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Essential Tips for Decluttering and Reorganizing Your Medicine Cabinet"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pepto Bismol .  The opinions and text are all mine.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C!-- TapInfluence Comment Widget - Do Not Edit or Remove --\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"ti-pixel-tracker\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"https:\/\/influencers.tapinfluence.com\/assets\/cogs\/core-v4.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E \u003Cscript\u003Evar ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixel-tracker'); var axel = Math.random() + \"\"; var num = axel * 1000000000000000000; var ti=document.createElement(\"img\"); ti.style.display=\"none\"; ti.src=\"https:\/\/tracking.tapinfluence.com\/trk\/S5VXO\/Zyp6v\/p.png?p=s7ZBb\" + String.fromCharCode(38) + \"i=h9QF6\" + String.fromCharCode(38) + \"ord=\"+ num + String.fromCharCode(38) + \"s=\" + encodeURIComponent(document.referrer); ts.parentNode.replaceChild(ti,ts); JSON.stringify({\"program_id\":\"e93eb14a-8c69-11e9-ac19-0a9d66b43152\",\"post_id\":\"c22b3084-9140-11e9-9258-0a9d66b43152\"});\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C!-- End Widget --\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/spr.ly\/Pepto-421810\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kITtj437YMg\/XQl7L9_tyAI\/AAAAAAAAXFk\/OqpLGA5hN40EPSH6W7oYMlAeXIyEFzNcgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/pepto-bismol-passport-summer-travel-bag.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhile it is true that Adam and I are going to be busy with work all summer long, we also have some really fun plans in the making for some road trips, date nights, and weekend getaways in the works! Summer is everyone's favorite time to relax, travel, and enjoy delicious food with friends and family outdoors. With all of that excitement and indulgence, we often find ourselves needing a little bit of extra help when it comes to controlling an upset stomach.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWe always find ourselves wanting to prepare for our summer fun well before it starts which is why last week we took the time to go through and clean, declutter, and reorganize our medicine cabinet. Before you go on your family summer vacation, make a trip to the beach, or go to your family cookout, be sure to inventory your medicine cabinet and grab your Pepto Bismol before you head out the door to enjoy your summer plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, we are sharing five essential tips to help you declutter and organize your medicine cabinet for summer!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/spr.ly\/Pepto-421810\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VYn4U2tpq-4\/XQl703P-8zI\/AAAAAAAAXF4\/TKk0eP83_WkOWyfX9eyfX5QerwirWskgACLcBGAs\/s1600\/blog-post-postcard-decluttering-cleaning-medicine-cabinet.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E**Use as directed. Keep out of reach of children.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E5 Essential Tips for Decluttering and Reorganizing Your Medicine Cabinet\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Check expiration dates\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe first thing you should be doing when you want to clean, declutter, or organize your medicine cabinet is to check the expiration dates on all of the products you have.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAny medications, topicals, liquids, or chewables that are expired should be thrown away or recycled, according to your local rules and regulations. If I am being completely honest, the last time I decluttered and reorganized my medicine cabinet, about half of what I had in there was already expired and needed to be tossed.\u0026nbsp;Some unused or expired medicines should be flushed down the toilet, and there are also some medications that are a part of a take-back program to return medications to the pharmacy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you are unsure of how you should be disposing of unused medicine, you can\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/safe-disposal-medicines\/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eread more information on the FDA website here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E. The bottom line is: do not keep expired products in your medicine cabinet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003ECategorize by symptom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhenever we can find a product that can tackle multiple symptoms at once, we always make sure to get the biggest size of it we can and always keep it in stock in our medicine cabinet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EProducts like Pepto Bismol are essential to our medicine cabinet since we can always turn to it to help provide relief for 5 different symptoms, including nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/spr.ly\/Pepto-421810\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPepto Bismol is a key essential for our medicine cabinet all year long\u003C\/a\u003E, but especially during the summer. Between all of the cookouts, spicy taco Tuesdays, and those cold and indulgent sweet treats we enjoy throughout the summer, having Pepto Bismol on hand for life's more indulgent moments helps everyone feel and get back to their normal selves -- fast.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOther reasons we reach for something in the medicine cabinet include headaches, muscle pain, allergies, and minor cuts. We tend to keep the products and medications that treat each of these kinds of symptoms grouped together, so everything is easy to find and grab in a hurry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EEvaluate remaining items based on price point vs. commonly used\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDo you really need three different flavors of cough syrup? If you're not finding yourself or your family members reaching for an item in the medicine cabinet more than a couple of times a year, chances are you do not need it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe only time I would say you should consider keeping an item around that you may not use very frequently is based on a higher price point. For instance, we have a digital thermometer and a high-performance ice\/heat pack for sore muscle pain that we store in our medicine cabinet. Thankfully, while neither of us has needed to use either of those in the last year. But since these items cost more than what we'd normally spend during a trip to the pharmacy and we have room for them, we keep them around.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003ECombine duplicates when applicable\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESometimes I end up buying a two-pack of pain relief pills whenever they are on sale at the store, so I always end up with two or even four different bottles of the same pain relief pills with the same expiration date. Instead of having a handful of bottles of the same medication floating around the medicine cabinet, I will combine them into one original container with the expiration date marked to save space and make our medicine cabinet more efficient.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWith some over-the-counter medications and other products, I find that I like to keep different forms of one item on hand. For my go-to allergy relief product, I like to have both the pills and the nasal spray. For anything to do with relieving an upset stomach, we keep both Pepto Bismol liquid and the Pepto Bismol caplets on hand. Now, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/spr.ly\/Pepto-421810\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPepto Bismol has convenient and portable LiquiCaps\u003C\/a\u003E that provide rapid relief that's equally as effective as Pepto Bismol liquid.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe new\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPepto Bismol LiquiCaps are great for on-the-go, and I will be keeping them in my purse all summer long. This way, whenever Adam or I need fast relief while we're out enjoying our summer plans, we have something that will work fast and be more convenient than carrying\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPepto Bismol liquid in my handbag every day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Store items in containers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EContrary to belief, you do not need to go out and buy expensive containers to organize your cabinet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you want to save some money, you can look to your pantry and use empty boxes and canisters in lieu of going out and buying something. In the past, I have used empty coffee canisters to organize items in my closet and cabinets, as well as cutting pasta boxes in half vertically splitting the original box into two smaller boxes with edges to help reduce clutter on my shelves and in my utensil drawers. Additionally, items that already exist around the home that could be ideal for medicine cabinet storage include clear food storage containers and mason jars. Both of these are clear so it allows you to see what is inside without the mess of everything rolling around in your cabinet without a place to be put back once it's been used.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIt may seem unnecessary to store your items in some form of a container, but in the long run, it will help you stay organized as well as give you an understanding of what you have in your cabinet already when it comes time to needing something or before you go out to the grocery store and end up buying duplicates of something you already have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6TbV8jFgMpg\/XQvJ97fV-UI\/AAAAAAAAXGo\/rWJGVX6l0CkCqRSXq_tSC_Z2xAPXUyITQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Use%2Bas%2Bdirected.%2BKeep%2Bout%2Bof%2Breach%2Bof%2Bchildren..png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHaving just turned 30 in December, it seems like a new tidal wave of ads has found me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram filled with products claiming they'll help me relieve stress and maintain my youth and all the while making me look and feel beautiful. Every time I see one of these ads on my phone from another blogger I follow or a suggested ad on my timeline I think, \"wow, yes, I want that!\" But then I click on the ad, check out the beauty product they are trying to sell me, and it's either too good to be true or seems like a complete rip-off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThese days, I just want to invest in my self-care in a way that doesn't break the bank and does not consume my entire morning or night. I mean, I am a busy woman.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhile time-intensive self-care routines sound great, and many YouTubers and bloggers alike will tell you they do up to 20 different self-care steps every day, I am here to tell you that they are lying to you. No adult in their right mind spends up to 2 hours each and every day on self-care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBut we should not dismiss the idea of thought-out self-care since I think it is vital to taking care of yourself through your mind and your body. I have found a handful of things that I actually do every day that contribute to my self-care and all the while bring me small bouts of joy through just taking a few minutes out of my busy day to relax, unwind, and just take care of me. These 5 beauty hacks are not time-consuming, nor do they have to involve a ton of different beauty or skincare products at jacked up price points. Everything in this list is affordable, attainable, and relatable!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Invest in an Infusion Water Bottle (DIY Spa Fruit Water)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDo you remember that one time you went to the spa and overpaid for an hour-long massage and one of the best parts of the day was actually the amazing fruit water you had before your service? Yeah, you can make that spa water at home and it's a lot more affordable than you'd think!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPlus, loading up on water is self-care that you should already be doing since almost no one drinks as much water as they are supposed to. But with an infusion water bottle, you can elevate drinking water to feel a little extra special and with a hint of flavor. I like to prepare my water in the morning while I brew my coffee. I will slice up a few pieces of cucumber and fill them into my infusion bottle, toss it in the fridge, and when the day is over and I am beginning to wind down for the night I will grab my chilled cucumber water from the fridge and begin my nighttime routine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Find Your \"Holy Grail\" Toothpaste\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOkay, admittedly, this is the only beauty hack where I will tell you to ignore the price point. I mean, just think about it...you should already be brushing your teeth in the morning and at night so you may as well enjoy the process. You should at least somewhat enjoy brushing your teeth as much as possible since it's an essential part of daily hygiene and overall dental care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhether your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/986d3f5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eholy grail toothpaste\u003C\/a\u003E is your favorite flavor or something like my personal favorite which is this toothpaste that has charcoal as an ingredient, I believe that it's important to buy and use toothpaste that you actually think tastes good or has the active ingredients you want to get the results you want to achieve. In fact, The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/986d3f5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EN\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.14px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eew Colgate Essentials Toothpaste with Charcoal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;gives me all of the results that I want from toothpaste like the micro-polisher ingredients to help remove stains and how it is packed with mint to help give me fresh breath; not to mention it's one of the most popular beauty trends right now, and it's significantly more affordable than some of the other ones I have seen online (remember when I was talking about seeing ads online and then thinking it was a rip off? I am glad I found this toothpaste from Colgate since it is actually affordable and exactly what I am looking for with charcoal in my toothpaste). If you are interested in giving this\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EN\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.14px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eew Colgate Essentials Toothpaste with Charcoal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;a try for yourself, you can find it at Walmart--and be sure to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/986d3f5\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echeck out this Ibotta offer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E while supplies last if you want to save some money!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3 Toss 2 Soup Spoons in the Freezer to De-puff Your Eyes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThere's a reason your grandma swears by this beauty trick and it's because it doesn't require any advanced ingredient skincare, fancy jade rollers, or any other gadgets for that matter. This tried-and-true beauty hack helps you bring a little self-care to your eyes, and all you need is something that you've already got in your kitchen!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI have tried testing with regular spoons vs soup spoons, and I definitely prefer the larger spoon to completely cover the entire eye and undereye area. What you will want to do is grab two clean soup spoons, put them in the freezer overnight, and when you are ready to use them run them under cold water for about 60 seconds (this will work to prevent the spoons sticking to your eyes--ouch!) Relax on the couch or lay in bed for a few minutes while you gently press the spoons against your eyes. I like to set a timer on my phone to make sure I don't fall asleep while I lay there with the spoons on my eyes, and I usually just listen to a few songs on my phone while I relax. Once I am done, I lift the spoons away from my face and lightly tap all around my eyes with my ring finger. I read online once from a dermatologist that gentle tapping can help reduce the fluid building up around the eyes, so I started doing that after the spoon treatment and it's been a great form of affordable, reasonable beauty self-care I have been implementing on a regular basis.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 Detox at Home with a DIY Spa Bath\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EJust like many women, I do enjoy occasionally splurging on a bath bomb or some fancy bath salts. But for a regular, at-home self-care beauty regimen, that would get too expensive far too quickly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhat I have had a lot of success with is combining 1 1\/2 cups of Epsom salt with some essential oil drops in a bowl, mixing them together so the Epsom salt absorbs the oils, and then pouring the mixture into the running bath water.\u0026nbsp; Depending on which scent you prefer, you can find affordable vials of essential oils that you can drop into the bathtub with some Epsom salt before you relax for a bath (and if you have no idea which scents you want, you can stop by one of those fancy candle stores and start figuring out which scents you are more drawn to or relax your senses). I would recommend finding a higher concentrated essential oil as opposed to an oil spray or oil mixed with bath bubbles, since the higher the concentration the less you have to use in the long run which makes it more affordable. If you're looking for a recommendation for which kinds of essential oils to look at, I have enjoyed using lavender and eucalyptus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Go Wash Your Face--Stop Telling Yourself it Can Wait until Tomorrow!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI think the most important part of my self-care journey, especially in regards to beauty, is ensuring that no matter how tired I am or how busy of a day I have planned, I always take 5 minutes to work my way through my list of skincare routine necessities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENot every day calls for a face mask or cucumber eye patches. But there are some things you should be doing to your skin two times a day, each and every day, such as washing or cleansing the face, toning it, and moisturizing it. Of course, there are other vital steps you should be taking for skincare basics, such as applying sunscreen at the start of the day, but ensuring that you take the time to make sure your face and neck is clean and hydrated will be the best starting point for any other beauty-related goals you may have (think about it--we all have different skincare concerns whether it be acne, anti-aging, fine lines, irritation, redness--but we all have to regularly wash, tone, and moisturize in order to achieve any skincare goals).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDon't forget to save these ideas to Pinterest and Facebook!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eew Colgate Essentials Toothpaste with Charcoal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.14px;\"\u003EWhile they are sponsoring me for this post, I have been using toothpaste with charcoal for a couple of months now and I have liked the results that it has given me. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThey even offer 2-packs at some Walmart stores, so you can stock up and save.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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We've got some gift ideas for this upcoming holiday season that are specific to the workplace. Special thanks to Basic Invite for sponsoring this post!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4wIEM7hQaAk\/W9YUua4ai1I\/AAAAAAAAV88\/9ZR9F6YrygQXeQxKWhNqUJqgjU6_Vf2FQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/teal-sweater-necklace-the-boss-coffee-mug-gift-idea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4wIEM7hQaAk\/W9YUua4ai1I\/AAAAAAAAV88\/9ZR9F6YrygQXeQxKWhNqUJqgjU6_Vf2FQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/teal-sweater-necklace-the-boss-coffee-mug-gift-idea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGift giving season is nearly upon us, which means now is the time to start considering what you will be doing to show others you care during the busy holiday season. Spending years working in the freelance field, I always make a point to try to thank each of the clients I work with in a thoughtful and personal way. Every once in a while, after a big project or a huge favor, I like to mail out thank you gifts to the clients I work with the most, along with a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.basicinvite.