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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal {The Perfect Fall Breakfast}

by Monica 18 Comments

Anyone need some fresh breakfast inspiration?  Maybe with a hint of fall in there? Well I have something just for you... With four growing boys, I'm constantly trying to start their day with something other than cold cereal (which they would gladly have every day if I let them.)  The problem is, my mornings are busy too, so I only have time to make a hot breakfast a couple times a week.  Other than that, everyone is usually on their own. That is one of the reasons I love oatmeal.  I can cook a

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Easy Pumpkin Pudding Parfaits

by Monica 8 Comments

Are you looking to whip up something FANCY this weekend?…in under FIVE minutes?Well then, you've come to the right place.By the way--Have I ever mentioned my love for the word FANCY!?  There is just something about it…By the way--You're not sick of pumpkin yet are you? No no no, you are not.Because just a few more weeks of pumpkin, and then it will be all of those fabulous Christmas flavors…Chocolate, peppermint, sugar, egg nog…and more sugar and more sugar (there is no happier word in

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

by Monica 6 Comments

Autumn in Hawaii…This is the time of year that we usually take a trip to see family in the Pacific Northwest.  I love to get my fall fix, and the last few years have exceeded my expectations.   Each vacation has been filled with crisp, sunny days, and spectacular views of autumn leaves in all of their splendor. This year, for some reason, we didn't plan a trip.  And when I call home to talk to family, all I hear is "rain rain rain rain" and "yuck yuck yuck." So, although I hate to take too

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