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Chocolate Vanilla Halloween Fudge

Layers of chocolate, vanilla, Oreo cookies, and sprinkles make this spooky Chocolate Vanilla Halloween Fudge a fun treat to make and eat. Candy eyes give it the spooky "Eye will be watching you" feel.

Chocolate and vanilla fudge layers with Oreo chunks and sprinkles

I used to be so much better about decorating our house for these holiday months. Over the past few years, I have done less and less. This year I didn't even get out the scarecrows. I have a few vases with some fall leaves and berries, and three Halloweens signs I just bought. Oh, and a metal skeleton in one of our plants. Actually that's really our only plant left because I seriously have killed them all.

Other than that no other spooky decor has emerged from our basement. The picture of the skeleton from 4 years ago doesn't count anymore...after being up this long he's like family now.

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Chicken Stuffed Shells

These Chicken Stuffed Shells are bursting with flavor and are a perfect choice for a quick and easy dinner, especially on busy nights. The whole family loves the tasty flavor that comes from the creamy Alfredo sauce and bacon.

Spicy chilies and bacon add a fun and delicious flavor to these easy chicken Alfredo stuffed shells.

Chicken Alfredo Shells

I've noticed that Alfredo sauce is becoming a common ingredient in some of my pasta dinners. I used it in chicken Alfredo gnocchi and then shared a homemade version in this bacon shrimp Alfredo.

I also just realized that most of my pasta recipes contain bacon, which is really funny because I'm not a huge bacon fan. I must have been eating bacon wrong all these years. It's actually quite delicious covered in lots of cheese and sauce!

I realized that I must have been eating bacon wrong all these years. I do like it...as long as it is covered in tons of cheese and sauce! It's pretty tasty this way!

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Bacon Shrimp Alfredo

Dinner time is an important part of family togetherness. Make a skillet of this easy Bacon Shrimp Alfredo with your kids and watch everyone smile at the table.

Easy homemade Alfredo sauce that can be made in minutes. Bacon, red peppers, and popcorn shrimp make this pasta taste amazing!

Let's talk about our Alfredo sauce usage for just a minute.

Over the years we have relied on the jars from the grocery store for quick easy meals. They taste fine and can make a meal like this chicken Alfredo Gnocchi in minutes, right? But did you know that you can make a homemade sauce in about 10 minutes? You will be amazed at how delicious and easy this sauce is.

My hubby makes me a mean homemade Alfredo dish for my birthday dinner every year. It tastes so good, so I don't know why we wait to make this once a year! This week, I decided to up our dinner game plan and make a homemade Alfredo dish.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Bars

Looking for an easy, but different kind of brownie to make this week? These Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are just the treat for you. Three times the peanut butter goodness in peanut butter brownie will have you reaching for more.

So, my husband and I have finally reached the cool factor in our oldest son's eyes.

You know that stage that teenagers go through where their parents are lame and so not cool. Yeah, I think we finally got out of that stage. Woo hoo! Lucky for us our younger two still think we are cool...we are hoping they skip the "we think our parents are uncool" stage.

My husband has an old Saab convertible that is his baby. Our oldest thought it was the ugliest thing. That is until some of his friends started saying how cool his dad's car was. And that they thought his dad was a cool dad too. All of a sudden he doesn't mind being seen at the movies with dad and mom when his friends are around. Score 1 point for the parents.

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Chocolate Covered Coffee Spritz Cookies

These Chocolate Covered Coffee Spritz Cookies are decorated with two kinds of chocolate and fun colored sprinkles. They are the perfect little treat for tea time or parties. Change out the colored sprinkles to match any party or holiday.

I had so much fun making these little cookies, although I really didn't have any real reason to make them.

I was able to send some to a lunch we had at church, and then I also brought some with me to one of our small groups that night. It is always fun to show up with desserts when no one expects it. I am starting to wonder if it really is a surprise anymore because they all know just how much I bake. I'm guessing they would be more surprised if I came empty handed.