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecustomized thank you card\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E expressing my gratitude for wanting to work with me and wishing them well!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I am sharing a few ideas for a \"thank you\" gift for professionals or for the office, because sometimes, there will be a need for providing more than just a \"thank you\" card and having an idea of what kinds of gifts are deemed appropriate for the workplace is key. Don't let the fear of buying the wrong item keep you from giving your coworkers or clients a thoughtful thank you gift, or a holiday gift, and get a better idea of what kinds of things you can consider when putting together a gift or a gift basket for someone who shares a professional relationship with you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESure, you could definitely pick up a pre-made gift basket from a larger retailer or an off-price department store. But what will make a difference when it comes to how considerate and thoughtful the gift seems is if you take the time to hand-pick items to put into a gift bag or gift basket.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBelow, you will find some ideas for what to include in your gift for the office (or for someone in your professional field), as well as a list of the 'items to avoid' putting in your gift towards the end of the list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5EuOsWQcIU\/W9Yh12PqnCI\/AAAAAAAAV9I\/OHtOTs-4uwgvzN1P90bafHVtdaP1RR5AQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/the-boss-coffee-mug-white.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qNVt8OBTajE\/W9YmdIHc_HI\/AAAAAAAAV9g\/vzi4mvckuuENWprgrRMKXJzuBZ_ZGww1QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/life-is-beautiful-typography-journal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qNVt8OBTajE\/W9YmdIHc_HI\/AAAAAAAAV9g\/vzi4mvckuuENWprgrRMKXJzuBZ_ZGww1QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/life-is-beautiful-typography-journal.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESomething Personal without Getting \"Too Personal\"\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe easiest way to get personal without infringing on awkward territory is working off of their name.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESome items that combine an element of monogram with something that can be used in the office are a great choice. Pictured above, here is a beige and gold embossed pencil\/desk pouch with the letter 'M' on it. You can opt to find something with just one letter on it, or order something custom if you know all of their initials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAnother personal but also emotionally-distant gift idea includes getting them a gift card to a place you know they like to shop at, or a gift card to somewhere you know they like to order from or get food from. If you notice this person always talks about going to the movies, you can grab them a movie theater gift card. Or, if they always walk through the door with Starbucks in their hand, you can gift them with a week's worth of coffee in addition to another small gift item. Gift cards are a great way to help a co-worker or colleague feel appreciated without pushing any boundaries that would make it uncomfortable (and it shows that you are thoughtful and considerate of what they like!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EA Hand-written, Personalized Message or Card\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EShare a kind and thoughtful message, and leave a lasting impression with a customized card as a part of your gift!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIt's all in the details when it comes to cards, and not all cards are created equally. Sure, any old card would do fine. But if you want to go the extra mile and simultaneously impress your co-worker or boss with your office supply swag, step up your game with a handwritten note inside of a custom card.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor this holiday season, I will be sending out thank you card to various clients and colleagues in the marketing community. I wanted to ensure I sent a positive message along with a touch of style with these beautiful, custom cards I made with Basic Invite. The beauty of Basic Invite's design tool is that you can virtually choose from an unlimited amount of colors, and you can coordinate your order with matching colored envelopes (they have over 40 envelop colors).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBasic Invite has all kinds of customizable cards and stationery on their site, too! In addition to custom thank you notes and stationery, they have all kinds of stuff you could need for a wedding (which I wish I knew back when Adam and I got married!) One of my favorite finds while searching through their site were these these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.basicinvite.com\/wedding\/cactus-wedding-invitations.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecactus-themed wedding invitations\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(and of course they have lots of other, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.basicinvite.com\/wedding\/wedding-invitations.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebeautiful custom wedding invitation designs\u003C\/a\u003E, too!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you're the kind of person who loves customizable cards or stationary, be sure to check them out or follow them online on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/basicinvite\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/basicinvite\/boards\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/basicinvite\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for all kinds of gift giving or wedding inspiration and ideas.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESomething for the Workplace\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHave you noticed this person talking non-stop about this one thing they saw on Amazon that they could really use on their desk? Or maybe, this person has asked you a few times to borrow something from you and you think that they could use one of their own?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETry to aim for something that can be used in the line of work that you do that is appropriate and you believe this person would appreciate. For bloggers and freelancers, a few workplace gift ideas might include a day planner, an on-the-go rechargeable phone charger, or even an iPhone tripod.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis gift is totally dependent on the person you're gifting it to, as well as what they do for work. Your best bet is to consider what their day looks like, and then try to imagine what you could gift them with to make their day a little bit brighter, a little more organized, or a little bit more fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EItems to Avoid:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-alcohol (including champagne, wine, beer) or drug-related items\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-lottery tickets or scratch-offs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-perfumes, roll-on perfumes, or deodorant products\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-lotions, soaps, or other personal care items\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-products marketed as \"stress relieving\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-candles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E-foods that contain common allergens (e.g. peanuts, gluten, etc)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; 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All opinions are mine alone. #AllergyFreeAdventures #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j2f2IcluBwM\/Wujvwgy4jkI\/AAAAAAAAUvs\/ns7qrS572yYSKqXqYqTO-EWxI26g6g2QQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-phone-playlist-clorox-wipes-flonase.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j2f2IcluBwM\/Wujvwgy4jkI\/AAAAAAAAUvs\/ns7qrS572yYSKqXqYqTO-EWxI26g6g2QQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-phone-playlist-clorox-wipes-flonase.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpring cleaning is an absolute must in our home!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor us, spring cleaning is a time that we take every year to really sit down and write up everything that needs a deep cleaning in the home, and a chance for us to declutter while we rid our home with dust and potential allergens. Adam and I try to dedicate an entire weekend to cleaning and to help keep us moving, we like to put on a pot of coffee, blast some music, and try to enjoy ourselves with some karaoke and dancing while we clean and listen to our spring cleaning playlist!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EToday, I am sharing the list of twenty songs that I need in order to get going and effectively clean my home in the spring! This playlist gets us up and moving around the home ready to clean, so we can achieve our cleaning goals and rid our home of dust that may be adding to our allergies symptoms!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-m3R_weWciPY\/WujwCu1OIPI\/AAAAAAAAUv0\/tuzuo2WXlwIaAu5bus6IJZTC4FbW_oN0wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/plus-size-woman-dress-holding-flonase-and-clorox-wipes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-m3R_weWciPY\/WujwCu1OIPI\/AAAAAAAAUv0\/tuzuo2WXlwIaAu5bus6IJZTC4FbW_oN0wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/plus-size-woman-dress-holding-flonase-and-clorox-wipes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGood music with a great beat is essential when it comes to spring cleaning for our family! We need something upbeat that gets us feeling motivated and energized while we get down and get to deep cleaning around the home. And like how music is essential to cleaning for us, we have found that cleaning is essential to minimizing allergies symptoms (along with regularly using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a1spr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFLONASE\u003C\/a\u003E) in our home by keeping our condo pristine and free of dust!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhen it comes to spring cleaning products, our go-to product we use for most of our cleaning projects is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a1spa\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClorox® Disinfecting Wipes*\u003C\/a\u003E. When we clean and use Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes, it wipes away 99.9% of the most common allergens from our countertops and doorknobs. When we know we have a day of cleaning the house and being exposed to allergens, dirt, and other things that may trigger our allergies ahead of us, we make sure we have FLONASE on hand!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFLONASE is as essential to the spring season as spring cleaning is! Unlike other over the counter products for allergy relief that we have used in the past, FLONASE relieves** nasal congestion plus runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, itchy eyes, and watery eyes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEvery spring, we make sure to stay on top of our allergies by taking the right over the counter products and also doing a deep cleaning of our house. Here is our top 20 spring cleaning playlist that will get anyone up and out of their seat and energized to clean the home and free it from any dirt and allergens! Let's get cleaning!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/user\/12130032299\/playlist\/1jnxv74Znw68QdwBgBTNAs\" width=\"300\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMy Top 20 Spring Cleaning Playlist\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlay all twenty of these songs to get ready to get productive with spring cleaning!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1. The Middle - Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2. Mi Gente (feat. Beyonce) - J Balvin, Willy William, Beyoncé\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3. Lonely Together (feat. Rita Ora) - Avicci, Rita Ora\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4. Let Me Go (with Alesso, Florida Georgia Line \u0026amp; watt) - Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line, watt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E5. Do Right - Glades\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E6. Thunder - Imagine Dragons\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E7. No Excuses - Meghan Trainor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E8. Strangers (R3hab Remix) - Sigrid, R3HAB\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E9. Semi-Charmed - Timeflies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E10. Intoxicated (Radio Edit) - Martin Solveig, GTA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E11. Do It Right - Martin Solveig, Tkay Maidza\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E12. Call on Me (Ryan Riback Remix) - Starley, Ryan Riback\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E13. Mad Love - Sean Paul, David Guetta, Becky G\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E14. Wait (feat. A Bougie Wit da Hoodie) - Maroon 5, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E15. Breathe - Jax Jones, Ina Wroldsen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E16. Somebody New (feat. Sultan + Shepard) - VASSY, Sultan + Shepard\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E17. I Like Me Better (TRU Concept Remix) - Lauv, TRU Concept\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E18. I Wanna Know - RL Grime, Daya\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E19. Go up High - Neon Cassettes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E20. 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Check out their easy-to-use \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/clvr.li\/JaMStores\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStore Locator!\u003C\/a\u003E Just pop in your zip code and the Butter will be waiting!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcQxwZcZ0_g\/WtpCceiWzKI\/AAAAAAAAUss\/iFfajzbQ7M89UNphwP1pmUm191G3BYFawCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-wine-cheese-gift-basket.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcQxwZcZ0_g\/WtpCceiWzKI\/AAAAAAAAUss\/iFfajzbQ7M89UNphwP1pmUm191G3BYFawCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-wine-cheese-gift-basket.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EMother's Day will be here before we know it, and everyone knows a personalized gift is better than something purchased last-minute!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EPutting together a gift basket for a present for a friend, co-worker, or loved one has always been my preferred way to celebrate someone special in my life. It lets them know I took the time to search for items that I curated specifically with them in mind and shows them how much I know them and that I am thinking of them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666;\"\u003ESome of my gift basket must-haves for Mother's Day include spa-inspired items, a delicious snack, something she can use, something she can wear, and something she can enjoy during happy hour (such as\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/clvr.li\/JaMDrBu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666;\"\u003E, which is my current favorite wine!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhether it is for a holiday, birthday, or just a \"thinking of you\" gesture in mind, a gift basket is an easy, affordable, and thoughtful gift you can present to someone in your life!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EToday, I am sharing a tutorial showcasing just how easy it is to put together a gift basket for someone for Mother's Day! With a few must-haves in mind, this gift basket tutorial can inspire you to think of items that your friend or loved one will appreciate and help you put together a gift that shows someone you have been thinking of them and appreciate having them in your life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mDieHhQ9IqE\/WtpCJ_EjtsI\/AAAAAAAAUsg\/ly_RghhG-hkgjN5IFHNtBJ4daAL1uT6nwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-with-picnic-gift-basket-wine-bottle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mDieHhQ9IqE\/WtpCJ_EjtsI\/AAAAAAAAUsg\/ly_RghhG-hkgjN5IFHNtBJ4daAL1uT6nwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-with-picnic-gift-basket-wine-bottle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EUse this DIY Mother's Day gift basket tutorial to inspire you to put together a customized gift for the special mom in your life! Whether it be your mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, or even your best friend, celebrating women who have shown and supported you in a maternal way is best symbolized by thoughtful gestures and kind words!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Mother's Day Gift Basket\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EHere are our Mother's Day gift basket essentials:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#1 Fresh Flowers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EBrighten her day with a bunch of fresh flowers from your garden, or head down to the farmer's market to support your local florist and put together a centerpiece that will bring a spring element to your gift basket!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2 Her Favorite Wine (such as Butter Chardonnay)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EA bottle or two of her favorite wine is a great idea for a Mother's Day gift basket! Many women in my life enjoy having a glass of wine after work which is why this year I am including\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/clvr.li\/JaMDrBu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay\u003C\/a\u003E, in the Mother's Day gift baskets I am putting together! This white wine is smooth and luscious, and since it's creamy and buttery, it makes for a great after-work wine to enjoy during happy hour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#3 Artisan Cheese and Crackers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EAppreciated in most, or arguably, all situations, a selection of gourmet cheeses and crackers is a delightful addition to any gift basket! For Mother's Day, you can customize what you want to get her as a delicious snack element to incorporate into her gift that may pair nicely with a bottle of JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay. If she doesn't eat crackers or she cannot have cheese, you can always switch it up and add another snack element for her to enjoy (or you could even leave a gift card to her favorite coffee shop or restaurant in place of actual food in the basket!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4 Wine Accessory\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EIf you're gifting her with a bottle of JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay or her favorite wine, it is customary to include another wine-inspired element into the gift basket. I prefer to give out plastic stemless wine glasses because who doesn't want one of those? I always find myself wanting to enjoy a glass of wine without worrying about breaking or damaging my expensive crystal stemware. You could also include other wine accessories such as a wine glass charm, a bottle opener, or a wine bottle stopper.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#5 A Wearable Accessory\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EIncluding a cute and fashionable accessory for her to use or wear is a great addition to her Mother's Day gift basket. Whether it's a bracelet or some other type of jewelry, a wristlet, a floppy hat, or even a scarf, you can include a small accessory for her in her gift that you think she will enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#6 A Spa Element\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EHaving an element of spa or relaxation is a classic idea for a Mother's Day gift. Items like a robe, a candle, or even a gift certificate to have her nails done is a wonderful way to treat a special mom in your life to some pampering!