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Every Day ImpactAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-59358241899744771942015-11-17T21:29:00.003-05:002015-11-17T21:39:55.078-05:00MercyMe It's Christmas Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I cannot wait for Christmas music! Believe me, the very day after Thanksgiving I'll be surrounding myself with everything Christmas, including music. The new <i>MercyMe It's Christmas</i> CD will be perfect!</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px;"><span style="line-height: 21.3px;">The </span><i style="line-height: 21.3px;">Mercy Me </i></span><span style="background-color: white; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.3px;">It’s Christmas</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21.3px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 21.3px;">CD is now </span><span style="line-height: 21.3px;">available in <a href="http://www.pizzaranch.com/music/mercyme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pizza Ranch</a> locations until December 31, 2015</span><b style="line-height: 21.3px;">. </b><span style="line-height: 21.3px;"> It has 4 exclusive songs that can only be found on the CD version being sold by Pizza Ranch. You can </span><span style="line-height: 21.3px;">receive</span><span style="line-height: 21.3px;"> the CD for free with a $25 Pizza Ranch gift card purchase. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.3px;">If you're looking for gift exchange, stocking stuffer, co-worker gifts, etc. then a Pizza Ranch gift card with </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.3px;">MercyMe It's Christmas</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21.3px;"> would be perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">1. Newborn</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">4. I'll Be Home For Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">5. Hold On Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">6. A Holly Jolly Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">7. Go Tell It On The Mountain</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">8. Do You Hear What I Hear</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">9. Our Lullaby</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">10. Joy</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">11. O Come, O Come </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">12. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">13. O Holy Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">14. Silent Night (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">15. Joseph's Lullaby (Exclusive Bonus Track for Pizza Ranch) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Would you like to win a copy of MercyMe It's Christmas? Check out this giveaway!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-62876553719752734592015-11-16T08:12:00.001-05:002015-11-16T08:12:44.627-05:0054 Thanksgiving Recipes - Something for Everyone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanksgiving is almost here! I am really looking forward to it this year. It's been a very busy season for me, so I'm so glad to have that week off to enjoy my family... and food!<br />
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When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I want comforting classics. Turkey, buttery and creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, corn pudding, cranberry sauce in the shape of the can, soft stuffing with crispy edges, pumpkin pie with all the whipped cream the plate can hold... that is Thanksgiving dinner to me!<br />
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This round up of 54 awesome Thanksgiving recipes offers something for everyone! There are the perfect classics, interesting modern gourmet recipes, vegan recipes, Thanksgiving breakfast ideas, gluten free options, cute food activities for kids, and more. Enjoy all of these pretty recipes and maybe try a few this year.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.simplystacie.net/2015/10/how-to-roast-a-turkey/" target="_blank">How to Roast a Turkey</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://cincyshopper.com/honey-glazed-carrots-recipe/" target="_blank">Honey Glazed Carrots</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.tosimplyinspire.com/garlic-mashed-cauliflower.html" target="_blank">Garlic Mashed Cauliflower</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2014/09/fall-color-vegetable-appetizers.html" target="_blank">Sriracha Pumpkin Hummus</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2014/10/slow-cooker-apple-chai-for-crowd-or.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Apple Chai</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pilgrim-hat-cookies" target="_blank">Pilgrim Hat Cookies</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.tosimplyinspire.com/roasted-green-beans.html" target="_blank">Roasted Green Beans</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://cincyshopper.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2014/08/cheesy-broccoli-rice-casserole.html">Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2014/09/pumpkin-spice-waffles-vegan-gluten-free.html">Pumpkin Spice Vegan Gluten Free Waffles</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://livingsweetmoments.com/dry-brine-turkey/" target="_blank">How to Dry Brine a Turkey</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2014/09/cranberry-pecan-green-beans.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Pecan Green Beans</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://thriftyjinxy.com/cranberry-apple-walnut-stuffing-recipe/" target="_blank">Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-2012-mas-make-ahead-irish.html" target="_blank">Make Ahead Irish Mashed Potato Casserole</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2013/11/cranberry-honey-butter.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Honey Butter</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/2014/11/mini-vegan-pumpkin-cheesecakes-gingersnap-crusts.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecakes</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2009/11/recipe-for-soy-glazed-sweet-potatoes.html" target="_blank">Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Seed</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/turkey-pilgrim-cookies" target="_blank">Turkey Pilgrim Cookies</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2009/11/recipe-for-roasted-brussels-sprouts.html" target="_blank">Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cranberry-stuffed-apples" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Cranberry Stuffed Apples</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2014/07/butter-biscuits.html">Butter Biscuits</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-herbed-turkey" target="_blank">Slow Cooked Herbed Turkey</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://amandascookin.com/stuffing-parsley-sage-rosemary-thyme/" target="_blank">Stuffing with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-cider" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Cider</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/06/4-ingredient-berry-pie.html">4 Ingredient Berry Pie</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://amandascookin.com/whole-cranberry-sauce/" target="_blank">Whole Cranberry Sauce</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffing-from-the-slow-cooker" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Stuffing</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2014/09/pumpkin-pancakes.html">Pumpkin Pancakes</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://amandascookin.com/homemade-pull-apart-dinner-rolls/" target="_blank">Homemade Pull Apart Dinner Rolls</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://cincyshopper.com/dutch-apple-pie-recipe/" target="_blank">Dutch Apple Pie</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/2014/11/vegan-bruleed-sweet-potatoes.html" target="_blank">Bruleed Sweet Potatoes (vegan)</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/2013/11/granola-topped-cranberry-orange-casserole.html" target="_blank">Granola Topped Cranberry Orange Casserole</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.connoisseurusveg.com/2013/11/dijon-sauteed-brussels-sprouts.html" target="_blank">Dijon Sautéed Brussels Sprouts</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/01/samoan-coconut-rolls-pani-popo.html">Pani Popo</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/corn-cakes-recipe/" target="_blank">Fried Corn Cakes</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dijon-scalloped-potatoes" target="_blank">Dijon Scalloped Potatoes</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/creamy-fried-confetti-corn-thanksgiving-side-dish-recipe/" target="_blank">Creamy Fried Confetti Corn</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/herb-roasted-potatoes-green-beans-thanksgiving-side-dish-recipe/" target="_blank">Herb Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans</a></strong><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/02/angel-biscuits.html">Angel Biscuits</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://raisingwhasians.com/2014/10/crock-pot-squash-casserole-recipe-wilton-armetale.html" target="_blank">Crockpot Squash Casserole</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://munchkinsandmilitary.com/2014/11/the-best-mashed-potatoes-ever.html" target="_blank">The Best Mashed Potatoes</a></strong><br />
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<a href="http://backtoherroots.com/2015/10/19/butternut-squash-basmati-rice/" target="_blank"><strong>Butternut Squash Basmati Rice</strong></a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cream-cheese-pumpkin-pie" target="_blank">Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie</a></b><br />
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<strong><a href="http://backtoherroots.com/2014/11/29/roasted-brussels-sprouts-parsnips-carrots/" target="_blank">Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnips, and Carrots</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.thechunkychef.com/harvest-apple-cranberry-and-sage-sausage-stuffing/" target="_blank">Cranberry, Apple, and Sage Stuffing</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2014/11/cranberry-salsa-put-it-up-or-give-it.html" target="_blank">Cranberry Salsa</a></strong><br />
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A few months ago my little girl had a brilliant idea... camping trip! She wondered with her sweet little voice about all things related to camping; "Will we sleep in a tent?" "Can we roast marshmallows" "Will we make a fire?" It all sounds so magical to a little child... and me too! All except for the sleeping on the ground thing. I just can't deal. I'm not into camping - I <a href="http://cbi.as/12-bu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glamp</a>!<br />
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For me, glamping means packing a few essentials, stopping at Walmart for some simple supplies, then rolling into a beautiful camp site with a cabin and a BED. Yessss sir. That's the camping life for me!<br />
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Last weekend my family and I enjoyed a weekend in lovely and quiet Ohio Amish country. <br />
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My girl was super excited for her first glamping experience! Pink, fuzzy boots were completely appropriate attire.<br />
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And I was excited for this real bed!<br />
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Such a posh little cabin in the middle of no where! We even had heat, air conditioning, and a pretty ceiling fan.<br />
