Welcome to the Project Parade! Is everyone ready for Spring?  I am! I am ready to bake Springy type recipes (like this yummy Lemon & Cream Cheese Coffee Cake) open the windows, do some Spring cleaning and get working in the garden.  This week I’ll be starting my tomatoes on my kitchen window sill so they will…

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Welcome to the Project Parade!  Are you all ready for Easter?  I’m still on vacation with my family in Florida and we are just really enjoying this warm weather!  There’s still snow coming down at home but I’ve got my fingers crossed that that will be gone just in time for Easter!  If you’re looking for a…

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Welcome to the Project Parade!  I’m so glad you’re here!  Last weekend we left for our family vacation and we are really enjoying our time together.  Of course the warm Florida weather has a lot to do with it.  We have been spending most of our time out by the pool and it’s been great.  Is…

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Welcome to the Project Parade!  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  While I had all intentions of making my favorite Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake Swirl Brownies for today, I came down with this yucky 24 hour stomach bug last night!  My son had it 2 days earlier and yesterday it was my my turn along with my youngest…

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Welcome to the Project Parade!  Well it’s finally here!  The big Meltdown!  With feet of snow and ridiculous amount of ice build up on all of the homes in our area, the warmer temperatures are finally melting everything!  The sun was shining yesterday and even though it was cloudy today, the temperatures reached 50 degrees!  It’s like…

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Welcome to the Project Parade! This is our last day in Florida after the #FBFOrl Conference and even though we have had a wonderful time, it’s always nice to be home and get back into your routine.  After getting a feel for the beautiful and warm weather, I’m hoping for subtle signs of Spring and no…

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Welcome to another week of the Project Parade!  Last week started the season of Lent.  For those of you who missed it, I’ve prepared a great round up of 25 Meatless Family Dinner Ideas that are perfect for Fridays during Lent or even if you are just cutting back on meat for a meal or two during…

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Welcome to the Project Parade! Are you staying warm?  We’ve been waking up to -10 degree temperatures with -35 degree wind chills lately and I’m getting a little sick of it.  I am officially ready for Spring!  It’s been hard to even plan out my garden for the year because all of this snow really isn’t inspiring…

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Welcome to the Project Parade! Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?  We are spreading the love here at Cozy Country Living by making some tasty treats, like this Chocolate & Cherry Poke Cake that makes the perfect dessert for a family meal.  Looking for something a little more special?  Try this delicious White Chocolate & Almond Amaretto Cheesecake!  It’s my husband’s favorite:)  I…

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Welcome to the Project Parade!  I don’t know about you, but I think I am pretty good in the snow department.  As much as I love staying warm & cozy inside with a bowl of soup, I do like the change of seasons.  We have plenty of snow and even though the groundhog did see his shadow…

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