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E#7\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666;\"\u003EA Decorative Basket (Reusable)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);\"\u003EWhenever I am putting together a gift basket, I always try to match the style of the basket to the person I am giving it to. Many of the women in my life who are also moms have large families, so adorable and fashionable gift baskets are often reused around the home and also used when re-gifting. When you put together her gift basket, try to find one that is decorative that she can either use for storage or for\u0026nbsp;decorating in her home, or she can reuse in another way after the holiday is over!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eVtCdEHzwKc\/WtpAv0toYSI\/AAAAAAAAUrs\/AHRn1DG_SCUBEeN0H9R11iTKCQmc0vdiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wooden-gift-basket-tall-handle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eVtCdEHzwKc\/WtpAv0toYSI\/AAAAAAAAUrs\/AHRn1DG_SCUBEeN0H9R11iTKCQmc0vdiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wooden-gift-basket-tall-handle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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This skin care routine post is inspired by my recent sponsorship with one of my favorite skincare companies, Bioré!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/6b02ec2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2fZKjwjHaiA\/WrQxAR5HSHI\/AAAAAAAAUbs\/GCJk_VUAct42apSXuotZQEvMhPPCIsFBgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-in-robe-towel-on-head-biore-blackheads-strip-nose-wine.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThese last couple of weeks, it has finally started to feel like I'm going to be leaving my twenties at the end of the year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIn December, I will be closing out this decade and moving onto the start of my thirties. I know, it's just a number. But this week, I had a moment where I stopped in my tracks and it totally caught me off guard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI was scrolling through Instagram on my phone when I stumbled upon my sister-in-law's post from this week and it was an album of pictures of my little niece getting her first haircut. I stopped at the post, swooned over these perfect pictures of my adorable little niece, and then that's when it hit me. She's not a baby anymore. And yet, I feel like she was just born.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETime is passing more quickly than I would like to, and seeing my baby niece (who's not a baby anymore) blossom into a toddler who looks more and more like a little person and less like an infant really hit me that time is only going to pass us by more and more quickly as I get older!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESeeing my niece look so grown up only made me feel that much older myself. I have known all along that my twenties would inevitably come to an end, but nothing has made me feel older lately than seeing how quickly the children in my life are growing up (also realized my first baby cousin I remember holding in my arms, Madison, is going to be 22 next month....I mean, what the heck?!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETime can be unforgiving and remind all of us that we are aging, sure, but it also a reminder that we have the ability to better ourselves and take time for self-care! One of my goals for the second half of my twenties has been to learn about my skin and develop good skin care habits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOver these last couple of years, I've made appointments with dermatologists and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Eestheticians to learn more about my skin and sort out what I should be focusing on improving to not only prevent signs of aging but also to ensure that I can do everything in my power to put my twenty-something-skin into a time capsule bottle and bring this youth, glow, and elasticity of my skin with me into my thirties and beyond! Taking actionable steps toward bettering my skin has meant making and sticking to a successful anti-aging skincare routine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I'm sharing what I have been doing to prepare my skin for my thirties!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI have a few essential steps I take on a regular basis to help prevent aging and maintain clear, firm, and bright skin. Here are the steps I am taking to prepare my skin for my thirties:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 1: Cleanser\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI have tried all kinds of cleansers and I have had success with many of them. I use them at least two times a day, and sometimes even more if I am working out or it's really hot outside and I am sweating excessively. I always wash my face with cleanser and then dry it with a clean, soft face towel before continuing with my skincare routine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 2: Toner\/Beauty Water\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBeauty water, otherwise referred to as toner, is just as essential to my skincare routine as my moisturizer. If I am planning on doing anything other than washing my face, I always follow up with a toner of some sort to ensure that I am preparing my skin so that it's ready for the next treatment step (which could be anything from regularly exfoliating to sitting down and doing a treatment mask that lasts 10-15 minutes).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 3: Exfoliant\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI exfoliate different parts of my face at different frequencies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor instance, I like to exfoliate my lips a minimum of once a week to keep flaky, dry and cracked lips at bay and follow with a lip treatment. I also exfoliate my face and my neck one to two times of the week, depending on what I've been doing and what I've been putting my skin through. For weeks when I'm working a lot or when I'm sweating a lot, I make sure to pump up my cleanser and exfoliant and follow up with a moisturizer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 4: Strip and Mask\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAs with exfoliating, I have different kinds of masks and strips I use at different times and different frequencies depending on my activity. Some weeks, in the summertime, I find myself using a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/6b02ec2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleansing Pore Strips\u003C\/a\u003E two times a week to really draw out all of the impurities in my pores around my nose where most of my blackheads form (this is definitely a problem for me in the warmer months of the year when I am sweating more and can't keep up with washing my face enough).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor masks, I use a variety of differ\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eent masks but make sure to be strategic about which ones I use and when. I aim to use a cleansing mask, like the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/d9ffe29\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBioré One Minute Self Heating Mask\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003Eon a diffe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003Erent day than I would use a hydrating mask since they take a bit longer since there is a waiting period involved with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003EUsing a mask at the right time and in the right order of a skincare routine really elevates what I'm working on when it comes to my skincare goals. I always make sure to use cleanser and toner before any mask or strip, so that I can have a clean and polished face that's ready to absorb nutrients or pull out impurities (and after any stripping mask, I always follow up with cleanser and beauty water to wash away any excess impurities left on the surface of my skin).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 5: Serum\/Oil\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe most perplexing thing I learned about skincare was how essential serums and oils are when it comes to anti-aging and keeping the skin moisturized. It seemed peculiar to me to add oils to my face, because we usually don't want oily skin, but I learned (in the simplest explanation) that our skin produces excess oil when it's not getting a proper amount of oil. So basically, if you are dealing with oily skin, you need to incorporate a serum or oil into your skincare routine!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI have a variety of different serums and oils, but all of them are water-based and have a good amount of collagen and True-C complex in them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 6: Eye Cream\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERight after I carefully and gently dap serum or oil all over my face, I make sure to dab a little bit right below the bags under my eyes. I allow it to dry, and then I gently apply eye cream all in the under eye area, on the outsides of my eyes, and into my crease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 7: Moisturizer\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI prefer to use a cream moisturizer with SPF during the day, and then I opt for a water-based moisturizer at night before bed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/d9ffe29\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-E8eDgvAafTQ\/WrV_hd69ALI\/AAAAAAAAUdI\/-cp88W6sd7A4o6EVq77ICI1RJl3on5UDACLcBGAs\/s1600\/biore-skincare-products-thirties.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/d9ffe29\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBioré One Minute Self Heating Mask\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;have become an essential part of my regular skincare routine! They are both effective in achieving different skincare steps and especially when they are used together with cleanser, toner, exfoliants, oils, serums, creams, and moisturizer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI've been using\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/6b02ec2\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.14000000059604645px; text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBioré Deep Pore Charcoal Cleansing Pore Strips\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;basically since I was in middle school, and they have always been my go-to when it comes to addressing the blackheads that form on and around my nose. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Er30Vr4KIoo\/WlqILcS6AGI\/AAAAAAAAT2Y\/CJZJHEbo_yE9FR3Lr8aOcJAeAvZNGmM5ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/galentines-day-tea-party-macarons-dessert-cupcakes-red-white-heart-garland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Er30Vr4KIoo\/WlqILcS6AGI\/AAAAAAAAT2Y\/CJZJHEbo_yE9FR3Lr8aOcJAeAvZNGmM5ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/galentines-day-tea-party-macarons-dessert-cupcakes-red-white-heart-garland.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe sweetest time of year isn't just for couples!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEnjoy all of the adorable, sweet and whimsical parts of Valentine's Day with your closest friends and get together and have all of your ladies celebrate your friendship with a Galentine's Day party!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI first learned about Galentine's Day at an Arizona-local blogger event a few years ago. We all were assigned a Galentine and brought a gift for her to the event. We exchanged\u0026nbsp;gifts, tasted some desserts, and enjoyed hanging out and spending some quality time together the week of Valentine's Day. It was such a fun way to enjoy the red, pink, and white festive holiday decorations and just kick back to talk, eat delicious desserts, and have fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis Galentine's Day tea party idea is a fun way to bring together everything we love about Galentine's Day! See the details from the party setup, along with our favorite shop on Amazon where we got the party supplies from!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P1ms6nc29iA\/WlqJUTpK8pI\/AAAAAAAAT24\/EQnF5IsP50I7weBXePJDnnmCDPx3nDRIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/red-white-heart-garland-valentines-day-party.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P1ms6nc29iA\/WlqJUTpK8pI\/AAAAAAAAT24\/EQnF5IsP50I7weBXePJDnnmCDPx3nDRIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/red-white-heart-garland-valentines-day-party.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGalentine's Day Tea Party Essentials:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEvery Galentine's Day party needs sweets, but for a Galentine's Day tea party we recommend these essentials!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Tea Cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDo yourself a favor and stock up on teacups from thrift stores!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EReal teacups and plates can get very expensive. So unless you got a set of teacups that you have not touched for years since you got them from your wedding registry, you are going to want to get your hands on some inexpensive cups. You can mix and match all of your cups and have a shabby chic party, or if you get lucky you may find a set for cheap at a local thrift shop like a Goodwill or Savers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Plenty of Tea\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EYou can find plenty of tea bag assortments at most grocery stores, but no matter where you shop, be sure to stock up on all kinds of different teas so your ladies attending your Galentine's Day party have plenty of options to choose from. In addition to tea, don't forget to have some sugar, lemon, and honey on the table to make sure your girlfriends have what they need to make their cup of tea taste how they prefer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3 Delicate Tablecloth, Napkins, and Ornate Silverware\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EJust like your teacups, you can find a lot of high-quality table linens at most thrift stores.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOftentimes you will get lucky and see that there are many that do not have holes, rips, or stains. For instance, I found this white, silk damask tablecloth for $0.99 at our local Goodwill. I brought it home, ran it through our washing machine with some bleached detergent and some softener, and then it was good as new!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESimilarly, you can pick up all kinds of items for your tea party at thrift stores like napkins and gorgeous, antiquely ornate silverware. All you need to do is bring it home and give it a good wash, and you are good to go!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 Macarons and Other Sweets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENo tea party is complete without a delicate spread of flavorful, soft and delicious macarons! Luckily, I did not have to back these macarons myself (I found them in the bakery at our neighborhood Walmart!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Easy and Quick Party Decor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor our Galentine's Day tea party, we picked up some festive and pre-made party decorations from Amazon from the Bobee shop! My friend runs this party supplies shop and she has so many beautiful decorations for all kinds of occasions--this red and white heart garland was the perfect way to bring our Galentine's Day tea party tablescape together!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EYou can find the heart, tissue paper garland we used below along with some other Galentine's Day decorations from her shop (affiliate links below)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;OneJS=1\u0026amp;Operation=GetAdHtml\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;source=ac\u0026amp;ref=qf_sp_asin_til\u0026amp;ad_type=product_link\u0026amp;tracking_id=ourminfam-20\u0026amp;marketplace=amazon\u0026amp;region=US\u0026amp;placement=B078B2122Y\u0026amp;asins=B078B2122Y\u0026amp;linkId=fbef0af028ef02debaf567e18c064982\u0026amp;show_border=true\u0026amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\u0026amp;price_color=333333\u0026amp;title_color=136fc9\u0026amp;bg_color=ffffff\" style=\"height: 240px; 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis post is sponsored by\u0026nbsp;RAGÚ®\u0026nbsp;Pizza Sauce, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LMLFadaF_0o\/WlkmCtEsLVI\/AAAAAAAATzM\/UsnGSpGc3WcPTlr9JPatGyONgxDId2vUgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/hand-holding-texas-toast-pizza-sauce-football-party-.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe stakes are high and game day has us craving comfort food like cheesy pepperoni braids and flatbread pizza! Today, I'm sharing an easy and delicious pizza inspired party tutorial for game day sponsored by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERAGÚ®\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe most important game day of the year is only a few weeks away--how are you going to celebrate?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe figured, what better way to cheer on your team and enjoy some delicious food than by celebrating with everyone's favorite comfor\u003C\/span\u003Et food: pizza! But instead of just ordering pizza delivery, surprise your game day squad with a few tasty, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehomemade pizza-inspired appetizers\u003C\/a\u003E to enjoy alongside a slice of pie!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I am sharing a few tutorials and ideas to get you started on hosting your very own game day pizza party! We enjoyed a few games with friends this season and had some delicious flatbread and pizza braid all made with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Edelicious pizza sauce\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E, cheese, and our favorite seasonings!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Football Field End Zone Tablescape with Field Goal Post\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor this easy, quick tutorial you will need tape, 9 yellow balloons, a green tablecloth, and white streamer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFirst, I blew up the balloons only about 1\/3 of the way full so they are small around round. Then, I tied them off with a knot to keep the air inside. I placed a green tablecloth down on our party table, and then pushed the table against the wall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUsing some tape, I attached the balloons to the wall in the shape of a football field goal post (this shape resembles the letter \"U\" combined with the letter \"I\").\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFinally, I trimmed a few pieces of white streamer just a bit longer than the width of the table and placed them horizontally across the table about the same distance apart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WNtLOU6A60I\/WlknTRGDnzI\/AAAAAAAATzg\/EsQsspKPAS47yyYXgOuBAULD8rcn8R5rgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/diy-football-field-tablecloth-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPepperoni Pizza Braid\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1 puff pastry sheet, thawed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1\/3 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1\/3 cup o\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ef\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1\/4 cup of pepperoni slices\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EA pinch of ground black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EA pinch of garlic powder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPre-heat the oven to 400 degrees (F).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGently roll out a puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESpread\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce\u003C\/a\u003E with the backside of a spoon all across the middle of the pastry sheet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce followed by the pepperoni slices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUsing a sharp knife or cooking scissors, cut even strips on the left and right (pictured below).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFold the strips into the middle, alternating between the left and right side and creating a crisscross pattern with the puff pastry until all of the pieces are folded into a braid.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBrush the olive oil on the top of the pastry, and sprinkle it with ground black pepper and garlic powder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBake the pizza braid in the oven at 400 degrees (F) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. 