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Try These Cheezies for the Perfect Keto Cracker Replacement
I am excited to share a new twist on an old family favorite! Because the only ingredient is cheese, these really are the perfect keto cracker. As kids we would get pretty excited if some of the excess cheese oozed out and got extra crispy along the edges of our omelets. We soon figured out that we could make just the cheesy part by frying up Tillamook Cheese in a frying pan. Because we were clever children we named these crunchy cheesy bites…wait for it…Cheezies! All of my siblings agree that we definitely invented the cheezy. Now that all of us are eating keto, we’ve noticed the popularity of “fried…
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Quick stop at Wiskeytown National Scenic Area
Wiskeytown National Scenic Area is a great place to experience the natural beauty of northern California. Our trip to Whiskeytown was on our route north back to Oregon after spending Christmas in Arizona. It was a quick last minute detour, but we look forward to returning someday to spend more time exploring. Whiskeytown was once a gold mining settlement during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Now, this area draws people looking to swim, sail, kayak, fish and hike…you can even pan for gold during the summer months. Check the website for schedule details. We arrived at the Visitor’s Center, got our National Parks Passports stamped and found out what…
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Crack in the Mountain Hiking Guide
The Crack in the Mountain slot canyon hike goes by many names, (also called SARA’s Crack Trail, SARA Canyon Trail or Crack in the Wall), but most people just refer to it as “The Crack.” The trail head, located at SARA (Special Activities Recreation Area) Park, is about 15 minutes south of the London Bridge Resort on hwy 95 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This hike offers a fairly flat out and back trail through the canyon as well as an upper route both ending along the shores of Lake Havasu. The best part of this hike, in my opinion, is climbing up and around all the different obstacles within…
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How to Throw a Great Dog Birthday Party with Items From the Dollar Tree
This year my son turned 12 and requested a dog themed birthday party…how fun is that! As usual everything seemed to come together for a fun party that was enjoyed by all our guests. One of the main ideas was to serve food in doggie bowls that actually looked like food a dog would eat. This created so many funny moments as the boys devoured their treats. Here is a “ruff” idea of what we served our guests when they arrived at the Dog Party: Dog Water Bowls (made with blue Jello) Dog Chow (recipe here) Mini Hot Dogs Dog Pound Lollipops (Oriental Trading Co) Puppy Chews (Pepperoni Sticks) Dog…
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Puppy Chow Snack Recipe
This Puppy Chow recipe is a delicious peanutbuttery sweet and salty snack perfect for kids parties like this Dog birthday party.