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We're just wrapping up the autumn season and the very last of the leaves are about to give up and fall to the ground. Soon these trees will glisten with fresh, white, cleansing snow. This vineyard will slip into a quiet, winter dormancy before waking from its sleep to produce sweet grapes again next summer.<br />
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Where we live in the city there isn't a whole lot of room for my little one to roam. Glamping in the country provides the perfect opportunity for her to wander and feel free. She enjoyed climbing rocks, collecting rocks, throwing rocks... well, anything with rocks! She also played with her ball, ran around freely, could be as loud as she wanted, played with the leaves, stalked small wildlife, and asked one million questions about everything new she saw. Priceless moments.<br />
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Note my daughters little collection of the "most beautiful rocks ever."<br />
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I'm not gonna lie... one of my favorite things about <a href="http://cbi.as/12-bu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glamping</a> is food. I enjoy cooking everything outside over fire. There is something so tactile and connected about the experience of cooking simple food outside without the use of electricity. <br />
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Since my glamping experience most certainly involves yummy food that is simple to prepare, I really like the Freschetta® Brick Oven Roasted Mushrooms and Spinach Pizza cooked on the grill.<br />
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It's so easy to prepare a Freschetta® Brick Oven Pizza on the grill and the flavor is just amazing.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat grill on high for at least 5 minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remove pizza from carton and clear overwrap film</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place double layer aluminum foil large enough to cover the bottom of the pizza on center of grill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place pizza on foil in center of grill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turn grill to low and cook for 13 to 16 minutes with lid closed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let pizza stand 2 minutes before serving</span></li>
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Note: weather conditions such as wind or extreme cold can affect the cook times.<br />
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I love pizza with a dipping sauce. For this grilled pizza I recommend this perfect and simple alfredo dipping sauce:<br />
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Alfredo Dipping Sauce</h3>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
4 ounces cream cheese<br />
3 tablespoons butter<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
3/4 cup milk<br />
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (the kind from the can works well in this recipe)<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese together over medium heat, stirring often.<br />
2. Add the garlic powder, milk, and parmesan cheese and stir together.<br />
3. Simmer the sauce on medium to medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.<br />
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Dinner outside by the fire... so relaxing!<br />
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So, we've covered savory, now time for sweet! <a href="http://cbi.as/12-bu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S'mores</a> are essential. They are the one food I expect to eat when glamping. I adore a perfectly toasted marshmallow that is completely melted inside, surrounded by rich, creamy chocolate and paired with the crunch of a nutty graham cracker. Delish! <br />
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Since this glamping experience was all about rugged meets glam, I decided to go for the same with my s'mores. And so was created Raspberry S'mores. Dude...<br />
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I make these Raspberry S'mores with <a href="http://cbi.as/12-bu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honey Maid</a> Graham Crackers, toasted marshmallows, fresh raspberries, chocolate hazelnut spread, and this beautifully simple raspberry sauce:<br />
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Raspberry Sauce</h3>
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 cup fresh raspberries<br />
1 cup powdered sugar<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. In a small sauce pan, combine the raspberries and sugar over medium heat.<br />
2. Smash the berries with a potato masher and mix until the sugar is dissolved.<br />
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.<br />
4. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a jar. Seal with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.<br />
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To make glamping extra cozy, be sure to bring along soft blankets and puffy pillows. We bundled up and enjoyed the sunset as the wind chimes rang out their soothing songs.<br />
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It's so easy to find the glamping supplies I used for our trip right at your local Walmart:<br />
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Let's face it, gift cards are just the most perfect gift ever. They're a gift to me when I receive one because they always fit and are always the right color. They're also a gift to me when I give them because... easy!<br />
<a name='more'></a>This Christmas instead of worrying about spending hours upon hours running from store to store just hoping you get the right things for the hard to buy people in your life, take an afternoon off, pour a mug of a calming hot beverage of your choice, turn on the Christmas music, and get your shopping done... online!<br />
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I just tried out <a href="http://cbi.as/xz5m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gift Card Shop</a> and I am seriously so thrilled! First of all, they have a lot of great gift card options so I'm sure to find something for everyone on my list. You can choose to either have a cute e-card sent with the link to the gift card information, or you can have a physical gift card mailed to the recipients home address.<br />
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The second reason I love The Gift Card Shop is because of their crazy cool Christmas cards. Yay! I send cards every year to close friends and family. I want them to have a really fun, eye-catching look and to include a picture of my family or daughter. Bonus: The Gift Card Shop offers greeting cards for all occasions; not just Christmas!<br />
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Gift cards + Christmas cards + photo books = I'm 75% done with Christmas shopping!<br />
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Try out The Gift Card Shop right away and use the coupon code <a href="http://cbi.as/xz5m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERRY5</a> to get $5 off your order. This offer only applies to the first 100 people who use the code, so hurry! (While supplies last. Limit 1 per customer.)<br />
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<strong>7 Fun Ways to Give a Gift Card</strong><br />
1. Ask your favorite coffee shop for an extra cold drink cup with a lid. Place brown tissue paper inside, nestle the gift card into the cup, pop on the lid, tie the cup with pretty red or brown ribbon. (red because... Christmas. Or brown because... coffee!)<br />
2. Give gift cards in little felt Christmas stockings. Buy the stockings at the store or cut them out of felt and glue together with fabric glue.<br />
3. Fill a tin with homemade candy, cookies, or other treats. Tie it up with pretty ribbon and attach the gift card.<br />
4. Make little gift card holders out of duct tape. The kids will love to help with this project!<br />
5. Place the gift cards in your Christmas tree like decorations. Best decorations ever!<br />
6. Hide the gift cards in various places around your house like treasure. Give your family maps to help them find their prize.<br />
7. Buy new Chinese takeout containers. Fill them with the recipients favorite candy and place the gift card on top before closing the container and tying it with a bow.<br />
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I can never again live any place where there is not an active farmers market. Well, ok so I <em>can</em> live without; I just don't <em>want</em> to. My local farmers market is open on Saturdays on our town square (a park set in the center of a traffic circle, AKA "round-about") during spring, summer, and fall.<br />
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I adore the farmers market. Ours is abundant with seasonal vegetables, colorful fruit, local honey, free range eggs, responsibly sourced meats, fragrant flowers, and fresh baked goods. It's a multi-sensory delight.<br />
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My last trip to the farmers market supplied me with an assortment of local vegetables, perfect for vegetarian chili!<br />
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This is a hearty, chunky vegetable chili that even committed meat-eaters will enjoy.<br />
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The chili itself is actually vegan, but I ruin that with a delicious mound of shredded cheddar cheese and a hefty dollop of sour cream. I do not even feel bad about this.<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
tablespoons olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
1/2 cups chopped onions<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
cup chopped <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">red bell peppers</span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
tablespoons minced garlic<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
serrano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and minced<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
medium </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">zucchini</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">,
stem ends trimmed and cut into small dice<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
cups corn<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
tablespoons </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">chili
powder</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
tablespoon ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
1/4 teaspoons salt<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/4
teaspoon cayenne<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4
large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2
cans </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">black
beans</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, rinsed and drained<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
(15-ounce) can<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">tomato
sauce</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1
cup </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">vegetable
stock</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/4
cup chopped fresh </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">cilantro</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">leaves<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. In a large, heat the oil
over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and serrano peppers,
and cook for about 8 minutes until soft.<br />2. </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add the zucchini and corn <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">and cook about 5 minutes.<br />3.</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Add the
chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne and stir well.<br />4. Add the </span></span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">tomatoes,</span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> beans, tomato sauce,
and vegetable stock then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to
medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.<br />5. </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remove
from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Adjust the seasoning to taste.<br />Makes 8 servings</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-31396160723325062332015-10-29T08:24:00.002-04:002015-10-29T08:29:27.091-04:00Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza and BBQ Chicken Tacos<em>This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. </em>#MomsWingMan<em></em><em> #CollectiveBias</em><br />
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I love to cook and bake. It can be an incredibly relaxing activity for me... as long as someone else is doing the dishes!<br />
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Cooking dinner has really been a challenge this year since I'm working full-time for the first time since becoming a mother four years ago. By the time I get home, my family and I are already hungry and ready to eat. Being tired from a full day and mostly just wanting to cuddle my daughter makes me less than interested in cooking a complicated meal.<br />
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Because I'm finding it such a challenge to get dinner on the table during the week, I've been experimenting with super easy meal solutions. This week I created my own versions of Buffalo Chicken Pizza and BBQ Chicken Tacos. Both are so simple to put together and from ingredients you can keep on hand in your kitchen for fast weeknight cooking.<br />
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First, BBQ chicken tacos could <em>not</em> be easier! I love the combo of crispy BBQ chicken with creamy coleslaw I picked up in the deli of my local <a href="http://cbi.as/10iyq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kroger</a>. It's just yummy. Those two items wrapped up in a perfectly soft and fresh flour tortilla... yes please! If I had a teenage son (I hear they eat a lot) then I'd teach him how to put these tacos together.<br />
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Buffalo chicken pizza is a win for sure. I made a creamy wing sauce to use instead of tomato sauce and spread it over a read-to-bake pizza crust I had in the pantry, then added crispy Farm Rich Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Bites (100% white meat chicken with no fillers - yay!). The Farm Rich chicken made this pizza so incredibly easy to put together. Finally, I topped the pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked until the cheese was melted and beginning to brown around the edges. Yum! For extra flavor and creaminess I drizzled ranch dressing over the pizza. You could use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch or serve both on the side for dipping.<br />
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Farm Rich products are just the kind of thing to keep on hand for simple meal solutions on those busy weeknights. I picked mine up at Kroger in the frozen foods section. With Kroger's current Mega-Event, this is the <span style="font-family: inherit;">perfect time to stock up! You can buy 10 and save $5. This offer is valid <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">11/4/15 - 11/17/15</span></span> in most areas, please check your local circular for dates in your area. If Kroger is not your grocer, please go to </span><a href="http://cbi.as/111m-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">MomsWingman.com</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or </span><a href="http://cbi.as/10iyq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">click here</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to find your neighborhood retailer for specific ad dates and other featured products. You can also find more great dinner recipes on the Moms Wingman site.</span><br />
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Easy BBQ Chicken Tacos</h3>
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
17 ounce package Farm Rich Barbeque Style Boneless Chicken Bites<br />
1 cup creamy coleslaw<br />
6 taco size flour tortillas<br />
Shredded cheddar cheese for topping, optional<br />
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<strong>Directions: </strong><br />
1. Cook the boneless chicken bites according to package instructions and then toss in the provided barbeque sauce.<br />
2. Fill the tortillas with the chicken then top with a heaping spoonful or two of coleslaw. Sprinkle cheese over the tacos is desired.<br />
Makes 6 tacos.<br />
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I would serve these tacos with a fresh garden salad and Farm Rich Loaded Potato Skins.<br />
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza</h3>
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 ready-to-bake pizza crust (I find these in a non-refrigerated isle next to the pizza sauce)<br />
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce<br />
2 ounces cream cheese<br />
3-4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
17 ounce package Farm Rich Buffalo Style Boneless Chicken Bites<br />
Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. In a small pot, heat wing sauce and cream cheese over medium heat, stirring often until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and well-combined. Spread the sauce over a ready-to-bake pizza crust.<br />
2. Cook the chicken bites according to package directions then toss in the provided sauce. Cut the chicken bites into smaller pieces (I cut each chicken bite into about 4 smaller pieces). Arrange the chicken on the pizza.<br />
3. Sprinkle about 3-4 ounces mozzarella cheese over the pizza.<br />
4. Bake the pizza directly on the oven rack at 450 for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown around the edges.<br />
Serve the pizza with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Makes 3 servings.<br />
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What are your go-to easy week night meal favorites? <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-88838305755402650822015-10-28T07:21:00.002-04:002015-10-30T10:22:14.233-04:007 Ways You’re Murdering Your Work Productivity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My sweet little 4 year old daughter has a new way to express
her missing me when we are apart. She tells me that sometimes when she is at
school she gets an “I miss mommy bug” in her tummy. Well, break my heart why
don’t ya! We lay in bed in the evenings and cuddle and kiss to make those “bugs”
go away. I shut my computer at night to read her stories and pick out her
clothes for the next day. She’s my life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I get a bug in my tummy too. I call it the “I don’t
wanna” bug; or the “you can’t make me” bug. I’ve found I live my life in the
tension between my need for productivity, efficiency, and accomplishment, and
my even greater need for a nap and a moment of not being talked to or pawed at.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The struggle is real.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How do I keep it all together and organized? The answer is… I
do not. I barely make it out the house each morning fully dressed. If you’re
looking for house cleaning tips, you’ve got the wrong girl here. I’m simply
living for the day when I can hire someone to clean for me. Pure bliss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lest you think me a sloppy disaster of a person, I do in
fact have real, helpful tips to share here. While I struggle in the homemaking
department (my husband says I’m a professional dirty dish maker), I’ve figured
out some keys to managing my always chaotic work life with relative ease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you find that you’re often losing, forgetting about, or
just plain missing important emails? Do you put off making decisions? Do you miss deadlines? Are you often late? Are you lacking boundaries between personal and work life
(this may be less clear to you and more to your coworkers)? Is your desk and
office a cluttered mess? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you said “yes” to any of the above, or you want to avoid
those productivity pits, then let’s chat…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot tell you how many people I’ve communicated with
over the years who lack even basic control over their email inboxes. This is a
critical error for anyone in any field since email is the number one communication
method for most business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ll admit… my personal email is a freaking mess. I just
cannot deal. I’ve clearly given up. There is no hope. But my professional email
accounts? Totally different story there, folks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Important tips to managing your email:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maintain a clean inbox – When emails build up in
your inbox, you’re asking for trouble. My warning light goes off in my head
when I can scroll in my inbox. That means that there are more than a handful of
emails there and they’ve built up to the point that I must now use the
scrolling function to look through my inbox. Don’t let emails just collect in
the inbox. Let your inbox be for current emails for which you are working on
responses.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use folders – Any decent email management system
(I use Outlook and love it) will allow you to create folders for your own
specific needs. When I am finished with an email from my inbox (in other words,
I have dealt with that email, responded to it, and am now done with it) I move
it to an appropriate folder to be stored in case I need to refer back to it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Delete your crap – How hard is it to empty your
email accounts trash and why do I even have to say this?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check your stupid email – Read them. Do not file
unread or unreturned emails into folders. That is where important emails go to
die. Leave your un-answered emails in your inbox to mock you until you get the
job done.</span></li>
<li>E<span style="font-family: inherit;">nd the insanity (spam and email offers) – It is
a big no-no to use your professional email addresses for personal junk mail.
Don’t do it. Set up a junk email account and give that address to whoever wants
it. That junk email is for your Panera card, your Starbucks gold points, your
airline miles offers, and the daily sale emails from your favorite stores. Give
everyone and their mama your junk email address, but protect your professional
email account. Also be sure to use a good spam filter.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Write it Down</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you don’t maintain a task list, you’re not doing this
whole <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">work</i> thing right. The type of
list you keep is a matter of personal preference and work style, but the need
to have a list is universal… unless you never forget anything ever and do
everything perfectly all the time in which case I don’t know why you’re reading
this post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ways to make a task list:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pen and paper – I used to love to type my to-do’s
on Monday morning, print it out, then mark items off with a Sharpie marker
throughout the week. I left space on the page to write in additions as needed.
