tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43459617969414974062024-03-29T04:02:33.966-07:00The Color IssueAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-28227162081920924232017-04-19T18:10:00.003-07:002017-04-19T18:11:56.208-07:00Twist ShakeBefore I say anything else about this fun and colorful collaboration I did with <a href="https://twistshake.com/us/category/6-nappflaskor-och-tillbehor.html" target="_blank">twistshake</a> ..they are offering 20% off your purchase with code <b>COLOR20</b> at checkout. I was introduced to this awesome new bottle design that I wanted to share with all of you! The design is genius and their choices of colors is nothing but bright and cheery! They also carry pacifiers and sippy cups which will be my next purchase for sure simply because I really love a good quality product and this is nothing short of that!<br />
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These bottles prevent clogging with formula fed babies which is awesome because my husband always says I don't shake my bottles hard enough to get the clumps out! They are also a very effective way to handle servings/snacks and they are super easy to clean up which is my favorite part! I use to use other bottles with a million different parts to clean and it got SO old after a while.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-43286795954349144652017-03-02T10:49:00.005-08:002017-03-02T10:49:49.450-08:00Cinnamon and Sugar Pull Apart Bread...aka HEAVENWell hello there? No I have not completely disowned my blog, in fact I think about posts I can write very often but then the weirdest thing happens...I don't get around to doing it. I guess that is just my life right now. A lot of thoughts and plans and then other things take precedence over them.<br />
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However, like I always say when I have something worth while to share you better believe I will share it! Especially when it's this good!<br />
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I am a HUGE lover of cinnamon and this is sort of a favorite of my families. I don't make it often because, well, it's more like a dessert then a breakfast and it does take a little planning beforehand. But, last night my oldest, Sage, wanted cinnamon rolls right before bed. I told her in the morning I will have something even better. Thankfully I had everything on hand that I needed!<br />
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So here is the best pull apart cinnamon bread ever!<br />
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<u><b>Ingredients:</b></u><br />
- Rhodes Frozen Gourmet Dinner Rolls (I get a big pack at Costco)<br />
-1/2 cup butter<br />
-3 TBS cinnamon<br />
-1/2 cup sugar<br />
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The night before I set put about six frozen rolls in a very greased bread pan. I let them rise over night. I then melt the butter and mix in the cinnamon and sugar. Then I pour it over the dough...letting it seep down the sides and into the rolls as much as possible (don't touch the rolls b/c you don't want them to deflate...nobody likes deflated rolls) :-)<br />
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Lastly, I put it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 18 minutes and when it comes out you can immediate turn it over on a plate and watching it drip with ooey-gooey goodness.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-60032914734886206742016-11-30T21:28:00.003-08:002016-11-30T21:30:45.404-08:00Christmas CardsWhoa it's been too long. I feel like Im a broken record, always saying that when I haven't posted in a while. The holidays creep up on ya, and then suddenly it's the new year and things/events start to all get jumbled together. You forget what day it is and can't remember if you've eaten lunch and then suddenly its going to be Christmas again...you pickin' up what I'm layin' down?! Sometimes time just get's the best of us and I'm okay with that. Sometimes I want time to slow down and then sometimes I wish it would speed up. It's like a vicious indecisive cycle. But in the meantime...since it's a day away from December...have you ordered your Christmas cards yet?!?!<br />
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I had <a href="http://brookeschultzphotography.com/blog/deeper-than-pretty/" target="_blank">Brooke Schultz</a> take our <a href="http://brookeschultzphotography.com/blog/deeper-than-pretty/" target="_blank">family pictures</a>, before it got super cold and while my kids could run around bare foot and happy. That is when I wanted someone to capture my family. We are all just happier when its warm and golden outside. I loved her and would recommend her to anyone...she is so talented and down to earth. A real gem. She got pictures of my girls that I will cherish forever and you really just can't put a price on that.<br />
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So, back to cards...I ordered mine a while ago because I wanted to get them out right after Thanksgiving (since we moved and all) because I wanted people to have my new address. Well I ordered mine from <a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/" target="_blank"><b>Tiny Prints</b></a> and I was BEYOND excited to get them in the mail and BEYOND surprised at how beautiful of a job they did printing them. Right now they are having a huge <a href="https://www.tinyprints.com/" target="_blank"><b>cyber sale with 50% off</b> </a>(so if you haven't ordered yours; NOW would be a super good time to do it...I mean it isn't even December yet...you're way ahead of the game!)<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite's...I am totally diggin' the natural kind of rustic, warm pallette for the holidays. It's just classic.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-10036665222159104552016-10-03T10:15:00.000-07:002016-10-03T10:15:58.800-07:00DIY: kids **no mess** painting craftThis was honestly one of my favorite crafts to do with my kids and ironically enough one of their favorites too! I loved it because it was cheap, easy and NO MESS! They loved it because they still got to use paint, and then watch as their artwork took shape and magically turned in to something unexpected and beautiful.<br />
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We have about fifty of these laying around and hanging up in our house...and I am totally okay with it.<br />
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WHAT YOU NEED:<br />
-cd paper sleeves (I just ordered mine on amazon)<br />
-paint colors (mine are from ikea...they are bright and there are a lot of different colors)<br />
-glue stick<br />
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all you do is take your cd sleeve, squeeze whatever colors you want into them...glue the sleeve shut and let your kids move the paint around using their finger. They can watch the colors swirl and transform through the clear part. Lay flat and let dry.<br />
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<i>***also...sometimes if they kids put TOO much paint it will get soggy on the back; which is why once they were finished I glued another piece of paper to the back. I think next time I might glue two cd sleeves together so that you can see the clear all the way through and then hang them on my window seal. Might be pretty nifty.</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-54561068739432573912016-08-16T13:10:00.000-07:002016-08-16T13:17:08.582-07:00MUDROOM (my DO's and DON'Ts)So when we originally built our home we had no idea what we were in for... the time, the effort, the money the energy. I feel like you never will find someone who will say "oh yes, there is absolutely NOTHING I would change about my home" after they build. The reason is, is because once you're in your home and you actually are living in it, you realize that there was or wasn't a need for certain things.<br />
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So with that said, the mudroom was a big thing for me and I had a limited amount of space to work with so I needed to make the best of what I had. Here were a few things I knew I wanted:<br />
1. closed lockers to hide all the "stuff"...I went with the philosophy out of sight out of mind<br />
2. a bench to sit on to put on your shoes<br />
3. three hooks inside (one for bag packs, one for a coat and one for misc. like an umbrella or purse, etc.)<br />
4. open space below<br />
5. four lockers (even number just sit better with me) ha.<br />
