tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55862965220860165022024-03-12T19:20:09.120-07:00Me Oh My CoutureAudrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-27254964945218903642018-10-25T12:56:00.000-07:002018-10-25T12:56:13.916-07:00Pumpkin Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When fall comes, I get so excited for all the yummy traditional warm foods like soups and stews, warm breads, and treats. And if I had to only pick one type of food to eat during the fall, I would easily pick soup. There's just something cozy about a warm bowl of soup after a long, cold fall day. Plus, there's always leftovers for the days that follow. It's like the gift that keeps giving.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was inspired to make this soup after we had a pumpkin soup at a restaurant. This Pumpkin Chili is what I came up with. It's vegan and gluten free, and so savory for those chilly fall days. I served our soup with my mom's famous rolls, and it was a big hit with my kids+husband. And in this case, we didn't really have any leftovers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once this is done, and the onions have cooked down and are translucent, I add the stock, pumpkin puree, and coconut milk. Make sure it's not pumpkin pie puree;). Then add the rest of the ingredients (corn, potatoes,beans, green chilis). Allow the pot to come to slight boil, and then reduce to a simmer to serve. Garnish with a swirl of coconut milk, top with fresh jalapeno peppers, and enjoy!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 yellow onion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 jalapeno </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 can of corn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 can of green chilies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 can of black beans drained/rinsed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2-3 large potatoes (baked with skin removed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 large can of pure pumpkin (non-sweetened)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 pint chicken or vegetable broth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1 can coconut milk</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">curry powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">garlic powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">onion powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">paprika</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">cinnamon</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">corriander </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">a touch of crushed red pepper </span>(you can adjust this according to your heat preference)</li>
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Today I'm excited to share a little post with <a href="https://www.sexymodest.com/">Sexy Modest</a>. It was fun taking a few pictures with my son when all those fall vibes were coming out, in the best way. I received this pretty little dress and love it so much! It's the type of dress that I love so much, I feel like I need a back-up. The quality of the dress is top-notch, and the cotton fabric is so soft and flexible, but it's still thick without being clingy or see-through. I love the detail of the flutter sleeve which add the best feminine touch+it has pockets. Pockets just make it that much better, and I love it!</div>
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You can find more of the <a href="https://www.sexymodest.com/collections/brigitte-brianna-modest-clothing">Brigitte Brianna Collection here</a> and you can find my dress <a href="https://www.sexymodest.com/products/brigitte-brianna-milan-dress?variant=12460835242050">here</a>. For my necklace you can shop Katie Waltman <a href="https://katiewaltman.com/products/cn1194">here</a>. </div>
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I hope you're all enjoying the beginnings of fall. Bring on all the soft cozy dresses + warm fall sweaters.</div>
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I've been gushing about fall for a while now, and I know I'm not alone. It just really has all the best feels! I've been talking with my daughters about how excited we are for cozy sweater weather, warm soups, and doing activities outside when the weather is crisp.</div>
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Today, I'm sharing family photos from one of our fall photo shoots + 3 tips to pull off an amazing fall photo shoot. All photos were taken by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayleykaze/">Hayley Kaze</a>. We love her. She's been taking our pictures forever, and I just can't say enough good things about her.<br />
I hope you're enjoying the beginnings of fall and that these tips might help inspire some of your family pictures!</div>
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Now, is the best time to add all of those layers and textures. Scarves, hats, boot socks, or your favorite shawl. This really adds so much dimension to the pictures and completes the look for fall. Plus, all those cozy, warm layers suggest fall, in the best way. And it's practical, which always reads well in design. Just think of a person in high heels, taking pictures on the beach; not practical.</div>
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The catch here is to just not over do it. Too much of a good thing, can just be too much sometimes. So stick to a few specific pieces to incorporate, and then call it good. Keep it fresh, simple, and authentic; like our scarves for this shoot were authentically needed, and they ended up creating the best photos that really happened organically. You'll see more of this down below, where my little girl and older daughter are snuggling in my shawl.</div>
