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Julia

Julia is a Minnesotan mother of two, a wife, and a woman with a zest for life. She loves writing, horses, art, travel, comedy, coffee, and all the other good things. She blogs with humor and honesty about the less glamorous side of Motherhood on her blog, FranticMama.com.

An eggless cookie dough recipe, perfect (and perfectly safe) to eat right from the bowl! Get ready to gobble it right up! Remember when you were a kid, gleefully gobbling raw chocolate chip cookie dough right out of the mixing bowl and not thinking twice about it? Ah, the innocence of youth (and the joy …

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Looking for a unique and delicious cookie recipe? Pink Party Cookies are a divine combination of two delightful flavors: almond and cherry, packaged in one pretty, petite sandwich-style cookie. My husband’s family first introduced these mini delights to me, and it was love at first bite. When we were still dating, my husband and I often …

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My kids and I love having easy, tasty, nourishing snacks on hand, but sometimes we all get tired of the usual old store-bought granola and cereal bar varieties. Plus, they can get expensive! So on a freezing cold day here in Minnesota, I opened up my pantry to see what I could come up with …

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Don’t all mothers want to raise strong, confident, happy girls? Of course we do! New York Times bestselling author, Jen Mann, of I Just Want to Pee Alone and People I Want to Punch in the Throat fame, does too. This post contains affiliate links meaning purchases made through included links may result in Splendry earning …

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Fairy gardens are miniature landscapes featuring diminutive structures, figurines, and living plants. Fans view these tiny, often slightly hidden gardens as a charming way to invite good luck into the home and yard based on centuries-old Celtic lore. Cultivating one of these petite scenes is an increasingly popular hobby because it lets people be creative …

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