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now that I have lived here for almost six months...and we are approaching the winter season I am so glad I went with the closed door lockers. However, here are a few things I wish I would have done:<br />
1. drawer for shoes (i know above I said I didn't want an open space but to have some sort enclosed space for shoes is better then nothing...)<br />
2. an extra hook inside (you cant have enough hooks)<br />
3. a larger sitting space<br />
4. long skinny locker for long hanging jackets<br />
5. A super durable flooring (like brick)<br />
6. a drain for wet clothes and boots<br />
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So with all that said, I got baskets for the bottom for my shoes which has made ALL the difference with organization AND I put wallpaper in that room to make it kind of POP and add an element of fun because I mean if any room should be fun and playful it should be the mudroom, right?!<br />
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I decided to use <a href="http://www.wallpops.com/" target="_blank">WALLPOPS</a> peel and stick <a href="https://www.wallpops.com/nuwallpaper.aspx" target="_blank">nuwallpaper</a> and I LOVE it. The best part is when I get sick of it I can just peel it right off! I can't believe what a difference a little element of wallpaper does for a small space like this! I'm kind of obsessed.<br />
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Here are a few before and afters...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-21997955848410069962016-08-11T08:41:00.002-07:002016-08-11T08:44:16.616-07:00Did someone say CAKE?!You all know how I feel about cake...actually about any dessert that has a chocolate frosting is a favorite in my book and this cake was no exception to the rule. It was pretty delicious, not too sweet which is kind of nice when you're feeling like something on the "lighter" side. For some reason when it's hot outside, people tend to not want anything super rich, you know?! THis dessert was perfect because it was just the right amount of frosting vs. cake (good ratio). :-)<br />
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Anyways my sweet friend Courtney from <a href="http://cakebycourtney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cake by Courtney</a> sent me <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1617691887/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1617691887&linkCode=as2&tag=stylesweetca-20&linkId=SBVHZ7FD74L3D3A7" target="_blank">this book</a> and I have about every page dog eared because I want to make EVERY.SINGLE.RECIPE!<br />
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So this was my first cake attempt using the Boston Cream Pie recipe out of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1617691887/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1617691887&linkCode=as2&tag=stylesweetca-20&linkId=SBVHZ7FD74L3D3A7" target="_blank">Tessa Huff's Layered</a> book; except I tweaked it just a tinge according to what I know my taste buds prefer <i>(this usually results in doubling the frosting and adding more salt, I know, just the super healthy tweaks **enter guilty face**)</i><br />
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So here is the recipe with a few alterations (and seriously people, go buy this book...if anything else, you can make one cake a year for a special occasion and it would be worth it!) My Boston Cream Pie didn't turn out NEARLY as beautiful as hers, but I mean ya live and learn right?!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>***all these pics were taken with my iphone while I was baking...not the best, but I wanted to show you a few steps...in case you weren't sure if what was happening was what SHOULD be happening...like for example, I've never made custard from scratch before, so I didn't know if I was doing it right (super clumpy at first) but then it gets smooth so just rest assured! </i></span><br />
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^^^ The custard...first time using a REAL vanilla bean and oh my gosh...game changer! ^^^</div>
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^^^I took the cake to a little get together, to see one of my besties that was visiting from San Diego...gosh how I miss her. </div>
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it still tasted good^^^</div>
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<u>BOSTON CREAM CAKE </u></div>
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(Tessa calls it a pie, but I call it a cake...)</div>
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise</div>
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2 cups whole milk</div>
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2/3 cup granulated sugar</div>
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5 large egg yolks <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I used 4 b/c I ran out of eggs)</span></div>
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6 TBS cornstarch</div>
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2 TBS unsalted butter, diced <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I used salted)</span></div>
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3 cups cake flour</div>
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2 tsp. baking powder</div>
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1/2 tsp baking soda</div>
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1/2 tsp salt <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I used almost 1 tsp)</span></div>
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I used salted)</span></div>
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2 cups granulated sugar</div>
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1 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean paste <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I didn't have any of this, so I just used pure vanilla extract)</span></div>
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3 large eggs</div>
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2 large egg yolks</div>
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk</div>
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1/2 cup heavy cream</div>
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1 TBS light corn syrup</div>
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1 cup chopped semi sweet chocolate </div>
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1/8 tsp salt </div>
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1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract</div>
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1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted</div>
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1. in medium saucepan, heat vanilla bean pod and seeds and milk together over medium low heat. Bring slowly to simmer, while constantly stirring so it doesn't burn. Remove from heat and discard pod.</div>
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1. preheat oven to 350. grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans and set aside. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">(I used 9 inch)</span></div>
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2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. set aside.</div>
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3. beat butter for about 2-3 minutes (if you have a mixer, use the paddle attachment). Then add sugar, until butter is nice and fluffy. scrape down sides of bowl.</div>
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4. turn mixer on low and add vanilla, eggs and yolks, one at a time. stop mixer and scrape sides.</div>
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5. turn mixer on low and add flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk (ending with flour). mix until well combined.</div>
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6. divide batter in half for each pan and bake for about 25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before removing from pan. </div>
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<b><i>assembling cake:</i></b></div>
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once pastry cream is cooled and thickened, whisk to loosen. You could transfer to a pastry bag but I attempted that and it kind of was a disaster...so I just used a cake knife. Once cakes cooled, level them (cut the tops evenly so so it all lays flat). Place the bottom layer on stand, then the pastry cream on top and then lay the second layer (top side down) on top of the pastry cream.</div>