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font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESpiced Pepperoni Mozzarella Flatbread Pizza\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFlatbread pizza is a breeze with a good pair of cooking scissors and some patience!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EJust like traditional pizza or flatbread, I used: pizza dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, a few larger pieces of mozzarella,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce\u003C\/a\u003E, and some spiced pepperoni I found at Walmart!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPrepare your flatbread like a normal pizza, and bake it in the oven at 425 degrees (F) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges have browned and the cheese has melted. Enjoy it with a side of ranch and it's perfect for game day!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-My3ZdfOsXGk\/WlksWPaBuDI\/AAAAAAAAT0s\/zNuvjaOHQLw47_hVPYViabJu-60qgM01gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pepperoni-mozzarella-flatbread-baking-sheet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-geGH5hwb--o\/WlksmqMr86I\/AAAAAAAAT0w\/eghLmeRpUV8mnUr6HlzqrabracxfST-SQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pepperoni-mozzarella-flatbread.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cvzQTJ-PdOk\/WlktSK13w5I\/AAAAAAAAT04\/fs5J6mI_V2Qc-bVQiV6gr5QQUsG_zXTDwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/superbowl-pizza-party.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGarlic Toast with Pizza Dipping Sauce\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGarlic toast is a delicious appetizer for any occasion, but you can elevate it to your pizza party standards taking it just one step beyond traditionally baked garlic toast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EInstead of enjoying it as is, dip it in your favorite sauces once it's baked (we enjoy dipping our toast in\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce and a homemade butter garlic sauce!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uiAHDsm5GTM\/WlkmhfMgFXI\/AAAAAAAATzU\/v6ZwoxUmCjw04ouCO1YXa6irsw__ecDkgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dipping-garlic-toast-in-pizza-sauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther Party Must-Haves\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EStop by your local Walmart to pick up some\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce, all of the ingredients you need for these recipe ideas, party decoration supplies,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Esalad, and some drinks before the party, so you have enough to feed all your friends along with these homemade party appetizer ideas!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEither make your own flatbread pizzas for a small group or have pizzas delivered to the party to enjoy alongside your homemade pizza-inspired appetizers (like the pepperoni pizza braid and flatbread pizza made with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce\u003C\/a\u003E!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBefore any game day, I always stock up on plenty of cheese and sauces like\u0026nbsp;RAGÚ® Homemade Style Pizza Sauce and\u0026nbsp;RAGÚ® Pizza Quick Traditional Sauce. There are so many ways to enjoy game day without the hassle of having to make pizza sauce from scratch so you can get back to enjoying your pre-game festivities before the football game starts!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Z9YBCBhqwE\/Wlkt-LtkkuI\/AAAAAAAAT1E\/L37aVnwgTyAfT0anVnXclxB75BVHxiydACLcBGAs\/s1600\/ragu-pizza-sauces.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/a3eea2f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RQhuIYGa7kE\/WlkvOmgWMRI\/AAAAAAAAT1Q\/ZcI2oqkDtpAU6H3xo0XSaobwyz89jkRQQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ragu-pizza-sauce-walmart.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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All of the tutorial, party, and recipe ideas below are from our favorite game day-inspired blog posts from OurMiniFamily.com!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h4r1fDqSjk0\/WlZSJ6NAZzI\/AAAAAAAATyE\/3E4Hbae9g5MDCQN5-i0fCCdbT15dIYWTwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/super-bowl-party-ideas.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-h4r1fDqSjk0\/WlZSJ6NAZzI\/AAAAAAAATyE\/3E4Hbae9g5MDCQN5-i0fCCdbT15dIYWTwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/super-bowl-party-ideas.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe big game is only a few weeks away! Although Adam and I will be traveling while the game is going on, we still plan on celebrating with traditional game day party ideas and making them our own while we are out of town.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOver the years, we have enjoyed hosting everyone at our home to watch the big game. Since we won't be doing that this year and we will be on vacation during the game, we wanted to share a collection of our absolute favorite game day entertaining ideas, recipes, and tutorials that we have shared over the years!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBelow, you will find a collection of over a dozen ideas that you can easily incorporate into your game day festivities along with their recipes and tutorials to help you plan the best game day party you've ever hosted!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EParty Planning\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhether you are indoors or outdoors for your football viewing party, there are a ton of ways to plan your party and make your very own party decorations and accents for your tablescape! You could definitely go out and buy some from the store the week or so before the big game airs, but why not embrace your creative side and make your own? Below are a few ideas to help you get your party setup that I have shared on the blog in the past!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELooking for a low-budget way to decorate for your playoff party? Check out these football-themed mason jar ideas you can make at home with some paint, tape, and extra mason jars lying around! Or maybe you want a fun, festive tablecloth--you can create your own football field tablecloth with green fabric\/material and tape! Or maybe you want to go the extra mile and give each of your guests a goodie bag to take home--transform traditional, boring brown paper bags into football bags!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EClick any of the images below to go to my original blog post with their tutorial!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/09\/5-football-themed-mason-jar-ideas.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-whvdbhjLMKI\/V-mWa8Z7vmI\/AAAAAAAAPvA\/7QtJOWix2hgvJOHwyvm2R23Bq0JWAQalgCLcB\/s1600\/football%2Bon%2Ba%2Bmason%2Bjar.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/09\/5-football-themed-mason-jar-ideas.html\"\u003EDIY Football Mason Jar\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HMtGF9POiwE\/WlT85qwjuvI\/AAAAAAAATvk\/OF-L5ueGK04-f2OcgOgRagE4MmnHAJm4ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/superbowl%2Bmason%2Bjar.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/09\/5-football-themed-mason-jar-ideas.html\"\u003EDIY Football Game Plan Mason Jar\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/09\/5-must-haves-for-any-game-day.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-enAhJdz8M-k\/WlUEMZcwbMI\/AAAAAAAATwM\/Xf8aDvQknPEVOteP2obJBQJLYjBvP1YagCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-football-bowl.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/09\/5-must-haves-for-any-game-day.html\"\u003EGame Day Must-Haves\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UDbTX8xlipI\/WlUBtNpsUbI\/AAAAAAAATv4\/b5mt2642J6EIOAb2L8JNh-dEv1TRfZVAwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/super-bowl-party-diy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\"\u003EDIY Football Party Bags\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/game-day-snack-meatball-sub-on-a-stick.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zGnQ3Tn4_tU\/WlUBpmf5aNI\/AAAAAAAATv0\/8ZJ7VQZT6HYJ1uN_6ZSVdtjUriA6hMFCACLcBGAs\/s1600\/football-water-bottle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/game-day-snack-meatball-sub-on-a-stick.html\"\u003EFREE Football Water Bottle Printable\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAppetizers\/Finger Food\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: medium;\"\u003ENo football game get-together is complete without delicious finger food! Whether you're whipping up a batch of fried pickles for everyone or baking some food on a stick, below you will find a few of our favorite ideas for game day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EClick any of the images below to go to my original blog post with their recipe!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/game-day-snack-meatball-sub-on-a-stick.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-74sraMX5XQI\/WlUCCgK3hGI\/AAAAAAAATwA\/wJ95V5-N4G0rBTQJu6K1T3EoU4fe9g8dQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/meatball-sub-on-stick.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/game-day-snack-meatball-sub-on-a-stick.html\"\u003EMeatball Sub on a Stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/06\/southwestern-fried-pickles.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eE_x2n16yJA\/WTxCE4K-tjI\/AAAAAAAARm8\/-z2GMG2xsRgzBGavxXewO8MwPZ6o9KHxgCLcB\/s1600\/southwestern-fried-pickles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/06\/southwestern-fried-pickles.html\"\u003ESouthwestern Fried Pickles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/07\/spiral-hot-dog-on-a-stick.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AVr1KOGXpmA\/WlUDxWVG0_I\/AAAAAAAATwI\/PRfBb4rg5nMekK44xsX9fsE19kNbw9FwgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/easy-spiral-hot-dogs-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/07\/spiral-hot-dog-on-a-stick.html\"\u003ESpiral Hot Dog on a Stick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/12\/easy-cheesy-baked-garlic-bread.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CK4V81pew3w\/WjKGZ5MiqPI\/AAAAAAAATb4\/27uZtYRSC4MkSd30yZWkSMh3COrqhWgewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cheesy-garlic-bread-loaves-pizza-marinara-sauce.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/12\/easy-cheesy-baked-garlic-bread.html\"\u003EEasy, Cheesy Baked Garlic Bread\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: black; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDips\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: black; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhat game day is complete without some chips and dip? Try a couple of our favorite dip recipes we have shared in the past that we think are essential for tailgating and homegating\u0026nbsp;before the big game!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EClick either of the images below to go to my original blog post with their recipe!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/10\/spicy-queso-football-dip.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-anjQ47pjwWE\/WlUCSMD1cEI\/AAAAAAAATwE\/Qpzw7gJrv20mJMmoTiKP_ulQ0DNp-2z8QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/spicy%2Bqueso%2Bdip.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/10\/spicy-queso-football-dip.html\"\u003ESpicy Queso Football Dip\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/03\/jalapeno-bacon-ranch-dip.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eNkNaK6lDF4\/WNg6MWmVBYI\/AAAAAAAARHA\/POB7qDegJ-ExgWGhGZWTlixGg5yIMJV7gCLcB\/s1600\/corn-dog-dipped-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/03\/jalapeno-bacon-ranch-dip.html\"\u003EJalapeño Bacon Ranch Dip\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EComfort Food\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAdam and I enjoy having a few friends over for the game when everyone has their schedule opened up, but sometimes it's just the two of us. These comfort food recipe ideas are ideal for smaller groups, but definitely perfect to enjoy for game day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EClick either of the images below to go to my original blog post with their recipe!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/10\/game-day-sourdough-chili-bowl.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HiqlUXpc53Y\/WAAFIdjUWTI\/AAAAAAAAP2k\/bFQnq3xIWMEp7U583iTssmdTfAHi1JpjgCLcB\/s1600\/chili%2Bin%2Ba%2Bbread%2Bbowl.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/10\/game-day-sourdough-chili-bowl.html\"\u003EGame Day Sourdough Chili Bread Bowl\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/11\/bacon-and-queso-french-fries.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BlGKaqromXI\/Wg3J8nsRBZI\/AAAAAAAATJ0\/2V9E-iT0lvYYGvY-8c_RGUC2ntZk6F0pACLcBGAs\/s1600\/bacon-queso-french-fries.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/11\/bacon-and-queso-french-fries.html\"\u003EBacon and Queso French Fries\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDesserts\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ECheese, chips, and chicken may be the headliners for your game day table. But don't forget about the rising star that is dessert! You could transform any of your favorite dessert recipes into something festive for game day by incorporating traditional football themes (football shapes, the field, the referee stripes, the goal post, etc) but below are two of our favorite dessert ideas for game day!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EClick either of the images below to go to my dessert tutorials!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tqciENtD9s\/WlT9kkqFpoI\/AAAAAAAATvo\/tH0Ml-P79gktalPeN0IzzXBE0OoGYtu6ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/super-bowl-party-cupcakes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\"\u003EFootball Field Cupcakes Tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RB_8Uw6bbu0\/WlUBtqjsWBI\/AAAAAAAATv8\/KYQuHDvxKf8Q5-Y-PlRr8VfzwPOiR2YKwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/football-party-diy-goal-post.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2016\/01\/football-super-bowl-party-ideas.html\"\u003EFootball Goal Post Tutorial and Football Shaped Cake Tutorial\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; 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Today, I'm sharing these dining room chairs I found and how I reupholstered them into our own style for our home with neutral faux fur fabric!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IY1UWG2cdpQ\/Wk5FFUsateI\/AAAAAAAATp4\/8d-j5mK15lw-r1C1KM6LsKj52yxU4s67ACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/faux-fur-dining-room-chairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IY1UWG2cdpQ\/Wk5FFUsateI\/AAAAAAAATp4\/8d-j5mK15lw-r1C1KM6LsKj52yxU4s67ACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/faux-fur-dining-room-chairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EA few months ago, when we began moving into our first condo together, I found myself wanting to redecorate and redesign the look of our home. When we first moved into our Arizona apartment in 2012, we bought the cheapest furniture we could find since we had practically no money to work with and we had a pile of bills haunting our bank account for the first few months after our move. Not taking the time to invest in high-quality items led to broken appliances and worn out furniture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen we moved back in September, I made the decision to not take many of the older furniture items with us and forced myself to rely on my thrift shopping skills to find higher-quality items to curate and make a part of our new condo home!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhile I was thrift shopping right after we moved into our condo, I found two distinct dining room chairs that caught my eye. I \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/11\/must-haves-for-thrift-store-shopping-pt-2.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eended up paying only $8 for the both of them\u003C\/a\u003E, and took them home before I figured the store would change their mind and ask me for more money (it truly felt like a steal of a deal!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI transformed these $8 dining room chairs into furniture that felt at home with our other appliances, decorations, and our modern-meets-shabby chic style! I used store-bought faux fur fabric to transform the seats into a more updated look and preserved the original fabric underneath as well as kept the original stain and classic wooden and wicker chair design.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf2NlfWat9s\/Wk0Vg_-N9bI\/AAAAAAAATpI\/kObLkFjLhvUt1-Sf0febbG6oxI1PBnfIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/goodwill-dining-chair-wood-antique.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uf2NlfWat9s\/Wk0Vg_-N9bI\/AAAAAAAATpI\/kObLkFjLhvUt1-Sf0febbG6oxI1PBnfIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/goodwill-dining-chair-wood-antique.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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When you are deciding if the chairs are right for a reupholstery project, flip the chair upside down and take a look at the seat bottom. Do you see screws or nails? If so, this should easily allow you to remove the seat so you can reupholster the cover with a newer fabric.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 2: To Paint, Or Not to Paint\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhether or not you paint the furniture with a new stain or not is up to you! For these dining chairs, when I discovered how valuable they are, I opted to not alter their paint or stain in any way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 3: Seat Cover Fabric\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI had a beautiful, neutral faux fur fabric I got from our local fabric store waiting for the right project and used it as my seat cover fabric for these chairs. Choosing the right fabric depends on your furniture needs as well as your lifestyle (e.g. asking yourself if the fabric should it be stain resistant, etc).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 4: Give it New Life\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUse \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2012\/01\/my-first-reupholstery-project-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebasic reupholstery skills\u003C\/a\u003E to remove the seat with the tools necessary, dust and clean the chair itself, and use tools to attach any new fabrics or accents to the chair to make it new again!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAfter doing a bit of research with the chair maker and serial numbers along the bottom of the seat, I came to learn that these chairs are valued up to almost $1000! This was truly the best thrift store find I had ever made, and upon learning about their turn-of-the-century history and their value, I was very careful in preserving their original stain as well as the original fabric underneath my newer fabric cover.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI didn't end up taking any photos of the process while I was adhering the fabric to the seat covers\u0026nbsp;because\u0026nbsp;a) it was night time and I didn't have nice natural lighting and 2) it was a royal MESS! I did end up taking\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1546378185427568\u0026amp;set=a.775020715896656.1073741831.100001662033524\u0026amp;type=3\u0026amp;theater\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis picture that I shared on Facebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;showing just how messy it got (and how much I regretted wearing black pants!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESince\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2012\/01\/my-first-reupholstery-project-ever.html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy first ever reupholster project\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;back when Adam and I got our first apartment together, I have sharpened my skills and gotten much better at preserving original seat cover fabrics and selecting furniture\u0026nbsp;made with high-quality materials. This set of faux fur, thrift store dining room chairs is my absolute favorite reupholstery project since I first started finding older furniture and giving it new life back in 2012!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDid this reupholstery transformation inspire you? 