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Homemade Mint Truffle Coffee Creamer

I can admit that I am a coffee addict. Coffee without good coffee creamer though makes me a little sad. My refrigerator is usually fully stocked for lots of coffee sipping, but I also love knowing that I can whip … Continue reading

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“Save Your Green” Green Smoothie

Everywhere I turn, I am seeing green smoothie recipes. Green smoothies have filled my blog reader and my Pinterest wall. My girlfriend first jumped on the green smoothie bandwagon and I shortly followed behind her. We would chat in the … Continue reading

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Homemade Gingerbread Latte

I absolutely love anything that has gingerbread flavors in it and I had a reader request that I share a recipe for their favorite Starbuck’s treat, the delicious Gingerbread Latte. Always up for a challenge, I went on a search … Continue reading

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Homemade Peppermint Mocha

With the holidays just around the corner, the one treat I love to indulge in while doing my holiday shopping is a delicious Peppermint Mocha. I was ordering these year round until they came out with the Salted Caramel Mocha, … Continue reading

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Homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Latte

My new favorite drink at Starbucks is their Salted Caramel Mocha Latte. One sip of this delicious goodness had me daydreaming about how I could replicate this delicious salty caramel goodness at home. Coffee drinking is, after all, one of … Continue reading

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

Hello, Fall. Hello, warm drinks. Hello, Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I humbly admit that I have been taking up side knitting jobs all summer and taking photos for friends just to cover my Pumpkin Spice Latte addiction for the fall season. … Continue reading

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Bubbly Raspberry Lemonade

I love sweet and refreshing summertime drinks and this raspberry lemonade fit both of those bills perfectly.  As we celebrated Father’s Day last weekend with our family, I decided to make my Presto Pesto Pasta Con Pollo, a tossed salad, … Continue reading

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Iced Coffee the Cold Brew Way

I have a few weaknesses in my life- pretty yarn, delicious books, lovely shoes…and coffee, coffee, coffee!  In the winter, I crave a hot drink to warm my hands. In the summer, it is an entirely different story and I … Continue reading

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Thrifty Breakfast: Banana Cream Pie Smoothies

If you have a big eater like me, making a breakfast that will fill your child up in the morning can be a real challenge. Although my little guy looks like a lightweight, he has been known to put away … Continue reading

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Homemade Wendy’s Frosty

We really put our blender to work in the summer and I wanted to share with you one of my kid’s favorite treats for our homemade pizza night. This is another fantastic recipe that I found on Hillbilly Housewife called, … Continue reading

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