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5 Minutes to a Delicious Hot Cocoa Bar
My daughter loves any ‘ol excuse to eat marshmallows and I figured a hot chocolate bar might do the trick. I searched Pinterest and saw so many cute ideas but I wanted to put something together quick! As in a 5 minute Hot Chocolate Bar people! Here are some super easy ideas to try out next time you are hosting a playdate or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate by the fire with the family! You will need: Favorite hot chocolate mix marshmallows whipped cream candy cane stirrers chocolate pieces (we received a box of See’s for the holidays and used these – yum!) cake stand pretty placemat or…
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Twas the Night Before Christmas :: Craft Ideas
Aren’t you getting excited? I just love this time of year and love that my daughter is all about Santa these days! What a special time in their lives and I am happy to prolong this magical wonder. I have a couple crafts that I wanted to share with you that are really fun to put together. Some of these ideas we shared on eBay under My Guides, but in case you missed it over there we are posting them here as well! Hope you enjoy them and happy holidays! Treats for Santa, his Elves and Reindeer: We get super excited putting treat for Santa and this year I thought it might…
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Tips for a Gorgeous Garden All Year Long
To add some much needed vigor to your garden and keep it looking great throughout the year, follow these quick and easy steps. Image found on Flickr by Sumriana Babyana Lawn maintenance With your lawn perhaps taking up most of the back yard space, it’s important to keep it looking healthy and full of vitality. Always start by removing any weeds and dead grass using a metal rake. Next you can take steps to improve drainage which is recommended at least twice per year. With a garden fork, create holes across the surface of your lawn, leaving a 10 cm gap between each one. Next add a mixture of soil…
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Festive Christmas Mantel Decoration Ideas
Can you believe it is the holidays?! They sure do sneak up on us, don’t they? One of my favorite things to do is get the house decorated with lots of lights and shimmery things. This year, I wanted to go with more neutrals and natural elements. I think it is great to switch things up from year to year and I am thankful I was able to work with the talented interior designer Claire Cannesson Kahn and photographer Beatta Bosworth to showcase our home this holiday season. Use Flowers: We were contacted by ProFlowers and asked to decorate our mantel with one of their gorgeous Christmas Flowers arrangements. I really like…
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Inspiring New Family Holiday Traditions
This quote by the ever so wise Dr. Seuss is one of my favorites! For me, the holidays represents a time to show those we care about that we are thinking of them. And this can be done with a handwritten holiday card, a present that you thought would be just right for them or spending time together. It really isn’t about how much money you spend but more the thought that goes into letting them know you are thinking of them! Spending quality time together really is what it is all about don’t you think?! What are some family traditions in your home? We really love family movie night,…
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Formica® Laminate: A Modern Choice
Can you hear the yelps of joy coming from my place? Yes, our kitchen redo is finally finished and I am so excited to share it with you! I have wanted to change our concrete kitchen countertops forever and was going back and forth on what I wanted. The concrete just didn’t hold up very well over time and to get it fixed properly would have been quite expensive. And Corian and Marble countertops are gorgeous but weren’t really what I was looking for. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted but I kept looking through Pinterest and Instagram looking for the perfect kitchen design that suited my tastes. So you can imagine my excitement…
