Perfectly Imperfect Firecracker Pops

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I am not perfect … my Firecracker Pops are not perfect and I’m OK with that! This is how it started … My friend, Kathleen, at Step by Step in the Kitchen found this candy at Walgreens … and challenged me … Continue reading

4th of July Party Favors

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Today is officially the first day of summer … yippee!!! I have said before and I’m sure that I’ll say it again … where does the time go?  There are not enough hours in the day.  My To Do list is way too … Continue reading

Licorice Flag

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Recently, I was trying to dream up something to make for the 4th of July … I was frustrated … my brain wasn’t working, again! When I least expected it … and stopped thinking, this came to mind … The flag could … Continue reading

You are what you eat

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Do you believe that old saying, “you are what you eat”? It must be true … here is a little peek at my family … My hubby ate so many Nutter Butter Cookies … he turned into one … hahaha! I … Continue reading

Spiced Up Spice Cake

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Yesterday I shared these cupcakes … with a tutorial for making the candy birds.  Today I am sharing the simple recipe for the cupcakes. It is no secret that I like to use cake mixes … sometimes I make a few changes to them … Continue reading

Birds on a Branch

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Today, I made birds sitting on a branch … for you! These little candy birds have been in my mind ever since I made the M&M Chicks and Sugar Swings made Birds on a Wire! When I made the chicks, I couldn’t decide if … Continue reading

Pop Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches and our family debate!

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Several weeks ago, I read a short article in the Los Angeles Times that Pop Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches are being test marketed at a Newport Beach Carl’s Jr. (Hardee’s).  I wondered … are the Pop Tarts toasted … are they frosted … … Continue reading

Tuna Pasta Salad

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When the weather warms up … what to make for dinner is an issue for me. I like cold food on hot days and hot food on cold days!  I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone on this 😉 Son #3 … Continue reading

Oreo Graduation Pops

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It’s May … graduation ceremonies and parties are being planned. So today I made some happy face graduates 🙂 All graduates are happy … right?  They will be even happier if you give them a pop made with an Oreo, chocolate marshmallow … Continue reading