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easy red, white and blue nails

Ok, so you have your cocktail, dessert and accessory – now it’s time for your 4th of July nails.  First off I should admit this is probably the only time I have had color on my fingernails in over 10 … Continue reading

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diy 4th of july clutch

If you are looking to be festive for the 4th but not dressed head to toe in red, white and blue this is the DIY for you.  There is still plenty of time to complete this before Thursday as well.  … Continue reading

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red, white and blue wine spritzer

Whenever I hear someone say “we’re having wine spritzers” my wine snob siren goes off.  Seems like a good way to ruin a perfectly fine bottle of wine by sweetening it.  But then I got to thinking about all the … Continue reading

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cracked potatoes (crash hot potatoes)

Potatoes, let’s face it, not so fabulous on their own but the options of making them into something fabulous are unlimited.  They are also inexpensive and very filling, what’s not to love about that?  In a hurry we of course … Continue reading

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grilled barbecued chicken wings

This may make me the strangest non-meat eater ever but I truly enjoy preparing and cooking carnivorous dishes for my husband.  First of all, he rarely gets to enjoy meat which admittedly leaves me feeling a tad guilty (although I … Continue reading

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