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in Travel

Planning Your First Post-COVID-19 Trip

At the moment, we do not exactly know when COVID-19 will truly be “over and done with.” A lot of people assumed that it would be behind us by now, but most of us accept that is still a pretty big risk of exposing ourselves to the virus if we don’t practice all the recommended safety precautions. However, many of…
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in Breakfast· Recipes

Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

I’ve made this apple cinnamon french toast casserole overnight and I’ve also made and cooked the same day and it’s delicious either way! Plus it makes your house smell amazing. I also like it without syrup.  Using a nice Challah loaf in place of French bread is a great option- but definitely do that option as an overnight. It just…
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Manage your mild or severe anxiety sympoms in an affective way with these three simple steps to help relieve your anxiety.

in Health and Fitness

Relieve Your Anxiety In 3 Simple Steps

It can be challenging to function when you are afflicted with anxiety. Irrational worries can rear their ugly heads at any time, resulting in nervousness, panic and stress. You may struggle to function in a normal way and find that your sleep patterns fall out of kilter. Many people suffer from anxiety at some point, but this is usually acute…
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Using wax paper, line a baking sheet.  Set aside.  In a bowl, add the melted butter and cocoa powder.  Beat until smooth using an electric mixer.  Add the sugar and flour.  Mix.  Add eggs, vanilla and caramel sauce.  Mix until combined.  The batter will be thick.  Drizzle the top with caramel sauce. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.  Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick will come out clean.   As soon as you take the brownies out of the oven, make the icing.   To make the icing, combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.   Pour the icing over the brownies while they are still warm.  The icing will melt and cover completely.   Dust with powdered sugar and allow the frosting to set.  

in dessert· Recipes

Lunch Lady Brownies

I’m always on the look for delicious recipes that can feed a crowd.  Either to enjoy at a party or get together, or to make some and freeze half. And man, these caramel lunch lady brownies fit the bill!  They make a ton – a whole sheet pan’s worth! They are easy, easy, easy to make.  (Seriously, if you can…
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in Entertainment· Family

Favorite Outdoor Games to Play with Family

We love games in our house. Card games, strategy games, cooperative games, dice games, you name  it, we love game night. Since quarantine began, we’ve kind of shifted when the weather allows and done many hours of game time OUTside of the house, instead of in. Today I’m sharing with you some of our favorite games– new and classics- because…
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5 Podcasts For Top Interior Design Ideas

in DIY/Home Decorating· House & Home

5 Podcasts For Top Interior Design Ideas

Are you preparing to complete some interior design projects? I know my family has been working on home stuff since about week 10 of quarantine. So far we’ve painted the kitchen, living room, dining room and half bathroom- my office is up next. Oops. Also one kid room got painted. We are very far from being interior design experts and…
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