Mango Salsa Recipe

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Winter blues got you down? Spice things up with a fiesta! This mango salsa is a fresh and festive dish that changes things up from the old traditional tomato recipe. P.S. It’s also dairy and gluten free! Continue reading “Mango Salsa Recipe”

Paper Flowers – Inexpensive and Expressive!

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When we moved into our new apartment, Megan and I had little to no décor to accent the place. Having not started work, the budget was low and the urge for crafting was high… or at least for me it was. What better than an afternoon of crafting and tea? We set to work making these adorable flowers that pop off the wall and really bring some fun to a boring white space. Costing approximately 50 cents a pop, they were definitely on par with the budget decorations. Continue reading “Paper Flowers – Inexpensive and Expressive!”

Happy New Years!

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For those of you who are still recovering from last night’s festivities or possibly fretting about New Year’s Resolutions (we all need more time at the gym, but another day won’t kill us, right?), I want to share my resolution to find happiness in the smallest of places. Life brings sweet joys to us every day and we just need to take the time to enjoy them! Let’s all just put a little smile on, shall we?

Happy New Years to you all! Love from me and the bunnies. xoxox

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Fudge and Family

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I have the best family that makes the best fudge. Ever since I was a small child I was making fudge for Christmas with my mom. Now that I’ve grown up to be a not so small child, I continue to make fudge with my baby sister Emma. She’s adorable and oh so handy in the kitchen. Look at her go! Continue reading “Fudge and Family”

Thumbprint Cookie Recipe: Timeless Gems

Christmas where I’m from means sweets and treats at each and every meal. A lovely family favorite is thumbprint cookies. A buttery ball of dough covered in pecans and “thumb printed” for a drop of jelly in the center, how could you go wrong? They give a special sense of decadence and color to the dessert table. Look at these beauties. Continue reading “Thumbprint Cookie Recipe: Timeless Gems”