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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Homemade Frosting. I can't believe it's almost fall! It feels like summer just started, but when I look outside I see leaves starting to fall! But that's okay, because fall means it's time for one of my favorite foods- pumpkin! I love pretty much everything pumpkin, but I particularly like how moist and flavorful pumpkin makes baked desserts. If you want a ... Read More about Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

How to Clean Your Grill: Grill Cleaning 101

How to Clean Your Gas or Charcoal Grill Easily. Schools are starting to go back now, which means the end of summer is on it's way. Which means it's time to start planning to clean your grill and set it aside until next year. Whether your grill is looking a little the worse for wear after all the grilling you've done this season, or you neglected to scrub it down at the end of last summer and have ... Read More about How to Clean Your Grill: Grill Cleaning 101

Free Printable First Day of School Signs

First Day of School Free Printable Signs. The first day of school is nearly here! I can't believe it, it feels like the summer just started. But back to school shopping is already in full swing and everyone is preparing to head on back into learning. To commemorate the start of another grade and another milestone in your child's education, get our Free Printable First Day of School Signs to use ... Read More about Free Printable First Day of School Signs

What to Buy in August

August is back to school time for many families! But with all that back to school hustle and bustle, don't get so distracted that you miss out on the many great seasonal deals taking place! There are dozens of things you can find at wonderfully low prices in August. You just have to know what to look for! To help you out, here's What to Buy in August! Because August is part of the back to ... Read More about What to Buy in August

Homemade Olive Parmesan Bread

Parmesan Olive Bread Recipe. There's nothing like fresh baked homemade bread! When I'm in a pinch I'll buy bread at my local grocery store, but it's never half as tasty and there's not that much to choose from. Whole Foods has more varieties to choose from, but their bread is pricey, and I don't like that it's not covered (What about flies? Ew!). So I try to stay on top of my homemade bread ... Read More about Homemade Olive Parmesan Bread

24 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Terracotta Pots

DIY Terracotta Pot Ideas. I have a good number of terracotta pots in my garden shed, but haven't wanted to use them for a while because they look so plain. So I finally decided to go looking for ways to dress them up, and was amazed at all the wonderful ideas I found! Decorating and painting terracotta pots is actually very easy, and there are so many different creative ways to go about it! If ... Read More about 24 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Terracotta Pots