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ICE CREAM PARTY DATE NIGHT

July 24, 2014 by Carisa

Host your own delicious Ice Cream Party with this easy recipe for homemade ice cream and a fun ice cream party game of Scattegories!

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Filed Under: Date Night, Family Favorite, Family Life, Party, Printables Tagged With: date night, ice cream party, Scattegories

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

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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Filed Under: Dessert, Family Favorite, Favorite Recipes

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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CREAMY & TANGY SUMMER SAUSAGE PASTA SALAD

July 4, 2014 by Carisa

This is one of our favorites sides… Creamy and Tangy Summer Sausage Pasta Salad!

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Filed Under: Family Favorite, Favorite Recipes, Salad

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