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A “Fresh and Easy” Thanksgiving

A “Fresh and Easy” Thanksgiving

Nov 14 2012Nov 16 2012 by leese
Thanksgiving is fast-approaching! I don't have any plans, which is very rare for me. Luckily, I have a Fresh &...

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Posted in Entertaining, Lifestyle, Savory EatsTagged blogger, cooking, feholidays, fresh and easy, holidays, meal
Fresh and Easy: Winter Fruit Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Fresh and Easy: Winter Fruit Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Nov 14 2012Nov 14 2012 by leese
Winter Fruit Salad with Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe courtesy of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Ingredients: Salad 6 oz....

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Posted in Lifestyle, Savory EatsTagged almonds, apple, apple cider vinegar, celery, dried cherries, feta cheese, fruit salad, honey, red onion
Throwback Thursday: Awesome 80’s

Throwback Thursday: Awesome 80’s

Nov 01 2012Nov 02 2012 by leese
I was a child of the 80's. Yes, I wore banana clips and scrunchies. I cherished my beloved fluorescent green...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged 10k, Awesome 80's run, cassette tapes, charm bracelets, fiesta island, jennifer love hewitt, old school, punky brewster, race, running, soleil moon frye, throwback thursday
Church of the Holy Donut — Life and Struggles with Faith in the Family

Church of the Holy Donut — Life and Struggles with Faith in the Family

Oct 30 2012Nov 01 2012 by leese
Here's an excerpt of my guest post on Don't Mess with Mama. Read more after the jump! It’s a typical...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged Catholic, church, faith, family, hope, love', values
Home Made Halloween Costumes Through the Years

Home Made Halloween Costumes Through the Years

Oct 24 2012Oct 25 2012 by leese
Halloween has always been a fun time in our house. At first, my daughter didn't have a say in her...

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Posted in Crafting, LifestyleTagged candyland, cardboard, costumes, glue stick costume, halloween, hexbug, hot air balloon costume, pebbles, princess lolly, Robot costume, terrible two
Throwback Thursday: Betty Crocker’s Cookbook

Throwback Thursday: Betty Crocker’s Cookbook

Oct 18 2012Oct 25 2012 by leese
How many of you had this in your home?  This is my mom's Betty Crocker's cookbook. It seems to be...

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Posted in Lifestyle, Savory EatsTagged 1974, Betty Crocker, cheese ball, cook book, mod place setting
Leese, Art Docent – Impressionist Autumn Tree Project

Leese, Art Docent – Impressionist Autumn Tree Project

Oct 10 2012Oct 09 2012 by leese
I'm a fan of arts programs. If it weren't for art, I truly wouldn't be where I am today.  I...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged 3rd grade, art, art docent, autumn, impressionism, tempera paint, tree
Geocaching – Fun for the Family and Good for the Environment

Geocaching – Fun for the Family and Good for the Environment

Sep 23 2012Jan 06 2016 by leese
It’s a beautiful Fall day and I have taken the girls on an outing. I scan the park and look...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged don't mess with mama, environment, geocaching, toys
I’m FLYing again

I’m FLYing again

Sep 05 2012Sep 05 2012 by leese
My house is a wreck. It looks as if an intruder came in and turned everything over to find something...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged baking soda, cleaning, deodorizing, diy, FlyLady, housekeeping, refrigerator, upcycle

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