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margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. Product was provided by the client for review; however, all opinions are mine alone. #WorldsSmartestToothbrush #PhilipsSonicare #OprahsFavoriteThings #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"clear: left; color: #666666; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-p7mCM9KLS6g\/Whyy5NsxWpI\/AAAAAAAATTQ\/1cdkszK1wA0AUBfKepNwo6ILPp-yfVLqgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/breakfast-tray-in-bed-guest-room.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEntertaining guests around the holidays can be a bit uncomfortable for everyone involved. But it does not have to be this way if you can take a few minutes to think about what you can do to make your guest feel most welcomed in your home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI know when I am crashing at a friend's condo or a family member's home, I always feel like I am encroaching on their space and feel hesitant to make myself at home out of fear that I'll outstay my welcome. What I have learned helps is making small gestures that treat your house guest more like a traveler or hotel guest, and going out of your way to provide them with comfort and necessity items to make them feel genuinely welcomed and encourage them to really get comfortable and feel-at-home while staying at your place while they are in town.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOne time, when Adam and I were crashing at a friend's house during a long road trip back home, we put our bags down in her guest room and I noticed there were two gift bags sitting on the edge of the bed with each of our names on them. It was nothing too fancy, but inside, she wrote a note welcoming us for the night that included a $5 gift card for coffee, as well as some toiletries we may have forgotten.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI had never felt so welcome in someone's home before that moment, and I thought it was such a kind and thoughtful gesture that I had to start doing the same thing whenever we had friends come to crash at our place!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEvery time we have a friend come to stay with us, I always make time to include a gift basket for her so she feels welcome in our home and that we actually want her to enjoy her stay with us. Today, I am sharing what I consider to be the must-haves for putting together a guest gift basket during the holiday season including the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a15lk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhilips®\u0026nbsp;Sonicare\u0026nbsp;DiamondClean\u0026nbsp;Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHover over the image below to shop for one of my favorite, holiday guest gift basket must-haves!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"margin: auto; max-width: 667px; min-height: 240px; min-width: 240px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"border-radius: 3px; height: 0; padding-bottom: 149.92503748125935%; position: relative; width: 100%;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe allowtransparency=\"true\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" display=\"block\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"1000\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/8kvoeJeNR20v3SDHZW7gmQeBcQTWpG0f?shopButtonText=View Details\u0026amp;replaceTabs=false\u0026amp;autoShowProducts=false\u0026amp;spatialTagIcon=tag\" style=\"border-radius: 3px; height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1;\" width=\"667\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" src=\"https:\/\/d28m5bx785ox17.cloudfront.net\/v1\/img\/MslVKVY0NWREZg07UriJwObIwKSaLFTfuFeTuSYLBw8=\/d\/l\" style=\"border-radius: 3px; position: relative; width: 100%; z-index: 0;\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J5yqyOBaSec\/WhyzH9nmE8I\/AAAAAAAATTU\/4fIH_M1SwIovd2x5Ice-5atGRvTipKn5wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-in-pajamaes-reaching-for-fruit-breakfast-in-bed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J5yqyOBaSec\/WhyzH9nmE8I\/AAAAAAAATTU\/4fIH_M1SwIovd2x5Ice-5atGRvTipKn5wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-in-pajamaes-reaching-for-fruit-breakfast-in-bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhenever one of my girlfriends crashes with us, we try to spoil her and make her feel like she's staying at a bed and breakfast and not just crashing it with us to save money during her travels. Adam likes to go out early in the morning to pick up breakfast for everyone including\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Efresh fruit, pastries, coffee, and a few magazines and newspapers for our house guest\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I always enjoy putting together a thoughtful and convenient gift basket for her so she has everything she could possibly need to be comfortable while staying with us while she is in town visiting with family through the holiday.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETaking the time to go out of our way to make our guest feel appreciated will make her feel like she can come to crash at our place whenever she is in town--and that is just how we would want to be welcomed when we stay with our friends, too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor a guest gift basket during the holiday season, you can stock up on festive necessities to bring her some holiday cheer while she is traveling during the busiest time of the year at the airport! Traveling in December can be very stressful, so I like to include spa-like necessities that will bring a touch of luxury and comfort to her gift items.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Holiday Guest Gift Basket\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #1: Use a Festive and Decorative Basket, Bag, or Box\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFind an affordable and cute way to store your gifts for your house guest with a fun basket or box. I found this gold and silver one on sale and I adore it! Don't over think this, but find a cute basket or bag to store all of the items in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBut at the very least, don't re-use an old shopping bag. You do not want her thinking you forgot about the bag at the last minute--that may make her feel like she was inconveniencing you and may make her feel a bit unwelcome and if she's encroaching on your life which is what you do not want!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #2\u003C\/span\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EA Luxury Necessity Item\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003EEvery gift basket should have a main gift item that you went out of your way to buy just for her to show her you thought about her and had her on your holiday shopping list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EAim for something that she needs, but not something she would go out of her way to buy for herself regularly. In the past, I have given friends girlfriends a new hairdryer and organic skincare, and this time around I included the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a15lk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhilips® Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Rechargeable Toothbrush\u003C\/a\u003E as a part of her holiday guest gift basket!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003ESince I started using the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EPhilips® Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Recha\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Ergeable Toothbrush, I have noticed just how much cleaner my teeth and mouth feels after using it. Everyone needs a toothbrush, and most of the time I end up forgetting to bring one when I'm staying at a friend's house. What better way to save your house guest the hassle of having to run out to buy an emergency toothbrush than by gifting her with an advanced one that will help her achieve\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Eexceptional oral health results and connect with an app to give her r\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Eeal-time feedback and personalized coaching! \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a15lu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EClick here\u003C\/u\u003E to learn more about the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a15lu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhilips® Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Recha\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a15lu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ergeable Toothbrush\u003C\/a\u003E and all of its features, and keep scrolling to read more about my experience using it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #3: Soft, Printed and Festive Pajamas\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI cannot tell you how many times I have forgotten to pack and\/or bring any form of pajamas with me while staying at a friend or family member's home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI always end up sleeping in whatever clothes I wore that day, and it's never truly comfortable. My solution, as someone who has friends come to stay with her, is to provide your house guest with pajamas ahead of time! So that way, when they arrive at your house to spend the night, they have something clean and comfortable to wear to bed!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EYou can find really affordable pajamas sets this time of year! And if you're worried about sizing, always go up a size or maybe even two sizes if you are really unsure. The last thing you want is to give your friend a pair of pajama pants and then come to realize they don't even fit her. Talk about making her feel uncomfortable! Avoid that entire fiasco altogether and you could even ask her what size you should buy her and tell her you will\u0026nbsp;have a surprise waiting for her when she gets to your house!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #4: Comfy Socks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EComfortable socks are a must-have item for your holiday guest! This is especially important if your friend is visiting with you and it is chilly outside. Make her feel warm and welcomed with a cute, fuzzy, warm pair of comfy socks to wear while she is staying with you. I always find so many fun socks on Amazon that are affordable and festive for the holidays--you can buy a pair for her and one for you, and you can match and have a good laugh about it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #5: Toiletries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EShampoo, conditioner, soap, and basically any toiletries that are normally restricted by airport security are absolute must-haves to include in your guest's welcome basket. If you have a friend who colors her hair, aim to buy her color-safe shampoo and conditioner. Show her you thought of her needs and make her feel even more welcome since she will realize you took the time to buy her what she truly needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESame goes for any other toiletries items--stock up on feminine hygiene products, bobby pins, hairspray, face wipes, and any other toiletries you can think up. You don't necessarily have to put those items in the basket, but having them on hand while she is visiting is great so she does not have to go out and buy anything for herself while she is visiting with you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EMust-Have #6: Bath and Facial Towels\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETraveling leaves you feeling dirty and grimy after being around strangers for hours at a time. Odds are, your house guest will want to take a shower and clean up after she's been on the road. Prepare clean bath and facial towels for her and set them aside as a part of her gift basket, so she knows she can take a shower without hesitation of inconveniencing you over needing to do laundry to get a clean towel or two for her to clean up while she is staying with you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5SMOx0PlVcw\/WhyzNiKpmzI\/AAAAAAAATTY\/PzPoY-MJ_xkylbOkKXk9CsHAITskrj8mgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/gift-basket-christmas-items-snowmen-shampoo-fuzzy-socks-sonicare.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5SMOx0PlVcw\/WhyzNiKpmzI\/AAAAAAAATTY\/PzPoY-MJ_xkylbOkKXk9CsHAITskrj8mgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/gift-basket-christmas-items-snowmen-shampoo-fuzzy-socks-sonicare.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; 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line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeHolidayCheer #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWsOWzMdySw\/Wi3V8kpumlI\/AAAAAAAATXo\/mCh9lpvMJak8WQ7A7WN5m1nU5V_dAJYNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/sprinkles-cookies-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iWsOWzMdySw\/Wi3V8kpumlI\/AAAAAAAATXo\/mCh9lpvMJak8WQ7A7WN5m1nU5V_dAJYNQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/sprinkles-cookies-table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #454545; font-family: \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIs it even the holiday season if you aren't baking cookies?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENothing says winter like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the kitchen and into the office, and having Adam run out of the office asking me for a warm cookie to nibble on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESince we live in Phoenix and we do not have some of the holiday and winter traditions we had as kids, Adam and I try our best to create our own traditions with our family to bring joy into our lives during this time of year! Having friends over to decorate cookies while we listen to holiday music and drink hot chocolate has become one of our newer traditions, and today I am sharing a few key recipes to help you host a holiday cookie decorating party of your own as well as some essential items to bring your holiday table to life!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVmtN1W8pXk\/Wi6YChx5I1I\/AAAAAAAATaI\/IBnyjk5smM0DkI0yc-8wrgqxSybMD4Y4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8352-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"531\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVmtN1W8pXk\/Wi6YChx5I1I\/AAAAAAAATaI\/IBnyjk5smM0DkI0yc-8wrgqxSybMD4Y4wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8352-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAfter you check out all of the tutorials below, you can write your grocery list, check it twice, and pick up everything you'll need to host your very own holiday cookie decorating party including baking supplies, some holiday decor, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a131b\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlade® Holiday Limited Edition Fragrances\u003C\/a\u003E to help bring the holiday spirit to the table! Be on the lookout for Glade® Holiday Limited Edition Fragrances on display at your local Kroger store now!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe Glade® Tree Lighting Wonder™ jar candle is the perfect candle for your cookie party. It's not a sweet fragrance, so it does not overpower the room when it will already smell sweet from all of the cookies and sweets on your table. It's fragrance reminds me of the gigantic, beautiful spruce tree we had in our front yard in my childhood home. I have so many memories looking out the window watching the snow begin to fall, and I would quickly dress myself in my snowpants and mittens and run out to the tree and shake the fresh snow off of the branches and let it fall on my face. The pine forest fragrance from the Glade® Tree Lighting Wonder™ jar candle totally takes me back to that memory as a kid and that is why I love having that fragrance around my home in the winter when the holidays roll around!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOther than playing in the freshly fallen snow, of my other favorite things about the holidays as a kid was decorating cookies! My grammy used to bake sugar cookies for our family and it was always a treat to go over to her house and have them there since my parents did not bake with me. Baking and decorating with my grammy was always a wonderful tradition, and over the years we stopped doing it until I was in college and visited with my younger cousins. One particular winter break when I came home and went to my grammy's house, I brought cookies with me and sat with my little cousins and we decorated cookies together for hours! It was so much fun and I remember that fondly!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI try to carry the memory of my traditions from my childhood into my adult life, and I have found joy in having a holiday cookie decorating party with my girlfriends! I hope that you enjoy these tutorials to help you bring some joy into your home when you host a cookie decorating party of your own!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEvery holiday cookie decorating party needs the perfect cookie trifecta--for me, that includes snickerdoodles, peanut butter, and of course sugar cookies!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003EHoliday Snickerdoodles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003ECookie Ingredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 3\/4 cups of unbleached cake flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 teaspoon of baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 teaspoons of cream of tartar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 stick of unsalted butter, room temperature\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 cup of vegetable shortening\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 cup of baker's sugar (granulated sugar, fine)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 cup of light brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 teaspoons of vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003ECinnamon Sugar Dusting Ingredients:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 cup of baker's sugar (granulated sugar, fine)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a large bowl, cream the butter, vegetable shortening, brown sugar, and the baker's sugar until it is light, creamy, and whipped. If you are doing this by hand, it may take up to 10 minutes. I recommend using a mixer--if using either a hand mixer or freestanding mixer, this will take a few minutes (around 3-4 minutes).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAdd in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the dry ingredients into the large bowl and mix until the dough comes together (once you see the flour\/white powder disappear, then you know it is done). You do not want to over-mix the dough, since the more you mix it the tougher your cookies will be!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELine a baking sheet with parchment paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGrab a shallow bowl and create the cinnamon sugar dusting by combining 1\/2 cup of baker's sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Stir the sugar and cinnamon together until they are blended.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse either a 1-2 inch cookie scoop or an ice cream scoop, and scoop out a ball of cookie dough. Toss the cookie dough ball into the cinnamon sugar dusting bowl, and roll the ball around in it so that cinnamon sugar covers the ball. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse the scoop or another spoon to transfer the cookie dough from the bowl onto the parchment paper. Place the cookie dough balls about 2-3 inches apart (they will spread). Repeat this process until your baking sheet is full. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake the cookies in the oven on the medium rack at 350 degrees (F) for 8-10 minutes. You do not want to burn these cookies! Check the cookies at around 8 minutes, and if they are browned on the edges and if you gently place your fingertip in the middle of the cookie and it does not leave an indent they are done and need to be taken out of the oven. Allow the cookies to cool, untouched, on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhile the cookies are cooling, sprinkle a small amount of the cinnamons sugar dusting on top of the cookies while they are still warm. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce the cookies have hardened and they are cool to the touch, you can transfer them from the baking sheet to a cooling rack or a plate. Repeat this process until you've baked all of your cookies! 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qemPeDqi9MU\/Wi3XwostjqI\/AAAAAAAATYg\/k9Yq96ANlYwFu6QKP9b_vkoEfjWcHXSLQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/snickerdoodle-cookies-on-plate.