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Grape Dumplings

Grape Dumplings

*1 cup flour *1-1/2 tsp baking powder *2 tsp sugar *1/4 tsp salt *1 Tbsp shortening *1/2 cup grape juice Mix together  the  flour, baking powder, sugar, salt. Add shortening. Add juice and mix into stiff dough. Roll dough very thin on floured board and cut into strips 1/2″ wide or you can spoon...
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Food and Sensory Issues at the Start of School

This school year has been a pretty good one, my 7 yr old has no problems with anxiety over school this year like she did in K or 1st grade. My 7 year old though has for the first time ever became very picky over what she will eat she can’t get past hardly any...
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Teen Son Dead in Murder-Suicide

Maryland Psychiatrist, Teen Son Dead in Murder-Suicide   Maryland Psychiatrist, Teen Son Dead in Murder-Suicide: MyFoxDC.com   I find this so sad & heartbreaking! My heart goes out to the Father! I’m so sorry for your loss Mr. Barnhard!
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Summer Fun

This summer has been a pretty good one My oldest will be going on vacation to the Wolf Lodge for a week. She is so excited about that. My youngest well she is on the go all day long she has so much energy. Both girls are looking forward to school starting back in Sept. I’ve...
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Hand Crafted Bathroom Doilies and TP holder

Hand Crafted Bathroom Doilies and TP holder

I got these a couple years back My husband repaired a ladies computer and she makes craft so he did a swap his services for me some pretties :-)
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My 7 yr old has life all planned out!!!

My 7 yr old has life all planned out!!!

I love how kids think …  You picture  that when you raise your children one day they blossom into young adults spread their wing and take flight! That used to scare me thinking Oh my kids will one day leave home… Then I had to stop and think at that point they will be ready,...
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