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I am all about easy. Include the word “super” and I am ALL. IN. My mom used to make this as part of her Christmas cookie/pie/torte extravaganza (which she still does even though most of her children live in different states now….she doesn’t even care if they don’t get eaten. She just loves to bake)….
ARE WE THERE YET???!?!?!? The anticipation of getting to grandma’s house for Christmas is almost unbearable for my kids! Seeing their cousins. A table covered is Christmas goodies and cookies! And presents….oh, the presents! Unfortunately, going to grandma’s house means piling into the car and driving a few hours. Not exactly what any of consider…
Wine pairs well with Christmas all on its own, but Give Wine curates unique pairings to make an even better gift for all wine lovers on your Christmas list. From the chocolate lover (me!) to the party host to everyone in between, Give Wine takes pride in the entire gifting experience. The boutique wines from Napa Valley…
I have always considered myself a “crafty” person. I absolutely LOVE all forms of art. From drawing, to decorating, to making play dough sculptures with my two year old, I enjoy it all! Anything that allows me to get my creative juices flowing and get my hands dirty… that’s my idea of fun. Recently I started…
Product shown was provided to me by Colgate-Palmolive for review purposes. Applicable images were provided as well. All opinions are my own. One of my favorite days of the year is the first sighting of anything peppermint-related. It signals the beginning of the holiday season and all of the wonderful scents and flavors and warm…
It’s December 1st. That means men across America can shave their Movember mustaches and beards, right? PLEASE?! Have you seen #glitterbeard is trending? Thank you Today show for that random tidbit of news and photos this week. I’m so thankful for my clean shaven, handsome husband. Can you imagine the mess of glitter everywhere from these beards?…
I’m sure by now most of you have heard about essential oils. Some of you already use them, some of you are curious, others of you roll your eyes. Wherever you are on the oil spectrum, take a minute to read more about Thieves oil from Young Living and an amazing deal you can take…
One of our favorite gift ideas to do with our kids at Christmas is to create a gift around an experience. Instead of giving them just a toy or an item of clothing, we combine it with a fun experience where we can create memories. For example, one year we gave our daughters new cowgirl…
Do you drink enough water? A good “rule of thumb” is to divide your weight in half. This is the MINIMUM amount of water in ounces you should be drinking every day. Water is so vital to our overall health. Drinking enough water can decrease fatigue, improve skin condition, aid in weight loss and much, much…
Growing up, I had this doll. Her name was Samantha. And boy, did I love her. Heck, I STILL have her. She now resides in the room of my oldest. She is an American Girl doll, did you have her too when you were younger? Well, here is what I love about what American Girl…
First thing is first. There are just brands that I like. I think they create pretty great toys, and today I wanted to share with you another option from Spin Master. Heck, half of the items on my 4-year olds’ Christmas wish list this year are from Spin Master. I thought it would be great…
If you have been with us for a year now, you will remember that last year I had the awesome opportunity to work with Lands’ End and help co-host an entire hour of a twitter party. Not only was that an honor to be asked, but it was SO. MUCH. FUN. I added a bajillion…