06/02/2013

Food for Thought: The Week In Review

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Last week was a good one and included fun things like: building an herb garden, planning a baptism cake for my sweet niece, and sharing news about our upcoming book! I hope you enjoy the remainder of the weekend.
Jun 2, 2013 8:33:08 AM | Food for Thought

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