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003EPeanut Butter Cookies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 3\/4 cups of all-purpose flour, unbleached\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 1\/2 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 cup of creamy peanut butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E3\/4 cup of baker's sugar (granulated sugar, fine)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E3\/4 cup of light brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 teaspoons of vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and the baker's sugar until it is light, creamy, and whipped. If you are doing this by hand, it may take up to 10 minutes. I recommend using a mixer--if using either a hand mixer or freestanding mixer, this will take a few minutes (around 3-4 minutes).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAdd in the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the dry ingredients into the large bowl and mix until the dough comes together (once you see the flour\/white powder disappear, then you know it is done). You do not want to over-mix the dough, since the more you mix it the tougher your cookies will be!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELine a baking sheet with parchment paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse either a 1-2 inch cookie scoop or an ice cream scoop, and scoop out a ball of cookie dough and place it onto the parchment paper. Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart (they will spread a little bit, but not as much as the snickerdoodles would). Repeat this process until your baking sheet is full. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse a fork to make crisscross marks along the top of the cookie (this will flatten the cookie a bit).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake the cookies in the oven on the medium rack at 350 degrees (F) for 8-10 minutes. You do not want to burn these cookies! Check the cookies at around 8 minutes, and if they are browned on the edges and if you gently place your fingertip in the middle of the cookie and it does not leave an indent they are done and need to be taken out of the oven. Allow the cookies to cool, untouched, on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EServe warm and enjoy with a cup of milk, or enjoy them cooled and decorate them with your favorite holiday sprinkles!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lTXMeh9yhZk\/Wi3X81a9byI\/AAAAAAAATYo\/hJ0uKjVG-ZIjhOO0bY2lO_FxruSl6dEUACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2-sticks-of-butter-sugar-and-jar-of-peanut-butter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lTXMeh9yhZk\/Wi3X81a9byI\/AAAAAAAATYo\/hJ0uKjVG-ZIjhOO0bY2lO_FxruSl6dEUACLcBGAs\/s1600\/2-sticks-of-butter-sugar-and-jar-of-peanut-butter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003EClassic Sugar Cookies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 1\/4 cups of all-purpose flour, unbleached\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/4 teaspoon of baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 teaspoon of cornstarch\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 1\/2 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 cup of baker's sugar (granulated sugar, fine)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E1 egg \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E2 teaspoons of vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sea salt, and cornstarch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a large bowl, cream the butter and the baker's sugar until it is light, creamy, and whipped. If you are doing this by hand, it may take up to 10 minutes. I recommend using a mixer--if using either a hand mixer or freestanding mixer, this will take a few minutes (around 3-4 minutes).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAdd in the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the dry ingredients into the large bowl and mix until the dough comes together (once you see the flour\/white powder disappear, then you know it is done). You do not want to over-mix the dough, since the more you mix it the tougher your cookies will be once they are baked.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EClear a large section on the table or counter, and prepare 2 pieces of parchment paper that are the same size (about the size of your baking sheet). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPut one piece of parchment paper on the flat surface, and then scoop the dough onto the center of the parchment paper. Work the dough gently with your hands so that it forms into a ball-like shape. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECover the dough with the second piece of parchment paper, and then slightly flatten the dough with your hands while squishing the two pieces of parchment paper together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse a rolling pin over the top of the parchment paper to flatten and spread the cookie dough so that it is about 1\/2 inch (you do not want to flatten it too much, since the flatter your cookies are, the more likely they will brown or even burn in the oven when you bake them).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EChill the rolled dough in the parchment paper in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or in the freezer for 20-30 minutes if you are in a hurry. The goal is to get the dough to harden so that it can be easily worked with a cookie cutter. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 325 degrees (F). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELine a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERemove the dough from the refrigerator, and use a cookie cutter (I prefer tree-shaped for the holidays and decorate mine with ornaments) to cut out cookie dough into your desired sugar cookie shape. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlace the cookies on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Repeat this process until your cookie sheet is full. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake the cookies in the oven on the medium rack at 325 degrees (F) for 7-9 minutes. You will want to watch these cookies like a hawk--don't be tempted to multitask while you bake these as sugar cookies can be fickle (even a few seconds too long in the oven and they will begin brown). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce the edges have very lightly browned, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to continue to bake for another minute or so on the hot baking sheet. Do not try to move the cookies until they are hardened, and then you can move them to a cooling rack or onto a plate so you can decorate them. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce they are completely cool, you can decorate them to your heart's desire! I love using holiday icing, sprinkles, and decorative candies to decorate our sugar cookies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1h7LE22FMCQ\/Wi3YWMxB1cI\/AAAAAAAATY0\/nK6xp-uDPWkS_R2s8uR400E8bzV1075BwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cup-of-sugar-butter-stick-whisk-bowl.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1h7LE22FMCQ\/Wi3YWMxB1cI\/AAAAAAAATY0\/nK6xp-uDPWkS_R2s8uR400E8bzV1075BwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cup-of-sugar-butter-stick-whisk-bowl.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hDLeis-SQFk\/Wi3YYnjlxHI\/AAAAAAAATY4\/ZMnSbcroadwdK8qkcJK8wwm5hjnH9XtRgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cookie-dough-on-parchment-paper-rolling-pin-background.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hDLeis-SQFk\/Wi3YYnjlxHI\/AAAAAAAATY4\/ZMnSbcroadwdK8qkcJK8wwm5hjnH9XtRgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cookie-dough-on-parchment-paper-rolling-pin-background.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hcrgY_7mg2k\/Wi3YanizI5I\/AAAAAAAATY8\/B7VE1ewbbgAoQIfWCUSa9FiBU6yAXnc3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/rolling-pin-on-dough.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hcrgY_7mg2k\/Wi3YanizI5I\/AAAAAAAATY8\/B7VE1ewbbgAoQIfWCUSa9FiBU6yAXnc3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/rolling-pin-on-dough.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWq-6JnBlEk\/Wi3Yky-86EI\/AAAAAAAATZI\/sEthhyw5K3UtoDVwiJjJgNBonGjxDy4NQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tree-cookie-cutter-on-parchment-paper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RWq-6JnBlEk\/Wi3Yky-86EI\/AAAAAAAATZI\/sEthhyw5K3UtoDVwiJjJgNBonGjxDy4NQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tree-cookie-cutter-on-parchment-paper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qp1Vfp2azXM\/Wi3YnNQN8NI\/AAAAAAAATZM\/H1tkn5TFTbUnhAOEQo7A3hmw03Spk4PDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tree-shaped-sugar-cookies-on-plate.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qp1Vfp2azXM\/Wi3YnNQN8NI\/AAAAAAAATZM\/H1tkn5TFTbUnhAOEQo7A3hmw03Spk4PDgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tree-shaped-sugar-cookies-on-plate.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003EDIY Cookie Pennant Banner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENo cookie decorating party is complete without a themed, homemade centerpiece that brings the table together into a festive and delicious tablescape! This gold lettered 'COOKIES' pennant banner is so simple to make, but it definitely makes a statement for your party table!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor this DIY party decor, I used 7 separate canvas\/burlap pennants, craft glue, twine, gold glitter letters, newspaper, and scissors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELay out some old newspaper on a flat surface to prevent glue and\/or glitter from getting all over the place. Place the pennants across the surface and line them up so that they are even and in a straight line.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EStarting at one end and working your way across, draw a line of craft glue across the pennants where you want the twine to sit (I recommend gluing the twine at the top, but not the very top of the pennants).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGive the glue a few seconds to get tacky while you cut the twine to length (should be at least as long as all of the pennants plus another 6 inches on the ends, so you have room to hang it where you want). Press the twine into the line of glue firmly, and then allow the glue time to set and harden with the twine attached (at least 15-20 minutes, since you will be hanging it and you don't want to lose a fight with gravity later on).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce the glue is no longer tacky or sticky to the touch, flip the banner around so that the glue\/twine is on the back.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse a small amount of the same craft glue to attach your letters to the front of the pennants. I spelled out the word \"COOKIES,\" but you can also choose another festive word for your party and use one separate pennant for each letter (or 2 letters per pennant depending on how long you want your word or phrase to be).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAllow at least another 15-20 minutes to let the glue harden and completely dry). 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line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E-have a small craft project for everyone to do while the cookies are cooling before decorating\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E-play your favorite holiday music and have a karaoke machine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E-have one of your favorite holiday movies on and playing in the background during the party\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E-send everyone home with a stocking full of cookie decorating tools as a party gift\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E-send your guests home with a gift basket with all their holiday favorites like comfy slippers, an ugly festive sweater, and even your favorite Glade® Holiday Limited Edition Fragrances\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a131b\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlade® Holiday Limited Edition Fragrances\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E are perfect for your holiday parties--to enjoy during the party as well as an after-party gift! 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Save these easy and festive ways to wrap a bottle gift--thanks to Wente Vineyards for sponsoring this post!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLYFVSjuon8\/Wg8fpf1aQSI\/AAAAAAAATKw\/u4UQj9AQQfUvvZbay7REIktSkhnQ3vI7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/wrap-bottle-of-wine-into-christmas-tree-tinsel.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWrapping gifts stresses me O-U-T!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMost of us love wine for the holidays (I know that Adam and I do that's for sure), and it's oftentimes a really lovely gift to bring to a party or surprise a friend with as a Christmas gift. But when it comes time to figure out how to wrap it I start scratching my head.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe practical side of me thinks, \"well, I can just head to Walmart and pick up a bottle gift bag and be done with it.\" Then, the creative crafty side of me thinks, \"but, on the other hand, wouldn't you want to give them something you took the time to personalize?\" Like an angel and a devil on my shoulders whispering in my ears, I'm forced to make a decision and the headache kicks in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBeing practical is great and all, but I know that the holidays are meant to bring joy and express gratitude and love of the special people in our lives. So I take it upon myself to throw aside the cliché bottle gift bag and come up with a fun way to present this bottle of wine to my friend for her Christmas gift!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I am sharing four very easy ways to wrap a bottle gift ideas that go beyond the traditional bottle gift bag!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wm9u6kedyGQ\/Wg8fjP1X6fI\/AAAAAAAATKs\/E_IeKKw_5LI1jSjI5szuOzyHbAooOj7GQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wine-bottle-gift-wrap-ideas-4-bottles-christmas-elf-sweater-gold.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5YMr3Wl6JYI\/Wg8ffYjg3GI\/AAAAAAAATKo\/GxWM88oDeH0UFPOyUrFbMoIUqWEMCcO1gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/sock-gift-wrap-bottle-of-wine.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-k2rILhL7ZB4\/Wg8fug5DRFI\/AAAAAAAATK0\/xBcKjJyn_Dw1r95uAuJBkEQAJdck7Q6pgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wine-bottle-gold-silver-glitter-tinsel.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MGyaeDxuXQQ\/Wg8fy2r7v6I\/AAAAAAAATK4\/2GTIroCJsOsV3VyZkf2Tr2xlZS1uw7HtQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wine-bottle-sweater.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ojBdmKzGeko\/Wg8fzTwYAkI\/AAAAAAAATK8\/6_04aRFqs7wmKufmNOzQS6KIFUJBzeZLACLcBGAs\/s1600\/gold-star-glitter-bells-wine-bottle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENo matter what kind of gift you give, your friend or loved one will appreciate the fact that you took the time to buy them something and that you thought of them. In the days of gift cards and e-gift certificates, a present that you can hold in your hands is often more appreciated since it took you time to get it to them or wrap it. This holiday season, we're stocking up on \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWente Wines\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;(my favorite is their Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon) and a few bottles of rum and scotch for holiday gifts we're planning to pass out to our friends on Friendsgiving as well as Chrismas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWays to Wrap a Bottle Gift for Christmas\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHere are four easy ways to wrap a bottle of wine or any other bottle for Christmas!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Use a Novelty Sock\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ECheap socks can be a fun grab bag gift for the holidays, but they also double as a unique way to wrap a bottle gift. Next time you're at Target in the dollar section and see adult socks in there, grab a few pairs and keep them for when you are planning on gifting someone a bottle of wine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Wrap it in Tinsel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETinsel isn't just for Christmas trees anymore! You can use any leftover tinsel from decorating your tree as a way to wrap a bottle of wine. Simply start at the bottom, glue or tape the end to the bottom of the bottle, and work your way around until it's formed itself and entirely covered the bottle. Use double-sided tape to stick the end of the tinsel to the top of the bottle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3 Use Doll Clothing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOftentimes you can find expensive sweater bottles, but I have found more luck buying cheap doll clothing (for larger dolls--think Cabbage Patch Doll sized clothes or smaller) and recycling it into unique bottle gift wrapping! You can use dresses, tops, sweaters, or even skirts (a lot of these ideas can be super fun for bachelorette or bridal shower bottle gifts, too).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 Make Use of Miscellaneous Decor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENext time you're walking around the holiday section at the grocery store, if you see something on sale or something that catches your eye, stop and think if you can use that as an out-of-the-box gift wrap idea. Oftentimes, the most miscellaneous of holiday decor ends up working as unique gift wrap ideas--this one I used is actually a door knocker, so when I give it to my friend for Friendsgiving, she can reuse the door knocker as a decoration after I've given her the bottle!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/63cf6b8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QE1JtkFMEzo\/Wg8f5TaV9CI\/AAAAAAAATLA\/YikvW7mccl0WO4V53afV0uiLjI-NjRhLgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wente-bottle-of-wine-glass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELove Snap? 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Learn more about some of my must-haves for successful thrifting--special thanks to the team over at Mazda for hooking us up with a great car to help us with our thrifting adventures this week!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YkZrB79E3Xc\/WfOZJOwOeHI\/AAAAAAAATAg\/bWZxFl-lS9Usx7PNMe35ET3NemGDRU5VACLcBGAs\/s1600\/beige-and-white-living-room-wooden-coffee-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YkZrB79E3Xc\/WfOZJOwOeHI\/AAAAAAAATAg\/bWZxFl-lS9Usx7PNMe35ET3NemGDRU5VACLcBGAs\/s1600\/beige-and-white-living-room-wooden-coffee-table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThrift shopping has become more and more mainstream over the years. Especially after Macklemore's \"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThrift Shop\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\" came out on the radio and took off on the charts. But long before that catchy song graced our radios, we have been \"popping tags\" out of necessity and not just because it's the cool thing to do.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen Adam and I first moved to Arizona together back at the turn of the decade, we had nothing except a couple of suitcases to our name. No housewares, nowhere to sleep, nothing to sit on...we came with a couple of outfits and important keepsakes packed into suitcase from our childhood and merely the bare essentials. That was all. So when it came time for our big cross-country move, we had very little money to spend and had a lot to accomplish. That's when I looked to thrift store shopping to furniture our empty apartment, and help transform this new place into the start of our new home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAt the beginning, I had no idea what to buy except that I wanted it to be clean-looking and cheap. But over t\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ehe years, I have learned many tips and tricks when it comes to hunting for great bargains and oftentimes getting my hands on valuable antiques that I can bring into my home to add more character and also provide a purpose (like this new-to-me coffee table I found this week while test driving the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/insidemazda.mazdausa.com\/vehicle-page\/2017-cx-5\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2017\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/insidemazda.mazdausa.com\/vehicle-page\/2017-cx-5\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mazda CX-5\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E!) Today, I'm sharing a few pictures of my most recent find, this coffee table, as well as more must-haves in order to successfully thrift shop like a pro!