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I told our photographer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayleykaze/">Hayley</a>, I wanted to do pictures where there was the effect of golden wheat. She knew a great spot, and from there, I chose blue tones that coordinated with the sky and mountainscape. I choose light blue, whites, and depths of indigo and navy, to add our layers, and suddenly the color scheme was really beginning to be dynamic. The blues really complemented the gold tones of the wheat, and the tones of blue and indigo, really reflected that beautiful mountain backdrop.</div>
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I could have easily done neutral tones, with pops of deep red, against that gold, or even stayed all neutral, so as to complement the vibrant colors around us. Almost anything would be complemented by that gold tone (cue all the 'put a little gold with that' memes and you get the point).</div>
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Notice, the layers of color came in different shades of blue, whites, even emerald green, but they all fit with the overall scheme and created a depth for photographing.</div>
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Accessorizing just adds another layer of depth to your pictures. Since you're already dressing for the weather, you've added in accessories likes scarves or hats. Now add those sweet and simple elements, like your favorite piece of jewelry, belt, shawl, dainty hair bow, bonnet or flower crown, and maybe even something wild.</div>
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Your accessories don't need to be contrived either; wear your favorite necklace that means something to you; I'm wearing my crystal monogram T necklace, for my husband's name. Wear a favorite bracelet, or go with an idea that your little one comes up with. I wore a special belt that I wore on my wedding day (just kidding, haha, but that really made it sounds special right?). It was just special because I love it, and it really completed my look.</div>
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My 'something wild' accessory was an idea that my daughter came up with in her mind which made it even better and more magical. She imagined holding this billowing silk through the wind in her special dress. I thought her idea was brilliant, so I simply made the scarf by picking out the fabric with her, then cutting it, the end. And did you see above how my daughter's vision really came to life with our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayleykaze/">photographer</a>? </div>
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Your wild could be a picnic basket full of food, a simple blanket, or even a special lovie that one of your kiddos never leave home without. Unless it's not something you can really take out in public. We have one of those; we refer to it as the dirty dish clothe (we love it). We do have a handful of pictures with a beloved, velveteen rabbit. We never really plan it, he's just often there.</div>
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Happy fall pictures. I hope some of these ideas help you. I'm certainly not saying any of these tips are required to make a beautiful picture. They are just some tips that work for me and will really connect the dots in your photos. </div>
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It's almost October 1st, so it's time for all the Halloween decorations! One of my favorite set-ups is this spooky table setting with tons of glasses, candle holders, and candle sticks (all from the dollar store). After all the glass, I add in a few skulls, and nothing tops our favorite crocodile (which we found at target a few years ago). I feel like this setting is spooky and cool, at the same time. Plus, if skulls aren't really your thing, you could just do a setting of all 'old glasses' and candles and call it good. Also, one of my favorite parts is that the dustier the glass gets, the better. No need to dust them all off!</div>
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This simple dessert is so quick and easy, but it still makes you feeling pretty good in the kitchen with your made-from-scratch salted caramel sauce. My very favorite treats are fruit pies, streusels, and crisps, and this dessert fits right in. It's so fast and easy, but really foots the bill for a yummy dessert.</div>
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And for the record, my husband invented this little treat. He was trying to make a dessert for me, and found the Betty Crocker box in the pantry + peaches and voila, a star was born.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These swans are some of my favorite cookies. I've made them before with white wings, but this time I decided to hand-paint their wings with a touch of pink and gold. Making the pink water color was simple with a touch of pink food coloring and water. For the gold, I used this go-to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6ARC1E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=audrawilliams-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8b0f7dcb2b12f280825a4e650d3028f3&camp=1789&creative=9325">luster dust</a>. I added a little bit of water with the luster dust and mixed to create a gold water-color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about the techniques of royal icing and sugar cookies, email me for local classes that I host </span></div>
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I'm sharing A fun summer treat that works perfect for a party treat to share, or just something fresh to enjoy on any summer day. </div>
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We've made this to share at a summer party, and we've also loved having our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K0E6UIQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=audrawilliams-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=34d04cb4a0975ad2d32fa2ea1f974af2&camp=1789&creative=9325">dispenser</a> full of lemonade, cold and ready when we want a refreshing drink. </div>