This worked really well for me. The feeling of crossing off a task with a black
marker is oddly exhilarating.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Notes on your phone – I use my notes in my
iPhone for all personal notes. My income and expenses for the month are tracked
this way (high-tech, I know). I keep notes for blogging, shopping, and general
to-do’s. This method is handy because I don’t need yet another app to manage
these notes and I always have my phone with me. Just be sure that your notes
are being backed up so you don’t lose info if you ever lose your phone or
upgrade. (been there, done that)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Online programs – At work I use <a href="https://asana.com/" target="_blank">Asana</a> and I love
it! Other programs people like are <a href="https://evernote.com/?var=2" target="_blank">Evernote</a>, <a href="https://www.wunderlist.com/" target="_blank">Wunderlist</a>, <a href="https://keep.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Keep</a>, and
others. Many of these and similar programs also come with an app for easy
management on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My work space vacillates between clean, cleanish, messy, and
call-the-hoarders-police-we-have-a-crisis messy. I’m not perfect… I make messes
and I never want to clean them. I want everything to be neat and perfect, but I
also hate the process of making it that way. Whatevs. It has to be done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Under the piles of papers on your desk hide important notes
long since forgotten, missing receipts, and unfiled documents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Schedule yourself some time once or twice a week to take a
walk around, get a cold (or hot) beverage, and then spend 15 minutes cleansing
the pigsty you call and office and gently corralling dust bunnies into the
trash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Clarity, creativity, and productivity thrive in a clean, well appropriated
workspace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We cannot work continuously without pause for 8, 9, 10+
hours. Can Not. Our brains will betray us. Our bodies will become worn out and belligerent
like sleepy two year olds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A quick <a href="https://www.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a> search will instantly provide you with
reading material for days on the topic of frequent breaks and the connection to
productivity. We <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need</i> to rest and
renew. A walk around the office, a watercooler conversation with coworkers, a
lunch break, a coffee break, even running an errand for a change of scenery…
these are all great ways to rest your brain and boost your work output during
the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Family comes first. I work to provide for my family. I occasionally
take a morning off work so I can perform the simple, but important to me, task
of taking my daughter to preschool. I smash my full-time work week into 4 days
so I can have most Fridays-Sundays with my family. But when at work, we have
boundaries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To communicate with each other, my family and I use our cell
phones… only. We almost always communicate via less intrusive text message during the
work day. In the case of an emergency if I can’t be reached on my cell phone, my
family can call my office. This has never happened, thank God. I never call my
husband on his office line. The receptionist at his office is not his personal
answering service. On rare occasions we visit each other at work. Once or
twice my husband and I each have had to bring our daughter to our work for a
while because... well, that’s life! We are just careful to place priority on our
work while we are on the clock and not on a bunch of un-critical phone calls
with family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the flip side, work cannot be allowed to consume family
life. We look ahead on our calendars and pinpoint just a few important family
events in a year that are non-negotiable. This year it is Christmas,
Thanksgiving, and our daughters first ever dance recital. We will bend heaven
and earth to be present for these days. With proper communication and planning
far in advance, these types of important days should always be respected by
your employer. If your employer doesn’t recognize your right to basic personal and
family boundaries, you need to move on. <strong>Money and accomplishment are worthless
trash if you don’t know your own children.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are specific jobs that deal with life and death where
you will have to work on holidays and may have little control over your
schedule. But usually with experience and seniority you can move from paying
your dues to a more reasonable schedule.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Successful people plan ahead. Or they pay people to do that
for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Procrastination and last minute “ideas” are the murderers of
profit and momentum.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stop your last minute nonsense. Plan a meeting, sit down
with the team, do not leave the table until you have a plan and all players are
clear on their specific area of responsibility to the tasks. If you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">are</i> your team, then do the same with
yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tools for thinking ahead:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Calendar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Event schedule</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">White board for mapping tasks, ideas, and goals</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pen and paper or a computer for notes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Computer for quick research</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The budget</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">A list of goals to be accomplished by the end of
your planning session – go over these goals before you finish to be sure you’ve
met them all.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What can you <em>actually</em> do in the amount of time and with the
energy level you have?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the past I have been the queen of jumping first then asking
questions later. That habit landed me in numerous stupidly busy seasons that
were too much for any one person to balance well. On the one hand, we have
stuff to do and sometimes we just have to make ourselves crazy for a season to
make things happen. Then we kick back and take it easy for a season. This is
normal. Welcome to life. Without busy times your many skills can atrophy and
you’ll appreciate the quieter times less. But on the other hand we have got to
stop piling on the projects like pancakes on a platter at an eating
competition. It’s just dumb. When you’re gearing up for a big event, have a key
staff member about to have a baby, are in the dreaded budget or audit month,
already have a pile of work to do that you’re behind on, are trying to hire new
staff… this is a bad time to say “hey, I have an idea! Let’s do [here insert
huge project that will give you/your staff heartburn]!” EERRR! Wrong answer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have an awesome idea, it will still be awesome in 3
months when you’ve thought it through and scheduled time for you and your team
to work on the idea during a less busy season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Be realistic. We all love the <em>idea</em> of a dreamer, but nobody
wants to work for the dreamer and their family probably wants to slap them.
Dream big then execute wisely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With these keys to success I feel I can conquer my work
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just need a nap first.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parenting. Like, Wow…
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #10171f;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve said since my daughter was a baby that being a parent
is the most wonderful and most terrible thing I’ve ever done. This person… my
little person to hold and love and worry over and pray for… she’s my greatest responsibility
and my greatest treasure in one completely adorable little package. </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have this one little girl to raise. If I ever have other
children or if I don’t, this girl is mine and I want to do the right things for
her. My firstborn is not my “practice child” (but as a firstborn, I do
appreciate that joke!).<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #10171f;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Strong and Kind<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">I want to listen to advice from parents who are turning out
kind, caring, balanced, and determined to succeed young adults. That is why I
was really interested in reading <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://strongandkindbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strong and Kind</a></i></span><span style="color: black;"> by Korie Robertson.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">In the introduction of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Strong
and Kind</i></span><span style="color: black;">, Korie explains how she and her husband chose two values that they
would be very intentional to instill in their children: Strong and Kind. This
title stood out to me because those are values I personally embrace and they would
likely be the two I would choose for my daughter. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">About the value of strength Korie says, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Being strong is essential to me because we
know that life in this world is not always easy.” </i></span><span style="color: black;">She goes on to say</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;"> “since we know our children will experience
these kinds of difficulties, we want to prepare them – to help them become
strong enough to handle whatever comes their way</span></i><span style="color: black;">.” I love this.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Korie explains why she also chose the value of kindness: “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Being kind is all about being thoughtful,
noticing another’s need and filling it. To be kind is to be loving and gentle
to the hurting and encouraging others’ successes. It’s using good manners and
showing respect for others’ thoughts and opinions that differ from yours; it’s living
a life that is peaceful and joyful</i></span><span style="color: black;">.” I love how Korie says “</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;">can you imagine how much better the world
would be if people decided to be kinder to one another and to offer a kind word
rather than responding in the short, rude manner we use too often when we talk
with one another when things aren’t going our way</span></i><span style="color: black;">?” So much truth here!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t always feel like I’m doing this parenting thing
right. It’s so tough at times! This book was very encouraging and has helped me
to focus on specific goals rather than shooting at no particular target.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #10171f;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Values vs Ideals<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I work out my own parenting “skills” I often watch others
to see how they’re doing. One thing I’ve noticed is how many parents focus on
ideals rather than values. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ideal</i></span><span style="color: black;"> of being
good at sports. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ideal</i></span><span style="color: black;"> of
always eating healthy.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ideal</i></span><span style="color: black;"> of doing
well in school.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ideal</i></span><span style="color: black;"> of
getting a good job and making money.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">These are all very good things! Some are more important than
others and some are a part of a specific season in life. That is why they are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ideals</i></span><span style="color: black;"> and not </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black;">values</span></i><span style="color: black;">. Parents who are completely focused on these ideals rather
than the foundational values of their family are missing the whole point of
raising children to be healthy, productive members of society. Even so, many
children thrive and almost accidentally find their values in the pursuit of
their ideals. Some children do not measure up in the specific ideal that is the
focus of their family, and so they struggle to find purpose, acceptance, and a
solid foundation. I’ve watched children who were focused on their family’s
ideals of good grades and excelling in sports. Their lives revolve around these
ideals. Then one day they enter “the real world” and seem hopelessly lost. They
flounder and merely survive until one day they have children of their own through
which to live out their dreams.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Values are central to ones purpose in life. Values do not
have an expiration date. You do not graduate and leave your values behind.
