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POPSHash brown casserole: recipe Combine crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup cheese, green onions, sour cream, salt, pepper, and soup in a large bowl. Add potato mixture; toss gently to combine. Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Bake casserole, covered, at 350º for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and cheese begins to brown.
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POPSTeaching kids to cook I love having my daughter help in the kitchen. (I also secretly love showing her the effort and the love that goes into creating a meal for the family. It doesn't magically appear, you know). She can make a salad by herself now. I even let her use the sharp knife (at 5!). I might be crazy. She is getting her own cookbook for Christmas. Sometimes it is hard for me to let go of my presentation perfectionism and just let her do it as well as she can. I have big plans for her to make a whole meal herself. I'll let you know how that goes. Hahahaha.
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POPSCharity begins at home Charity begins at home means that family members are more important than anyone else, and should be the focus of a person's efforts. Source I always thought this phrase meant that charity is learned at home. Teaching my daughter to cultivate and appreciate a charitable heart might be the most important thing I do. My parents truly blessed me growing up in a giving home.
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POPSHug me sweater It's pricey, but I think a crafty person could add mitten pockets to any sweater. How sweet.
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POPSNancy Silverton's Hot Fudge Sauce: recipe 3. Whisk in melted chocolate. Boil hot fudge for few minutes to reduce to consistency you desire. It should be quite viscous and surface should have glossy shine. Cool slightly and beat in Cognac or brandy.
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POPSDonate a Free Mammogram Visit the site and click a button. That is all! Sponsors on the site will pay for a mammogram for a woman in need. It's win-win.
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POPSa cappella tribute to John Williams This is so funny. Masterful lyrics. His impression of Luke Skywalker is pretty good, too. "That's not true!" The Jurassic Park score is my all time favorite piece of music. It gives me chills (in a good way).
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POPSPlayful Learning Playful Learning is a website that provides learning experiences that promote positive family interactions. The Best Part of Me is just one example. Poke around. There is some great stuff in here.
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POPSCranberry Orange Cornmeal Cake: recipe 4. With the mixer running, slowly incorporate the egg mixture into the butter just until combined. 5. With the mixer on low speed, add one-half of the flour mixture to the batter and quickly mix for 5 seconds. Turn off the mixer and add the rest of the flour, the ricotta and one-half of the cranberries. Mix the remaining ingredients into the batter over low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix. 6. Gently pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth the top. Scatter the remaining cranberries over the top of the cake, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. 7. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Place a loose piece of foil over the top of the cake if it starts to darken. Cool the cake on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
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POPSManifesting love through words I'm trying to get more love into my speaking. It is so easy, when I'm feeling rushed and irritated, to bark out a reprimand to my daughter. How her whole demeanor changes when I speak with love instead! Such thoughtlessness on my part really impacts her relationship with me and her view of herself.
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POPSBead For Life Another charitable shopping opportunity. Get some beautiful jewelry and give some hope to women in Uganda. Thanks to {{rvnurse2b}} for the tip.
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POPSAkawelle: also known as love Support the Strongheart Fellowship by purchasing jewelry made from bullet casings used in the Liberian civil war. Makes a lovely gift that would happy the hearts of many.
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POPSReporting child abuse and neglect I looked up Texas law (clipped at the bottom) and was surprised to learn that in Texas any person is required to report child abuse and neglect. What about your state/country?
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POPSHappy Thanksgiving, Clippers What big or small thing are you grateful for today? I am grateful for the kindness of strangers, the charity that abides in those hearts.
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POPSA little bird A Little Bird In alien lands I keep the body Of ancient native rites and things: I gladly free a little birdie At celebration of the spring. I'm now free for consolation, And thankful to almighty Lord: At least, to one of his creations I've given freedom in this world! Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin Jewelry by Figs and Ginger. So sweet. Check the source for their thoughts on the jewelry business.
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POPSSweet potato and red lentil soup with mint: recipe Remove the star anise, then liquidize the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in the lime juice and taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Spoon into bowls, topping each with a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream and some sliced mint leaves.
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