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This drink is so easy to make, and can be made with a variety of fresh fruit, or you can keep it simple with just a little orange, lemon, and mint.</div>
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<li>FILL YOUR DISPENSER FULL OF WATER. I HAVE LOVED THIS <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K0E6UIQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=audrawilliams-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=34d04cb4a0975ad2d32fa2ea1f974af2&camp=1789&creative=9325">ONE</a></li>
<li>ADD THE JUICE OF 1-2 ORANGES</li>
<li>1-1/2 CUPS OF <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Country-Time-Flavored-Lemonade-Canister/dp/B015FCGBKK/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1531707480&sr=1-4&keywords=lemonade&_encoding=UTF8&tag=audrawilliams-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4d932f1cc0b9341c01a750dd607ced54&camp=1789&creative=9325&th=1">LEMONADE</a> FLAVOR. I ADD LESS THAN THE SUGGESTED AMOUNT BECAUSE I LIKE THE TASTE OF LIGHT AND REFRESHING RATHER THAN OVERLY SUGARED. BUT IF YOU LIKE A LITTLE MORE, ADD THE AMOUNT LISTED ON THE LABEL OF THE LEMONADE</li>
<li>3 ORANGES SLICED THINLY. ADD THE SLICES TO THE TOP OF YOUR DISPENSER.</li>
<li>A HANDFUL OF FRESH STRAWBERRIES, WITH STEMS CUT, ADD.</li>
<li>3-4 SPRIGS OF FRESH MINT. ADD ON TOP OF YOUR FRESH FRUIT. THIS IS THE BEST PART, IT ADDS THE FRESHEST TASTE, AND IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT TO THE ORANGE AND LEMON FLAVOR.</li>
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YOU COULD ADD ANY OTHER VARIETY OF FRUIT. WE'VE DONE PINEAPPLE, RASPBERRIES, AND GRAPEFRUIT.</div>
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THAT'S IT! REFRIGERATE AND ENJOY.<br />
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<br />Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-36253553879350938792018-07-08T08:27:00.000-07:002018-07-08T08:27:23.642-07:00Flamingo + Watermelon Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
Flamingo cookies + watermelon ice cream
cones for a dessert bar I made for a family party. My little Adele gave me
the inspiration for the watermelon ice cream cones when she was
decorating her little set of cookies. She started making her ice cream cones into watermelons and voila! They're a favorite now!</div>
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We made the starfish molds with Wilton pink and white candy melts. We placed them on top of ice cream and cotton candy. I found the molds from Ikea. These were so fun and easy to make, and I let the kids do their own. They loved it!</div>
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I'm excited to share details of my baby girl's space. I wanted the space to be new and fresh, but I wanted to do it with a small budget since she's one day going to be sharing a room with her big sister. </div>
I started with a few simple, design elements to bring the nursery together. Here's what I started with:<br />
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1. Statement Lighting<br />
Since lighting can make a HUGE impact, I knew I wanted to do something fun. But a lighting statement can cost as much (or more) than the statement. So I looked to IKEA for something big and inexpensive. I settled on <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70315030/">THIS</a> light and sprayed it gold. It took me a day to paint and dry, and my personal handyman had it up within minutes.<br />
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2. Wallpaper Decals<br />
I found the sweetest watercolor decals <a href="http://www.uwdecals.com/products/coral-watercolor-polka-dots.html">here</a>. Urban Walls has tons of decals to choose from, and the sky is the limit as to how you wanted to implement them. I just free-handed my spacing and deliberately spaced some really close together and some evenly apart. My 9'x11' wall used only one purchase of a 50 pack of dots, for $48. Putting these up was really fun because it instantly made a big impact, and it was quick process.<br />
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3. A Unified Theme<br />
Picking a theme will help your space stay unified and give it an identity. This doesn't mean it should be all pink and unicorns a hundred times over, or all brown with horses through and through. But implementing a theme, and then acknowledging small motifs of that theme in various ways (even just once), give a space an identity. Spaces like this create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. And don't think that this concept suggests a super controlled, generic space. If your space is super random and eclectic, acknowledge that as your theme, and go for it. I love eclectic spaces because they emanate depth and have layers of meaning in them. They are like pieces of art commissioned just for you. That being said a lot can be said with silence, or in the case of design, so much can be said with simplicity. Whatever you're looking for, envision it, and then implement those elements. It all depends on your personal taste. But just go for it, and enjoy creating it.<br />
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Some the other fun DIY's included spraying the drapery rings gold, spraying an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30202092/">Ikea rod</a> gold to display some of our swaddle blankets, and simply handing spice racks as book shelves.</div>
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Who doesn't love chocolate covered strawberries? They are such a fun and easy treat, and they are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. Plus, it's fun and easy to make them look gourmet. They also go a long way when you buy a large package of fresh strawberries from Costco, for dipping. The amount shown in these pictures was not even a full package, and we had plenty to spare. </div>
