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posted on December 20, 2010 by Nelle
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Mama’s Pumpkin Bread

Mama’s Pumpkin Bread

This Pumpkin Bread Recipe is very moist and has awesome pumpkin and spice flavor. You can add a cup of chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup of nuts (hickory, pecans, or walnuts) for added interest and flavor, if desired. I make several of these at a time, wrap them up, and freeze them to enjoy later […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Food Tagged With: baking, cooking, easy recipes, food, home cooking, pumpkin bread recipe, pumpkin recipes, quick breads

posted on December 15, 2010 by Nelle
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Mama’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

Mama’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

This recipe is a hit with my family every time I make it, so I thought I would share.  It has a delicious apple and spice flavor and just the right amount of  ‘Crisp’. I love to use fresh, natural ingredients, especially when I bake. The apples came from my aunt and uncle’s orchard and […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Food Tagged With: Apple Crisp recipe, Apple recipe, apples, baking, desserts, easy recipes, food, recipes

posted on August 9, 2010 by Nelle
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“Financial Peace” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review

“Financial Peace” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review

“Financial Peace” by Dave Ramsey! If you have read “The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey and want a more in depth plan for your family, read his book “Financial Peace Revisited“.  This is truly a perfect name for this book.  In it, Dave Ramsey goes into more detail […]

Filed Under: Adults, Books and Movies Tagged With: Dave Ramsey, Financial Peace, Total Money Makeover

posted on August 5, 2010 by Nelle
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“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review

“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey- Book Review

“Total Money Makeover” by Dave Ramsey! Dave Ramsey has earned the number one spot in the financial section of my bookshelf.  He teaches very simple, practical solutions to everyday financial situations.   He uses the Bible as a guide for the advice he gives for managing your finances.  Dave Ramsey teaches the principles God gives […]

Filed Under: Adults, Books and Movies Tagged With: Dave Ramsey, financial books, Financial Peace, Total Money Makeover

posted on June 10, 2010 by Nelle
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Campfire Pies

Campfire Pies

Campfire Pies: This is one of my favorite foods to prepare over the coals. You can choose the filling, anything from pizza toppings to fruit pie fillings.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun Tagged With: Campfire Cooking, Campfire Pies, Pie Iron

posted on May 7, 2010 by Nelle
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How to make a Giant Cupcake

How to make a Giant Cupcake

I am often asked how to make a giant chocolate cupcake because my recipe is always a hit. It’s really is very simple to make, let me show you how.

Filed Under: ...Homemade Fun, Featured Tagged With: baking, Cupcakes, kids recipes

posted on May 6, 2010 by Nelle
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Laundry Management

Laundry Management

With six children and two adults in the house, we produce a lot of laundry.  As the kids get older, we have taught them how to do their own laundry.  At about 8-10 years old (depending on their maturity) they are taught how to sort, wash, fold, and put away their own laundry, plus some […]

Filed Under: Large Family Living, Laundry Tagged With: Laundry Management

posted on May 6, 2010 by Nelle
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Chores and Cleaning

Chores and Cleaning

At our house, if the family members don’t pitch in and help, the house can get messy quickly.  So, we have some rules and assignments to help keep things running smoothly. Chores are spread out among all the children, depending on their ages.  They all have to clean up after themselves (except the baby, of […]

Filed Under: Getting Organized, Large Family Living Tagged With: Cleaning, Family Chores

posted on April 30, 2010 by Nelle
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Mama’s Rubbed Pork Loin

Mama’s Rubbed Pork Loin

This recipe is always a big hit with guests at my house. I have served it for birthday parties, or just for a simple get-together. What I like about it, is you can cook the pork loin in a dutch oven or on the grill. Either way, it comes out tender, juicy, and tasting wonderful. […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Cooking, Food Tagged With: Barbeque Rub, Pork Loin

posted on April 30, 2010 by Nelle
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Strawberry-Banana Parfait

Strawberry-Banana Parfait

One of my favorite things to have for breakfast or a midday snack is a fruit-yogurt parfait. I like to make them with all different kinds of fruit; peaches, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and more.  Pick your favorite flavor of yogurt too! This is one of my favorite combinations, a Strawberry-Banana Parfait. My littlest […]

Filed Under: All Recipes, Food Tagged With: Bananas, Parfait, Strawberries

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