Holidays

Valentine’s Day Mantel

January 31, 2012

Ah yes, another holiday is another reason for my to switch up my mantel. As I may have mentioned, I am not typically drawn to pink. Sometimes I adore pink like on babies or my sweet friend Kelly who adores pink and wears it so well but mostly I like earthy colors. Except that one blue. You [...]

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Valentine’s Day Fun

January 23, 2012

Hello there, I am suffering from a ’9 year old party of 6 sleep over hangover’. Was that run on or what? What it means is that I am a little loopy and tired today. I did get a little cat nap in and now my boys — hubby included — are at the neighbors [...]

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Peanut Butter Toffee Bark

December 19, 2011

OK — I have to say that the said ‘secret ingredient’ in this is a tad weird but I assure you, I tested and tried this recipe and it is so yummy!! See if people can guess what that ingredient might be. My youngest guessed cause he said he saw the bottom. Intrigued?? Read on [...]

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Christmas Crafting and Gift Giving Ideas

December 16, 2011

Tis the season ~ and my how fast it is going! Insert sigh. I get so sad at how fast this time of year is. How about you? Are you all about the season or ready to see the craziness end? I never seem to do all that I want to do. Thanks to Pinterest I [...]

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Holiday Mantel 2011

December 6, 2011

I adore the change of seasons but mostly I love September – December when my mantel changes nearly monthly. It is so fun to be expressive and creative with holiday decor, candles and whatever else I can dig up.  Every year I seem to recreate my decor. Partly because I forget exactly what I did the [...]

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Getting Crafty with Advent Calendars

December 6, 2011

I see so many ideas of crafts I’d like to do. Especially now that Pinterest has become a part of my world. I do {heart} Pinterest!! I recently hosted a little Holiday Open House to showcase some of my crafts. It was first attempt at hosting such a thing and I think it went well. I [...]

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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

November 21, 2011

I love pumpkin. And Fall. And food. There, I’ve said it — I am a food lovin’, pumpkin eatin’, Fall junkie I made this for my lil’ fam this morning and it was delish. Photo Source Pumpkin French Toast Bake Ingredients 8 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves [...]

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

November 20, 2011

Ho ho ho! Tis the season and I am sharing some local Santa hot spots with you!! El Dorado Hills El Dorado Hills will also have it’s annual tree lighting at Town Center on Saturday,  the 26th. Santa will also be available for photos in the California Visitors Center from NOvember 26th – December 24th. [...]

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Best Appetizers for the Holiday Season

November 20, 2011

I love asking my readers for post ideas. Because my blog is a lil’ bit of everything, I can usually accomadate all types of requests from recipes to crafts to organizing to local happenings. Recently a reader said that she’d love some easy holiday appetizer ideas. Well here ya go Hope I have given you [...]

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Weekend Halloween Fun

October 26, 2011

Are you looking for some fun Halloween events this weekend? Look no more! I am sharing some of the fun with you. Halloween truly is a special time of year and so much fun for all. Seeing the costumes and creativity is one of my favorite parts. Well and the ahem, candy stuff. Yeah, I [...]

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