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<b>Wash and dry your strawberries the night before.</b></div>
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If there's any water on the strawberries when you start to dip, the chocolate or candy coating, is not going to adhere properly, or at all. I wash all my strawberries, and then lay out a few sheets of paper towels and spread the strawberries out to dry, let them dry for a day before dipping. If you're short on time, you could hand wash each strawberry, without dousing them in water, and then hand-dry with a paper towel. You just don't want them to be wet when dipping. </div>
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They're are a lot of things that involve tempering chocolate, but for the simplicity of just dipping strawberries, I just mean, heat the chocolate slowly. This allows the chocolate from over-cooking and most importantly, to maintain its sheen. If you're finding that your chocolate has a dull, matte appearance, check your tempering. </div>
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Finally, I just have a few ideas to share about decorating. I have used milk chocolate and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-1911-498-White-Candy-Melts/dp/B0000VONAM">Wilton </a>candy coating, and both work similarly. It really depends on your color/taste preference. For these, I was just really set on pink. I also used white chips to drizzle on top. I drizzled the white by using a plastic bag and cutting the tip, ever so slightly. I used <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VALQQ60/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1">this</a> gold leaf once the coating dried, and then I lightly painted on some water, and then I adhered the gold leaf. I also used a mixture of sprinkles and edible sparkles. You could also use finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or more sprinkles (next time I make them, I'm going to take non-sweetened, shredded coconut, chop it up, and then sprinkle on top!). The sky is the limit. </div>
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I love to create new sets of cookies. Designing a new cookie set is actually one of the best parts for me. When I design a cookie, I first map it out in my head and start to get a feel for what I want it to look like. Then I trace an outline of the cookies with the cookie cutter and draw it out. With these cookies, I used pre-made icing decorations and hand-made ones as well. I used a lot of edible sparkles, and I hand-painted edible gold on the details of the cookies. Things get pretty serious in cookie decorating when you're holding a paint brush. You start to feel like an artist painting a layered canvas, haha. There's royal icing and then there's abstract oil paining.</div>
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I'm not sure if it's just the nostalgia from when I performed, or just because they are kinda cute, but these cookies are my some of my favorite! I love the Nutcracker and always look forward to going around Christmas time. Its' become one of our family traditions, especially since my two oldest girls perform now. I figure I've perform in over a hundred Nutcracker's since about the time I was 12, and I can't listen to the music without feeling the need to start dancing. </div>
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I hope you're enjoying this wonderful time of year!</div>
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I just added a few finishing touches to my kitchen, and that got me thinking about the things that make my kitchen feel fresh, clean, put-together, and well-designed. I came up with a list of 3 things that will add a POW to any kitchen, can easily be implemented, and ultimately are easy on the waistline, I mean wallet. And don't get me wrong, there are WAY more than 3 things, but I really feel good about these 3.</div>
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1. Fresh Fruit. I love fruit. Plain and simple. It's pretty and yummy, and it adds the best practical/functional touch to any kitchen. And when I say functional, what's better than a kitchen with a nice bowl of delicious, crisp apples (with a little Biscoff spread on the side)? It really adds a welcoming touch. Really, what says 'wonderful kitchen' better than sending the message that 'you can eat in here' with tons of fresh fruit. And with lemons and limes at $.25, you can feel pretty good about over-flowing bowls of them. Plus, you won't have any shortage for your morning, warm lemon-water.</div>
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2. Greenery. Plants. Nature. Fill a small pot with basil, rosemary, or lavender. It always brings out the best in any kitchen, and it might even make you feel like a gourmet cook. The main design element I just brought into my kitchen was a dwarf lime tree, and it's adding the happiest/freshest vibe. It's like a sweet little smile in my kitchen. I got mine for only $40 dollars, and if I do things right, it could be a long-term relationship. I read up on what it needs to survive, and it needs sunshine and tender care (fingers crossed). I also love to have mint in the kitchen since it adds the yummiest garnish to desserts and drinks. There's also nothing like having a little lavender plant close by to rub off some of its essence. Lavender is just so beautiful, so it really just does its own thing.</div>
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3. Blue China. It is just so pretty in the kitchen, and all you need is a tiny bit to make a statement. You could, of course, do a lot and go that route, but one pretty little bowl or vase freshens up a space quite a bit. On the other hand, I have a completely unhealthy amount of blue china, too much to reasonably display at one time. That whole functional/practical concept doesn't always resonate with me. And well, the description that 'I'm a hoarder trapped in a minimalist's body' (or is it the other way around?) sometimes applies to me. </div>