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place cream, syrup, and chocolate in saucepan over low heat until milk starts to steam. Remove from heat and stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in vanilla and salt then whisk in the powdered sugar...frost the JUSt the top of the cake immediately. It'll drizzle down the sides and your mouth will start to water and thats when you know your job is done! :-)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-12286857092962609002016-07-20T08:51:00.002-07:002016-07-20T08:51:40.384-07:00Rainbow Grilled Cheese Well hello there! I have been on a little blogging hiatus for the last few months...with the baby being born (I will post all about that soon!) and moving and everything in between I figured a break from posting would be a smart thing for my sanity's sake haha.<br />
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But we are back in action and I wanted to share this fun colorful grilled cheese recipe that my mother in law did with my kids when she was visiting! </div>
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I loved watching them mix the colors, and make their sandwiches. They gobbled them right up. </div>
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bread of choice</div>
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butter</div>
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shredded mozzarella</div>
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food coloring</div>
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butter one side of each slice of bread. Divide your cheese into separate bowls depending on how many colors you want to use...and then dye each bowl of cheese a different color. Warm up your pan and lay once slice of bread butter side down and lay each cheese color in a line (to make a rainbow so to say)...then put the other bread slice on top, butter side up. Flip over once the bread starts browning.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-58179798003475182062016-03-31T09:09:00.000-07:002016-04-24T20:16:22.592-07:00I thought it was PUPPS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I debated on whether or not I should share this... simply because, well, it isn't pretty and it's just flat out unattractive and gross.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My first two pregnancies were,<i> dare I say</i>, easy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, I never got morning sickness, didn't get stretch marks or varicose veins, I slept well, never felt sore or uncomfortable...I actually didn't feel much different then when I wasn't pregnant. I know, it isn't fair. I know, I hate myself even just typing this because there are those whose pregnancies are one of the hardest things they have ever gone through <i>(my sister in law is one of those people and my gosh I would never wish that on anyone!)</i></span><br />
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HOWEVER, this third pregnancy of mine has been completely opposite of all those things. Sickness took a harsh toll the first trimester, those dreaded varicose veins made their debut in all the wrong places during the second trimester, sleepless nights and waddling from unwanted pressure has become an every day occurence, and the weight was packed on quickly which caused many-a-stretch marks.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Needless to say, this time around has made me realize so many things about myself. I've learned to sympathize with those who struggle with pregnancy. I have learned to put my trust in that higher power, knowing that things will get better. I have learned to rely on true, meaningful prayer when times get unbearable and there isn't anything else you can do but pray with all your heart and soul.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know that sometimes those who have difficult pregnancies keep it to themselves because they don't want those who have never been pregnant, or who have a difficult time getting pregnant, to accuse them of being ungrateful. I think that is silly.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's not being ungrateful, it's just for some people pregnancy is so very, very hard. If anything going through nine months of some amazingly difficult things has caused me to reflect on just how lucky I am, and just how fortunate I am to have a body that can do something so amazing as this.</span><br />
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<i>^^^this was a pic I took at about 26 weeks...see, not pretty...not pretty at all^^^</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">With that said, I will spare you all the details but there is one thing I wanted to talk about and that is something called PUPPP also known as <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy; which is a chronic hives-like rash that strikes some women during pregnancy.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I started getting this itchy rash on my arms around 20 weeks and progressively got worse until it covered my entire stomach, chest and back. It gradually moved down to my legs and feet. The itchiness was almost unbearable. Sleep was almost impossible and feeling comfortable while doing anything was non existent. I would itch all the time, and I'd wake up to find blood spots all over my sheets (TMI?!). Let's just say I was going slightly insane.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I sought help from many doctors. I tried about every over the counter anti-itching cream you can imagine. I researched day and night what to do and how to get rid of this crazy rash that was putting me into a state of desperation. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Finally, at around week 32 I went to a dermatologist who told me that there is no such thing as PUPPP because there is no remedy for that and he said there is ALWAYS a remedy for everything! That was like music to my ears...I thought OH my gosh maybe there IS HOPE! He then prescribed me Clobetasol cream and it helped so much! The itching lessened and eventually it slowly started going away. It was like a miracle. I cannot even tell you how grateful I was to find relief. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">So for those who think they have this rash called "PUPPP" there IS HOPE and there IS light at the end of the tunnel and I hope and pray that maybe this post helps you! </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;"><u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I also put together a list of things that helped the itching temporarily...</span></span></b></u></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">1. <a href="https://www.doterratools.com/documents/Peppermint_Essential_Oil_Product_Information_Page.pdf" target="_blank">Peppermint oil</a> (I would mix this with #2 and rub it all over to cool my skin and relieve the itching)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">2. <a href="http://www.pharmapacks.com/products.php?product=Gold-Bond-Anti%252dItch-Lotion-5.50-oz&gclid=CNud8aqp68sCFQQbaQodqmAL7A#.Vv1NWmCD66M" target="_blank">Gold Bond anti-itch lotion</a> was the best I could find out of all the anti itching creams</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Pine-Soap-3-25-Ounce/dp/B002LMN7B4" target="_blank">Grandpas Tar soap</a> worked great b/c it dried my skin out and eventhough it smelt like bacon I found it helped a bit with the constant itch</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">4. I would freeze <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bentgo-Ice-Lunch-Chillers-Ultra-thin/dp/B00OH5IVQ4/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1459441033&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=lunch+chillers" target="_blank">these ice packs</a> and have them ready during the night for temporary relief. Things that were cold would reduce the inflammation and itch. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">5. <a href="http://www.benadryl.com/" target="_blank">Benadryll</a> was my favorite thing towards the end because it would knock me out at least for a little so I could sleep, and YES it is safe to take while pregnant!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 19px;">6. Clobetasol cream was a life changer for me which you can only get from a doctor</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">7. <a href="http://downy.com/en-us/fabric-softener/ultra-downy-free-gentle-liquid?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=downy%20free%20and%20gentle&utm_campaign=Downy_Search_Desktop_Brand+Awareness.EXT&utm_content=sEYD0jspv%7Cdc_84909835095_e_downy%20free%20and%20gentle&gclid=CK_juN-p68sCFcRgfgodnWkBdw" target="_blank">Downy free and gently detergent and softener</a>. This w</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">as a HUGE factor in my detergent, deodorant, shampoo, soap, lotion, etc. Buy products that are free from all scent!After I did that I noticed the rash gradually go away. </span></span><br />
