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Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Tips and Tricks Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Tips and Tricks
Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash Tips and Tricks
Originally posted in October of 2022, I wanted to revise and repost with updated information about our 2023... read more
Amalfi Coast: Four Splendid Days Amalfi Coast: Four Splendid Days
Amalfi Coast: Four Splendid Days
The Amalfi Coast was our last stop on our 22-day European Vacation.  We took the train from Rome to Naples,... read more
Three Days to Roam in Rome Three Days to Roam in Rome
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Rome is one of my favorite cities anywhere in the world.  I was reminded of why I loved it so much when our... read more
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Knowing how much I love to travel, I do not exaggerate when I say Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places... read more
Italy with Kids: The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary Italy with Kids: The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary
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This post contains affiliate links We spent the last 15 days of our family’s European vacation in Italy. I ... read more
Venice Must-Dos: 11 Things to Do and See Venice Must-Dos: 11 Things to Do and See
Venice Must-Dos: 11 Things to Do and See
Venice, Italy is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the world. There are so many Venice Mu... read more
Paris: A Change of Plans Paris: A Change of Plans
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Three Days in Paris Sometimes even the best laid-out trips don’t always go as planned.  This was the case f... read more
48 Hours in London with Kids 48 Hours in London with Kids
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You've only got 48 hours to visit London.  To make things even more complicated, you're with the kids.  How... read more
Europe with Kids: The Ultimate Three Week Itinerary Europe with Kids: The Ultimate Three Week Itinerary
Europe with Kids: The Ultimate Three Week Itinerary
Bucket-List Family Trip Our family recently embarked on a 26-day, bucket-list, vacation. We spent 21 days i... read more
Best Hotels Near Disneyland Best Hotels Near Disneyland
Best Hotels Near Disneyland
It's important to pick the right hotel when you visit Disneyland. The wrong accommodations can really put a... read more

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Well, it is the holiday season once again. That means it is time to make cookies... lots and lots of cookies. It also means it is time to make one of my favorite seasonal cookies. Snowball cookies are my go-to Christmas cookie. They're easy to make and they are delicious. …
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Pecan English Toffee

Editor's Note: This story was originally posted in November of 2020.  I added a video at the end and wanted to repost it.  Any time is a good time to this make toffee!  -- MichelleAs  a child I have fond memories my Grandpa making the most delicious pecan english toffee…
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A fireplace is something that helps make a house feel like a home - especially during the holidays.  When we first bought our house, I was really bummed to find out that our house didn't have a fireplace.  It used to have one, but the previous owners removed it in…
Michelle Tucker
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Sometimes an idea rattles around in your skull and you just have to get it out... irony intended! Skull cakelets are the perfect spooky treat for any Halloween celebration.  As if by some sort of Halloween magic, no sooner did I have the idea than I came across this skull…
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Pumpkin Spice Steamed Milk

I usually don't like pumpkin spiced drinks. The ones that I've gotten at coffee shops are always too thick, too syrupy, and leave a weird after-taste in my mouth. So, I have to admit that I wasn't super excited when my daughter, Audrey, asked me to try her pumpkin spice…
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I often feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to parenting. This is especially true (and painful) when it comes to parenting and bonding with my teen and tween son and daughter.  My kids are currently 11 and 14, and I'm learning that parenting these…
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Minestrone Soup

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Michelle Tucker
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Chunky Gazpacho

Editor's Note: This post was originally published July 8, 2019, and has been largely revamped with new photos and rewritten for better clarity and comprehension. -- Michelle When ever I have fresh garden vegetables, I love to make this chunky gazpacho.  It's one of my go-to recipes when I have…
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