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Cherry Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Layering fruit, yogurt, and granola in a cute jar is an easy way to have breakfast on hand as you walk out the door. Try these Cherry Yogurt Parfaits when you need a quick breakfast on the go.

Layers of fruit, yogurt, and granola makes a quick and easy breakfast for busy mornings.

My three kids are really not huge breakfast eaters, so I am always on the lookout for easy new ideas that will get their attention first thing in the morning. Most of the time anything chocolate does the trick, so I try to make a batch of these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins every so often.

But I do not want them eating chocolate for breakfast all the time either, so I try to offer some variety. Muffins, pancakes, and cold pizza are a few of the things they will usually go for if it is in our refrigerator.

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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake

This Salted Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Cake is the perfect fall treat. It combines two of my favorite fall things in one amazing cake!

I have been trying to space out all the pumpkin treats I have made so far for you. I realize not everyone is as into pumpkin as me.

Every fall I get really excited and bake a bunch of pumpkin goodness. These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes from last year are still one of my favorites. And based on how well they are doing on Pinterest, you guys like them too! Do you follow me on Pinterest? Every day I share lots of fun things I find.

I also cannot get enough salted caramel in my life. I was obsessed last year, and I am still going gaga over it this year. Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies anyone?

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Butterfinger Apple Tart

Use those apples in your refrigerator to create a fun fall dessert. This Butterfinger Apple Tart is full of cinnamon apples and Butterfinger candy bars. It won't last long, so go ahead and make two while you are at it.

**This post is sponsored by Crunch Pak Apples. I partnered with them to create delicious recipes for you to enjoy.**

Butterfinger Apple Tart - Butterfinger candy bars and cooked cinnamon apples make this a delicious and fun tart for dessert. Awesome recipe!

Lately our kids have been munching on all things sugar.

Can you blame them? They do live with me after all. It is perfectly normal for them to come home from school and see cookies and muffins on the counter and a pie in the refrigerator.

Oh, and let's not forget about the umpteen million bags of chocolate chips and candy that are overflowing from our cupboards. My husband was looking in there for something, and he mentioned that he thought the bags were multiplying.

"No, honey. I didn't just buy another 4 bags of candy I didn't need." Wink, wink!

Thank goodness for bags of apples in our refrigerator for the kids to munch on when that sweet tooth decides it needs a treat.

Of course there are those times that I add one of those bags of candy to the apples. Remember these Apple Butterfinger Bars? I might need some sort of intervention or something...

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Spicy Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels

Spicy Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels: These easy rolls are filled with three kinds of cheese, bacon, and spicy green chilies. Perfect for snacking on after school or while watching the big game.

A plate full of pizza rolls stuffed with bacon and cheese.

"What's for dinner?"

We hear that question without fail every single day right after school. Most of the time we haven't even pulled out of the parking lot yet.

Our kids are definitely in the "hungry all the time" stage. All the sports and activities has them burning off the food that they are consuming. So, I have to have something ready for them to eat after school that can hold them off until dinner is ready.

Most days we tell them fruit or veggies, but then there are days when I have have fun and make things like these Blackberry Brie Bites for them to munch on while doing homework. That is if I don't get to them first. Mmmmm those Brie Bites are so good!!!

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Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters

Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters: Graham cereal, peanuts, and toffee bits covered in chocolate makes this snack completely irresistible. Make a double batch because it will not last long. Trust me!

This time of year makes me so happy. The chilly cool weather, the bonfires, the changing leaves, the cider, the hay mazes, the fall decor...I really could keep going.

Can you tell that I just love fall so very much.

This past week we had one day that rained all day, and then it was extremely hot and muggy after the rain stopped. We had to close all our windows and start the air back up to get rid of the humidity in the house.

Can you imagine our surprise when we got up the next morning and walked outside? It was crisp and chilly! There might have been a few happy steps as we headed to the car. I would say happy dancing, but it's way too early for dancing when we head to the gym at 5:30 am.

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