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003EEarlier this year, I shared some of my thrift shopping must-haves on the blog (\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/06\/9-must-haves-for-thrift-store-shopping.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E to see them). Since then, I have had requests to share more of my thrifting tips and techniques as I have begun sharing even more of my curated items on Snapchat and Instagram. After having people DM me and ask me how I am able to get my hands on so many awesome items while thrift shopping, I decided it was time to share even more of what I consider to be my thrift shop must-haves!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EEven More Must Haves for Thrift Store Shopping\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EColor\/Fabric Swatches\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEver get to the store and fall in love with something, only to bring it home and see that it completely clashes with everything else in the room? Fear not! That's where paint chips and fabric swatches come in! What I like to do is take pictures of the items already in my home, and I keep them in an album on my phone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor instance, I bought this really cute printed canvas that has a lot of warm golds, browns, and neutral colors in it but I have had difficulty finding the 'right gold' color to match it. What I've found helpful is pulling up the picture of my canvas on my phone while I am shopping, and it helps me remember to stay away from cooler neutrals and gold accented items.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECash\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESome thrift stores will let you negotiate with them, and in these instances, cash is your friend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIt can be uncomfortable asking someone to lower a price, but it is much easier to incentivize them with actual cash in your hand. \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/05\/exploring-puerto-penasco.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhen I went to Mexico in the spring on my press trip\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E, I had the chance to sharpen my haggling skills at el malecon. After this trip, I became more confident in my ability to successfully haggle with merchants and I took this confidence with me to the local stores here in the valley!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELast week, I bought a set of antique chairs for our dining room table that was going for $15.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI approached the sales floor associate who was able to offer deals, and I asked him how much the chairs were (I already knew how much they cost, as I saw the sticker price on the back of them). He walked over to the chairs with me, looked on the back of them, and flatly said \"$15.\" I didn't react, but I did remain silent while looking down at them. I purposefully stayed quiet for about 10 seconds and then I looked him straight in the eye and \u003C\/span\u003Esaid\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E \"I like them, but just not for $15...can you give them to me for $5?\" He immediately responded, \"no ma'am, I can't. I could do $10.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI smiled at him and said, \"you're so kind! Thank\u0026nbsp;you. Actually, you know what, let me see how much cash I have!\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUp to this moment, I knew I wanted to spend $8 on them and that I had a five dollar bill and three ones in my pocket. I reached into my pocket, drew out the cash I had, and then I said \"well, I have $8 cash. Deal?\" And he replied, \"deal,\" and walked away as he slid the cash into his pocket.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ECash. Cash is your thrfit shopping friend to have and hold dearly. Sometimes it'll save you a couple bucks, and sometimes it will save you hundreds!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAn Empty Trunk\/Plenty of Space in the Car\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDriving the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Mazda CX-5 and going thrift shopping was a match made in heaven this week!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI had the chance to test drive the CX-5 and it was my first time with it--I enjoyed it a lot! 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What was even more helpful was the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMAZDA CONNECT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E™\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;information system and the backup camera, since the statement chair that I brought home was so large I could not see out of my rearview mirror I was able to safely and confidently navigate out of parking lots and back up with confidence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D16yW03FtLY\/WfOZte048DI\/AAAAAAAATAo\/fjoAMqrVBAE4LQ-Fi99FaOkD6Um19LQEgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/mazda-cx-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #SnackHonestly #CollectiveBias\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MuT4s9G8lwQ\/WfDCFG6hciI\/AAAAAAAAS90\/2_s5jBm9Po8e_UtxzQl-HvYvl3JFQKINQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dining-room-table-white-brown-wood-pumpkin-centerpiece-list-tea-chairs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MuT4s9G8lwQ\/WfDCFG6hciI\/AAAAAAAAS90\/2_s5jBm9Po8e_UtxzQl-HvYvl3JFQKINQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/dining-room-table-white-brown-wood-pumpkin-centerpiece-list-tea-chairs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHoliday shopping is a nuisance that returns every year, and for many of us, it is especially difficult to finish our shopping list before the holidays actually start to roll around. The last thing I want to do is sit down and enjoy a turkey dinner with our friends, and then abruptly leave the dinner table so I do not miss out on a doorbuster sale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe holidays should be enjoyed with friends and loved ones, not out shopping all hours of the night and waiting in mile-long cashier lines with hundreds of other folks who spent the last few weeks procrastinating when it comes to their presents shopping for their friends, co-workers, and loved ones. I am a firm believer that the holidays should be spent surrounded by those who matter to you most, and for me, that does not include strangers at a department store and the workers who are forced to work on said holiday since the store is kept open for last-minute shoppers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIn order to avoid the last-minute holiday shopping fiasco that so many of us run into every year, I opt to prepare for my holiday shopping around Halloween and begin shopping as early as the first week of November. Sure, there are some good sales around Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, but wouldn't you rather enjoy those days at home with your family and friends where it's quiet and comfortable? Save yourself the hassle of stressful holiday shopping and get your list finished before everyone else with these tips and tricks I have found most helpful over the years!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPrep for Holiday Shopping with these 5 Tips\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Make a List (and Check it Twice)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EShopping for the holidays can feel overwhelming if you've got a long list to go through. You don't want to forget anyone, but you also don't want to buy more than you have to (the holidays are already expensive enough as is!) So the best thing you can do before you even start shopping is set yourself up for success by writing a list of who you need to shop for, along with what you want\/need to buy for them for the holidays. Physically writing everything you need to buy down will give you an idea of what your budget will look like, as well as what kinds of stores you need to shop at in person when the sales roll around or what you can easily buy online and have shipped to your door.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Give Yourself a Deadline\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you don't want to have to drag yourself away from the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day to take advantage of big sales at department stores, make sure to give yourself a deadline so you can be completely done shopping and have time to truly relax and enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be enjoyed with family and at home!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EFill your Purse with Snacks and Drinks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EYou know the phrase, \"shop til you drop?\" Well, we don't want you dropping because you've spent an entire morning, day, and evening crossing items off of your holiday shopping list and not giving you\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eany time to stop and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003Estay hydrated and keep snacks with you to keep your energy up while shopping for hours\u003C\/span\u003E! Wh\u003C\/span\u003Een I know I have a long day of shopping ahead of me, I actually pack a thermal lunchbox to keep in the car and keep it stocked with a few bottles of cold water and other drinks like H\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003Eonest Tea®, as well as fruit and other snacks like L\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Eorissa’s Kitchen Korean Barbeque Beef!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EH\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003Eonest Tea® is just a tad sweet, so it keeps me going when I am taking breaks between shopping trips hopping from store to store. Snacks like\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003EL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003Eorissa’s Kitchen Korean Barbeque Beef is always a good choice for my all day shopping adventures, since I know it's better for you and features a clean label and is made with 100% grass-fed beef and responsibly raised pork, made with no preservatives, growth hormones, MSG, or nitrites and it's gluten-free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 Create a Shopping Map\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThink about which stores you need to drive to and their physical location, and create either a map or a list of which stores you need to visit and what order they go in. Think about factors such as what time does a store open, if you're visiting for a particular sale and what time the sale starts, what time the store closes, etc. There's nothing more frustrating about holiday shopping\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Ethat\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;having to drive all around town and spend so much time on the road getting from point A to point B, so I have found that creating a map and an order of which stores I need to go to in the most logical order has helped keep my stress down and my shopping momentum going.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Stay Focused and Get it Done!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI love to window shop as much as the next person, but when it comes to holiday shopping, window shopping is a no-go. \u0026nbsp;I have found that it is most helpful to imagine you have tunnel vision (especially when I am making a stop along the way at a store that I prefer to shop at on a regular basis). Keep the shopping list in your hand, and look down at it if you need to remember what you are in the store to buy. Staying focused will not only help you save time and allow you the chance to finish your holiday shopping in a more time-efficient way, but it will also help you save money since you won't be buying anything that you do not need from your shopping list!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VX37ZBUj80g\/WfDB7tjfF1I\/AAAAAAAAS9w\/gMnxKTLTqAIkP_zIyrpl7OCJBqQr2z4EwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pumpkin-centerpiece-on-table-notepad-tea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VX37ZBUj80g\/WfDB7tjfF1I\/AAAAAAAAS9w\/gMnxKTLTqAIkP_zIyrpl7OCJBqQr2z4EwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/pumpkin-centerpiece-on-table-notepad-tea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VcfdLygyUiY\/WfDBv8iDYnI\/AAAAAAAAS9s\/N49LFrcjQn0R_CTP6CDUpNj3Ynn7yjE2gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/gathering-my-list-pumpkin-note-pad-hand-writing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VcfdLygyUiY\/WfDBv8iDYnI\/AAAAAAAAS9s\/N49LFrcjQn0R_CTP6CDUpNj3Ynn7yjE2gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/gathering-my-list-pumpkin-note-pad-hand-writing.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiFVXWGfkgs\/WfDCKq3_THI\/AAAAAAAAS94\/lGYLaPd1VsUzDUBLb3tkbfXQoTAw9v8BACLcBGAs\/s1600\/honest-tea-sunglasses-in-car-hat-snack.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OiFVXWGfkgs\/WfDCKq3_THI\/AAAAAAAAS94\/lGYLaPd1VsUzDUBLb3tkbfXQoTAw9v8BACLcBGAs\/s1600\/honest-tea-sunglasses-in-car-hat-snack.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUdwovplL7M\/WfDCQtzErDI\/AAAAAAAAS-A\/fpa-ZKo4CJ81CJm-nYJzvM4oK9iHHIn7QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wrapping-paper-against-sofa-tea-scissors-on-coffee-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUdwovplL7M\/WfDCQtzErDI\/AAAAAAAAS-A\/fpa-ZKo4CJ81CJm-nYJzvM4oK9iHHIn7QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/wrapping-paper-against-sofa-tea-scissors-on-coffee-table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLt7nkGp4jI\/WfDCR-Da3LI\/AAAAAAAAS-E\/0PdlgT5NN0c0OYj9evkrTXI9V23Z5CpfQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/coffee-table-scissors-wrapping-present-tea-tape.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLt7nkGp4jI\/WfDCR-Da3LI\/AAAAAAAAS-E\/0PdlgT5NN0c0OYj9evkrTXI9V23Z5CpfQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/coffee-table-scissors-wrapping-present-tea-tape.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_B8PzRCRZ0E\/WfDCVO2BH5I\/AAAAAAAAS-I\/gDaEbZ_o7NY5F3wXsp8uzcy5NStlgKoIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/white-wrapped-presents-on-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_B8PzRCRZ0E\/WfDCVO2BH5I\/AAAAAAAAS-I\/gDaEbZ_o7NY5F3wXsp8uzcy5NStlgKoIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/white-wrapped-presents-on-table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHonest Tea and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ELorissa's Kitchen™ Premium Protein Snacks\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;is the perfect snack combination for your holiday shopping day! Be sure to take advantage of this Ibotta offer below for a limited time only:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a0nbd\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEarn $1.00 cash back with \u003C\/span\u003Epurchase\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E of following combo, exclusive at Walmart.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E--Lorissa's Kitchen™ Premium Protein Snacks - Any variety - 2.25 oz. bag\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E--Honest Tea® - Any variety - Single bottle only\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px;\"\u003E--\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px;\"\u003EBoth products must be purchased on the same receipt to receive credit for this rebate\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRqCJStvKCs\/WfDCaRTaBHI\/AAAAAAAAS-M\/fp1uRodWuiEa1eca93OqxEYCxedN-y9vQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/honest-tea-bottle-on-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRqCJStvKCs\/WfDCaRTaBHI\/AAAAAAAAS-M\/fp1uRodWuiEa1eca93OqxEYCxedN-y9vQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/honest-tea-bottle-on-table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gTFT4TclTNY\/WfDCeciiPoI\/AAAAAAAAS-U\/dhI-JwuGNhY9XkVZwBkofVVyuao925ErQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/lorissas-kitchen-korean-barbeque.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gTFT4TclTNY\/WfDCeciiPoI\/AAAAAAAAS-U\/dhI-JwuGNhY9XkVZwBkofVVyuao925ErQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/lorissas-kitchen-korean-barbeque.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EOrganic Honey Green Tea is my favorite Honest Tea flavor, but there are so many to choose from! You can find them at Walmart either near the coolers at the front of the store near the checkout, or in the drink aisle in the store. While you're shopping at Walmart, you can also stock up on your favorite\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003ELorissa's Kitchen™ Premium Protein Snacks--\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003Etwo of my favorites are the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003EL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Eorissa’s Kitchen Korean \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBarbequ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ee Beef and the L\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Eorissa's Kitchen Szechuan Peppercorn Beef! 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text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TimeWithAveeno #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tTu9cCScTo\/Wbr2MDOkryI\/AAAAAAAASm8\/E3uGBRpfUQ0_oVVJww26iBcRGN2AUxY1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spa-day-gift-basket.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tTu9cCScTo\/Wbr2MDOkryI\/AAAAAAAASm8\/E3uGBRpfUQ0_oVVJww26iBcRGN2AUxY1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/spa-day-gift-basket.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESummer has come to an end, kids back in school, and nearly everyone is still facing the chaos of change in the air right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThings have been shifting around here for sure! Adam's work schedule is ramping up with excessive overtime requirements, and we have been having difficulty trying to find a new place (and the thought of trying to move right now gives me just a slight twitch in the eye). I have been facing a few circumstances with work that have forced me to make some changes I am not super comfortable with, and it has caused a little bit of anxiety. Needless to say, we have been dealing with a bit of stress of getting used to our new routines and the changes required to make things happen for us!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EQuite frankly, nothing sounds better than a trip to the spa right now. And then a nice, long and relaxing nap. Don't get me wrong, that nap can and will probably happen (maybe even later today), but since I cannot necessarily justify spending hundreds of dollars on a trip to the spa downtown I thought I'd go out and buy a few luxurious bath products so I could enjoy a night at home relaxing and having a sort of at-home spa day with AVEENO\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csup style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #454545; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e4af0a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a0iif\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAVEENO\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E Skin Relief Body Wash\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #454545;\"\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Eis a creamy body wash that gently but effectively cleanses while leaving itchy, dry skin feeling soothed and moisturized. The unique formula is designed to work with your skin to remove dirt and impurities without disrupting skin’s natural moisture barrier for skin that is soft, smooth and healthy-looking. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/a0iiq\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #454545;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e4af0a;\"\u003EAVEENO\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E POSITIVELY SMOOTH® Shave Gel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #454545;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Eis a specially formulated shave gel helps you shave less often and helps prevent shaving irritation, so your skin stays softer and smoother for longer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThat's when it occurred to me that a spa day gift basket would make a wonderful gift for a friend or family member who is undergoing some major changes in their life, which may ultimately lead them to feel rather stressed and wanting a way to relax and take a few minutes out of their day to try to center themselves with some peace and quiet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis spa day gift basket tutorial can help you put together a gift for a friend who is in need of some relaxation and wanting to treat herself when doesn't have the means to get herself to a spa or her preferred salon. Bring the spa to her with these gift basket must-haves!