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-popcorn kernels<br />
-Ghirardelli white chocolate morsels<br />
-1 TBS vegetable oil<br />
-m&m's (in this case I got the Easter colored ones)<br />
-a little salt to sprinkle at the end<br />
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directions: pop about six to seven cups of popcorn. set aside. melt your morsels over the stove on low and add vegetable oil to keep it from clumping. Stir consistently until it's all melted and then pour over your popcorn. Carefully toss it all together to make sure each one is coated with chocolate (because wouldn't that be a bummer to eat one that didn't have chocolate lol). Then add your m&m's (I used the whole bag) and lay on a cookie sheet with wax paper. Before it hardens, make sure you sprinkle the top with a little sea salt to give it that "sweet and salty" thing that everyone loves...or is that just me?!<br />
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Once it's cooled and hardened, break it up and put it in a bowl for people to munch on. It was an Easter hit at my house!<br />
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I know I throw the word love out there like it's nothin' but I do LOVE soup...just like I love a lot of things. But, then again this blog is all about things I love so it just makes sense that this little recipe should be shared (not sure you can call it a recipe but still)<br />
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For my second day of Poppin' fun, I like to use popcorn in place of croutons because they're easier to chew and they have a certain crunch that croutons just don't have.</div>
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I like to put it in my salads and my soups. Currently I am really loving (yes, yes, loving) the simply balanced soups that are straight from the container. The tomato one is delicious as well as this one which is the butternut squash (I just add a few spices to it like salt, pepper and a little garlic salt...sometimes I'll throw in a little sour cream if I'm feeling really crazy).<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-30963863779749080132016-03-21T15:56:00.000-07:002016-03-22T08:11:08.195-07:00Popcorn Popping So, ironically, about nine months ago I started having this daily craving for popcorn. I blame the pregnancy. However, in reality I love popcorn whether Im pregnant or not.<br />
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But, since it was the first day of spring yesterday, and there are blossoms that are finally showing up on the trees (which always makes me think of that primary song my kids love to sing <a href="https://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/popcorn-popping?lang=eng" target="_blank">Popcorn Popping</a>)...and since I literally feel like I am going to POP if this baby doesn't make her debut soon...it just seemed fitting to do a few posts of my favorite POPCORN recipes!<br />
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This very simple and quick go-to is when I'm craving something sweet and salty (I guess that is going to be like most of the posts because what's popcorn without a little sweetness?!)<br />
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PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN CRISPIES:<br />
2 TBS. butter<br />
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter<br />
1 bag 10 oz. mini marshmallows<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
***melt over stove until smooth, take off heat and fold in:<br />
8 cups of plain popcorn<br />
1/2 cup semi sweet<br />
***pour in 9x13 greased pan and let cool for about 15 minutes<br />
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So there ya have it. We like to just go at it with forks like ravenous cave people :-)<br />
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^^^ a little marshmallow mishap ^^^</div>
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^^^ my lil' baker in the making ^^^</div>
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Since it has been warmer outside (oh sun how I do love you!) we have been enjoying daily park visits and picnics. During that time, as the girls go off and play, I bring with me a magazine or book.<br />
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With that said, I have been reading this beautiful book titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-MOMents-Discovering-Details-Motherhood/dp/1462117740/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458190659&sr=8-1&keywords=everyday+moments" target="_blank">"Everyday MOMents" by a sweet friend of mine Jessica Poe</a>. It has been an eye opening experience as I read her outlook on life as a full time mother and care giver. Her perspective on the every day things and the way she describes it in her book has literally made me change my thought process on so many things...even as far to say that folding laundry has become a "love letter" to my family rather then a mundane task that I slightly loathe.<br />
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I once heard some woman say that anyone can be a mother, but not everyone can be a good mother. I often think of that when I feel like I want to blow a fuse and hide in my closet as my little ones throw yet another tantrum over who got to push the elevator button first, or who got the purple sucker instead of the red...or maybe even who gets to sit on my left knee instead of my right (okay I might be over exaggerating a bit but you get the gist).<br />
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This book has reminded me that in between those moments of despair and frustration there are SO, SO many MORE moments of joy, love and complete happiness for my role as these little ones mother. It's a beautiful and ordained calling to be their nurturer and I have loved reading this book to just reiterate the importance of it all!<br />
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So in other words, go read it. It's a good one.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-21365505357884471282016-03-07T08:17:00.001-08:002016-03-07T13:07:50.431-08:00What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What does your favorite color say about you? I honestly love stuff like this. I love horoscopes, and personality test, fortune telling shenanigans and palm readings...you know things that are so vague and tell you that you're a super natural go-getter with a beautiful, bright future! </div>
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I am such a sucker for those types of things, and I think it makes my husband question my intelligence. I am not saying I completely believe what they all say, but it really is entertaining.</div>
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However, these color statistics are actually backed up by evidence from reliable sources available at the <a href="http://www.collegematchup.net/features/favorite-color-personality/" target="_blank">College Match Up</a> which makes this ten times more interesting and a hundred times easier to accept and take into serious consideration when it comes to YOU and who you are! </div>
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I read this book called <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/The-Secret/Rhonda-Byrne/9781582701707" target="_blank">The Secret</a> and it's all about positive affirmations to achieve what you want in life. A lot of people think it's bogus, but I'm actually a firm believer that if you think it hard enough and put out "good vibes" to the universe...it'll happen. Okay now that you are probably thinking I'm a complete weirdo...take a peek at this awesome diagram and see where you land on the color scale! Such interesting stuff I tell ya!</div>
