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29 Jan

Millie Difiore fotografia

Sono Millie, una donna Italo-argentina. Faccio Servizi Fotografici di Famiglie, Matrimoni, Gravidanze, Bambini, e molto altro! In ogni evento e celebrazione scopro che la vita offre molte cose da documentare. Il mio desiderio è di catturare il momento, un dettaglio, e di aiutarti a ricordare i sentimenti e le emozioni del tuo grande giorno, o […]

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25 Jan

Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a secret ingredient in many delicious baked goods and other recipes! And while it may be easy for many of you to find, for others like myself, buttermilk may not be sold at your local grocery store. In fact, here in Southern Italy they do not sell buttermilk at all! The first several […]

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22 Jan

Gingilly

Ciao mi chiamo Nella, e sono l’autore di Gingilly! Amo i fiori 🌼, i colori, i brillantini e gli unicorni🦄 . Gingilly nasce da un mio desiderio: creare oggetti unici che possano ispirare, far sentire amati e regalare un sorriso! Sono un ingegnere meccanico e mi diverto ricercare materiali sicuri e resistenti e sperimentare tecniche […]

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11 Jan

Room Temperature Eggs

Most baked goods call for eggs to be at room temperature. But why?! When at room temperature, eggs and other dairy ingredients form an emulsion which traps air. While baking in the oven, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy baked good. If your eggs are straight out of the fridge and you need to bake right away, then this […]

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10 Jan

Free Winter Printables

Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s day… are a few fun winter holidays that are worth celebrating with your kiddos! Take a look around and find a printable to meet your holiday needs. Free Christmas Printables: Free New Year’s Printables: Free Valentine’s Day Printables:

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3 Jan

Gingerbread House Party

My girls wanted to invite their friends over during the holiday break from school. So we threw a little party for each of them and a few of their friends. Our eldest daughter chose a gingerbread house party. We call them crazy cookie houses around here (make sure to check out this post to see […]

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2 Jan

Room Temperature Butter

A lot of recipes ask for butter to be at room temperature. Why?! When at room temperature, butter forms an emulsion which traps air. While baking in the oven, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy baked good. But…..if you are like me then you often forget to leave the butter out of the fridge before you need it and […]

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20 Dec

Encouraging Creativity!

We make “gingerbread houses” every year during the holiday season. When the kids were younger I bought several different kinds of gingerbread house kits. I even made a fool proof recipe once or twice. The problem was that the kids started trying to build their perfect little house and they just ended up frustrated. The […]

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1 Nov

Precious Cargo

Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!  Dr. Seuss, The Places You’ll Go There is precious cargo on the way! This sweet baby shower theme is perfect for baby boy!! All of the items, from food toppers, to banner, to photo props, to wishes for […]

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4 Jul

Liberty

Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!  Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Thankful for freedom today and every day. Freedom of faith. Freedom as a woman. Freedom. […]

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