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17 Cute Santa Treats to Make and Share
Oh I know Christmas seems right around the corner, doesn’t it? It somehow sneaks up on all of us every year. But this year I have been sharing some great treats and baked goods that may help you prepare some of the baking at least. As for the gifts, well I will probably share some gift ideas here too. Odds are good there will be shopping. Baking some of these Santa Treats ahead of time might help you stay on top of that one task. 17 Santa Treats 1. Chocolate Santa Pretzels 2. Rice Krispie Treat Bars 3. Santa Claus Candy Sleighs 4. Santa Hat Cupcake 5. Santa Cookies 6.…
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The Drama of Dublin Will Wow You – A Travel Guide –
My first trip to Ireland exceeded my expectations in every single way. While I started my trip in Killarney, I spent the last four and a half days of my trip to Ireland discovering Dublin. The city quickly won me over with its brilliant food, museums, architecture and people. Dublin is nothing if not creative and dramatic and you can’t help but fall for this vibrant and fun city. Day One Our First Meal in Dublin The day we arrived in Dublin by tour bus we headed directly to Queen of Tarts in Cow’s Lane. Queen of Tarts is cute and quirky and has a royal theme mixed with an…
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17 Easy Christmas Tree Treats
Are you getting geared up for the holidays yet? Have you started baking? I love cute themed treats this year and have gathered some adorable and easy Christmas Tree Treats from around the blogosphere for you to try at your leisure. Christmas Tree Treats are generally fairly simple to make. Cookie cutters always provide a good template to begin with and from there you can get creative with ingredients. What is your favourite thing about the holidays? I love the shopping and giving part but I also enjoy the baking. Baking is a great way to get the entire family involved in Christmas. I have always been a fan of…
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7 Great Christmas Mocktails For All Ages
Christmas Mocktails add some colour and variety to any party. Have an event to go to? Or are you potentially entertaining in your home this season? Not everyone drinks alcohol. It’s a great idea to have a variety of Christmas mocktails that you can whip up as needed too. Here are a few that are sure to please any of your guests. Kids will love these too. From the fruity frozen daiquiri mocktails to mojito mocktails there’s a drink for everyone here in this list. Did you know that mojitos are supposed to be made with mint? Love the minty citrusy flavours of a cocktail mojito, but you’re trying to…
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Irish Showstoppers – 6 Things I Will Never Eat Again
Irish Showstoppers and food? Yes, you heard me right. Who knew Ireland was a foodie destination? I certainly did not. In fact, truth be told when I left home to travel there I had no preconceived notion of Irish food knocking my socks off. Actually I assumed the opposite and I planned to visit and enjoy the surroundings on their own. And yet, pretty quickly into my trip I was gobsmacked, happily stunned time and again, by so much great food in Ireland. I honestly had no clue. But the local food movement is strong in Ireland and that is reflected gloriously in the tastes of the food and beverages…
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10 Craveable Delicious Cheese Ball Recipes
Well the holidays are fast approaching and that means you need to dust off your A game. You know the one I mean. You need to find the inner domestic diva or domestic dude and create something fabulous in the kitchen. Then you need to break out the inner Martha to pull a beautiful tablescape together. Finally you need to pull it all together with sparkling conversation. And maybe a cocktail or two. This time of year there’s a lot of stress on families and individuals as well. It’s time to cook, clean. entertain, trade, shop, spend a lot of money, and bring a beautiful holiday experience home for everyone…
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17 Adorable and Festive Reindeer Treats
Is there anything cuter than a reindeer at Christmas? Well, maybe children opening their presents and absorbing all that wonderment. Reindeer cookies and crafts are fun for all ages. Even if you aren’t the savviest baker on the planet, chances are you can make several of these adorable festive reindeer treats. When I was a child my favourite Christmas movie was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Seeing them on TV or at the movies is fun when you are small. Many times we have seen them at African Lion Safari and other zoo, amusement park areas. Somehow reindeer in real life are a pinch less magical than reindeer cartoons or…
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Weeknight Dinners Made Easy with HelloFRESH #ad
Weeknight dinners are sometimes a thorn in my side. Oh, I enjoy cooking sometimes, don’t get me wrong. The problem is that although I love to cook, my schedule generally makes cooking more a hassle than a culinary experience. And I am the first to admit that I don’t always naturally know what goes together in terms of spices and flavours. In fact I do better with a recipe in front of me. Kind of like my youngest daughter. We both love to cook or bake together but we fail at meal planning often and we really are not super creative chefs. Schedules here are crazy. Martial arts, therapy riding…
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17 of the Best Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls are all the rage. Have you ever made one? They are super popular and pictures of gorgeous healthy nutritious smoothie bowls are all over Pinterest. So I wanted to share a few of the ones that caught my eye this week. Smoothie bowls, just like smoothies, can pack a powerful punch. But these healthy nutritious meals and snacks also tend to look really beautiful. Sometimes regular smoothies are not that appealing to the eye and palate. Everyone knows you eat with your eyes. At least in part. Taste buds matter too. Visual presentation is crucial to having a great smoothie bowl. 17 Favourite Smoothie Bowls 1. Super Antioxidant…
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Nine Things You Never Knew About Jacksonville Florida
A week ago I headed off on a Girl’s Only Vacation. After a much too quick stop in St Petersburg, we drove up to Jax FL – Jacksonville, Florida. None of us had ever been there and we were looking forward to seeing it for the first time. From fine dining, shopping, and theatre to the beauty of Florida’s east coast, Jacksonville promised to be an entertaining place for a short getaway. Nine Things You Never Knew About Jacksonville, Florida How Big is Jacksonville? Jacksonville, Florida is the largest city by population in the state of Florida, AND it’s the largest city by landmass in the continental United States. It’s…