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GENERAL TAO’S CHICKEN–A LIGHTER VERSION

July 16, 2014 by Carisa

General Tao's Chicken is a classic Chinese meal from Messes to Memories

A lighter version of a classic Chinese meal that families will love! Don’t get take out when you can make it even better from home!

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Filed Under: Dinner, Family Favorite, Favorite Recipes Tagged With: chinese dinner, general tso's chicken

CARDBOARD BOX CARS for the DRIVE-IN MOVIES

July 15, 2014 by Carisa

These DIY cardboard box cars are perfect for a trip to the drive-in movies and the kids will love making and playing with them for weeks!

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Filed Under: Kid Crafts & Lessons, Kid Projects Tagged With: cardboard box car for kids, DIY box car, resources for preschoolers

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CAKE DOUGHNUTS

July 14, 2014 by Carisa

Have you ever made a homemade doughnut??? Growing up, my family had a tradition to make doughnuts twice a year for a very special occasion. I always looked forward to this event because all the men would go out for the night and all the women and kids would get together in the kitchen and […]

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ABC SERIES: E is for ELEPHANT

July 11, 2014 by Carisa

This week we learned all about elephants. Where they live… What they eat… How they use their trunks for amazing things like lifting logs… Elephants are big animals. Last summer we visited a zoo that had a giant elephant statue. Lanae loved climbing on it and running around underneath it while being chased by her […]

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TOP 3 FORTS from the BUILD-A-FORT DATE NIGHT

July 10, 2014 by Carisa

I’m so grateful for all the support and comments I received on my Build-A-Fort challenge. One of the goals that I have as I share some of the things we do as a family, is to encourage others and help strengthen homes and families. Quality time spent together is one of the best ways to […]

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Filed Under: Date Night, Family Favorite, Family Life

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