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Peanut butter banana chocolate smoothie bowl topped with coconut, granola, chips, and bananas.

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Cranberry No Bake Energy Bites Recipe

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Skillet pasta recipe with kale

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Mermaid shortbread bites on a tray.

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Raspberry and Orange Screwdriver Drink Recipe

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strawberry granita in a dish

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Hi! I’m Jen, and I live in the Chicago suburbs with my husband and our three rescue dogs. Welcome to my blog, A Magical Mess! Here, I love sharing easy recipes for delicious desserts and quick, fun ideas for self-care and enjoying life with pets. Around here, we believe there’s a bit of magic in every mess. Join us as we find joy and create a little sparkle in the everyday!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Unique BBQ Side Dish Recipe

Cheesecake dip with red, white, and blue sprinkles, and graham crackers for dipping.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Dip Recipe

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Frozen Treats
Homemade fried ice cream on a plate.
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How to Make Crispy Homemade Fried Ice Cream

Strawberry lime granita in a wine glass.
Dessert

Frosty and Fresh Strawberry Lime Granita

Watermelon lime granita in a cup with a spoon in it.
Dessert

Watermelon Lime Granita

Two lemon pops on top of each other with lemon slices and nugget ice on the table.
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Easy and Refreshing Lemon Popsicles

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Pineapple, kiwi, pound cake dessert skewers on a board
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Cheese ball dip covered in sprinkles with pretzels and cookies around it.
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Unicorn Party Snack Mix

Layers of pudding, marshmallow, whipped topping, and graham crackers.
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