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3 Sep

Breakfast for Dinner

One of my family’s favorite traditions growing up was having breakfast for dinner! We almost never ate a big breakfast in the morning. I never eat a big breakfast because I am half asleep until 10 am, even if I am out of bed by 6:30! I am officially NOT a morning person. But breakfast […]

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28 Aug

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

My kids love pancakes. My Mom (Ama to my kids) makes these crazy pancake shapes that they fell in love with from the time that they were little! She would make them castles, Llamas, horses, guitars, snakes and anything they could come up with! While I am not as talented as my Mom with pancake […]

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29 Jul

The Art of Showing Up

“True friendship isn’t about being there when it is convenient. It’s about being there when it’s not (Author Unknown).” The day of my son’s 6th birthday two of his friends called and cancelled. And one of his best friends just never showed up. When I called they said they had other plans and would not […]

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21 Jul

Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids is easier than it used to be in some senses, and much more complicated in others. Before there were not security checks to try and lug sleeping toddlers through, but there was also just one screen at the front of the plane most often playing very inappropriate movies for a toddler. I […]

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19 Jul

The Lion King

Who is excited to see the Lion King live action film coming out today?! I always loved the music from the Lion King. I memorized all the songs when I was younger, so I was excited to take the kids to see the new version. To celebrate the release of this classic movie turned live […]

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20 Jun

Camping Party

Did you like camping when you were little?! What was your favorite part? I loved camping as a child, and my kids love camping too! In fact, every time we are back in Washington, we love to go camping! A few years back we were camping with the kids and my parents in my parent’s […]

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9 Jun

Popcorn Bar

If you are having a get-together, a movie night, a party or a small group at your house, then this is a super fun idea for you! Popcorn bar! It’s fun and easy to put together, and everyone can create their own mix. This popcorn bar was from a “Reunion” theme night I put together […]

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28 May

Ma Lei, Come fa?!

Non esiste un modo per essere una Mamma perfetta, ma ci sono un milione di modi per essere una mamma amorevole! Carli, Insieme Mamme È una domanda che ci chiediamo spesso quando vediamo qualcuno che fa qualcosa fuori dalla nostra portata o capacità. Mi ricordo che osservavo mamme con più figli che facevano il volontariato, […]

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23 May

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!

When we moved to Italy 16 years ago, we lived in a farm house in the country during our first three years here. It was beautiful, but a little bit lonely at times. We had one car and were too far from town to walk anywhere. So, when we moved into Modugno, the city where […]

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23 May

Cookie Cutter Sandwiches

Cookie cutter sandwiches are a fun idea to make for any party or event. And they are so easy! You will need a few supplies: Thin sandwich bread (Pane da Tramezzini) Mayonnaise Tuna Cookie Cutters to fit your party theme If you, or your kids, do not care for tuna, you substitute thin sliced meats […]

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