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<b style="background-color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Black: </span></b>You strive for power and control in life, but are often artistic and intuitive and do not share things well with others.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">White: </b>You are organized and very independent, and you rely on logic to solve every problem.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;">Gray: </b>You are cool and composed and a very reliable person who tends to conform to keep the peace.</div>
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<b style="background-color: red; font-weight: bold;">Red: </b>You have drive and determination, and you prefer action and risk-taking behaviors. Your biggest need is for physical fulfillment and fitness.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #674ea7; font-weight: bold;">Purple: </b>You are a perfectionist who requires emotional security in life, and you are a good humanitarian who helps others in need.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #ea9999; font-weight: bold;">Pink: </b>All you want in life is unconditional love and to be accepted for who you are by your peers.</div>
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<b style="background-color: orange; font-weight: bold;">Orange: </b>You love to be with people and socialize with them, as you want to be accepted and respected as a part of a group.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #6fa8dc; font-weight: bold;">Blue: </b>You want to find inner peace and absolute truth, and you always make an effort to think of others and their needs.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #93c47d; font-weight: bold;">Green: </b>You are loyal and very frank with others, and you consider your reputation a very important part of your life.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #ffe599; font-weight: bold;">Yellow: </b>You enjoy learning and sharing knowledge with others, and you feel a need to always express your individuality.</div>
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<b style="background-color: #7f6000; font-weight: bold;">Brown:</b><b style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;"> </b>You are a great friend, and you value a stable and simple life over material things.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">1. <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/" style="-webkit-transition-delay: initial; -webkit-transition-duration: 0.2s; -webkit-transition-property: all; -webkit-transition-timing-function: ease; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #248cc8; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">https://www.psychologytoday.com</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">2. <a href="http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/" style="-webkit-transition-delay: initial; -webkit-transition-duration: 0.2s; -webkit-transition-property: all; -webkit-transition-timing-function: ease; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #248cc8; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">3. <a href="http://www.livescience.com/" style="-webkit-transition-delay: initial; -webkit-transition-duration: 0.2s; -webkit-transition-property: all; -webkit-transition-timing-function: ease; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #248cc8; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.livescience.com</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">4. <a href="http://www.ucreative.com/" style="-webkit-transition-delay: initial; -webkit-transition-duration: 0.2s; -webkit-transition-property: all; -webkit-transition-timing-function: ease; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #248cc8; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.ucreative.com</a></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-48555699680266633322016-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:002016-01-21T08:00:17.098-08:00Valentines Day Kool-Aid Candy Button Hearts Okay you guys, one of my favorite holidays is just around the corner. How is that possible?! I know, I know...I asked myself the same thing.<br />
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So I thought I'd share a little DIY tutorial on these candy button hearts...it's a twist on a favorite childhood candy of mine, <a href="http://www.necco.com/Candy/Candy-Buttons.aspx" target="_blank">candy buttons</a> <i>(except these ones are made with Kool-Aid powder, and they have way more flavor then the original button candies)</i><br />
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This would be such a cute idea to give out as Valentines for your kids class, or to your very own friends...I mean lets be honest the possibilities are endless haha.<br />
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<u><b>What you need:</b></u><br />
-- powder sugar<br />
-- Kool-Aid powder packets (I bought four different flavors)<br />
-- egg (use only egg white)<br />
-- wax paper<br />
-- small ziploc bags<br />
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<u><b>Directions:</b></u><br />
Cut your wax paper in about 2-3 inch strips. Tape it to a white card stock strip the same size. Then, mix egg white and 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar (if it seems runny just add a little more powdered sugar). Divide mixture into the amount of packets you have. I had four so I divided it into four different bowls. Then I added about 1/2 tsp. of kool-aid mixture, stirred it up, and put in ziploc bag. Cut the corner (the tinier the hole the better the hearts come out) and start makin' your hearts on the wax paper!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-21769991361925739482016-01-18T10:10:00.000-08:002016-01-18T14:50:04.266-08:00Hello. It's Me.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Hello there my friends. It's been a while. We have been traveling and moving, the holidays were crazy and I've been a little under the weather with this pregnancy. It has been much, much different than my first two...in a sort of "pregnancy is super hard" type of way. We are incredibly grateful to add another little girl to our family, and I have to admit, I am just as excited for this pregnancy to be over and to have her safe and sound in my arms!</i><br />
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<i>I was organizing things on my computer the other night and came across this little journal entry I wrote right after I had Cozette. It brought back so many memories and I teared up reading it because I realized just how fleeting time is. Look how little my Sage is in this photo?! </i><br />
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<i>Since I'm feeling a bit nostalgic I thought I'd share it on this blog, for all you moms who feel tired and overwhelmed...this too shall pass and then you'll be on to the next baby ready to start it all over again! haha.</i><br />
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<u>Mother of Two:</u></div>
"One morning I woke up and suddenly I was a mother of two! Where
did the time go?! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was like all
my life I dreamt of the day I would have two little girls, close together, sisters
for life. They would be the best of friends, entertain one another for hours on
end playing dolls and “house”, library and school. They would have that bond
that I had with my four sisters (yes lots of estrogen in my home!) A bond that
was like nothing you could compare.<br />
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Now that I have two precious daughters, it’s almost surreal.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went through moments of “what
did I get myself into”. Moments of doubting myself as a mother. Moments of
feeling utterly overwhelmed and unworthy of such perfect little babies that God
had blessed me with. I started feeling sorry for myself. One day my husband
came home after work with this gorgeous bouquet of flowers, and I just burst
into tears. It was just one of those days…hormones, and being inside all day
long, changing diapers, and leaking from every hole in my body (oh, is that
tmi?!) just sent me a wee bit over the edge. </div>
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That night, I watched a video titled “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYLKVgwztY" target="_blank">Motherhood: an Eternal Partnership with God</a>” by Jeffrey R. Holland. It was a message that I needed to
hear. My eyes swelled with tears, no longer caused by my little pity party, but
instead tears of utter gratitude. The video ended, and I sat there. I could see
my reflection in the now black computer screen. I looked tired. My hair was in
