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My Peppermint Brownies are festive, fudgy, and the perfect finisher to any holiday meal. They’re relatively easy to make, too, due to the convenience of boxed brownie mix and the use of pre-crushed peppermint candies, and can be freezed and enjoyed for up to three months. These extravagant bars taste extra rich alongside a mug […]
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Like most Americans, I’m fond of the Christmas season. The lights, the decorations, the music, the movies, the food and drinks, sparkly and tacky clothes, extra time spent with friends and family members, and all the other fun, festive, and celebratory activities, traditions, and social gatherings that are enjoyed throughout Christmas and New Year’s. Whether […]
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Like most people, I love the holiday season [from Thanksgiving through Christmas] and all the festive cheer and biblical significance that surrounds these days of celebration. What I don’t like, however, is the pressure to perform (like having the most decadent meal and decorated table or the most Pin-spired Christmas tree that captures everyone’s awe […]
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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is spending a week baking numerous types of cookies and bars to gift to friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Listening to Christmas classics while baking these festive sweet treats often reminds me of the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and familiar faces of my childhood. My Mexican Magic Bars are […]
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I interrupt your holiday festivities to bring you this message… …it is time for a break before the seasons break you. Friend, it is time for a time out, a refreshment of a little coffee and a whole lotta Jesus before your holidays become a holidaze. I’m not talking literal coffee, although, that would be […]
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No one really tells you exactly how hard being a mom is. You hear about the joys of motherhood, the beauty of being pregnant, and the gift of childbirth. You can read countless books or have numerous conversations about pregnancy, how to handle baby’s first year, parenting advice, and more, but no book or friendly […]