Values give you a solid foundation on which to build your life. When you get
off track in life, remembering your values brings you back on course.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Get the Book</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Korie provides so many practical helps in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Strong and Kind</i></span><span style="color: black;"> including a list of
values that you might choose for your children, games to play with your
children to have fun while emphasizing your family’s values, and tips for
parenting creatively.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">If you’re a mom (or dad!) like me, wanting to parent
intentionally, you’ll love this book! </span><br />
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I feel like an awesome coney dog is an absolute essential for game day, whether you're watching from home with friends and family or tailgating. A Coney Island Hot Dog is not a simple chili dog; it's something different and really special.<br />
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I grew up getting coney dogs from a little restaurant in downtown Johnstown, PA whenever we visited that area. The flavor is so unique and nostalgic for me. My dad even brought me a bag of those conies when I was 39-weeks pregnant to see if they could send me into labor! Ha! It didn't work, but I really enjoyed them anyway.<br />
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I don't often get to have my all-time favorite coney dogs, so I thought I'd try making them myself. Being who I am, I would obviously have to add my own personal spin on this classic all-American favorite.<br />
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For my special kicked-up version of coney dogs, I started with the perfect bun: <a href="http://lynk.to/3L91A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KINGS HAWAIIAN®</a> sweet hot dog buns. These are the best! The lightly sweet flavor and freshness of KINGS HAWAIIAN® buns are absolutely delicious for these conies.<br />
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Next up: caramelized onions.<br />
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It's no secret that I'll find any excuse to smother food in caramelized onions. They're sooooo good! Coney dogs are topped with diced onions and yellow mustard, which is really good. But caramelizing the onions takes this to a whole other level of crave-a-licious-ness. <br />
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When you caramelize onions, start with a whole lot more than you think you'll need. For just 4 hot dogs, I chopped 2 medium onions. Here they are along with 1 tablespoon olive oil at the beginning of the cooking process:<br />
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And 90 minutes later...<br />
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To caramelize the onions for the perfect coney dogs, start with two peeled and chopped onions in a small pot with 1tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Stir them often. When the onions begin to become translucent (took about 20 minutes for me) add 1 teaspoon sugar and a dash of salt. Continue to cook the onions over medium-low heat until they become golden brown. This can take at least another hour. To speed up the process I sometimes turn the heat up to medium, but you'll want to stir very often to make sure they don't burn.<br />
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When you cook the ground beef for the coney sauce, make sure you really work to break the ground beef down so there are no large chunks. I do this with a potato masher.<br />
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The final key ingredient for this awesome homemade coney dog: a superb hot dog. Use a kosher, all-beef, bun-length hot dog. Grease a pan with about a teaspoon of vegetable oil and pan-fry the hot dogs over medium heat until browned and crispy on the outside.<br />
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THE perfect hot dog! Seriously, more crispy and juicy than a grilled dog.<br />
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KINGS HAWAIIAN® bun + pan-fried all-beef hot dog + homemade coney sauce + caramelized onions + mustard = The Perfect Homemade Coney Dog.<br />
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*Drool*<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Coney Sauce</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 pound ground beef<br />
1/4 cup diced onion<br />
2/3 cup ketchup<br />
1/3 cup yellow mustard<br />
1 tablespoon sugar<br />
1 tablespoon white vinegar<br />
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<br />
Pinch of salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon celery seed<br />
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<strong>Directions: </strong><br />
1. In a medium pot, brown the ground beef while crumbling with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Drain off the fat.<br />
2. Add to the cooked beef the onion, ketchup, mustard, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, and celery seed. Mix well then cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low to medium-low for one hour.<br />
Slow cooker method: Instead of simmering the sauce on the stove for an hour, pour the sauce into a slow cooker and set to low for 2 hours.<br />
Serve the coney sauce over hog dogs and top with onions and mustard.<br />
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I would totally serve these with my awesome <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/09/homemade-french-fries.html">homemade French fries</a>. Make these coney dogs with crispy, fresh fries and you'll be the game day hero!<br />
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Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic craveable combination. Something about the rich, nutty, creaminess just makes you want to bathe in the deliciousness. Ok... maybe I'm taking it too far! But there really is something especially delicious about sweet and creamy peanut butter paired with rich and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate.<br />
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So why not make a healthier version of a peanut butter and chocolate treat? I'm in!<br />
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I started these peanut butter chocolate protein candies with crispy cocoa cereal, vanilla protein powder, creamy peanut butter, and honey. This recipe could not be easier!<br />
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I got my protein powder from my friend, Anna. It's my favorite, and I am <em>super</em> picky! <a href="http://annamarielewis.myshaklee.com/us/en/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for info on this protein powder.<br />
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Organic cocoa crispy cereal adds great crunch to this recipe. I found this in the organic cereal section at my local Kroger store:<br />
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I also drizzled a little dark chocolate over the protein candies because... well, why not?<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Candies</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter - I used reduced fat, but you could also use all-natural or low sugar<br />
1/2 cup <a href="http://annamarielewis.myshaklee.com/us/en/" target="_blank">vanilla protein powder</a><br />
1/4 cup honey - use fresh, local honey if possible<br />
1/4 cup organic crispy cocoa rice cereal<br />
2 tablespoons dark or semi sweet chocolate, melted<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and cereal until the mixture forms a dough.<br />
2. Roll the dough into 15 bite-sized balls.<br />
3. Drizzle the chocolate over the candies.<br />
Makes 5 servings. Store in the refrigerator.<br />
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Fall always inspires me to be creative! It's fun to try a new twist on old favorites. In this case I dreamed up Autumn Harvest Sweet Nachos. Can you say deeeeeelicious?!<br />
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The idea for these nachos came to me when I saw the Celebrate Fall Flavor display at <a href="http://cbi.as/xkoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giant Eagle</a>. I love my Giant Eagle! I know I'll always find what I need and the best quality items I expect. These yummy fall flavors were totally tempting! I had to try the Pumpkin Tortilla chips. When the idea of a sweet autumn nacho recipe came to mind, I decided to try pair the Pumpkin Spice Syrup with the tortilla chips.<br />
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Salted Caramel Apple Cider... yes, please! I topped mine with whipped cream, cinnamon, and a drizzle of the pumpkin spice syrup.<br />
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These nachos didn't stick around after the pictures were taken... my family gobbled them up! Speaking of which, wouldn't these be a fun snack while waiting on your Thanksgiving dinner to be ready?<br />
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The pumpkin tortilla chips are not super sweet. They're perfect for dipping in salsa, a sweet dip, specialty nachos, or eaten plain.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Autumn Harvest Sweet Nachos</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 bag <a href="http://cbi.as/xkoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giant Eagle Pumpkin Tortilla Chips</a><br />
8 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />
1/3 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 apple, cored and chopped<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
2 tablespoons <a href="http://cbi.as/xkoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giant Eagle Pumpkin Spice Syrup</a><br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. Arrange the pumpkin tortilla chips on a large plate or a platter.<br />
2. Top the tortilla chips with the chopped apple.<br />
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scoop the mixture into a zip top bag. Cut the bottom corner off the bag with scissors then squeeze the bag to pipe the sweet cream cheese onto the nachos.<br />
4. Sprinkle the nachos with cinnamon and drizzle with the pumpkin spice syrup.<br />
Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.<br />
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How would you like to enjoy the <a href="http://cbi.as/xkoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pumpkin tortilla chips</a> and <a href="http://cbi.as/xkoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pumpkin spice syrup</a>?<br />
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You guys, I totally just survived one of the most exhausting weekends in recent memory. I was filmed making 14 recipes in two action-packed days. For me, this was incredibly draining because it was a ton of prep work, many hours on my feet, and the extreme nervousness associated with doing something so new. It was all so outside my box, I'm lacking adequate words to even describe the intensity of the experience for me.<br />
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I worked 40 hours by Thursday evening. Prep for filming was happening every night after work, late into the night. I also of course was still trying to handle all of the normal duties of being a mom. Recipe recording started Friday at 8:00AM and I wasn't finished for the day until about 10:00PM. We were shooting again the next morning at 6:30AM.<br />
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When it was all over... WOW, so tired! But I'm seriously excited for you all to see the finished videos!<br />
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During my exhausting weekend one reoccurring thought came to mind... <em>thank goodness for coffee</em>!<br />
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Recently I tried <a href="http://www.gevaliaexperience.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Gevalia</em> Kaffe</a> Majestic Roast K-Cups and the simple-step <em>Gevalia</em> Kaffe Pumpkin Spice Latte. So perfect for this beautiful fall weather!<br />
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Here in my part of the country the leaves are changing, the air is cool, the days as shortening to make way for cozy evenings... love it all! I'm so ready to cuddle up by the fireplace with my favorite mug of <em>Gevalia</em> coffee and homemade double chocolate biscotti. <br />
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<em>Gevalia</em> Kaffe's medium bodied <a href="http://www.gevaliaexperience.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Latte</a> is made with real milk and combines the flavor of the pumpkin spice latte frost with the perfectly rich and never bitter <em>Gevalia</em> espresso. Have you tried these? They're so easy to make! Now we can have a Pumpkin Spice Latte in seconds at home or work!<br />
