Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

I made these muffins this afternoon for Lola’s pre-K pumpkin party tomorrow. The kids and I snuck one to taste test, and they were really yummy – and seriously chocolatey! 1 3/4 cup (1 15 oz. can) pureed pumpkin 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 3 eggs 3-4 cups all-purpose [...]

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snack time!

Once a month, each child in my daughter’s pre-K class brings in snack for the entire class to share. And I have to tell you, my sweet girl puts a lot of importance on snack time. It is arguably her favorite part of the day. (She is my daughter, after all.) But it’s hard to [...]

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The miracle of a can of paint

When we moved into our house three years ago, we were full of plans. But, as often happens, those plans sometimes get put on hold. Sometimes for a loooong time. Our butler’s pantry is a prime example of that. We put off replacing the ugly laminate counter tops for so long, I finally had to [...]

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