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I have never read the tale The Brother’s Grimm, but I know one thing for sure, I’d love to live in their gingerbread castle any day of the week. The candy covered turrets were amazing. Can you spot the jolly fondant guard? A tower made out of sugar cubes and candy stars? Check out the glistening rock Read More >>
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While I was in Seattle yesterday I stopped by a few of my favorite stores. One of them was Ravenna Gardens. I don’t think I’ve actually ever purchased anything from Ravenna Gardens, but I sure like to look around. I didn’t know I was looking for a garden shed, but yesterday I found the perfect Read More >>
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This morning I’ll be making chocolate crepes with bananas for my tribe. I first posted this delicious recipe back in June, and we have enjoyed this recipe several times since then. There is always a request for seconds {and sometimes thirds} for these chocolate crepes. I hope you like them as much as we do. Ingredients 1/3 cup Read More >>
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HAPPY SUNDAY!!!!! How has your weekend been going so far? What have you been up to? Clubbing, holiday parties, camping, dancing with the Smurfs? Please don’t tell me you have plans to go to the mall… Because that would be totally crazy. ABC has started their 25 Days of Christmas Series, and will feature Dr. Read More >>
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I know its been a long time since I’ve paid full price for anything, but c’mon… Who on earth is going to pay $19.95 for 10 paper tags and some string? Probably the same person who would pay $4.95 for 2 crushed candy canes. Do you know anyone who would pay $6.95 for {3} sprigs Read More >>
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I’m not sure why I always wait to make this cake until December every year, because we have applesauce in our house year round. Maybe it has something to do with the smell of cinnamon, cloves and allspice baking in the oven. It’s like the that particular combination of spices can only be used around Read More >>
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Last night The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird and I went to the Seattle Sheraton Hotel to view the 20th Annual Gingerbread Village. This is something we look forward to every year, and of course we snapped a ton of pictures. The proceeds benefit the JDRF Northwest Chapter. We took so many pictures last night, Read More >>
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Books, Books, and More Books from Amazon.com The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions and Answers Martha Stewart’s Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share The Tumbleweed DIY Book of Backyard Sheds and Tiny Houses The Gingerbread Architect Handmade Garden Projects Ever Blooming Garden Big Book of Garden Designs {photo credit} Winter Read More >>
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