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Hot Days, Cold Juice Drinks For Kids #MottsForTots

Mott’s make apple juice, and it’s juice that I grew up on. It had vitamins and tasted great, and it was always a treat when my mom would pour me a glass. Of course I give my kids lots of juice too, because they play a lot, become dehyrated, and are often thirsty. I carry […]

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Beginnings… Imagined

When your child is born, and even before, you imagine an entire lifetime for them. You dream that they will achieve total happiness and fulfillmen, with you cheering them on and supporting them. You build their imaginary life filled with love and friends, success and accomplishments, celebrations of wonderful milestones while the family bonds and […]

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Creating A More Organized Home Office

We have a new home, and we needed new furniture, and the better part of the last year involved a hunt for pieces that would fit our lives. Since I work from home, I have an office specifically for my work, and I wanted to create a space that was set up to make it […]

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The Value Of Marriage

Marriage is only just a piece of paper if you treat is as such. For the rest of us, the devotion of our heart to one person only…the promise of a lifetime of shared dreams and adventures…and the desire to cherish someone else’s happiness before our own can not be reduced to just a piece […]

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  • I very much disagree that marriage is just a piece of paper. If ones have that view, then they shouldn’t get married as it likely won’t last. For us, it’s a promise of making things work and that is what keeps us in a happy relationship because it’s worth it the effort.

  • Penelope

    Agree!

Light Summer Grilled Chicken Salad With Pumpkin Vinaigrette

This post brought to you by LIBBY’S Pumpkin. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m a salad lover, this is no secret. I could eat a romaine lettuce salad with grilled chicken every day (and pretty much do). What was news to me though was how awesome pumpkin is with almost everything, which I discovered recently […]

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  • Oh my YUM! Never thought to make this, but man it sounds sooo delish!!!!

  • You are so creative with these pumpkin recipes. I do not like any type of vinegar so I’d try with olive oil instead. Sounds delish.

  • Penelope

    I actually tried it with olive oil too, it’s awesome 🙂

  • I don’t normally even use dressing on my salad, but I would happily give this a whirl. I’m dying to try it.

  • What an interesting combination – I’m sure the pumpkin mixes really nicely with the basil and garlic. That salad looks delish!

  • I like pumpkin but never thought of it as a salad dressing. Interesting! Going to have to try it this summer!

  • Pumpkin is actually something my picky eater will try, so I’m going to have to make this for my family.

  • Pumpkin dressing, sounds tasty!

  • That looks like an amazing salad. I think I’ll make this tonight!

  • Sounds delicious, I would have never thought to use pumpkin like this!

  • I would never have thought of pumpkin in a dressing

  • This sounds delicious. I can’t wait to try it!

  • Liz, how can you not like dressing on your salad?

  • Hmm, that sounds delicious!! I’m going to try it.

  • Sounds yummy and unique a great way to incorporate pumpkin.

  • I have never had a pumpkin vinaigrette before. I have a pretty good idea that this is something I would love.

  • That sounds simple enough to make! I like that it’s not oil or cream based.

  • I don’t eat much salad these days, but that sounds pretty amazing!

  • Kelsey Louise

    This looks really good, I am gonna have to venture out and try this!

  • Sounds delicious! What a unique way to use an inexpensive canned ingredient.

  • I love the taste of pumpkin and would never thought of trying this, but now I can’t wait! 🙂

  • This grilled chicken salad looks perfect for a summer’s day. I love the idea of using pumpkin year round and not just in the Fall.

  • That’s what I thought too. I always think of pumpkin in the fall, not year round.

  • Even as a big time salad lover, I would never think to use canned pumpkin in a homemade dressing. I will be pinning this recipe and making it very soon!

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