Along with the fall season comes all of the delicious pumpkin recipes. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin scones, etc. Many use canned packed pumpkin, but you can easily prepare your own pumpkin at home. It is really very easy and you get the real fresh pumpkin flavor with this method.
Month: October 2017
7 Favorite Halloween Books
We make it a habit to read daily, usually right before bed for a quiet activity. We definitely have our seasonal favorites. Here are our favorite Halloween books. They are appropriate for toddlers and preschool aged children.
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Cheesy Seasoned Potato Wedges
These cheesy seasoned potato wedges are a delicious side dish my mom use to make occasionally. It is very simple, quick, and easy. My kind of recipe! They are great for when you are in hurry and need an addition to your meal.
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Pumpkin Muffins with Candied Pecan Topping
Pumpkin flavored anything is my favorite! Its one of the best things about fall. As soon as the leaves begin to show their vibrant colors and that crispness is in the air, I am after those pumpkin flavored everythings! This is a simple pumpkin flavored muffin with a topping of finely chopped pecans, honey, brown sugar etc. to give it a pop of fall flavors.
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Ingredients
For the Muffin
- 3/4 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Canned pumpkin
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 3/4 Tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 Tsp. Baking soda
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground cloves
- 1/4 Tsp. salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground nutmeg
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For the Muffin
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Instructions
- Mix sugar, oil, eggs, water, and pumpkin.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour into muffin cups about 2/3 full.
- For the topping, cream butter and brown sugar. Add in the flour.
- Stir in honey, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Spoon over the tops of the the batter in each muffin top.
- Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
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Never Settling Vs. Never Satisfied
Are you someone who always needs a large, far-reaching goal in life? Have you already met multiple long-term goals and dreams? Do others think of you as "crazy" or "never satisfied"? If so, lets chat.
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What is a Primary Care Provider and Why Do You Need One?
Do you have a primary care provider? If you don't, you should. A primary care provider (PCP) is the doctor, nurse practitioner, or physicians assistant that oversees all of your care. This is the person that you go to when you feel sick, when you have general questions or concerns, and for your annual wellness exams.
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Footprint LOVE Plaque
Are you looking for a cute idea for baby or toddler to make as a gift for the holidays? We made this cute plaque for Grandparent's Day and our family loved it. I love doing projects with my daughter's handprints and footprints. She's already growing up way to fast and I know I'll love looking back on how tiny her hands and feet used to be. Your loved ones are sure to adore this footprint LOVE plaque.
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6 Steps to Take Before Starting A Blog
Are you thinking about starting your own blog? In the short amount of time that I've been blogging, I have already realized there are things I wish I would have done differently from the get-go. I would like to share some things I wish I would have considered prior to creating my blog. Learn from my mistakes to avoid wasting time, effort, and energy.
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Mommy, Why Do I Have to Get Shots?
I often imagine how I am going to answer difficult questions and explain confusing and complex issues to my daughter as she gets older. Where do babies come from? What is the difference between boys and girls? Why do I have to go to school? Why do I have to get shots?
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Rainy Day Sensory Play
Are you running out of indoor play ideas for cold and rainy days? Winter is coming and our warm days are limited. I love sensory play for indoor entertainment. We started using sensory play techniques with our daughter when she was just a couple months old. Here I introduce over 15 indoor sensory play ideas for infants and toddlers.
