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MICROWAVE CARAMEL PECAN CINNAMON ROLLS

Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Microwave Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls   Quick (1 Min.) Easy (mug, cooking spray, Rhodes frozen micro cinnamon roll,caramel syrup, chopped pecans) Treat Idea - Microwave Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe found on Rhodes from Kami of Sweet Charli  Pictures are from Kami's blog Sweet Charli ...

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Hysterectomy Help

Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The "H" word! Sparklers is all about encouragement and empowering you to LIVE your life!  And to me, that was getting a hysterectomy. I have had "girly" problems for as long as I can remember.  Lots of pain!!!  Lots.  And not just once a month.  No No!  Then the pain started leading to other problems as well. In...

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Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
I love Banana Bread! I love Streusel! I don't know why I didn't think of combining the two before, but now that I have, I can't go back! This recipe is so moist and delicious with a flavorful crunch topping.  My family always gets excited when they come home and smell this in the oven.   I want...

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10 Spooktacular Reasons to visit Disneyland for Halloween

Saturday, October 17, 2015
We love Halloween around here! We love Disneyland too! What could be better than the two TOGETHER! We do Disney every other year, and our favorite time to go is in October.   Here are my 10 reasons why! 1.  The weather is PERFECT this time of year.  We didn't even need a sweater for the mornings or...

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October 15th - Stillborn Awareness Day

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Today is still-born awareness day. Our daughter, Aria Dawson, changed my life on May 19, 2011.  Too many women suffer in silence, because this topic is so uncomfortable.  Others don't know how to help with the grieving process, so often times the Mother feels alone. I am so glad we have a day like today to bring awareness...

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Top Pumpkin Desserts

Monday, October 12, 2015
When the leaves start to change and the weather gets a little cooler we start craving all things pumpkin.  The scent just wakes you up and begs you to enjoy fall!  Here are a few of our favorite Pumpkin Desserts.  Try one this week! Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecakes Pumpkin Spice Caramels Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake...

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No Carve Pumpkin Party!

Monday, October 12, 2015
We understand that not everyone enjoys the thrill of sticking their hands into an ooey - gooey pumpkin and ripping it's guts out! So we rounded up links for some Adorable pumpkins that require no carving. You can use real or faux pumpkins.  1. Ribbons & Ric-Rack 2. Simple Ink Band 3. Batty 4. Hipster Family 5. Old Fashion...

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Halloween Fun - Free Printables

Thursday, October 08, 2015
Planning a Halloween Party! Here is some inspiration and links for free printables. HGTV 41 Printable Templates From printable party invites to cute cupcake toppers, gift bags and party favor embellishments.  Plus pumpkin-carving templates and fun props for a photo booth.  Make an Adorable Bat & Pumpkin Centerpiece like this one from Ella Claire.  Which is Simply Spooktacular! Bat Printable -...

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Dollar Store Decor- Halloween

Wednesday, October 07, 2015
This time of year brings lots of different decorating options.  And it's easy to express your inner spook without spending a lot of money. We hit up our local Dollar Store and found lots of fun and easy items to add a little mischief to your decor. It's so simple to haunt your house without a lot of...

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