a high bun for the third day in a row (buns are just so convenient), and makeup,
well who has time for that,right?! Suddenly, I realized, this reflection of a
“I just want one good nights sleep” mama became someone who I admired. I am a
mother. I am a teacher to these little girls of mine. I am an example of
goodness. I am a leader and a motivator. I am a maid, a chef, and a nurse to
these little munchkins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this
my friends is when I had an “ah-ha” moment. All these things will end. My girls
will grow up, and the bags under my eyes from sleepless nights will disappear
(hopefully?!). The endless toy pick up and diaper changing will be that of the
past. So enjoy it. Enjoy it while it lasts. </div>
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Hey y'all! We are back from our month long adventure in Kentucky, which was so much fun and exactly what I had imagined. I will share pictures once I get all my stuff together! The Blue Grass state is<br />
such a beautiful part of the country during the Fall! Right before we left all the leaves looked like they were on fire. It's like a breath of fresh air...seeing the leaves change. I came to realize that seasons are sort of my favorite thing ever, which is weird because I didn't really grow up with them. Maybe that is why I love them so much?!<br />
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Anyways in the meantime I wanted to post a little something. We got back to California just for a bit, to spend Halloween with family, then we make our trek to our final "spot". My parents had a huge Tupperware of pomegranate seeds from their tree. I sat and ate about three bowl fulls. Since this pregnancy <i>(oh you didn't know? Yes, we are pregnant with baby girl #3!! I announced it on my <a href="https://instagram.com/colorissue/" target="_blank">instagram</a>...we are just so excited)! </i>But anyways, more of that later, now back to pomegranates ;-). I crave them! Not sure if it's the texture, the taste, the way they pop in my mouth and are sweet then bitter. But I could eat them all day.<br />
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So I rounded up my most favorite things to eat with pomegranate seeds...OH and in case you didn't know (because I didn't until my old pops had to show me) how to seed a pomegranate <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BExPRwPdAs" target="_blank">check out this video</a>.<br />
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<b><u>10 of my favorite pomegranate recipes (some are perfect to try for Thanksgiving!!!)</u></b><br />
1. <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/caramelized-butternut-crispy-kale-fontina-pizza/" target="_blank">Butternut Kale Pomegranate Pizza </a> (I don't even like Kale so this was a shocker)<br />
2. <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/12/cauliflower-feta-fritters-with-pomegranate/" target="_blank">Pomegranate Cauliflower Feta Fritters </a>(Smitten Kitchen is my go to for anything delicious)<br />
3. <a href="http://keepinitkind.com/pomegranate-orange-sweet-potato-bake/" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Bake with Pomegranates </a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/greek-yogurt-cheesecake-with-pomegranate-syrup" target="_blank">Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Pomegranate syrup </a>(so easy and so, so good!)<br />
5. <a href="http://mylittlegourmet.com/breakfast/pomegranate-peanut-butter-sandwich/" target="_blank">PB&P sandwich</a> (don't judge til you've tried it)<br />
6. <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/1043849/pomegranate-pears-and-goat-cheese?search_key=pomegranate" target="_blank">Pears with Poms and Goat Cheese</a> (a great little appetizer or snack)<br />
7. <a href="http://www.10thkitchen.com/2013/11/roast-chicken-pomegranate-chutney/" target="_blank">Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Chutney </a><br />
8. <a href="http://www.giverecipe.com/bake-chocolate-pomegranate-tart.html" target="_blank">No Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Tart</a><br />
9. <a href="http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2013/11/cracked-wheat-harvest-salad/" target="_blank">Harvest Salad</a> (I had these at a dinner party last year and haven't stopped craving them since)<br />
10. <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/muesli-with-pomegranate-and-almonds" target="_blank">Muesli with Poms and Almonds</a> (my latest morning obsession)<br />
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***if you try any of these let me know how you liked it...or if you have any other good Pomegranate recipes please send them my way! I am always up for a good recipe!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-27572865031402248322015-09-28T07:00:00.000-07:002015-09-28T09:08:50.541-07:00Fall Layered CakeI know, the title is super original...pretty much just stating the obvious. A moist (oh boy, yes I used that word even though I really kind of loathe it) four layered white buttermilk cake, with cream cheese frosting! I just felt like three layers wasn't quite enough *haha. Each layer is the color of what this Fall season represents...orange, yellow, copper, and red.<br />
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I was actually up in the Utah mountains this last week and the Aspen leaves are beginning to change. It was like the whole mountainside was on fire, and I was reminded why I love this season so very much...and so this cake just seemed completely fitting. :-)<br />
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I used <b><a href="http://addapinch.com/cooking/the-best-white-cake-recipe/" target="_blank">this recipe</a></b> for the cake part and <a href="http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Cream-Cheese-Icing-2" target="_blank">this recipe</a> for the frosting part. Have I mentioned how much I love frosting...it's like butter to my bread.<br />
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***also the best, most vibrant food dye is <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/?i=1;q1=Shop;q2=Pops;q3=Icing;q4=Icing+Colors+%26+Sets;x1=tab.cat1;x2=tab.cat2;x3=tab.cat3;x4=tab.cat4" target="_blank">Wilton food dye</a>. I'm tellin' ya it makes a huge difference if you want the colors to be like "wazam!". I got mine at Joannes.<br />
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disclaimer: By no means am I a pro when it comes to cake baking. I mean seriously, for anyone who bakes a cake where the frosting looks flawless...I really need you to teach me your ways. However, I did love the way the colors turned out and like I always say, cake is good for any occasion. And on this occasion, it was because it was Tuesday. :-)<br />
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Hi there! We have currently been making ourselves at home in the Golden City (aka San Francisco) for the next few weeks. I know I had mentioned it on my <a href="https://instagram.com/colorissue/" target="_blank">instagram</a>...but I never got around to posting about our vagabond-ish lives for the next few months.<br />
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Because of a few changes with my husbands work...we decided to sell our home in San Diego and go where we were (or should I say will be) needed. I was so sad to leave San Diego for so many reasons, it's one of the greatest places to live in the whole world! We have family, and so many dear friends that we left behind.<br />
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It's funny, right when me and my little family started feeling very comfortable and settled, almost complacent with the way life was going...it was turned a little upside down. However, I am slowly realizing that change is hard, but a lot of times it is good. It has forced me to be comfortable with living much simpler...I mean living in a hotel with two little ones and a suitcase for each of us has most definitely forced me to simplify. It's actually kind of relieving to live with so little of things. I am sure when the time comes to start unpacking boxes I'm going to think, "why in the world do I have all this?!"<br />
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So now that you're caught up a little with a fraction of my happenings...my sister Whitney, and I, went on a little weekend getaway to the city and then to Napa. Both such amazingly beautiful places that could not be more opposite.<br />