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The <em>Gevalia</em> Kaffe Bold Majestic blend is a dark and incredibly smooth blend made with 100% Arabica beans. Coffee lovers will be drawn to this bold coffee with cocoa flavors. <br />
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When do you drink coffee? Every morning or as an occasional pick-me-up?<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span></em></strong><br />
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Moms, we really do have a lot on our plates, don't we? Work, cleaning, family activities, church, errands... so much more! I feel that making sure our children have something nourishing on <em>their</em> plates for lunch should be the easiest task we have to do in the morning.<br />
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I'm out the door for work by 6AM. I am NOT a morning person, so everything I do in the morning is rooted in one simple concept: fast. The simpler my morning routine, the more sleep I can get! So to make lunch prep for my daughter easy, we have a drawer of lunchbox ready foods all set to grab and go.<br />
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Other simple lunch items that need to be refrigerated are always easily accessible. My daughter loves to pack her lunch box!<br />
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Dairy - check!<br />
Protein - check!<br />
Whole grains - check!<br />
Fresh veggies - check!<br />
Fresh fruit - check and check!<br />
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<strong>Simple school lunch solutions:</strong><br />
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Grains<br />
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<li>Crackers - pair with cheese and deli meat or peanut butter (or another nut butter)</li>
<li>Bread - make a sandwich</li>
<li>Granola bar</li>
<li>Granola</li>
<li>Tortilla - make a sandwich wrap</li>
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Protein<br />
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<li>Cheese stick</li>
<li>Sliced cheese</li>
<li><a href="http://cbi.as/t00d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizon® Milk Box</a></li>
<li>Nut butter</li>
<li>Lunch meat</li>
<li>Pepperonis</li>
<li>Tuna</li>
<li>Chicken nuggets or strips</li>
<li><a href="http://cbi.as/t00d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizon® Squeeze Pouches</a></li>
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Fruit<br />
<ul>
<li>Apple</li>
<li>Banana</li>
<li>Orange</li>
<li>Grapes</li>
<li>Kiwi slices</li>
<li>Raisins</li>
<li>Dried fruit</li>
<li>Banana chips</li>
<li>Apple chips</li>
</ul>
Vegetables<br />
<ul>
<li>Baby carrots</li>
<li>Snow peas</li>
<li>Celery sticks</li>
<li>Cucumber slices</li>
<li>Grape tomatoes</li>
<li>Broccoli</li>
<li>Cauliflower</li>
<li>Bell pepper strips</li>
</ul>
Other<br />
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<li>Hummus</li>
<li>Bean dip</li>
<li>Chips</li>
<li>Veggie chips</li>
<li>Trail mix</li>
<li>Pretzels</li>
<li>Veggie dip</li>
</ul>
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When my daughter was a toddler, we had a very difficult time getting rid of the bottle. When she had weaned from nursing at 15 months old, she took to the bottle and did NOT want to give that up. I was really struggling with it. Then I got smart... I stocked up on <a href="http://cbi.as/t00d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizon® Milk Boxes</a> and set one on my night stand every night. When Willow would wake up in the morning she absolutely demanded a bottle. That is until I would show her the milk box! She loved them even more than she loved the bottle. So thank you to Horizon® for helping me break my daughters bottle habit in a gentle way!<br />
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My girl is in preschool now. A few weeks ago it was her turn to bring snack for her class and she was so excited! Preschool class snack is extra work for the parents, but the kids feel like it's such an honor to bring the snack. I decided to make this project easy for me and extra special for my girl. Willow was so proud to bring Horizon<span style="color: #0066cc;">®</span> Milk Boxes to share with all of her friends! We served the mix boxes along with veggie sticks and grapes. Win!<br />
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The Horizon® Squeeze Pouches are a fun, easy to grab on the go, and a less-mess snack solution. My girl is a fan!<br />
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Speaking of being a fan... have you heard about the new Peanuts Movie coming out on November 6th? I noticed that the Horizon® products I just bought at <a href="http://cbi.as/t008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> have cute Peanuts Movie themed packing. Can't wait to take my girl to see that movie! Check out The Peanuts Movie trailer by <a href="http://cbi.as/tn-p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<br />
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I feel really confident that <a href="http://cbi.as/t00d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizon®</a> products provide my daughter with important nutrients. The milk boxes contain 8 grams of protein, are an excellent source of protein, contain no high fructose corn syrup, the chocolate milk is flavored with organic cocoa, and the vanilla milk is flavored with organic vanilla extract. Super Squeeze Fruit Pouches are made with real fruit and organic milk, provide 5 grams of protein, and are also an excellent source of calcium.<br />
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Something unique and yummy... that's what I was thinking when I created the recipe for this post. I love getting a deep fried OREO at the fair every summer. As it turns out, pumpkin and chocolate are an unusual but perfect flavor pairing. That fact made me feel certain I could come up with a pumpkin batter to fry OREOs in.<br />
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Yep... it was a good thought! More on that in a moment...<br />
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I was just at <a href="http://cbi.as/s-b2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> yesterday and picked up this big box of <a href="http://cbi.as/s-b2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OREOs</a>:<br />
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I wanted you to see how cool this is! I held one of the individual packages of OREOs up to a light for just a moment and then flipped off the lights...<br />
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It's hard to get a picture that does the glow in the dark package justice, but they're so fun! We'll be giving these out to the kids for Trick-or-Treat.<br />
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Alright, back to fried OREOs...<br />
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I've learned that everyone measures flour a bit differently. If you follow my recipe for these fried OREOs then your batter should be thick like pancake batter; thick enough to coat the OREOs well. If your batter is too thin then the finished fried OREO will not be great. Just a little tip for you there!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Fried OREOs</span></strong><br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
20 OREO cookies (original or Double Stuff, whichever you prefer)<br />
1 1/4 cup dry pancake mix (also called "baking mix")<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<br />
Dash of salt<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tablespoon vegetable oil<br />
3/4 cup milk<br />
1/4 cup pumpkin puree<br />
Vegetable oil for frying<br />
Powdered sugar for dusting<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the pancake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, milk, and pumpkin. Mix well by hand until smooth.<br />
2. Pour the vegetable oil for frying into a medium size pot, at least 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to about 350 degrees (medium to medium-high heat).<br />
3. Dip the OREOs in the batter and coat completely. Carefully place them in the hot oil to fry until golden brown on each side. This took me about 1 minute per side when the oil was at the right temperature.<br />
4. Place the fried OREOs on a towel to cool. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.<br />
Makes 10 servings.<br />
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Yum! Fried OREOs are such a special treat. The OREO becomes soft and the batter is just lightly sweet and crispy around the edges. These are basically OREOs inside of a funnel cake.<br />
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For another fun Halloween treat, freeze gummy worms in ice cubes for Wild Wormy Punch. As it turns out, I don't have an ice tray! So I improvised and used small plastic food storage containers. Worked like a charm!<br />
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I placed two gummy worms in each container or water and froze them until solid:<br />
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Once the ice cubes are frozen, place them in cups or a punch bowl:<br />
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Pour Orange Fanta over the ice cubes and serve:<br />
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How cute are is this?! And like, way easy. So perfect for a fall party!<br />
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I found my Fanta and OREOs at Walmart:<br />
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What is your favorite <a href="http://cbi.as/s-b2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fanta</a> flavor? Will you try pumpkin fried <a href="http://cbi.as/s-b2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OREOs</a> this fall?<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></em></strong><br />
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Peanut butter pie is such a delicious but rare treat for me, so this quick version will hit the spot in a more reasonable, portion controlled way. Snack Packs come in a variety of flavors and there are endless mix-in possibilities. I love that they offer more calcium than a serving of milk.<br />
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1 Vanilla Snack Pack<br />
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter<br />
1 chocolate sandwich cookie, crumbled<br />
Redi Whip<br />
Halloween inspired edible decorations plus stickers, washi tape, and markers to decorate the cup<br />
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Mix the peanut butter into the Snack Pack. Top with the crumbled chocolate sandwich cookie, Redi Whip and decorations of your choice. Yum!<br />
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My girl loves to help in the kitchen. A snack like this is a perfect opportunity to give her freedom to create her own snack.<br />
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For a fun Halloween twist, add a gummy worm, candy eyes, or a candy pumpkin. Your little pumpkins will love it!<br />
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I used construction paper, a gold pen, tape, and ribbon to make this cute little black cat:<br />
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I even gave her a silly little tail!<br />
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Welcome to the final installment of this three part round up of a total of 51 Christmas Cookie Recipes. I'm really excited to try some of these delicious looking sweet treats!<br />
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<strong>35. <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-meltaways" target="_blank">Peppermint Meltaways</a></strong><br />
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<strong>36. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/raspberry-ganache-thumbprints-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank">Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>37. <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/wreath-cookies" target="_blank">Wreath Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>38. <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/ginger-cookies/" target="_blank">Ginger Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>39. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-truffles-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>40. <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/small-batch-of-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">Small Batch Sugar Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>42. <a href="http://farmerswiferambles.com/2014/07/raspberry-jam-filled-cookie-cups/" target="_blank">Raspberry Jam Cookie Cups</a></strong><br />
