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Monster Cookies

It’s back to school time and whether the kiddies had a bad day or they came home with an A on their last test I have the perfect recipe for you.  These cookies are sure to brighten up any bad day or reward good grades.  I mean what is better than a bunch of candy and chocolate stuffed into peanut butter cookies?  The answer is nothing! My little cookie monster (my boyfriend, Pete) devoured these and there were none left to bring in to share with the office. I know I am usually the one to bring you these tempting, […]

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Homemade, All Natural Peanut Butter

Happy National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day!  Celebrate by making this all natural peanut butter instead of the sugary, processed peanut butter found in the stores.  Use the peanut butter to make some of our past recipes: peanut butter blossoms, fluffer nutters, homemade dog treats, or peanut butter pie! Homemade Peanut Butter Prep time: about 10 minutes Ingredients: 1½ c. unsalted roasted peanuts 1 tbsp. coconut oil Utensils: food processor (you’ll need help from your adult assistant) bowl mixing spoon storage container measuring cups and spoons Directions: For smooth peanut butter: Mix the peanuts with the coconut oil, and pour the mixture into the food processor. Process […]

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Homemade Dog Treats

This month the theme for our blog is all about saving money.  If you have a pet, you know that you spend so much extra money on food, treats, and toys.  So why not make your dog homemade treats with ingredients that are already in your pantry.  I made them recently as a Christmas treat for our German Shepherd and he couldn’t get enough of them.  He would have eaten the whole bag all at once if we let him.  My treats turned out pretty big, but for smaller dogs you can roll them thinner and use smaller cookie cutters […]

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