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Even though it was a very short time, I thought I'd share some of my new favorite finds:<br />
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breakfast:<br />
-- <a href="http://www.mamas-sf.com/" target="_blank">Mama's </a> <i>(like mamas cookin'...need I say more?!)</i><br />
-- <a href="http://www.mrholmesbakehouse.com/" target="_blank">Mr.Holmes Bakehouse</a> <i>(the cruffins and stuffed doughnuts are pretty amazing...get there around </i><br />
<i> </i><i>8:15 am so you get the first morning batch that comes out at 9 am)</i><br />
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lunch:<br />
-- <a href="http://souvlasf.com/" target="_blank">Souvla</a> <i>(if you like Greek food...oh my)</i><br />
-- <a href="http://splitbread.com/" target="_blank">Split Bread</a> <i>(great soups and sandwiches)</i><br />
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dinner:<br />
-- <a href="http://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl" target="_blank">the French Laundry</a> <i>(fancy but worth making a reservation way ahead of time for this place!)</i><br />
-- <a href="http://www.longmeadowranch.com/Farmstead/Restaurant" target="_blank">Farmstead</a> <i>(I don't even know how to say this but this has hands down become one of my favorite spots to eat...its in Napa and everything is organic and grown in their garden behind the restaraunt. Everything is so fresh and the flavors are ridiculously good. This is a must!)</i><br />
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<i>***</i>My new favorite place to shop in downtown San Fran is the Hayes Street Shopping District. So many eclectic little shops with so much character! (ie: <a href="https://www.marinelayer.com/" target="_blank">Marine Layer</a>, <a href="http://www.shopfiddlesticks.com/catalog/index.php" target="_blank">Fiddlesticks</a>, <a href="https://www.shopacrimony.com/" target="_blank">Acrimony</a>)<br />
***Culinary Art Institute in Napa is worth seeing...there are only two in the United States. One is NY and one in Napa. The Chocolatier was my favorite, making chocolate is no joke people! :-)<br />
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^^^this was just one pic I took at Farmstead...I died over all of it. This burger was one of the best I've ever had...oh and so are their cheese biscuits and meatballs!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-47369046902128967942015-08-20T09:25:00.002-07:002015-08-20T09:26:35.609-07:00Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream (with lots of chocolate chunks!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there friends! My rule of thumb is when I find a good recipe, I share it. This is nothing short of good, with a side of creamy and delicious. Plus, it even says in the cuisinart cook book that it's "one of the easiest ice-creams to make"! Im a sucker for easy how-tos and peanut butter, so this was a no brainer.<br />
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Below is the recipe and a few pics (b/c it's always nice to actually see what you're making!) So to all those who want to take a spoon to this goodness, here ya go...<br />
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<u><b>peanut butter cup ice cream</b></u><br />
1 cup good quality peanut butter<br />
2/3 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup whole milk<br />
2 cups heavy cream<br />
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract<br />
1 cup (or maybe throw in an extra 1/2 cup if you dig that sort of thing) chopped peanut butter cup candies. This ends up being about 20 mini peanut butter cups.<br />
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<i>In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on low to combine peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Add the milk and mix on low until sugar is dissolved. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.</i><br />
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<i>Turn on your ice-cream maker...we used the <a href="http://www.cuisinart.com/products/ice_cream/ice-60w.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> one. Pour the mixture into freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 15-20 minutes. Five minutes before mixing is complete add shopped candy. The ice-cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If you want a firmer consistency transfer it to a airtight container and put in the freezer for about 2 hours. </i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-23926867698870413482015-08-09T14:03:00.002-07:002015-08-09T14:03:46.842-07:00Eating at our Happy place...Last week we went and visited my parents and stopped in at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/happys-cafe-temecula" target="_blank">Happys Cafe</a> in Old Town... one of our favorite shaved ice spots (they put ice cream in the middle, which, if you've never tried it you need to!) Sage decided it would be a good idea to get butterscotch flavor with sprinkles. I tried to get her to do something else, but she stuck to her guns and actually it was better then any flavor I would've picked!<br />
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So this last time we went it was extra special because my girls joined in on a group tour where they went "behind the scenes" to see how it's all done. They got to make their own shaved ice, have a snowball fight and free face painting.<br />
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My kids had a total blast, and I loved snapping a few pictures of all the colorful things that surround this "Happy" place.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-11593604975863917372015-07-09T10:12:00.003-07:002015-07-09T10:15:04.678-07:00Red, White and Blue...The fourth of July has always been a favorite holiday of mine. When I was little, we would go up to my grandmas (where fireworks were not only allowed but encouraged haha) and we would have a huge celebration. This year we decided to stick around and enjoy the fourth of July festivities here. Our neighborhood does a cute little parade which my kids loved (doesn't take much to please 'em I tell ya).<br />
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We then went over and enjoyed a day of swimming and BBQ'ing with family...and we even got to watch a firework show from my in laws backyard; which is always the perfect ending to this special holiday.<br />
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Probably more than any year I can remember, this holiday has really struck a chord with me this time around. I am not sure if it's just me getting older (that saying the older you grow the wiser you get...maybe is a true statement?!). Or maybe it's just that my kids are getting older, and watching them grow up has made me truly appreciate everything this country offers. I am so, so grateful for it.<br />
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Here are a few photos of our little fourth of July celebration... chalk full of those iconic USA colors red, white and blue.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-7736431347146712152015-07-01T08:00:00.000-07:002015-07-02T09:11:47.468-07:00Desire to Inspire: Entrepreneurship (so excited to finally share this!!!!)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="431" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/130347409" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="650"></iframe> <br />
About a year ago I was laying in bed and thought of this crazy, wacky, outlandish idea. What if I started a video series of things that inspire people?! What if I put together a list of topics and then interviewed a handful of people who are very well informed and knowledgeable on that topic?!<br />
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Granted I am not a videographer, and I have never interviewed anyone before, but it seemed like a good idea to me?!<br />
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So, I thought of my first topic and contacted five women. Women who I found to be inspiring, down to earth, sweet, and most of all extremely knowledgeable and successful on this topic. They were women who I never thought would really be up for this crazy idea I had.<br />
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Within a week I heard back from all five of them. They all agreed to be interviewed. I was shocked and beyond elated. After the excitement settled, I thought, ok now what?!<br />
