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It is now the middle of July and summer is in full swing... that includes the summer heat. It's crazy how much a cold drink or treat can make the temperature seem to drop! For some reason, summer has always has been the ultimate smoothie season for me. My cravings became so frequent that my bank account couldn't handle the weekly (and ok I'll admit, sometimes daily) smoothie purchase, so I had to find recipes of my own to make at home.I thought I'd bless your hot summer days with my 3 favorite s …

                To the kids it's summer vacation, but to the moms it's the season of 24/7 popsicle stickiness on the kitchen floor, little voices nagging to head to the pool or make a craft, and go go going from sunrise to sunset to keep the kiddos entertained. All of that is enough to make anyone go absolutely BANANAS!!!!                                   & …

I don't know about you but as a child, popsicles were a summer STAPLE!! Popsicles just seem to have a certain nostalgia that comes along with them. In fact, memories of the Fourth of July as a kid come to my head when thinking about this summery treat. All the cousins gather on the front lawn of Grandma and Grandpa's and before the firework show begins, Grandpa goes to the freezer and comes back with a large brown bag filled to the top with popsicles! All growing up it wasn't a firework show unl …

'Nuff Said. Don't worry, we're not going anywhere..... Come now... dry those tears.  Here's a link for you to get more taffy. BUY NOW!See?  It's all better now!   …

As I write this blog, I'm actually listening to a song with the lyrics, "I love growing old with you."  Call it subliminal or perfect timing, but National Grandparents Day is September 9th and what a perfect gift to send to the special grandparent in your life!....  Salt water taffy!  Want to bring a smile to your Nana or Papa's face?                        Salt water taffy is the most nostalgic gift for yo …