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Celebrate the 4th with Kate’s Patriotic Dessert
Print Celebrate Independence! With the 4th of July just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for the big day of celebration. There are parades to attend, fireworks to watch, picnics to plan, desserts to make. Here’s one that’s easy to make, looks and tastes delicious, and uses some of my favorite summer fruits – fresh strawberries and blueberries. Here’s my recipe for a strawberry and blueberry trifle, made in individual serving dishes for that extra cuteness … Read entire article »
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Some Fourth of July fun (made really easy) – Liz’s rave
PrintWe’re T-Minus 5 days until the Fourth of July, when we celebrate our nation’s Independence! My house is fairly patriotic year-round, but even more so on holidays like this one, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and Patriot Day (September 11). Red, white and blue fill the house and the yard, and there’s always a reading of the Declaration of Independence. I have a plethora of small flags in two different sizes. The larger ones are … Read entire article »
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Bountiful Baskets – Kate’s Escapades
Print I’m not sure how this happened, but apparently there’s a cool new shopping trend out here in Utah (and 14 other states) that seems to be all the rage, and I knew nothing about it! NOTHING! Not one thing! Nada! Thanks a lot, guys. I thought you were supposed to be taking care of me, you know, keeping me in the loop of all amazing new trends and finds. This cool new thing is called Bountiful Baskets . It’s a … Read entire article »
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Don’t paint your nails, Mom – Liz’s rant
PrintI was really hoping to jump right into Fourth of July preparations today, seeings how the celebrating America’s independence is right up there with Christmas as far as I’m concerned. But the festivities will have to wait. Because I – or should I say, my son – apparently has issues with finger nail polish where all things “mom” are concerned. It’s the darndest thing, I tell ya. My first hint that something was wrong came a … Read entire article »
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Frozen Lemonade Pie – Kate’s Recipe of the Week
Print Today’s recipe is the perfect combination of a refreshing glass of lemonade mixed with a creamy cold slice of pie: Frozen Lemonade Pie! Four ingredients, five minutes of prep, some freezer time and you’ve got a delicious dessert. Frozen Lemonade Pie Ingredients: 1 pie crust (I used the shortbread kind, but the graham kind would be yummy as well.) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can (6 oz.) frozen lemonade (I could only find a 12 oz. … Read entire article »
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Festivals, food and fried Kool-Aid – Liz’s rave
PrintI love festivals. And in the spring, summer and fall months, they abound all across the country. One of my favorites is the RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival in the railroad town of Bell Buckle, TN. Think of a Moon Pie flavor and they’ll likely have it. Of course they have other things, too. Like fried Twinkies and fried potatoes and fried Oreo’s and the list goes on. My hands-down favorite festival foods? One of … Read entire article »
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Bubble Fun – Kate’s Escapades
PrintHere we are only a few weeks into the summer break, and already the kiddos are wandering aimlessly through the house feeling restless and bored. This simple and inexpensive idea is sure to keep the kids, or grandkids, busy for at least long enough so you can whip up a delicious treat, catch up on a DVRed episode of your favorite reality show, or maybe flip through that Entertainment Weekly that’s calling your name. Homemade Bubbles 4 … Read entire article »
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Warts: Nothing a shotgun can’t cure – Liz’s rant
PrintI suppose it’s an age-old question: What do you do when a wart causes so much discomfort that you just can’t take it anymore? Bury a rag? Buy some Wart-B-Gone medicine? Have the doctor freeze it off? Do incantations? How about this novel approach? Try a shotgun. That’s right. Apparently Shaun Murphy of England recently took that route, after, in his mind, all other avenues that point toward relief had been blocked. According to a story that … Read entire article »
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Father’s Day Ideas – Kate’s Escapades
PrintFather’s Day is just a few days away. If you’re looking to make the day special without spending a lot of money, here are a few great personalized ideas that are sure to please. The first comes from none other than Martha Stewart. (I usually try to avoid Miss Martha because she’s too perfect and complicated, however, this one is easy enough, even for me.) Pick up some of your dad’s favorite treats Print out these labels here … Read entire article »
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A daughter and her car – Liz’s rant
PrintHave you ever noticed that when things are good, as a parent, you can rank right up there with the bffs of the world. But when things are bad, you’re suddenly enemy No. 1? Let’s just say I’m currently Enemy No. 1 on my daughter’s list through no fault of my own. It seems her car has a slight problem (at least that’s how the women among us would likely term it). It’s running super hot and … Read entire article »
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Super 8 – Movie Review by Kate
PrintSuper 8 Reel reviews for real people Plot: In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them … Read entire article »
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Is Dia Frampton The Voice? – Kate’s Escapades
PrintI’ll be the first to admit that the show selection on telly during the summertime is mighty slim pickins’. If you’ve been here before, you probably know I am an admitted reality show addict. In the summer, though, I generally take a break from the TV nonsense by doing other more productive things, like sitting out on the front porch listening to crickets chirp while enjoying an ice cold Coke Zero. This summer, however… ‘Yay!’ for the … Read entire article »
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Top Dish Tarragon Chicken – Liz’s rave
PrintAs you guys know, cooking is about as high on my list as a trip to the dreaded dentist. It’s not that I don’t like to cook. It’s more that I don’t like figuring out what to cook. Endless otherwise productive hours are spent coming up with something to fix, usually ending with me tossing some chicken nuggets in the oven and calling it done. But sometimes I out-do myself. Like last night. Granted, I’ve fixed … Read entire article »
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Infused Water – Kate’s Escapades
PrintIn my never-ending effort to keep you Coffee Break readers all hip and trendy, I bring you my latest new favorite thing – Infused Water. (You know, water that is no longer all plain and boring because it’s had fruit floating in it spreading it’s deliciousness all around.) That’s all infused water is, water with just the barest hint of flavor. In fact, it basically tastes like regular water when you’re taking a sip, but then … Read entire article »
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Marigolds for Granny – Liz’s rave
PrintI’d been “testing” marigolds for a month or so, looking for that scent that reminded me of my grandmother. By testing, I mean rubbing on the flower with my fingers, much like you would to smell mint or basil or whatever. Because marigolds have a distinctive smell that I remember from my childhood. And marigolds are one of the many things that remind me of my late grandmother, Ibbie (Stewart) McAllister. Granny was the quintessential grandmother, in … Read entire article »
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