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Lauren Tate

Tom and Lauren Tate met each other in college and fell in love (there may or may not have been alcohol involved). Years later, they got married, had a baby and now live happily in Southeastern PA with their little boy. Lauren manages the home, while Tom manages projects at a software company. While their interests range from cooking and working out (her) and playing guitar and video games (him), together they manage to maintain a blog, Little Old Home (www.littleoldhome.com).

It’s that time of year again, friends! No, I’m not talking about tax season- I’m talking Valentine’s Day dessert recipes! As I mentioned before, I tend to think of this ‘holiday’ as unnecessary and extravagant. That said, I love food and I especially love dessert. And because my husband also loves dessert, I find it extra …

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Sing it with me: It’s the mo-ost, wonderful time of the ye-e-e-e-ar. That’s right. It’s prime cookie time. Did you know holiday cookies don’t have calories? That’s right. I just made up that fact. But hey, indulge a little! Baking Christmas cookies is a really special tradition to me. I spent many long nights assisting …

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Eating gluten free, or hosting a gluten free guest at your Thanksgiving dinner this year, does not mean you need to sacrifice flavor! Whether you are comfortable cooking gluten free or trying to accommodate someone else, these side dish recipes are all winners in my book. As Thanksgiving approaches, many hosts are presented with the …

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Nothing says “summer” quite like slicing into fresh plump watermelon! Watermelon’s got it all– vibrant colors, robust flavors, and a refreshing crunch. Most fans of the fruit are used to simply carving it into handheld wedges and serving them cold. But did you know there’s a variety of creative ways to serve this summer favorite? Let’s check …

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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start planning that holiday menu. Perhaps you’re like me and realize that it is much easier to host a holiday meal than to bring your kids somewhere else. Last year, my daughter was only two months old and the idea of traveling to a family member’s house, …

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Gear up, gang. Halloween is THIS WEEK! Life happens quickly, though, and sometimes we aren’t as prepared as we want to be. Or, maybe your child hasn’t given much thought to their Halloween costume? Or worse – they keep changing their mind! Maybe they’re dressing up with friends and you need to coordinate with the …

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