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The Difference a Year Makes.

Last Christmas Season, I made this:



Oohh, la, la.



Here I am thinking I deserve some sort of domestic prize.



This Christmas Season, I made these:



My....the difference a year makes!

What can I say? Pregnancy wears a girl out! It took all I had to whip these out!

I'm definitely less motivated in the kitchen these days. Poor husby.

But aren't they soooo cute? I deserve some "brownie" points for effort. HA! Get it? ;) If you are wondering how I made these, it's from the fab pan that I gave away last week. Of course, I didn't use the winners pan because that would be rude...I have one of my very own. And I love it with all my heart.

Let's see some of your Holiday treats!
I am a modern day homemaker with a passion for family, cooking, celebrating, decorating, travel, and memory making! The Lord has blessed me with the desires of my heart in my husband and our two sons. We recently built our dream home and cultivating a loving and happy haven for my family is where I find so much joy.

Comments

  1. Jersey Girl CooksDecember 10, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    The house is gorgeous! Take it easy on yourself...the brownie men are adorable. I just showed a picture of my house....I have to get the premade one because my creative art skills are lacking:)

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  2. AprilDecember 10, 2008 at 2:10 AM

    Mmmm, yummy. Now I'm craving brownies!

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  3. Mrs AnneDecember 10, 2008 at 2:38 AM

    Who cares how elaborate they are!... You're busy growin' a baby! How about THAT for elaborate! :)

    I think the latter is much more fancy!

    :)

    xo

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  4. AngieDecember 10, 2008 at 3:52 AM

    How funny! I love the gingerbread brownies, so cute!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    Those brownies look SO good! Atleast you have the excuse of being pregnant and not being in the kitchen. I am NOT pregnant and am still not in the kitchen.

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  6. TanyaDecember 10, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    The gingerbread house is super cute, but the brownies look yummier! I love brownies :)

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  7. AmyDecember 10, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    The brownies look cute and yummy! We made that gingerbread tree with our boys for advent last year. They liked it so much that this Sunday for our Advent celebration, we are going to make a gingerbread house. Yours were darling, by the way!

    Happy Holidays!
    God Bless,
    Amy:)

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  8. Shell in your PocketDecember 10, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Those are so cute!! I love those cookies! Pregnancy does change things!Whew!
    -sandy toes

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  9. Olde Town Style GuideDecember 10, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    They are adorable...gosh your making me crave brownies!!!

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  10. Jennifer @ Mom SpottedDecember 10, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    Wow i would never have the patience for that stuff LOL! I'm doing a give away on my blog if you'd like to check it out :)

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  11. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    those look yummy! i've been wanting to whip out my sugar cookie christmas cookie cutters...maybe this weekend!

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  12. RuthieDecember 10, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    Your decorations are beautiful, as always! And I think making brownies or cookies is just as applause-worthy as a gingerbread city. So, way to go, momma!! AND, most importantly, you get to lick the batter out of bowl...you can't do that with a gingerbread house.

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  13. SeraDecember 10, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Holy mackerel, woman, that gingerbread village is amazing!!!!

    The cookies from this year look delectable. :)

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  14. LyndsAUDecember 10, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    that house is impressive :) and those brownies are so cute! and look yummy!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    The house is so pretty!! But the brownies are precious too. :)

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  16. RachelDecember 10, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    I made peanut butter fudge on Sunday for my office and left it at home all 3 days...today being Wednesday...yup still home!

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  17. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsDecember 10, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    I love those precious little brownies. I saw that pan int he store and had to drag myself away... It would just collect dust. =)

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  18. Mrs. SDecember 10, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Mmm, Those look yummy!

    Don't worry about not doing everything you used to, kids (even kids on the way!) tend to simplify life. =)

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  19. ashleyDecember 10, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    WOOOOWWWWW. If i made a gingerbread village once in my lifetime, I'd feel accomplished. :D

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  20. Jennifer OwensDecember 10, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Okay Miss Glamorous - is there anything you CAN'T do?! (o: Those are like the best gingerbread houses ever. I tried one once and it was a disaster! Yours look fabulous.