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There are a lot of places that have incredible Blue China, and they're usually a lot of money. I'd prefer to save that type of money for other things, or just buy one special piece. But I am going to share a HUGE secret: I have bought almost all my Blue China from Ross. Yes, Ross! My mom likes Ross, and I never used to go there, but then a few years ago I went with her, and BOOM! Blue China everywhere. I have gotten two sets of giant, matching vases, and all of my Blue China planters are from there. The large pot in the pictures posted here is from Ross, and it was only $7.99! Run to Ross, I hope you find some! Either way, add a touch of Blue China, your kitchen will be whistlin' another tune.<br />
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This boy got a new room! He's been hoping for a bunk bed for a long time, but every time I thought about him and a bunk bed, I though about him and a broken arm. We settled with a lower loft bunk from Ikea, and it's perfect. I know he's still going to be launching himself off of things, but I feel much better about this.<br />
I posted links to a few details from his room below. We love the swing and made it the spotlight of his room. Right now it's on clearance as they bring in their new line of swings, and it's such a good price. If you're looking to get one, buy it now. You will love it!</div>
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I love this boy so much, I feel like I can't hold it in sometimes. He has the greatest energy and brings the best joy and love into our family! I'm so thankful I get to be his momma! I love you times a million!!!</div>
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This is one of our favorite meals. When we're not stuffing our face with cookies, we love a wholesome veggie dish! You know, moderation in all things; veggies for dinner and cookies for breakfast!</div>
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This dish is perfect served as a stew, over rice, or stuffed in a sweet potato. It's loaded with the yummiest, vitamin-packed vegetables, is vegan, gluten-free, and leaves everyone's bellies full and satisfied. And no one can ever eat just one bowl. I've made it with a variety of different veggies, and I love using what vegetables I have on-hand. </div>
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I got the recipe for the coconut curry from my sister-in-law Joanne, and then I couldn't resist stuffing it in sweet potatoes (one of my family's favorite things). I've adjusted the original recipe a little; a few more vegetables, and a tad more spice, but the basis is her genius. She created the recipe, and made it for a family dinner, and everyone was obsessed! When she served it, I just kept going over to the pot and smelling its deliciousness. She got all the flavors just right.</div>
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Here's the recipe below:</div>
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1 T olive oil or coconut oil</div>
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1 yellow onion, chopped</div>
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5 carrots, peeled and chopped</div>
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1-2 fresh jalapeno (depending on how spicy you like it)</div>
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2-3 potatoes, peeled and sliced</div>
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1 zucchini, sliced</div>
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1 apple (any variety), chopped</div>
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1 cup french green beans, cut in half</div>
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2 T ginger paste, or fresh cut ginger minced</div>
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3 cups cauliflower, roughly chopped</div>
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8 oz can tomato paste</div>
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2 T yellow curry powder</div>
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1 T cumin</div>
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1 teaspoon paprika</div>
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</div>
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1 teaspoon turmeric</div>
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1 teaspoon coriander</div>
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1. In a stock pot or large saute pan, saute onion, carrot, and jalapeno in oil for 4 minutes, or until onions have softened.</div>
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2. Add all the spices, and toss to coat.</div>
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3. Add the potatoes, cauliflower, ginger, apples, and tomato paste. Let cook for 3 minutes.</div>
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4. Add vegetable broth and bring all ingredients to a boil. Once ingredients have reached a boil, bring to a simmer, covered for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.</div>
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At this point, you could add the coconut milk and then serve over rice. If you want more of a soup, with a few larger vegetable pieces, continue on.</div>
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5. Puree about 1/3 - 1/2 of the stew in a blender, and then return to your pan (continue until you have reached the desired texture).</div>
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6. Stir in coconut milk</div>
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7. Serve with rice or naan, or by stuffing in a softened, baked sweet potato. Garnish with freshly sliced avocado, a few green beans, and a few slices of fresh ginger.</div>
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Serves about 8</div>
