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Basic Invite Announcement Cards (Graduation Season)

Graduation season is right around the corner. For the first time in a few years things seem a bit more normal. I remember my oldest son’s graduation from elementary school. Because of COVID he had a drive by graduation. It was nice but definitely not the traditional way for a graduation. My second son will be graduation elementary school in just a few months and finally a regular ceremony! Perfect to celebrate and share graduation cards with all my loved ones. Basic Invite announcements cards are perfect for graduation season!

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Christmas

Small Gift Ideas for Teachers, Neighbors, Etc.

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start shopping, if you haven’t already. My kids and husband’s list already done. Everyone else, not so much. There is always someone that comes to mind for the holidays. Whether it’s your child’s bus driver, your neighbor, teachers or even babysitter! Here are small gift ideas for teachers, neighbors, etc. (and everyone in between)!

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Christmas Lunch/Dinner Seafood

Buttery Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Perfect for the Holidays)

For dinner I made a buttery garlic shrimp pasta. I have to admit I have been wanting pasta lately and my little one really enjoys it. It’s also an excuse to make it more often. First of all it’s easy, quick and very filling. Pasta is definitely a dish for those busy school nights. On top of that, the shrimp cooks in just about the same time your pasta cooks! I made this dish with the thought I could make it for Christmas Eve or Christmas. Pasta and seafood are dishes I lean towards for the holidays. Maybe because they are comforting dishes. Garlic Shrimp Pasta is easy but can be made as fancy as you want it!

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Christmas

Top Christmas Food Gift Ideas (Edible Gifts)

Who doesn’t enjoy getting baked goods for the holidays? Everyone enjoys edible gifts. This year I plan on making MORE baked goods than usual. Instead of purchasing gifts for the adults on my list, I will be gifting sweets.. We, as adults, can purchase whatever we like and we may already have everything we want at this point. Here are the top Christmas food gift ideas to help you decide what to make for the special folks in your life!

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Christmas

4 Easy Christmas Meals to Serve

This Christmas will be busier than last year. Many families will get together, since last year was a wash. Last year was definitely stress free since most of us stayed home. Now if you are hosting or having a small gathering it can become overwhelming, with so many dishes to make and so little time! Here are 4 easy Christmas Meals to serve this year. You may even decide to make them every year!

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe (Herb and Citrus)

Cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey can be challenging. Especially if this is your first time! I remember my first turkey years ago. It was a huge turkey, that took forever to thaw. And of course, half of the turkey was still frozen after it was done cooking! Luckily, the turkey was large enough that we had a half cooked turkey! We probably each have had some sort of turkey fail story LOL. There are so many questions on making a turkey that there is even a hotline! Although, I’ve never used it. Anyway, my favorite turkey recipe is herb and citrus. Here are the steps I take to make a delicious Thanksgiving Turkey!

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