Do you think Vanilla Pudding is boring? Yeah, I can see that. But as part of a berry trifle or the filling of a cake and suddenly that boring vanilla pudding captures our interest.
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I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Armed Forces and Crêpes
Just what is Armed Forces Day? Is it strictly an often overlooked American thing? As the name suggests, Armed Forces Day is a day to honor all the brave men and women who have answered the call to protect their country. And no, it’s not just an American thing.
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Did you know that the 3rd Friday in May is National Pizza Party Day? Or that May 20th is National Quiche Lorraine Day? So why aren’t we cooking either?
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Devil’s Food Cake is an American invention. It first appeared in print in 1905. What makes Devil’s Food Cake different than any other chocolate cake? Once upon a time, it was the use of unsweetened chocolate baking squares and generally more chocolate than a typical chocolate cake.
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Today is National No Dirty Dishes Day. The point of the day is to take a day off from the chore of washing dishes. I’m not sure if this is a day for lazy people or as a way of conserving water.
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Welcome to Idaho. The state is most known for three things – the Rocky Mountains, outdoor recreation and potatoes. It’s also one the most fiercely loyal Republican states in the country. The last Democrat President candidate to win in Idaho was Linden B. Johnson.
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Welcome to the 16th day of May. Mid May. A day filled with possibilities. On the National front, there are nine different celebrations to choose from. It would be impossible to bring all these celebrations together for one massive party. I mean, how can you celebrate National Barbecue Day, Piercing Day and Sea Monkey Day with a single event?
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Every day is special. Every day is a gift to be savored. Count your blessings. Really, truly count your blessings.
Continue reading “Make Every Day a New Day”Good Morning National Buttermilk Biscuit Day!
Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Aren’t we lucky that today also happens to be a Saturday. All the more reason to savor the morning, unhurried. Pour that extra cup of coffee and wake your family to the smells of biscuits baking.
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Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. It marks the first of six monthly appearances of our Blessed Mother to three young children in Portugal. She came to the world during a time of war and upheaval. She promised peace while predicting future wars far worse than the Great War.
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On the National Front, today is Nutty Fudge Day. Who doesn’t love fudge? It’s been a part of my Christmas celebration for as long as I can remember. Dad made upwards of 5 pounds or more every holiday.
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Today is National Eat What You Want Day. In the past we’ve talked about eating what you want without guilt or counting calories – a freebie junk food day. While that’s all well and good, it got me to thinking . . .
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First of all I want to apologize to the state of Washington. I’m not sure how or why I’ve overlooked you year after year when celebrating each great state on their National State Day. All I know is that I did. It’s high time I embrace Washington and pay tribute to the 42nd State to join the Union. So here goes . . .
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Did you know that today is National Lost Sock Memorial Day? Yep, just as the name suggests, we are encouraged to hold a memorial for all those lost socks, then do something constructive with their mates such as make sock puppets.
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Today is Mother’s Day. Today’s share is my 7th Mother’s Day share. Looking back, in 2019 I was a wee bit obsessed with creating the perfect Mother’s Day celebration. That year I managed to write not one, not two but three different posts to honor the day.
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