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Go get these ingredients! All of my ingredients were found at a local grocery store; no specialty stores. I promise, if this type of vegetable-curry goodness is even close to your thing, it will become a weekly staple.</div>
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This little sweetheart was the best little helper. She helped wash all the vegetables thoroughly, and I loved having her work with me in the kitchen.</div>
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I made these sweet little bunnies for Easter, and in preparation for my Easter cookie class. There's just something too perfect about little bunnies. Making a crisp clean outline with royal icing + a few perfect details, like eyelashes and a pearl necklace, makes for the perfect little cookie. ALMOST too cute to eat, almost;)</div>
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We talk about making the perfect sugar cookie, learn how to use royal icing, I share all my own recipes, and we of course, eat cookies!</div>
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We had a special little Easter dinner with my little family this week since next week we are going to spend it away with family.</div>
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I just love tulips and used them as the centerpiece. Even though there were just 7 stems, they made such a delightful statement. I really think tulips are one of the happiest flowers. However they sit, tall or floppy, they always look nice. </div>
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I had the little kids be in charge of the mini baskets, and they had fun filling each of them. They filled them with Cadbury eggs and crinkle confetti, and of course we couldn't use the confetti without throwing it everywhere, and we caught my little boy, Finnegan, getting the biggest kick out of himself, thinking he had colored his lips with the eggs. I'm not sure if he ever realized it, but they weren't actually the colored eggs, and didn't even color his lips at all.</div>
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Each place setting got a special little packaged cookie for later. I'm pretty sure some of us ate our weight in cookies, but at least they were enjoyed!</div>
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I hope this week is a beautiful celebration of Easter for you. It's one of the most meaningful celebrations for me and my little family. I'm sharing one of my favorite buttercream frostings below</div>
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These pretty little girls are a great team, and I''m so thankful they have each other.</div>
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Here he is in all his mischief, or so he thinks. I absolutely adore every piece of him!</div>
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I'm in love with these unique men's watches, but even better, my husband is! When <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/#meohmycouture" target="_blank">JORD</a> reached out to me to work with them, I knew it was the perfect match for my watch-loving husband. Tyson has always been a watch guy, and when I saw these watches, and their unique cool style, I knew he would love it. A nice watch is something I've given him as a Christmas gift over the years, and I think this one might just be his favorite. It looks cool and casual for everyday-wear, and classy (with the perfect rustic touch) with a suit and tie. <br />
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One of the things I love about the <a href="http://woodwatches.com/#meohmycouture" target="_blank">JORD</a> brand is their packaging. I'm a bit of a sucker for things in pretty packages, so when this arrived in a sold wood box, with magnetic closures, and a drawer at the bottom of the box, I knew this was a good brand. If you're looking for a cool gift, a men's watch, or a women's watch, go check out their site. I have my eyes set on a women's watch with a rose pink face and zebra wood band. JORD is also hosting a contest, and when you enter, you will instantly be given a $25 e-gift code! Enter <a href="https://www.woodwatches.com/g/meohmycouture" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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This post was sponsored by JORD Wood Watches. All opinions are my own.Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-19142829259651664992016-11-30T13:40:00.000-08:002016-11-30T13:40:34.593-08:00Peppermint Chex Mix<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Chex Mix is so yummy. I don't know what it is, but I find myself making variations of Chex Mixes all the time, maybe too much! The kiddos love them, my hubby does, and there's no end to the variety and creativity you can add to them. Here's the recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Peppermint Chex Mix</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1 box of Rice Chex</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1 bag of Candy Cane candy melts by Wilton</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1 bag of white chocolate chips</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>4-5 cups of pretzels</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1 bag of mini marshmallows (I didn't add these the first time, but thought they would be a yummy addition, and they were. They are probably my favorite things about the recipe).</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1 bag of white peppermint M&M's</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>1/2 cup of milk chocolate chips</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">In a large bowl mix the Chex and pretzels together. