Kick Into Spring!

March 7, 2012
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I’m so excited for spring guys and with the time change this weekend that means it is just around the corner. Wahoo! Time to pull out the kicks and flip-flops. If you’re like me and have a wicked addiction to funky, fun sneaks you’ll be on the hunt for a few new pairs. I’ll never […]

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Breakfast Gathering’s {Home With IHOP} & Giveaway

March 1, 2012
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As you all know breakfast time for us is not simply a morning affair. I suppose you could say it is more like a ritual-one that reflects family, togetherness and gathering, no matter the time of day. With our crazy schedules we tend to save the more extravagant breakfast for evening meals or the weekends. […]

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Favorite Beauty Tools {3 Guys Sort Of Approved}

February 28, 2012
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Okay I have to share this with you guys for a couple of reasons. 1. I live in testosterone land. A girl needs soft & pretty occasionally. Okay it’s been twice in two years on the blog but who’s counting? 2. Anything uber girly makes my guys twitch, which is fun to watch. Who’s making […]

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Creamy Endive & Gruyere Soup

February 28, 2012
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How many of you have seen that commercial with the lady trying to go home in someone else’s Bentley? You know the one, where she’s chatting about little baby quails and “an-deev” salads while her poor husband follows along like a dazed lost puppy. Well guess what, she was right. The Bentley wasn’t hers of […]

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Spaghetti With Marinara, Black Beans & Olives {Kid Approved}

February 24, 2012
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Since we’re playing with pasta this week I wanted to share with you guys one of my best keep secrets. This is one of those dishes that I came up with way back when in order to sneak some protein into the boys diets when they were itty bitty. You see those picky monkeys of […]

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Barilla Whole Grain Pasta + {Giveaway}

February 21, 2012
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Let’s talk about pasta before we play with soup this week. Most days you will find me making numerous pasta dishes for my three guys. Pasta is not simply a staple in our home, it’s a way of life. I may be a diehard southern girl down to my roots, but I also grew up […]

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Spinch & Mushroom Pesto Sauce With Penne

February 13, 2012
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Can I you tell you guys something? Pesto sauce is one of my absolute favorite sauces to make. There are so many different flavor combinations that you can create in a matter of minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Mild, spicy, tangy or lemon infused; depending on which flavor combination you choose to play […]

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Barbados ¦ Part Two- For The Love of Surfing

February 8, 2012
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As you all know DS went to Barbados recently. He’s fortunate that when he has to travel for work that it is also for his pleasure. You see he went to coach a few young souls who are just as consumed with surfing and are as competitive as he is. All of the kids that […]

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Surf & Turf ¦ Rum BBQ Kabobs

February 3, 2012
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Playing around with Rum BBQ sauce yesterday turned into a surf and turf evening. We had to taste test the new rich dark brew somehow right? Shrimp and veggie kabobs are always a must around our house. Toss in some chicken or beef for good measure and dinner is ready in a snap. Fortunately it’s […]

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Rum BBQ Sauce

February 2, 2012
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Guess what I did today? I spiked my BBQ sauce. Yep, that’s right. I got down right wicked in the kitchen today and decided that I would break with tradition by boozing up my sauce. Okay, I’ll admit my BBQ sauce is usually a little tipsy anyway with a bit of beer thrown in there. […]

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