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  21. melissa ellen parkerDecember 10, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    You did deserve an award for that gingerbread house. I love it! The ribbon candy fence is an awesome touch! My dad would love it and devour it!
    Now this year’s treat looks really yummy though! I think more along the lines of something I could enjoy eating :0
    I’ll try to post some of my Christmas spirit. I hope you are having an awesome time with Baby Lovie and the husby

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  22. Sweet SimplicityDecember 10, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    I love that pan! Look at your cute little spatula. How fun! You gotta love WS.

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  23. MeganDecember 10, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    I sooo wish I would have wont that pan. Those brownies are adorable!!!

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  24. The Pink ChickDecember 10, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Wow! I am really impressed with your skills in the kitchen! If I had tried to make gingerbread men brownies, I am sure most of them would be amputees.

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  25. MichelleDecember 10, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    You inspire me to create yummy goodness, although I always mess it up, somehow. I love the gingy brownies, very cute.

    Your candyland was awesome!!!

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  26. SarahDecember 10, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Both look great! Just think, soon you will be able to make a gingerbread house with a kiddo...lots of fun!

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  27. beriDecember 10, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Super cute! I'm sure husby wasn't too disappointed! ;)

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  28. The Shabby PrincessDecember 10, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Dude. The gingerbread houses rock! You deserve a domestic prize for havin' a baby! Your body is busy! You can't be expected to work, be pregnant and make fancy pants gingerbread houses. You're a mommy to be--and that is pretty awesome.

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  29. LindseyDecember 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    WOW your gingerbread house is incredible! But I think your gingerbread brownies are just as incredible! Well done!

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  30. Pleasant LivingDecember 10, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    I hear ya! Our men are having to pick up the slack these days, aren't they? Betty Crocker, I am not!

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  31. Grand PoobaDecember 10, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Wow! Teach me how to become such a domestic goddess like you! I'll even pay you!

    You are so fabulous, I have yet to make my Christmas goodies this year. I'm still trying to think of what I wan to send to the neighbors...

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  32. MicheleDecember 10, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    I so love your little brownie "boys"...they look yummy. I might have to do some bakin tonight!

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  33. EmilyDecember 10, 2008 at 2:27 PM

    ahh those look super yummmy!!! pregnecy is a good excuse for sure... ur body is going thru a lot right now... i havent been motiavated in the kitchen starting tuesday bec i started on the second twilight book! :)

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  34. one of nettie's girlsDecember 10, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Your gingerbread brownies are quite spectacular! I would prefer those any day over the house. The house ingredients just don't call my name like a festive brownie character.

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  35. one of nettie's girlsDecember 10, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    I think your brownies look spectacular! I prefer the brownie any day over the house.

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  36. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    That ribbon candy reminds me so much of my grandmother's house. You did a great job!

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  37. Farming FabulouslyDecember 10, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    There is so much detail involved with your gingerbread house, you did a great job. But I could really go for one of those brownies. yummy.

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  38. Blue-Eyed BrideDecember 10, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    good for you!!! i don't even have the energy to make cookies. :( you're doing much better than i am.

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  39. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    The gingerbread house looks great! But those brownies yummy!

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  40. ErinDecember 10, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    Those brownies look YUM. I would eat all of them....!

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  41. ZONE F DG TEAMDecember 10, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Of course, your going to share recipe, right?!?

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  42. HccmDecember 10, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    I just love the houses. Congrats on the baby.

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  43. MeganDecember 10, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    Wow. I am in awe of your gingerbread house. I bet those brownies are amaaaazing.

    ..and next year you will be so busy with baby lovie!! :0)

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  44. Deb@Mommie MayhemDecember 10, 2008 at 11:53 PM

    They look very yummy !

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  45. sparkled*lifeDecember 11, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I am looking forward to finding out if your baby is a boy or a girl! AWWWHHH the anticipation!

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  46. MOMMY-MOMODecember 12, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    ha! still very cute. But man. I wouldnt have the energy to make that house preggo or even now with a toddler...even more out of the picture! At least you got pictures :)

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  47. ShanDecember 13, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    48 comments?? Wow, how did that happen!? So, don't you live pretty close the Pioneer Woman???? I was just thinking that today for some reason

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  48. AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    I bought one of the little gingerbread house kits. I hope it turns out as good as yours. lol. I need to do it before Cmas is over! :-)

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