December 2010

Homemade Fortune Cookies

December 31, 2010

This is a great treat for New Years Day – a cookie filled with hope and fortune for the New Year. Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming share the instructions on how to make your own cookies. What would you leave as 2011 fortunes?

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Cosmopolitan Cupcakes

December 30, 2010

Sick of Christmas Cookies? I know I am ready for a different type of dessert and I found these Cosmopolitan Cupcakes really interesting. Bakingdom does a great job of sharing the recipe along with vegan and non-alcoholic substitutes.

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Want to ring in the New Year in Style?

December 29, 2010

Then check out some of these Great ideas I have found from around the web~ Crafty Chica shares this great idea to make Party Poppers for your guests on New Years Eve. All you need is some pretty paper, some ribbon, and a leftover cardboard tube. This is a quick way to make a centerpiece [...]

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The Top Ten Posts of 2010

December 28, 2010

Since I’m “enjoying”my holidays I thought I would share some of the top posts of the last year (they have received the MOST pageviews…) Game of Life Christmas Letter Custom Soap Dispenser Snickers Cupcakes Chocolate Lava Cake Cookie Dough Cupcake with Ganache Frosting Chocolate Eclair Cake Beef Burgandy with Egg Noodles Tacos in Pasta Shells [...]

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Some changes are to come…..

December 5, 2010

As 2010 comes to a close and we approach 2011, I wanted to let you know some changes that are coming. I want to share my LOVE (well, somewhat obsession) of blogs and the information that they share with all of you! I am constantly finding all kinds of great ideas and articles in my [...]

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It’s Normal to have a Star Wars Christmas Tree, right?

December 3, 2010

It isn’t? You’re curious now……. Let me tell you some of the history around this tree. I have bought my husband Star Wars ornaments for years from Hallmark. He LOVES Star Wars. We’ve now been dating/married for almost 20 years and there have been Hallmark ornaments for almost as long. Plus, there isn’t ONE ornament, [...]

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In honor of Hanukkah

December 3, 2010

I’m not Jewish, but this song is really catchy and has an awesome beat! Plus, when I was in elementary school I remember singing the dreidel song at school. The Maccabeats have a hit with Candlelight! Sing it with me – I throw my latke’s in the air sometimes, saying AAAAOOOO spin the dreidel…… Thanks [...]

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It is so hard to pick the right card…..

December 2, 2010

Earlier in the week I talked about needing to figure out what I was going to do for a Christmas card because last years was so great. Well, I was checking out Shutterfly and found SO MANY cute ones. I love the simplicity of this design. This card looks so classy! You could highlight a [...]

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I guess I am SOMEBODY Now!

December 2, 2010

LOL! Guess What? I was featured @Crazy Domestic Be sure to check out Megan’s Blog and the great Christmas Ideas she featured along with mine! I just MAY have to decorate my fridge now….

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$5 Hallmark Coupon

December 2, 2010

Just in time for holiday shopping, Hallmark is sharing another way to save. This weekend only, you can save $5.00 off of your total purchase at an Hallmark Gold Crown store, simply by presenting this printable coupon at checkout. This discount is valid from 12/3 – 12/5 at all Hallmark Gold Crown stores. Link to coupon: http://bit.ly/hWD9h9 [...]

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