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May 8, 2012

Sunny Day Brunch with My New Grill from #KmartOutdoor

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

So Mother’s Day will be quiet for me this year…well it actually has been for quite some time. My four children and one grandchild are spread out from coast to coast. They are so spread thin time wise that they rarely have the time  take the time come to visit their sweet and adorable Mother on [...]

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The big event happened on Friday afternoon, when 16 top-tier bloggers from around the US gathered in New York City at the invitation of Sear’s and KMart to celebrate the launch of the Sandra by Sandra Lee collection. Entrepreneur, TV star and bestselling author Sandra Lee was the perfect hostess for this soiree ~ entertaining, charming [...]

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I just got back from NYC after a blissful 2 days with the Kmart/Sears team at the Sandra Lee launch!!! My creative energy is on fire. Sandra made a comment about my blog { “This is pure genius.” } and about me as a writer { Rebecca is the hands down winner of wordsmithing.” } [...]

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I am on my way to New York today to celebrate the launch with Sandra Lee and several other foodie bloggers. The Sandra by Sandra Lee collection of home products is exclusive to Sear’s and KMart. It includes cookware, utensils, gadgets, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, tabletop items and storage solutions. FAB U LOUS!!! The hashtag [...]

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To celebrate spring and the launch of yummy TCBY frozen yogurt in grocery stores (YEAH for us lactose challenged people), I hosted my annual Celebrate Spring Party with a dozen friends and HIMself. It is the first shindig we have held in our new little villa…so you along with our guests got a peek at [...]

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What do you do with some leftover produce from the farmer’s market, cous cous and bread? Create an original bruschetta and cous cous recipe that is a great addition to your Easter or springtime Meals!
I had some leftover Ecce Panis Mini Boule and Demi Baquettes. I love this bread because you buy it pre-made and [...]

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March 20, 2012

Easter Meals with Ecce Panis Bread #EasterMeals

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Bread holds a deep fascination for me. I love to eat it and I love to make it. I am especially fond of the new artisan breads that are appearing on the shelves of our local grocery stores. Today I found lovely baskets of breads at my local Walmart. I had to try a couple [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread & A Gift for You

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Yes, I am very Irish…with loads of beloved family traditions…one of which is Irish Soda Bread. I will be starting my celebrations a week early and I will be sharing our traditions with you. First, I have designed a Bit ‘o Green printable for YOU!!! It is one of my favorite Gifts in a Mason [...]

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One Man’s Super Bowl Snack Experience at MurphyUSA #smrterdriver

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by reporter Michael B. Vickers
When I signed on to do this project, I was excited to have $25 to spend on snack food. This will be the best super bowl experience for me as I got to do the shopping! MurphyUSA had all of my favorite snack foods and I can’t wait to delve into [...]

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College Football Championship Recipes with Kraft Foods #cBias

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We so love college football in this house. Last night we enjoyed the BCS game between Alabama and LSU. I created some yummy dishes for us while we watched the game. I found them on Kraft Recipes dot com. It is one of my go to places for quick, easy and tasty food ideas. I [...]

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DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #20 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Table Decor

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My DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #20 is simple yet Elegantly Sumptuous. It is the personification of Luxe for Less. I picked up a footed wooden bowl at Goodwill for under $2. I filled it with the beautiful ornaments from the Midnight Clear collection at Kmart. I surrounded the bowl with another Goodwill find – a [...]

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Food ~ Thanksgiving Bounty Blueberry Tart

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I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday by far. I love to decorate the table, create unique invitations, make chair covers and I even decorate my turkey. I will share how soon. I am doing some recipe creation this week and my farmers market had some beautiful blueberries…naturally I wanted to make something amazing [...]

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Review ~ Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip #CleverVeggieDip

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I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Clever Girls Collective to host a Marzetti® Otria® Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip review on my blog. YUMMM!!! I love to cook and I love to eat good food, so this is definitely one of those lucky for me I am a blogger times!!

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun…Fun…Fun!!! DIY Halloween Gift 4 YOU!!!

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Tonight upon your pillow
Close your eyes and hide your head
For the fairies and the goblins
Will be hovering ’round your head…
here is my gift to you…
Happy Halloween to all my ghoulish friends…It has been an amazing Halloween season for me with all the #MMSGetCorny and #DontBeTheDarkHouse excitement…I want to thank everyone who made this [...]

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