This is the first week of Advent. It concludes Christmas Eve. Have you started decorating? Me? Barely. Have you started shopping? A little. Week recap Honestly, I am behind. We usually decorate Friday after Thanksgiving. Instead, after putting away Thanksgiving decorations and dishes with the help of Rob and Jess, we just relaxed. Even the little boys helped by…
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Advent Begins, Last Week Recap
Retro Artichoke Dip & That Spinach One Too
Do you need a stand by hot appetizer in your favorties collection? Here you go! Spinach Artichoke Dip! Add to your Recipe Collection Having a few favorite appetizers in your ‘Favorite Family Recipes’ collection is a good idea. The easiest of all is pre-peeled shrimp with cocktail sauce. It is a special treat for everyone. And of course the stand…
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Plan, Prepare, Participate
Plan, prepare ahead, and participate! Don’t get stressed out or stuck in the kitchen when hosting! You want to serve with love, don’t you? Serving with love even if sandwiches is totally easy! Make these ‘sliders’ for holiday leftovers with a side salad is just about the easiest and best!! easy eats for GATHERINGS Do you have…
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Gift Wrapping, Fun and Creative
Gift wrapping can be fun and definitely creative! My mom was always a creative at wrapping gifts even in the early lean years. She was not only mom but also mentor for me in so many ways. When I first worked at a high end boutique after college before graduate school, I wrapped a present. It was part of what…
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Enchanting Christmas Table
Lot of sparkle with a little red paired together made this Christmas table enchanting! First, I’m part of Deck the Halls Blog Hop! It is magical to see so many creative bloggers share their creative crafts, tables and decorations! Lots of inspiration tto make your halls merry and bright! I’m coming from Crystal’s post https://sweetvalleyacres.com/how-to-paint-a-winter-scene/. Her painted mirror scene is…
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