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, slowly warm the white chocolate and candy melts together in the microwave. Make sure to temper the chocolate by warming it slowly and stirring every 30 seconds or so. Chocolate doesn't hold heat evenly, so when you stir it after warming, you help evenly distribute the heat, rather than burning the chocolate and turning it to a clay like substance. Tempering chocolate helps it keep it's glossy shine too.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">After your white chocolate mixture is melted, pour and gently stir over the entire mixture. Once its spread throughout the pretzels and Chex, add in the M&M's and the marshmallows, and stir all together. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">Finish by spreading the mixture flat on a cookie sheet with parchment paper underneath for easy clean-up. Once it's spread out, warm your milk chocolate, and pour into a sandwich bag and cut a fine hole in the corner. Gently drizzle the milk chocolate to preference over the whole mixture and......ENJOY!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">xoxoxo </span></span><b> </b></span></div>
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I'm so excited for our Christmas Countdown and advent calendar this year! We've been doing a countdown with service cards for the past few years, and we have a little tradition of getting the chocolate countdown calendars too. But this year I set it all up in one fun spot, and I'm excited to add to our standing traditions. <br />
In the mini stockings, I have cards that are full of service projects, big and small. They say things like: hold the door for as many people as possible, smile at a stranger, make cookies for a friend, or write a kind note to your daddy. I found the mini stockings at <a href="https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod389137&categoryId=rhbc_cat346000" target="_blank">RH Baby&Child</a> on sale after Christmas last year, but was using cute little envelopes the years before. You could always easily make one with paper envelopes and ribbon.<br />
In the big Calendar, I set up little gifts and activities. The only main thing I'm sticking to is a countdown coloring book on Day1 and Christmas Jammies on Day 2. The pockets of the big calendar will have a note that says 'open the presents inside the toy bag!' I found the giant toy bag in the Target dollar section for only $3, and there were a handful of other inexpensive gifts there too. It's not too late to set this up for your little ones, with a little creativity and a tiny bit of cash, Voila, you''ll be set! I used extra ornaments from our decorating, and pinned them here and there for a little extra touch of Christmas! <br />
Oh, I just love traditions, and fun activities to make the season magical. <br />
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<a href="https://alicelanehome.com/?gclid=CIrt2duwzNACFQdWDQodzCYAuQ" target="_blank">Mistletoe</a>: Wonderland by Alice Lane,<br />
<a href="http://www.westelm.com/?cm_type=gnav&cm_sp=GlobalLinks-_-Topnav-_-WestElmLogo" target="_blank">Felt Wreath</a> from West Elm<br />
<a href="http://evansgatehouse.com/" target="_blank">Peppermint Garland</a> from Gatehouse #1.<br />
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<br />Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-89693695219825914282016-09-08T12:01:00.000-07:002016-09-08T12:01:59.842-07:00A LUAU PARTY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The night before the party, the birthday girl and I made the big tropical balloon garland. It was super easy, fun, and really could be done with a variety of colors. To start you will need:</div>
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<li>Balloons. We bought 12 inch and 9 inch in three colors for a variety. </li>
<li>Craft paper. We hand-cut giant pink leaves and folded them here and there to give them dimension.</li>
<li>Plant greenery. We bough two kinds: 1 large fern bush+large palm leaves in a package. we found ours at Joanne fabrics with a coupon.</li>
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To start assembling the garland, we blew up tons of balloons. We gave each of them different amounts of air, so they were all different sizes. We cut a large piece of our twine to size. We measured where we would hang it, and then gave ourselves a little extra. Then, one by one, we tied the balloons onto the garland. This was a little tedious as we had to string the long twine all the way through each knot, but it was easy to get the hang of it. </div>
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The closer we tied the balloons, the fuller the garland, and vice versa. We mostly stacked our balloons almost right next to each other.</div>
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After this was done, we hung the garland into place by tying it to our pendant lights. Then with the clothespins, we attached all of the flowers, hand-cut craft paper leaves, and greenery from the store. I used the glue gun to attached some of the flower to the leaves first, and then pinned them to the garland. After a little rearranging and adjusting, voila! We made a fun tropical floral garland.</div>
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We had so much fun at the party! I loved watching London teach all her friends a hula that she made up. 'Yes, just feel the music' and 'like the waves of the ocean.' And probably my favorite thing was watching Finnegan do the haka with his face painted and all! I just love these kiddos. Happy Birthday beautiful Londy girl!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recipe:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 egg (for a more substantial cookie you can add another egg yolk) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 box of Betty Crocker French Vanilla cake mix</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bake at 350 F for 9-10 minutes, until cookies begin to turn slightly golden brown.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let the cookies cool, then frost with vanilla buttercream (I turned mine blue), and top with store-bought cotton candy!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">These cookies are so quick and easy, and there's almost nothing people love more than a little cotton candy.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-13465284041135303822015-07-26T21:16:00.001-07:002015-07-26T21:16:21.695-07:00Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been craving one of my favorite childhood cookies// oatmeal chocolate chip. But I haven't been able to locate the recipe, so I decided to try a recipe I pinned <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/11/the-best-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">here</a></span> of some yummy looking oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. This recipe brought back all the yummy memories of my mom's recipe,
