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20 Cute Christmas Gifts (DIY)

September 1, 2021 by Melissa Howell 1 Comment

20 Cute Christmas Gifts (DIY)

Looking for the perfect gift for the holiday season? If you want a special handmade gift for a family member, friend, or teacher, I've got you covered with these 20 cute Continue Reading

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Waffle Cone Recipe and Tutorial (Dairy Free)

August 25, 2021 by Melissa Howell 8 Comments

With this easy waffle cone recipe, you can learn how to make homemade waffle cones and waffle bowls! Make them simple, or make them fancy (like chocolate-dipped with Continue Reading

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How to Make Japanese Rice

February 25, 2019 by Melissa Howell 5 Comments

You've found the definitive guide to how to make Japanese rice in a rice cooker, and also how to make Japanese rice on the stove. Learn the rice-to-water ratio, which Continue Reading

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How to Make Fancy Chocolate Decorations

January 24, 2019 by Melissa Howell 5 Comments

Learn to make basic, fancy chocolate decorations with this easy decoration technique. You'll be piping beautiful chocolate decorations in minutes! Sometimes you just Continue Reading

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How to Take Your Own Family Pictures

September 12, 2018 by Melissa Howell 2 Comments

Welcome! If you have clicked over from my post Professional Photographers’ Secrets For Amazing Family Pictures, you are in the right place! This is the fourth post Continue Reading

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How to Get Kids to Cooperate for Family Pictures

September 5, 2018 by Melissa Howell 2 Comments

Welcome! If you have clicked over from my post Professional Photographers’ Secrets For Amazing Family Pictures, you are in the right place! This is the third post in Continue Reading

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How to Pose for Family Pictures

August 29, 2018 by Melissa Howell 2 Comments

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How to Fix Cooking and Baking Mistakes

August 20, 2018 by Melissa Howell Leave a Comment

When I first got married, I was not a very good cook. (Just ask my husband). But over the years, I've learned quite a lot, and now people call me a "gourmet cook," Continue Reading

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When to Take Family Pictures

August 14, 2018 by Melissa Howell Leave a Comment

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