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Highland Waffles

Highland Waffles

   Highland Waffles.  This is an old, old recipe that was handwritten into my Big Blue Binder. There was no reference as to where it comes from, and I can't find another recipe online, so your guess is as good as mine! I can only tell you that I have had this recipe for about 40 years or so and today is the first time I have ever made them.  I can tell you it won't be the last!   For those who don't know, my Big Blue Binder is a large vinyl three ring binder that I have been lugging around...

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I Heart Art Travel Art Pack - Gel Pens

I Heart Art Travel Art Pack - Gel Pens

Vendor: Bright Stripes Type: Arts & Crafts Price: 22.99 Be bold, bright and expressive with this awesome Mash-Up! Comes with 12 watercolours, 8 gel pens, 8 markers, 2 paint brushes, 25-page art pad and a Techniques Guide. Learn how to combine the media in brilliant ways! All pieces store neatly in the sturdy, high-quality binder with magnetic closure. You'll want to take it everywhere!  6+ years.

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Triple Chocolate Fudge Loaf

Triple Chocolate Fudge Loaf

Here’s another variation from my  latest obsession! If velvet had a taste it would be this Triple Chocolate Fudge Loaf The addition of tofu ricotta in my most recent recipe for Lemon Lavender Cupcakes and again in my Italian Rum Cannoli Cake This recipe just won’t stop being amazing! Introducing the Ricotta Cake recipe now in chocolate form! If you are someone who loathes tofu believe me I understand Tofu is a very misunderstood ingredient But once you see the difference it makes in your cake recipes You will be embarrassed to remember all the times you poked fun at...

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Never Fear, Here Are 63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Ease You Into Spooky Season

Never Fear, Here Are 63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books to Ease You Into Spooky Season

October is here! The days are shorter, you’ve already started plotting out your Halloween costume, and it’s time to re-stock your reading list for the weeks ahead. We’ve got you covered with tales of pirates, haunted houses, witches, wizards, magicians, dragons, evil farm animals, interstellar battles, and so much…Read more...

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My 9/29 Publix Trip – $63.71 for $27.89 or 56% Off

My 9/29 Publix Trip – $63.71 for $27.89 or 56% Off

While this wasn’t a very big trip, I’m still thrilled with the great deals I got on bacon and Velveeta Shells & Cheese! They’re both staples at our house so bargain prices are always appreciated. This week at Publix I bought $63.71 worth of groceries for $27.89, or 56% off after coupons. Here are the deals: Kentucky Legend Smoked Bacon, 16 oz, BOGO $8.99–$2/1 Kentucky Legend® Applewood Smoked or Hickory Smoked Bacon 16 oz. Publix Coupon (I used two of these)–$2/1 Kentucky Legend product [offer value may vary–some will get a $1 coupon].Final Price: $2.50 each Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese...

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