and it was delicious. Give it a try, it will not disappoint. Her
recipe calls for non-instant oats, but all I had on hand was instant oats and
they turned out great. Non-instant oats would make the cookies a
little more substantial, but in the end, they turned just like I remembered them</span></span>.</div>
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Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00518184906665371600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5586296522086016502.post-75973828946948890522014-08-19T12:32:00.000-07:002014-08-19T12:32:49.920-07:00It's a girl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's a girl! We are so excited and look forward to welcoming another
princess. My heart is happy to think of all the love us girls get to
give our boys too! Since the two little girls couldn't wait to find
out, I wanted to do a special reveal. At first, I thought I would find
out with my husband, but then I realized this was the perfect surprise
for him too. So I went and got an ultrasound and didn't tell anyone.
On the drive down to our 'family photo shoot' I announced to everyone
that inside the big chest we were going to sit on were a bunch of
balloons. If they were pink, it was a girl. Iif they were blue, it was a
boy! I surprised everyone and they couldn't believe it, especially the
hubby. It was special to capture that moment on camera because the
excitement was so authentic. All the photos were taken by Hayley
Anderson Photography.</div>
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Since I wanted to have all of our extended family in on the surprise, I invited them to a dessert night. When they showed up they only saw PINK, plus the pictures, and an announcement that 'It's a Girl'. I centered the party decor around a pair of $10 chairs that I thrifted and sprayed gold. I styled them with faux greenery and then wired in real flowers. I love them and if you find a pair and are thinking about going gold...go for it! I plan on using them in a sweet seating arrangement with a small end table (the little girls' room may be getting an upgrade). </div>
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Now that school has started, I know this little girl will be here before I know it. My heart goes patter when I think about holding another little one like the sweetheart below. This is a picture of my first born nearly 7 years ago...where does the time go? Today is the day to love on all your loved ones.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 large egg</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I box of Betty Crocker cake mix</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mix together and spoon out as drop cookies, or roll out with flour and cookies cutters. Bake at 350 degress for 8-9 minutes (don't wait for them to turn golden brown, they will be extra soft for a day or two if you cook just until light brown)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I love the French Vanilla flavor, but all the flavors are fun!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Enjoy!</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We celebrated my little boy's 2nd birthday this last week and had a special 'party animal' theme. It was kinda easy to pick a theme since he really is the life of the party in our family and he LOVES animals. He has a handful of play animals and I centered the decorating around the animals dressed in mini party hats. A simple DIY with some paper and a glue gun; I just cut mini half circles and rolled until they formed a hat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I decorated the cake with a handmade bunting, animals, a dollhouse table, and added giant confetti circles to the table. We served donuts from a local bakery, and had a fun family party over too many treats and a hot meal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last minute, I decided I really wanted to use the animal cookie cutters my mom gave me a few years ago, so I used my quick 3 ingredient sugar cookie recipe above. They are really tasty, but not the highest recommended for a crisp cookie line out of the oven. But they'll do the trick if you can get you royal frosting lines straight. As drop cookies, they are delicious and you can use any of the box flavors. I always keep a few boxes on hand for a quick treat or party. I prefer Betty Crocker, but have used other brands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Enough about the party and a second about the birthday boy...having two little girls born before him, I've seen such a contrast in personalities and get the biggest kick out of it. I catch myself in awe all the time and adore every little boy move he makes. Words cant really express how grateful I am for him, but the least I can say is he is the apple of my eye, the sweetest boy in the world, my little loverboy, and he's melts my heart all day long. I feel so much joy from this little boy and thank my lucky stars to have him in my life. I love you little boy...to the moon and back!</span></div>
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