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<strong>43. <a href="http://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/blog/2014/11/party-food/caramel-apple-pie-christmas-cookie-recipe" target="_blank">Caramel Apple Pie Christmas Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>44. <a href="http://www.thejennyevolution.com/sneak-a-peek-cookies-with-spiced-jam-recipe/" target="_blank">Sneak a Peek Spiced Jam Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>45. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/caramel-cream-pinwheels-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank">Caramel Cream Pinwheels</a></strong><br />
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<strong>46. <a href="http://simplydarrling.com/2015/01/andes-mint-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Andes Chip Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>47. <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/molasses-crinkle-cookies/" target="_blank">Molasses Crinkle Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>48. <a href="http://maybeiwill.com/sugar-cookie-bars-with-white-chocolate/" target="_blank">Sugar Cookie Bars with White Chocolate Peppermint Frosting</a></strong><br />
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<strong>49. <a href="http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/snowman-oreo-cookies/" target="_blank">Snowman Oreo Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>50. <a href="http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/christmas-cookie-recipes-reindeer-cookies/" target="_blank">Reindeer Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>51. <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/course/desserts/cookie-recipes/brown-sugar-cookies" target="_blank">Brown Sugar Shortbread</a></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-mouth-watering-christmas-cookie-recipes.html">Part One</a> | <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-christmas-cookie-recipes-part-2.html" target="">Part Two</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas!</span></em></strong><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-60217535874861410432015-10-08T22:56:00.002-04:002015-10-08T23:03:45.843-04:00How to Make a Simple Stop Motion Video<br />
Making a stop motion video is so fun! It's a great way to do something a little more creative than just a picture (although pictures are awesome) and it's really easy to do.<br />
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I'm not exactly a professional stop-motion video for Instagram maker... you'd think that wouldn't even be a thing, but no doubt it totally is! I do enjoy making cute little videos that attract attention. Here is the first stop motion I ever made:<br />
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Want to try making a simple stop motion video yourself? Here is how I do it:<br />
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1. What's the story?<br />
Think of what story you want to tell so there is a clear message that the person watching the video can grab onto.<br />
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2. What's the angle?<br />
What creative elements will make your video fun to watch?<br />
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3. Set up<br />
Collect all of the items you need for your little photo shoot. What is the backdrop? What props are needed? What camera will you use (I use my iPhone)? Do you need a tripod?<br />
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4. Take the pictures<br />
Snap your pictures one at a time while carefully making small adjustments with the people or items in the pictures. Move them a tiny bit, take a picture, move them again, take a picture... you get the point!<br />
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5. Edit your pictures<br />
Make sure they're clear, good quality images.<br />
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6. Use an app<br />
I like to use an app on my iPhone to make my videos. PicPac is awesome. I often use Flipgram, so I paid for it to be able to remove the watermark.<br />
I also like to set my stop motion videos to music. It adds a lot to the finished product.<br />
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I have a lot to learn and I hope to keep getting better at making stop motions. Have you ever made one? Are you ever surprised by the outcome once you put all of the pictures together into a video?<br />
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Welcome to part 2 of my round up of 51 Mouth Watering Christmas Cookie Recipes! You'll find part one <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-mouth-watering-christmas-cookie-recipes.html">here</a> and part three here (coming soon).<br />
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<strong>18. <a href="http://www.krystalskitsch.com/2014/12/peppermint-sugar-cookies-holiday-link.html" target="_blank">Easy Peppermint Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>19. <a href="http://missiontosave.com/easy-cereal-holly-cookies/" target="_blank">Easy Holly Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>20. <a href="http://musthavemom.com/2014/11/grandmas-melting-moments-cookies-recipe.html" target="_blank">Melting Moments Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>21. <a href="http://snappygourmet.com/elvis-inspired-cookie-cups/" target="_blank">Elvis Cookie Cups</a></strong><br />
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<strong>22. <a href="http://weekendcraft.com/journal/melted-snowman-cookies" target="_blank">Melted Snowman Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>23. <a href="http://diycandy.com/2014/12/cookie-exchange-recipe-chocolate-peppermint-pudding-cookies/" target="_blank">Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>24. <a href="http://musthavemom.com/2013/12/best-gingersnap-cookies-recipe.html" target="_blank">Gingersnap Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>25. <a href="http://www.ourtableforseven.com/2013/02/hot-cocoa-cookies.html" target="_blank">Hot Cocoa Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>26. <a href="http://simplysouthernbaking.com/2013/buttery-toffee-walnut-cookies/" target="_blank">Buttery Toffee Walnut Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>27. <a href="http://www.majhofftakesawife.com/2014/11/salted-caramel-chocolate-shortbread.html" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Chocolate Shortbread Bars</a></strong><br />
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<strong>28. <a href="http://homemakinghacks.com/2013/12/holiday-hacks-no-bake-rudolph-noses-cookie-balls.html" target="_blank">Rudolph Noses</a></strong><br />
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<strong>29. <a href="http://www.majhofftakesawife.com/2014/12/christmas-snowflake-sugar-cookies-how.html" target="_blank">Christmas Snowflake Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>30. <a href="http://www.krystalskitsch.com/2014/11/chocolate-gingerbread-cookies.html" target="_blank">Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>31. <a href="http://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>32. <a href="http://www.accidentalhappybaker.com/chocolate-almond-biscotti/" target="_blank">Chocolate Almond Biscotti</a></strong><br />
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<strong>33. <a href="http://homemakinghacks.com/2013/12/no-bake-chocolate-cherry-cookie-balls-recipe.html" target="_blank">No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cookie Balls</a></strong><br />
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<strong>34. <a href="http://serendipityandspice.com/strawberry-cheesecake-thumbprint-cookies-recipe/" target="_blank">5 Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">51 Mouth Watering Christmas Cookie Recipes: </span><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-mouth-watering-christmas-cookie-recipes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Part 1</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> | </span><a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-mouth-watering-christmas-cookie.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Part 3</span></a></strong><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page -->
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16332072454626336011noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101693035991350050.post-16296144838863006392015-10-05T22:49:00.000-04:002015-10-19T12:54:22.758-04:00The Best Apple Crisp I've Ever Eaten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Apple picking is one of my favorite fall activities! The cool autumn air matches the crisp and perfect freshness of a sweet apple. <br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>I encourage you to start a tradition of visiting a local orchard to pick apples every fall if you are able. There is nothing like eating an apple the moment it is picked from the tree! <br />
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Apple picking is a perfect activity for all ages. I love showing my daughter where our food comes from whenever possible.<br />
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Apple desserts are some of my absolute favorite. Apple pie, strudel, sauce, muffins, cake... but the one I always crave is apple crisp. Over the years I've made apple crisp many different ways. But last year I whipped up an amazing double crumb apple crisp and I'll never again use another recipe. I think you'll love it too!<br />
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The Best Apple Crisp I've Ever Eaten</h3>
<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
2 cups quick oats<br />
2 cups brown sugar<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup butter, softened<br />
14 medium to large apples (Granny Smith are my favorite for baking), cored and peeled<br />
1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. In a large bowl, combine the apples, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and the granulated sugar.<br />
2. In a second large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Cut in the butter until well incorporated.<br />
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3. Pour 2 cups of the oat mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch glass baking dish and pat it down evenly. Pour the apples into the pan then top with the remaining oat mixture.<br />
4. Bake the apple crisp at 350 for 45 minutes.<br />
Serve warm with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream... and maybe a little <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/03/big-game-party.html">homemade caramel sauce</a>!<br />
Makes 12 servings.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></em></strong><br />
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The more Christmas cookies the better! I have friends who make a tradition of baking a fresh batch of a different type of Christmas cookie with their kids every day from December 1st through the 24th. How fun!<br />
<a name='more'></a>Cookies make great gifts, office treats, and I love to keep a big platter of homemade treats around during the week of Christmas. What are your favorite Christmas cookies? There is something so incredibly special about traditional cookies that we've been eating since we were children. It's also fun to try new recipes.<br />
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I've put together a 3-part round up of some mouth-watering Christmas cookie recipes. Enjoy visiting these great sites and try some of these recipes yourself. You may find some new favorites!<br />
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<strong>1. <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2014/11/fudge-cookie-balls-with-chocolate-ganache.html">Fudge Cookie Balls with Chocolate Ganache</a></strong><br />
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<strong>2. <a href="http://www.tosimplyinspire.com/old-fashioned-snowball-cookies.html" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>3. </strong><a href="http://www.100directions.com/making-editble-art-oreo-dipped-christmas-cookies/" target="_blank"><strong>Dipped Oreos</strong></a><br />
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<strong>4. <a href="http://www.dixiechikcooks.com/peppermint-crunch-whoopie-pies/" target="_blank">Peppermint Crunch Whoopie Pies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>5. </strong><a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/gingersnaps-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank"><strong>Christmas Gingernaps</strong></a><br />
