I had attempted to bake meringues with minimal sugar with the same result fluffy result. However, yours look so cute. The last pic of a meringue looks like a whipped candy cane. At least you still enjoyed them. Did you try them with sugar afterwards?

I love how your daughter drew herself and Nana under a cloud of hugs and kisses. I agree, breaking in shoes are important before the first day of anything.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you much luck on the job search.
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It's good your puppies were returned. Lost dogs are very stressful. As a child, my dog had run down the middle of a busy road and my dad bolted after her. I could almost see speed lines behind him as he tried not to get run over! He became the afternoon hero after catching her.
I only wish I came across your link regarding re-purposed cracked plates. Would have come in handy after my toddler's tendency less-than-delicate touch with our ceramic kitchenware. I'm sure there will be more opportunities in the very near future! Thanks for sharing.
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