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Life in the Mommy Lane by Riche Holmes Grant

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe 1

Sllow cooker chicken tacos have become a staple in our house because they are super easy to make and taste SO good every time. They're perfect for your Super Bowl Sunday party, your Taco Tuesday feast or any day you're looking to make a delicious meal without a lot of work! All you do is sprinkle a little garlic salt and pepper over a few chicken breasts, place them in the slow cooker and let a jar of your favorite salsa do the rest. Really, it's that simple!    SERVINGS: 8-10 PREP TIME:  5 mins COOK TIME: 4 hours...
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DIY Whipped Body Butter for Dry Winter Skin 0

I started making my own body butter a few winters ago after I got of tired re-applying lotion throughout the day. Sometimes, it was literally two minutes later...yes...sigh.  I mistakenly thought that the thicker (and more expensive!) the lotion better, but those factors actually made no difference at all as far as my skin was concerned.     Finally, I decided to take matters into my own hands (literally) with an easy and effective DIY whipped body butter to the rescue! It's made with just three super-moisturizing natural ingredients, and a little bit goes a really long way. I...
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Warm Holiday Sangria Recipe 0

If you love sangria in the summer and hot beverages in the winter like I do, then you'll love this warm red wine sangria!  It's got sugar and spice and everything nice, perfect for a quiet night at home on a cold winter night or a festive holiday party hosting great company.   SERVINGS: 8-10 PREP TIME:  5 mins COOK TIME: 2-4 hours INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle of sweet Spanish red wine (preferred brand: Eppa Red Sangria) 1 cup orange juice 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup brandy (use up to 1/2 cup, depending on your preference) 1/3 cup agave nectar 1...
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BambiniWare Christmas Home Tour 2017 0

Christmas is here and we're so excited to welcome you into our home ("Grant Central") once again! As always, my goal was to keep our decorations as child-friendly as possible (we actually tested this!), without compromising the beauty of the overall look and feel. As I mentioned in my Thanksgiving post, "porchscaping" is my new favorite thing, so our Christmas tour starts at the front door...    I sketched out the look I wanted beforehand and then I found almost everything I needed at my favorite go-to stores, loaded with lots of coupons and discounts in hand. Of course. I filled...
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (Toddler chef-friendly) 0

Our (huge) family goes crazy over our white chocolate macadamia nut cookies every year, so we this year, we thought we'd make some for Santa and his crew too!   YIELD: 40-48 cookies PREP TIME:  15 minutes COOK TIME: 8-12 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 (12 oz.) pkg. white chocolate morsels 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (sometimes I cap it at 350, depending on...
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