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<strong>6. </strong><a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/german-chocolate-cookies-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank"><strong>German Chocolate Christmas Cookies</strong></a><br />
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<strong>7. <a href="http://www.tosimplyinspire.com/raspberry-pecan-pinwheel-cookies.html" target="_blank">Raspberry Pecan Pinwheel Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>8. <a href="http://www.thegraciouswife.com/chocolate-cherry-shortbread-christmas-cookies-recipes/" target="_blank">Chocolate Cherry Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>9. <a href="http://www.lavendeandlemonade.com/2013/12/madeleines.html" target="_blank">Madeleines</a></strong><br />
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<strong>10. <a href="http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/whipped-shortbread/" target="_blank">Whipped Shortbread</a></strong><br />
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<strong>11. <a href="http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/nutella-chocolate-peanut-butter-bars/" target="_blank">Nutella Peanut Butter Bars</a></strong><br />
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<strong>12. <a href="http://www.lavendeandlemonade.com/2014/10/french-financier-almond-pastries.html" target="_blank">French Financier</a></strong><br />
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<strong>13. <a href="http://sweeptight.com/2014/12/smoosh-cookies-cookie-recipe.html" target="_blank">Smoosh Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>14. <a href="http://www.fearlessdining.com/2014/12/01/gluten-free-gingerbread-7-layer-bars/" target="_blank">Gluten Free Gingerbread 7 Layer Bars</a></strong><br />
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<strong>15. <a href="http://kellystilwell.com/recipes/white-chocolate-cranberry-oatmeal-cookies/" target="_blank">White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>16. <a href="http://organized31.com/2015/08/old-fashioned-jam-thumbprint-cookies.html" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Jam Thumbprint Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<strong>17. <a href="http://organized31.com/2014/01/oreo-surprise-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">Oreo Surprise Cookies</a></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-christmas-cookie-recipes-part-2.html"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Click here for </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: large;">part 2</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> or <a href="http://www.carissashaw.com/2015/10/51-mouth-watering-christmas-cookie.html">part 3</a></span></strong><br />
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It's time for some CANDY! In this post I'll be showing you how I made some adorable little treat bags. These are perfect for a harvest party, trick-or-treat, school friends, your kids or grandkids, students, and more.<br />
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I stocked up on the best candy... Hershey's! (Kit Kats and Almond Joys are my favorites!) <a href="http://cbi.as/s-o4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> has a great selection of the big assortment bags of Hershey's candy:<br />
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I love these huge bags of candy. They're perfect for trick-or-treat, our church fall festival, and they make sense since a <em>few</em> pieces usually never make it to the event... they just seem to *ahem* fall out of the bag and land in my mouth. So weird!<br />
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What you'll need to make the treat bags:<br />
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Cut the top two-thirds of each paper bag off and discard the top:<br />
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Decorate the now shortened paper bag with stickers and markers:<br />
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Fill each bag with candy:<br />
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Tape the bags shut with washi tape and trim the edges:<br />
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Hashtag BOO!<br />
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I'm in love with these sweet little <a href="http://cbi.as/s-o4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fall treat bags</a>! How would you decorate the treat bags and who would you give them to this fall?<br />
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I am a HUGE Christmas fan! It's not just about Christmas Eve and Day; I like to fill the whole month of December with fun activities, sweet treats, and priceless memories.<br />
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What are your favorite Christmas activities? I love caroling, cookie decorating, our family gingerbread house competition, buying gifts, wrapping gifts, church services, children's Christmas plays and choirs, TV specials, snow, decorations, Christmas music, Christmas lights on houses, visiting Santa at Bass Pro Shop (he's the best!), baking Christmas goodies like crazy... I love it all!<br />
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In this post you'll find links to 9 Christmas Crafts and Activities for kids that you'll love. All are pretty easy and low cost, which is perfect for the busy Christmas season!<br />
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<strong>#1 - </strong><a href="http://homemakinghacks.com/2014/11/build-a-christmas-house-out-of-twinkies.html" target="_blank"><strong>Twinkie Christmas House</strong></a><br />
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<strong>#2 - <a href="http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2014/12/easy-cute-dollar-store-snowball-christmas-ornament-tutorial.html" target="_blank">"Let It Snow" Christmas Ornament</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#3 - <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/christmas-candy-cane-sleds/" target="_blank">Christmas Candy Cane Sleds</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#4 - <a href="http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2009/11/fabric-ornaments-with-your-little-ones.html" target="_blank">Fabric Ornaments</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#5 - <a href="http://equippinggodlywomen.com/homemaking/christian-christmas-crafts-kids-star-bethlehem-ornament/" target="_blank">Christmas Star Ornaments</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#6 - <a href="http://serendipityandspice.com/holiday-toddler-crafts-candy-cane-ornaments/" target="_blank">Candy Cane Ornaments</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#7 - <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/rudolph-chocolate-bars/" target="_blank">Candy Rudolf</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#8 - <a href="http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2012/12/mod-podge-creative-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">Creative Gift Wrap</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#9 - <a href="http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2012/11/diy-wreath-christmas-kids-craft.html" target="_blank">DIY Christmas Wreath</a></strong><br />
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It's official! Fall is here! I'm enjoying the cooler days and waiting for the trees to burst into bright Autumn colors.<br />
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What do you love about fall? Pumpkins... bonfires... sweaters... football? When I think about the perfect fall meal, it's really simple: hot dogs! Not just any old hot dog... the BEST hotdogs ever. #KHGameTime is here!<br />
<a name='more'></a>Football fans everywhere will love a perfect, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, all-beef hotdog... just the right thing to eat while watching the big game. (I'll teach you how to make them like that in a future post!)<br />
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My daughter and I took a trip to <a href="http://lynk.to/3L91A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> this week for our hotdog dinner ingredients. She enjoyed a little sample of some sweet fall treats!<br />
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When preparing for a fall tailgate or football watching party, you can find all of the food and supplies you need at Walmart. I'd serve foods that are easy to prepare for family and friends: chips, cookies, hamburgers, sloppy joes, tortilla chips and salsa, and of course hot dogs.<br />
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You absolutely cannot make the perfect hotdog without the perfect bun: KINGS HAWAIIAN® Hotdog Buns are the winner!<br />
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When enjoying a really good hotdog, I like to have a little stack of homemade French fries. Who wouldn't, right?!<br />
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I often cut the potatoes hours before I plan to cook them. This gives them time to soak in the secret ingredient... sugar water!<br />
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A double fry produces the best, crispy fries:<br />
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Drool worthy!<br />
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
5 large baking potatoes<br />
Water<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
Vegetable or peanut oil for frying<br />
Salt<br />
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<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them into thin strips to make fries.<br />
2. Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Stir in the sugar. Pour the fries into the bowl. Cover the bowl and set aside for two hours or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.<br />
3. Remove the fries from the water and rinse well with cold water. Place on a towel and pat dry.<br />
4. Fill a large pot with oil to at least 1 1/2 inches high. Heat over medium-high heat.<br />
5. Fry the potatoes in small batches for 2-4 minutes until they are cooked through (the fries will be limp but not browned at all). Place cooked fries on a paper towel and set aside until you're ready for the second fry. You can fry them again immediately or a couple of hours later.<br />
6. Heat the oil again to medium-high heat and fry the fries for the second time; this time until golden brown (2-4 minutes).<br />
7. Place cooked fries on a paper towel to drain off excess oil. Salt to taste and serve hot.<br />
Makes 3 servings.<br />
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Fall is in the air and it's time to make some sweet memories with our little ones! I've compiled a roundup of 9 fun fall themed activities for kids that you can easily do at home, for a play group, at church, at school, or when babysitting.<br />
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<strong>#1 - <a href="http://www.illistyle.com/crafts/halloween-felt-animal-masks/" target="_blank">Felt Pumpkin Masks</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#2 - <a href="http://thriftydiydiva.com/halloween-pumpkin-spice-rice-krispie-treats/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#3 - <a href="http://www.momsandcrafters.com/apple-craft-for-kids/" target="_blank">DIY Apple Wall Hanging</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#4 - <a href="http://thriftydiydiva.com/healthy-halloween-snacks-orange-fruit-pumpkins/" target="_blank">Orange Fruit Pumpkins</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#5 - <a href="http://stayingclosetohome.com/pretzel-monsters-halloween-treat/#_a5y_p=4335194" target="_blank">Chocolate Pretzel Monsters</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#6 - This one is actually 7 ideas in one post! <a href="http://faithalongtheway.com/fall-educational-activities/" target="_blank">7 Fall Educational Activities for Preschoolers</a></strong><br />
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<strong> #7 - <a href="http://thediaryofarealhousewife.com/2014/11/gourd-stamping-fall-craft-for-toddlers.html" target="_blank">Gourd Stamping</a> </strong><br />
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<strong>#8 - <a href="http://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/2014/10/24/fall-yarn-leaf-magnets/" target="_blank">Fall Yarn Leaf Magnets</a></strong><br />
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<strong>#9 - <a href="http://www.greenmomscollective.ca/autumn-natural-playdough/" target="_blank">All Natural Playdough Recipe in Autumn Colors</a></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fall!</span></em></strong><br />
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