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Happy Thanksgiving, Sugar Momma Style

Since I married my husband, I’ve spent Thanksgivings with our combined family and incorporated their traditions into our own. There is not much ritual left in our modern American culture, but this is the time of year that we can cling desperately to what little we have. Like many of you, one of the regular holiday practices we engage in involves going around the table and letting each person tell one thing they’re …

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The Bumble Crumble:

Fruit crumble = summer BBQ! We love this dessert! It is perfect for the nervous chef because the recipe is so forgiving. You cant really kill a crumble. The simple ingredients are fruit (berries work best) sugar, flour, butter and any other variation that pops into your mind. Best of all it can be prepared ahead of time. Right after dinner is served, sneak into the kitchen, assemble, pop the crumble into the oven & voil! Fabo dessert, hot, oozing and smelling fabulous right when everyone is ready for some sugar. Just smile and take in all the compliments that are about to come your way!

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How to Make Construction Paper Valentines

If the idea of making construction paper valentines summons up memories of crooked hearts and fingers sticky with paste, you are not alone. Even though cards, stickers and stationery celebrating Valentine’s Day flood the market, nothing beats a classic construction paper cut-out valentine. You can make the look your own by adding unique embellishments.

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Thanksgiving Hostess Checklist

Every family tells its share of classic disasters at the holidays. Prevent your Thanksgiving event from becoming a family legend by planning ahead. A checklist for all of your hosting duties ensures the turkey isn’t still frozen and the guests are entertained. Referring to a list reduces the chances of omitting an important step in the preparation process.