This, my friends, is Creamy-Beany-Cheesy-Guaca-Salsa. In other words, it’s 7 Layer Dip. But it’s so much more than that. It’s absolutely delicious and it’s actually kind of good for you. Lots of protein, lots of veggies, and not a lot of fat! Wahoo! And it’s just in time for summer – the season that gives us longer days (and thus more time…
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I have a feeling this post is going to get a bit long. Sorry not sorry. I have some people to brag on! I am going to get to the whole “how to send cookies” part, and I promise it is relevant to this post, but first things first: In honor of Memorial Day, I wanted to write a post…
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When life gives you lemon cake mix, make lemonade cookies! Mmm-mmm! These cookies will make a perfect addition to your Memorial Day celebration this weekend! In consideration of Memorial Day this weekend, I wrote a post on how to send these via snail mail to loved ones – go check it out if you’re interested in sending these cookies (or other…
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This blog has been somewhat of my brainchild for the last year (really, the last forever). Let me give you a little background and where my mission for it originated. I grew up around and then spent years studying the American political process, governmental institutions, and public policy. I still gobble up that knowledge when I can. It’s an obsession…
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I love that I live in a state that’s so proud that one can easily find cookie cutters shaped like it. Every Texan has a pride issue. Most of us Texans are fully aware of it, but a select few are just too proud to admit it. If you aren’t Texan but have ever met one, you’re fully aware of…
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I made this banner for my daughter’s 1st birthday party. I had entirely too much fun planning her party. Sometimes I wonder if I had a kid just so I could throw her birthday parties. I love planning little parties and showers, but planning one to celebrate my own daughter’s first birthday took the cake. Literally. We had a “Winter…
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Looking for some creative potluck theme ideas?! These were our top 10 favorite themes we used over and over again during the years! Be sure to grab my FREE Perfect Potluck Planning Blueprint to help you plan your next potluck! I absolutely love potlucks. For years during and after college, Monday Night Potlucks were a treasured weekly tradition for several…
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If you haven’t figured it out by now, we really love Tex-Mex. I’m certainly not crediting myself for being able to cook authentic Tex-Mex, but I try. These enchiladas are one of my attempts, and I have to say, authentic or not, these are yummy! And, all things considered, I think they’re actually pretty nutritious! AND, they make great leftovers. What…
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As I think about the concept of home and what I want my home to be like – for both my family and my guests – I think about how important familiarity is to me. For me, feeling “at home” is synonymous with feeling familiar, comfortable, at ease to just be myself. With that familiarity, I want my home to be…
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Tonight’s fun family dinner theme is Movie Night! Whether you consider doing these fun family dinners once a week, once a month, or every so often, I hope they give you and your family something to look forward to and help you make mealtime more fun and conversational. Ultimately, I hope they help you and your family connect and learn…
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