7 layer bars

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we make these all the time. way too much. then we devour them... 1 sweet little piece at a time. // my kids love to measure, dump, spread & take small tastes along the way. <<< start off with some simple ingredients >>> 7 layer bars combine 1 cup of crushed graham crackers with 1/2 cup of sugar & 1/2 cup of … [Read more...]

Christmas Pretzels

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Christmas is less than 30 days away. are you preparing for cookie & gift exchanges, lighting the tree, stringing lights to your entry? tonight we finished up baking some cookies for our first cookie exchange. Lani & Alli are in for some yummy treats!! // i love being in the kitchen with my 2 sweet littles. i love watching their minds … [Read more...]

Together in the Kitchen, #1

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welcome to the first installment of Together in the Kitchen {essentially a recipe link party with a twist}. we would love for you to share recipes you've made, modified or just love & want to share.  BUT, be inspired to do baking, stirring and making together with your children, spouse, friend, mom! 3 reasons why i love to bake with our … [Read more...]

pumpkin dip date.

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i love being in the kitchen with my kids. both of them have step stools & several aprons and have always asked to join us in the kitchen. spending time teaching them how to crack eggs, hold onto the bowl while using an electric mixer, measuring out flour, testing the batter ;) & watching the oven while our favorite cookies bake. // i … [Read more...]

Creme de Menthe Brownies

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i love baking. cooking. trying out new recipes. i love my seriously-glazed pampered chef stones. i love the sweet little fingers of my 5 & 3 year old sweeties that are eager to pull up their stools and mix, blend, stir, melt, crack and taste!! creating in the kitchen is a family event around here.   // INGREDIENTS: 1/2 c. roughly … [Read more...]