In fact there was no storage of Navy shirts, Ranger tees, combat boots and more in our home. We were frequent visitors to the PX and loved finding new items there. I was very…

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What’s Your Song?

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I have never been the kind of girl to have a song with any guy but if there was ever a song that describes my relationship with my wonderful husband it is Todo Cambio by Camila.

Tequila Bars

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1 12-oz. box vanilla wafers 1/2 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1/3 cup tequila 1/2 cup lime juice 5 egg yolks, plus 2 egg whites 1 14-ozs. can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon sugar agave nectar or honey, for drizzling (optional)

Thunderstom and Newsletter

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We are currently having a thunderstorm. I have several great posts coming later today but I need to get off of here and unplug everything. The last time I tried to stay online during a storm my computer got fried. That is a side effect of living in an older house, lighting tends to like…

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Rafflecopter and My Theme

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I had to change the theme because it was the reason the Rafflecopter was not working. I am going to go back and re-add each Rafflecopter just to be sure they are all working properly. Please let me know if for some reason something isn’t working.