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Loving Petite-Style, Food, Travel
Petite Fashion Tips For Women Over 60
Discover curated styles, hemming pants, skincare, & beauty/healthy tips for petite women over 60 to feel polished and elegant while you age gracefully.
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Desserts-Sweet Treats For Petite Women Enjoying Retirement
Light, comforting sweets that fit your lifestyle, from weeknight treats to vacation indulgences


St. Simons Island Lemon Pie
Discover the most luscious , creamy lemon pie that is so easy to make to make. Use real lemons! This is the perfect dessert for any meal.
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Christmas Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Awww! The smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies signals that the holidays have arrived. Are you searching for a special treat for your family and friends? Better yet, wrap a cookie in a neat little holiday envelope napkin as a delightful gift for them to take home after a festive event. The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe I have tried many different recipes for chocolate chip cookies, but this Thick & Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe by Becca Cousins is my fav
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The BEST Healthy, Protein Packed Chocolate Treats!
This protein packed chocolate treat with absolutely no sugar added will please everyone and give you the protein and nutrients to start the day or have for a quick pick me up in the middle of the day. It is comprised of natural ingredients and Lily's no sugar chocolate chips.
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Nothing Says Blueberry Like Lemon Blueberry Scones!
A Tradition of Blueberry Picking Nothing beats the taste of fresh blueberries! Doug and I have a cherished tradition of picking blueberries at 5 Sons Farm in Talking Rock, GA. We love having blueberries in the freezer all year long. This means multiple trips, where we often pick gallons of blueberries for baking pies throughout the year. This year, I decided to experiment with a new recipe using a healthy sugar substitute and our newly rendered lard. I also enjoy making homem
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Grandma's Strawberry/Blueberry Pie with a Healthy Surprise Pie Crust-Mother's Day Delight
Learn how to make a strawberry blueberry pie with real lard like Grandma made.
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Belinda Bakes....
Those who know me, know I cook very healthy dishes on a daily basis. But, on a special occasion like birthdays, holidays, when someone comes home from the hospital, or when your youngest youngin' announces an engagement, it is time to celebrate with white flour and sugar. You know, the good stuff, not Splenda or even honey, but pure white sugar and white flour are enjoyed for special celebrations. This post is dedicated to my favorite traditional recipes made with real
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It's a Blueberry Kind of Day...Healthy Blueberry Muffins 2024
Small fruit....big smiles! It's blueberry season, my favorite season just after strawberry season! What is better than strawberry pie? Blueberry muffins! We ventured to Blue Ridge, Ga where we set out to go blueberry picking. My husband, Doug, and I went to an orchard where they provided you with a basket, a wagon ride to the blueberry field, and acres of the most amazing blueberries. We picked our fill and then were told we could graze in the blackberry field to taste s
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A Healthy Lifestyle Includes a Chocolate Treat!
Every healthy diet needs a chocolate treat! Dark chocolate, nuts, and seeds support a healthy heart, decrease weight gain, and help prevent diabetes. In addition, nuts and seeds decrease inflammation, help maintain blood circulation, and help maintain blood pressure. I stumbled across a similar recipe and adapted it to meet my healthy criteria of no sugar. I also added my choice of nuts and seeds. You can adapt this recipe to use your own preferred dried fruit, nuts, and
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