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Then I got a call from one of the women, and she told me she would fly in for the interview. My heart plummeted down to that deep dark place inside your gut. That is when fear set in. That is when I started to get cold feet. I started having doubt, upon doubt, upon doubt. What was I doing? Why would someone want to fly in for this? I don't even know how to interview... and who am I going to get to actually take footage?!<br />
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I doubted myself. I doubted my ability to finish what I had set out to do. For some reason, there was something pushing me to go through with this. To swallow my fears, and just "fake it til you make it". So, I did just that. I flew into three different states, interviewing Katie from <a href="http://puj.com/" target="_blank">puj</a>, Stephanie from <a href="http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">NieNie dialogues</a>, Sarah from <a href="http://shop.sarahjanestudios.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Jane Studios</a>, Susan from <a href="http://freshlypicked.com/" target="_blank">Freshly Picked</a>, and Elle from <a href="http://sollybaby.com/" target="_blank">Solly Baby Wrap</a>.<br />
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I don't know how it all happened, but everything just fell into place. I'd like to say it was just luck but I think it was much more than that. I think this message needed to be shared.<br />
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I also don't know how to adequately express in words how much I learned and grew from this experience. So many times I wanted to throw in the towel. Thankfully I had <a href="http://paigecierra.com/video" target="_blank">Paige</a>, who beautifully and brilliantly put together this video. It was when I watched it for the first time, tears running down my cheeks and seeing the interviews streamed together, that I realized it was all so worth it. It was magic.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, to anyone who has a dream; for any woman, mother and aspiring entrepreneur who feels like they need a push in the right direction...this is for you!!! This week, we celebrate our Independence. In a country where the American dream is something we all strive for. It is a real thing. These women are living it. <b>Watch this video. </b>The insight, the advice, the overall passion you see in these women is awe inspiring.</span><br />
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<i>Thank you <a href="http://paigecierra.com/video" target="_blank">Paige</a> for the countless hours of being my right hand man. You are the greatest. And thank you Susan, Elle, Sarah, Katie and Stephanie for your beautiful words. </i><br />
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Without further adieu here is the very first video of my <b>Desire to Inspire Series: Entrepreneurship </b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-51078606527280467512015-06-25T19:06:00.005-07:002015-06-25T19:09:14.512-07:00a trip to the blue grass state...A couple weeks ago me and my sister went out and visited my other sister who lives in good ole' Kentucky. It was so fun. We ate good food, we laughed, we walked around the town a lot looking at old charming, amazing homes; we thrifted, boutique shopped, slept in, I mean geez suddenly I'm wanting to go back. Like right now.<br />
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Kentucky really is such a beautiful state. The people are so warm and welcoming. There are fields of green with the most beautiful horses you've ever seen. Their markets are pretty awesome (I get really excited when I step into pretty food markets) and their pace of life is something I need to implement in my own. People take their time, they are gracious, they are laid back and in no hurry. It was kind of refreshing.<br />
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I have to say, I use to feel guilty when I would plan a trip away from my husband and kids. But I am slowly realizing that these trips are good for my soul every so often. Plus, the best part of going away is coming back home and embracing my lovies again. It really is a good thing to take a breather and recharge your mother batteries.<br />
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Photographed below is when we went to <a href="http://shakervillageky.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Shaker Village </a> (super interesting place!) and then took a boat ride down the Kentucky River. The other photos are from the Lexington cemetery. It was one of the prettiest burial sites I've ever laid eyes on; with head stones dating back to the 1800's! The history, the trees, the overall ambiance was just amazing.<br />
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^^^ honey testing ^^^</div>
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^^^ jet lag sort of took a toll the first day we got there ^^^</div>
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^^^ I kind of look pregnant in this picture, but I am not. Nope. Just looks like it. :-/ ^^^</div>
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^^^ Our thrifty finds...which we didn't buy ^^^</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192127427680902662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345961796941497406.post-21747151906326958152015-06-11T09:23:00.000-07:002015-06-11T13:28:19.770-07:00Strawberry Cheesecake PopsWe love strawberries and we love cheesecake...so this was a no brainer. I love doing things like this, where my girls can help me. They feel included and I feel like I'm not ignoring them while I do things like this. They went and checked the freezer about fifty million times before they were ready...I'd say they were pretty excited?!<br />
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These were so good, refreshing, and healthy! My kids didn't like the graham crackers, so they opted out of that part. I think I might make these, and take them to our fourth of July celebration; the colors are perfecto mundo! :-)<br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
3 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened<br />
1/4 cup plain fat free greek yogurt<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
3 TBS light colored corn syrup<br />
1 teaspoon lemon juice<br />
10 oz. strawberries, blended<br />
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs<br />
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Directions:<br />
-combine milk and sugar in a saucepan, cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl; gradually add milk mixture, whisking until smooth. Stir in yogurt and vinailla. Cool completely.<br />
- Put corn syrup, juice and berries in a blender; process until smooth. Then layer the cream cheese mixture among 6 (4 oz) ice pop molds; going from cream cheese to strawberry back to cream cheese.<br />
- Freeze at least 4 hours. Unmold and dip tips in crumbs (if you want).<br />
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***some of my favorite molds are <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-Groovy-Molds-Spring-Green/dp/B00395HIOO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1434039624&sr=8-3&keywords=freeze+pop+mold" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zoku-Classic-Molds-drip-guards/dp/B00CDL33Q2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1434039675&sr=8-9&keywords=freeze+pop+mold" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cuisipro-Snap-Fit-Circle-Mold/dp/B007JT27CO" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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This tiny project made me want my own little wood working shed...to make all my wood working dreams come true. But then I realized how much time it takes and I'm thinkin' this hobby might need to go on the back burner for a while. </div>
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***I got my log at an abandoned field. However you can go to Home Depot or any other similar shop and they'll cut wood for you <b>IF you purchase the wood at that store</b>. Since I had my own wood I had to find a contractor who would cut mine. Dixieline will sometimes cut outsourced wood as well***</div>
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^^^ watercolored^^^ ^^^natural state^^^<br />
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^^^ This is how you want them to cut the wood...in half and then just a smidgen off the bottom ^^^</div>
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and now for the art utensil holder...</div>
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