Author Archives | Loria

About Loria

I am a wife, mother of two, career by day – super woman by night, writer, relationship guru, chef wanabe, my kids party planner, taxi service and avid starbucks connoisseur.

Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Muffins

September 7, 2011

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Frosting Ingredients: 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz, softened) 4 tablespoons of butter 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar ½ teaspoon of vanilla   Muffin: 2 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 2 c sugar 1 can of canned pumpkin ½ cup of canola oil   Directions: [...]

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Been There, Heard That! Top 20 Worst Pickup Lines

September 6, 2011

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 We have all been there, heard that!  Those cheesy lines that men will say to get your attention at a bar. Some are rather funny but it’s uncomfortable if they are serious. . .  and yes, some are. Here is the compiled list of the Top 20 Worst pick up lines, if used you’re guaranteed [...]

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Are You Kitchen Impaired?

September 5, 2011

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Are you the kind of person that when you step in the kitchen to cook something…. Well, you don’t. Not interested. Not going to do it. Plenty of restaurants out there making great meals, no need to dirty your dishes. No one is born a chef; if they tell you they were… they lie. We [...]

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Captain Crunch Hash Brown Casserole

September 2, 2011

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(*side note: add captain crunch to almost anything and the captain makes it yummy) This recipe was developed one morning when I was rummaging through my pantry desperately trying to find something to cook (sometimes wish I was a better planner). Very Simple & very yummy! Ingredients: 1 – 2 pound package of frozen hash [...]

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Easy Crackers & Dip

August 30, 2011

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You might not think this sounds appetizing, but every time I have put this out for guests it is one of the first things to go.   Ingredients: 1. Container Pineapple (you can substitute other flavors) cream cheese 2. Box of triscuits Directions: Put crackers on the plate Put entire container of cream cheese into [...]

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Fantasy Football – Not Just for Men

August 25, 2011

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Not sure if y’all are like me and have a husband who LOVES (yes, I mean that in all caps) football. From September to February some game from somewhere or something is on the TV when he is home. URGH! If no one is playing or it’s off season, he is still watching reruns or some [...]

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Nookie Night – Tropical Nights

August 17, 2011

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Tropical Nights So many times during any given week you will hear a person remark on how stressful their life is and how they just need a vacation. Typically, when they say that, they aren’t talking about going to a theme park in the middle of July. They want rest, relaxation, a few days to [...]

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