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003ESpa Day Gift Basket Tutorial\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor this spa day gift basket tutorial, you will need the following items:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Candles\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENothing puts me at peace quite like listening to instrumental music and a calming scented candle! A candle is an absolute must-have for a spa day gift basket since it can be the easiest and fastest way to help someone relax. Plus, it can be really relaxing to set up a few candles and then put a bath bomb in the tub and enjoy a nice bubble bath!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Luxury bath robes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EYou can find really affordable bath robes in most stores. I actually bought mine at Walmart! It's so soft and plush, and it comes in handy when I want to treat myself to an at-home spa day of relaxation! It is very likely that your friend will appreciate this gesture since I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't enjoy wearing a comfortable robe around the house!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3 Bath necessities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe last thing your friend needs is to sit down to enjoy a spa day at-home and then suddenly realize they don't have a razor, shampoo, or even a fresh clean towel to use and wear (because honestly, who doesn't have a huge pile of laundry to do right now? That is what robes are for!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDo your friend a favor and cover the basics for them--save them the hassle of making a trip to the store and give them their shower necessities along with their luxury bath and spa-inspired gifts! Next time you are out shopping at Walmart, grab a few bath and shower necessities perfect for a spa day gift basket like the gentle, hypoallergenic AVEENO\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E Skin Relief Body Wash, and the AVEENO\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E POSITIVELY SMOOTH\u003Csup\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E Shave Gel made with ingredients like aloe, vitamin E, and skin conditioners to help get a smooth shave. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 Bath accessories\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBath and shower items your friend may not necessarily buy for herself would fall under the \"bath accessories\" category. This could include loofahs, bath bombs, fancy shower sponges, pumice stones, hair masks, etc. Anything you think your friend could use for her at-home spa day that she may not regularly buy for herself on her own (maybe because it is not a necessity and wouldn't normally come to mind) could work as a bath accessory!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Face masks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ENo trip to the spa is complete without a soothing face mask! You can find plenty luxurious, relaxing and effective masks for all kinds of skin care concerns at most beauty stores. Not to mention, everyone enjoys sitting doing absolutely nothing and relaxing while wearing a face mask! It's like spa day 101!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-peA0NnS1500\/Wbr2WXb9hwI\/AAAAAAAASnA\/zpM9JRKm_k0851vbo80gk95XW9s9ZfKWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/empty-basket-on-the-floor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-peA0NnS1500\/Wbr2WXb9hwI\/AAAAAAAASnA\/zpM9JRKm_k0851vbo80gk95XW9s9ZfKWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/empty-basket-on-the-floor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--z685825yak\/Wbr2a_s3SyI\/AAAAAAAASnE\/dgALgSd1gGErJfHrxuYiGudtsbpmDdhFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-holding-candle-in-her-hand.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFoodies unite...at the gym! Make this easy, DIY food pun shirt to wear to your next workout! This craft tutorial doubles as a shirt to wear to the gym--this tutorial is sponsored by Dannon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/168e36f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X7e6wd1ix-w\/WZjPwkiSlMI\/AAAAAAAAST8\/rXYWrZr36t0azU14abTjQ-rSp3C5TnJPwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/diy-workout-shirt-donut-talk-about-carbs-or-youll-get-a-pizza-me.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERecently, I attended a spin class and left feeling quite upset.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpin class is normally really fun, but when I overheard a woman shaming her friend for eating pizza and drinking beer the night before I could not help but feel sad and annoyed. How could that woman do that to her friend? Saying she would \"have to attend 3 more classes to undo\" her \"mistake?\" I bit my tongue, kept walking past them, and then it continued to eat away at me all day. As women, we should not have to choose between exercise and food. Why can't we enjoy both and have both in our lives?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELife should be about balance--you can enjoy pizza and also enjoy going to spin classes, and no one should ever feel like they get to dictate whether or not you have had too much or too little of the other.\u0026nbsp;Over the last year and a half, I have made a significant effort to eat healthier and exercise more and I have succeeded in doing so (while having managed to lose 70 pounds and keep it off).\u0026nbsp;While learning to maintain a balance in my life and learning better portion control, I have found a way to still enjoy some of my favorite foods while pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Sure, some of my favorite foods like donuts, happy hour drinks and tacos, and even pizza have had to take a backseat and stay reserved for less frequent occasions. But I do not plan to stop enjoying the food that I enjoy, and no one can ever try to shame me into not eating them like the woman was doing to her friend at spin class.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis week, after my incident at spin class, I wanted to find a way to turn my anger I felt towards a complete stranger into something productive. So I pulled out some of my arts and crafts supplies, and I made this foodie-inspired, somewhat-passive-aggressive food pun gym shirt that reads \"donut taco bout carbs or you'll get a pizza me!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETo create my DIY t-shirt I used a plain white t-shirt, iron-on flocked letters, and also an iron. This tutorial is so simple and requires so few supplies, it is a great budget craft idea and really easy to make! I recommend\u0026nbsp;creating this t-shirt for quick weeknight craft, or it would be great as a craft night with girlfriends while you enjoy wine and get your arts \u0026amp; crafts on!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDIY Foodie at the Gym T-Shirt Tutorial\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor this tutorial, you will need\u0026nbsp;a t-shirt, iron on letters, scissors, and an iron. That's it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEach set of iron on letters will give you a similar set of directions (i.e. cutting out the letters, sticking them upside down on the shirt where you want them, placing a piece of heat-safe fabric between the iron and the letters, etc). Be sure to follow the directions given with the iron on letters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"clear: left; color: #666666; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hNhSk31pat8\/WZjP3Y5tF8I\/AAAAAAAASUA\/qOzkz2ey9ik-O5UrAlHrqnudb-uSeUi5QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/diy-iron-on-shirt-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Adam and I have been enjoying them as mini meals throughout the day, as well as quick snacks after a workout when we are feeling hungry but still on-the-road and just need something we can enjoy quickly. 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All opinions are mine alone.\u0026nbsp;#PackWithLove\u0026nbsp;#CollectiveBias\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pVwCfYHLJcU\/WY4MCMuV7HI\/AAAAAAAASOY\/lgeydC7F_DYyLmGVa22SfhHnCAFusk_lACLcBGAs\/s1600\/bento-box-flatlay-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pVwCfYHLJcU\/WY4MCMuV7HI\/AAAAAAAASOY\/lgeydC7F_DYyLmGVa22SfhHnCAFusk_lACLcBGAs\/s1600\/bento-box-flatlay-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBack in the day when I was teaching sophomore English literature, I would set my alarm clock the night before and allow myself enough time to prepare a homemade lunch to bring with me to school every day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWhen I was teaching in the city, I did not own a car. Every day, I would get up extra early so I could catch the bus in time. I never really had any difficulty waking up and preparing for my school day in the mornings, but what often made it more grueling was that I set my alarm an extra 30 minutes earlier so I could allow myself time to pack a lunch! In time, I learned to love my daily routine and \u0026nbsp;I learned I found peace while I stood in my kitchen preparing my bento lunch box before everyone else was awake. The benefits of bringing a lunch to school every day far exceeded any reasons why I would want to hit the snooze button a few times--I had saved quite a bit of money by bringing my own lunch every day, and I developed healthier habits than some of my teacher counterparts who often complained about feeling sluggish from eating the cafeteria food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EEven though I am not getting up every morning to catch the bus to go to school to teach, I still find myself reveling in my morning routines. I have always found joy in preparing lunches, and today, I am sharing five bento box essentials that got me through my long days at school and helped me establish a morning routine!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--VOPh96n3oE\/WY4VIZiQa3I\/AAAAAAAASOo\/HziemaKOC_URQYkT3AlHktyTF4w_vE-FQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/bento-box-shirt-purse-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--VOPh96n3oE\/WY4VIZiQa3I\/AAAAAAAASOo\/HziemaKOC_URQYkT3AlHktyTF4w_vE-FQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/bento-box-shirt-purse-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X4xM4Of-KBw\/WY4V0eQB-QI\/AAAAAAAASPI\/MTempAvd48MZV9kl8fBFOWfiEBP6xvhHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/adult-lunch-box-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X4xM4Of-KBw\/WY4V0eQB-QI\/AAAAAAAASPI\/MTempAvd48MZV9kl8fBFOWfiEBP6xvhHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/adult-lunch-box-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E5 Bento Box Essentials\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#1 Something Fruity\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFresh fruit (or vegetables) is an essential for any bento lunch box! I like to find whatever is in season and stock up at our weekly farmer's market, and enjoy a small bowl of fruit with my lunch throughout the week.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2 Something Hearty\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhether you prefer sandwiches, wraps, tacos, pinwheels, or even just a portion of protein, including something hearty in your lunch box will keep you feeling full longer and give you more energy throughout the day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#3 Something Sweet\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESometimes I like to indulge in some chocolate, but I usually opt for something sweet to drink. Juices and fruit-infused water are great ways to incorporate something sweet into your lunch box without giving you a sugar rush.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4 Something Cheesy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ECheese--need I say more? I usually opt for string mozzarella cheese or small bites of cheddar cheese to go along with my lunch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#5 Something Crunchy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMy go-to crunchy treat with lunch is \u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eusually S\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Enyder’s of Hanover on-the-go packs in 100 calories. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESometimes I like to switch it up and bring Lance Sandwich Crackers, or even a small bag of potato chips. I like to stock up on all of my crunchy lunch snacks at Safeway--that is where I get my S\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Enack Better Variety Pack (4 different varieties, 16 count), my\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Enyder’s of Hanover on-the-go packs in 100 calories, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELance Sandwich Crackers in all sorts of varieties and si\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003Ezes. No matter what I choose to pack in my bento box, I always make sure to include \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/8mntd\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esomething packed with love\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E that I am sure to enjoy--and I do love my crunchy snacks!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FA7LC2AzElA\/WY4V5WCzAmI\/AAAAAAAASPM\/FDUTYRK-SHMzWYFHwiSrDGh1gY_t-O9VgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/snyders-mini-pretzels-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FA7LC2AzElA\/WY4V5WCzAmI\/AAAAAAAASPM\/FDUTYRK-SHMzWYFHwiSrDGh1gY_t-O9VgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/snyders-mini-pretzels-photo%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003EWe really like how the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Enack Better Variety Pack (4 different varieties, 16\u0026nbsp;count) has a really diverse selection of different snack options, so Adam and I do not find ourselves fighting over the same bags! Plus, they are packed into such convenient sizes and already in ideal portion sizes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/8mntd\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"902\" data-original-width=\"817\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oNTMkAT8NAo\/WY4iTjLjIPI\/AAAAAAAASQA\/chLmQ6oF_zk0awWpJgww3-XQh_u9BkihgCLcBGAs\/s640\/HUB-SnydersLance_BTS_Final-June2017_ContestImageNoBus.jpg\" width=\"579\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EEnter to win the \"\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EPacked with Love\" Sweepstakes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrizes – Each prize will be\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003Epacked with love\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;in a lunchbox\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECustom Lunchbox “packed with love” - weekly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(6) $2,500 scholarships\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(6) Years Supply of Snyder’s-Lance snacks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(6) iPad\/Tablets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(12) $50 gift cards for school supplies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(60) Swag kits – include robot\u0026nbsp;keychain, chip clips, can cooler, thermos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe \"Packed with Love\" sweepstakes runs from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E7\/15\/17 - 8\/28\/17.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zhUIuV4Tsmk\/WY4WAOhVF6I\/AAAAAAAASPQ\/9Jfo4wL3hVcELxvDWvgWjdOK8bh88oxFACLcBGAs\/s1600\/pretzels-fruit-lunch-box-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zhUIuV4Tsmk\/WY4WAOhVF6I\/AAAAAAAASPQ\/9Jfo4wL3hVcELxvDWvgWjdOK8bh88oxFACLcBGAs\/s1600\/pretzels-fruit-lunch-box-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ZQDqWe5rW0\/WY4ZAt5xmCI\/AAAAAAAASPk\/4uu0aa6M3j0tAztCbrtJBW7xozz2lgkiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/lance-snyder-snack-better-pack-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; 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This DIY galaxy bath bomb tutorial is an easy and affordable craft project that doubles as a homemade gift idea!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAfter being on the road and traveling all month long, Adam and I have felt too tired to leave the house to go on our normal date night to the movies or out to a bar. Lately, we've just felt like staying in at home and just relaxing. Last week, before our at-home date night, I told Adam I was going to do a quick craft project before our dinner to which he responded, \"there is no such thing as a 'quick' craft project!\" And then I proved him wrong!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese bath bombs are so easy to make, and it only took me 10 minutes from the time I started to the time my mold was full and it was in the freezer!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4w3Hy93fMWc\/WYI9HD2toqI\/AAAAAAAASKI\/qpYp5YLQ4k40nA9oL5091zdc8tX4QHDeACLcBGAs\/s1600\/homemade-bath-bombs-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tzn2ddkwMsI\/WYI9S9UVGeI\/AAAAAAAASKM\/Bt_-4hEziywr8xNwobaVve224TO_pwtyACLcBGAs\/s1600\/softsoap-bloggers-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tzn2ddkwMsI\/WYI9S9UVGeI\/AAAAAAAASKM\/Bt_-4hEziywr8xNwobaVve224TO_pwtyACLcBGAs\/s1600\/softsoap-bloggers-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ag0-5jCrViU\/WYI9ganagmI\/AAAAAAAASKQ\/2vWUN4jg2wocrArV2V1hCyxfDHnOb027ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/diy-rainbow-bath-bomb-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ag0-5jCrViU\/WYI9ganagmI\/AAAAAAAASKQ\/2vWUN4jg2wocrArV2V1hCyxfDHnOb027ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/diy-rainbow-bath-bomb-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 11pt; margin-right: 11pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDIY Galaxy Bath Bomb\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat You'll Need:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of epsom salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of baking soda\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tablespoon of water\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tablespoon of lemon juice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFood coloring\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESprinkles (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMix the epsom salt and baking soda together in a bowl. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFill a spray bottle with the water and lemon juice and shake well to mix the two together.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpray the mixture onto the epsom\/baking soda mixture and mix. The texture should resemble wet sand--if it's too wet and looks more like mud, add in more epsom salt and baking soda in equal parts. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFill a few bowls with equal amounts of the wet epsom\/baking soda mixture (one bowl for each color used).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlace 1 drop of food coloring into each bowl and mix well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUse a non-stick sphere mold and fill the mold with a little bit of mixture of each color. You can use a toothpick to mix all of the colors together. Make sure it's packed down tightly, to ensure the bath bomb hardens and doesn't fall apart once it dries (I use the backside of a spoon to do this). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESet the mold aside and store it somewhere cool (you can put it in the refrigerator or even the freezer to speed up the process). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce the bath bomb has hardened, you can store it or use it immediately. I like to put them in small treat bags (I found mine at Target) and give them out as gifts and include them in gift baskets!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELove Snap? Me too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E@ OurMiniFamily\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/pAqxjLNWhEidJITiy8MDlI4aBHsfFDZAxXDvUkOQ6fyklLDB4aOvxKkPtzT_CZNkg04ZAMh4xhRSDU3xZNn5Ol1iBOOtMavVtTLl0pelBZStzhbSZy389v8QbrbKvLmAmKnsQxwB\" style=\"border: none; transform: rotate(0rad);\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGet a behind-the-scenes look!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese bath bombs are perfect to make in batches and can be stored for months at a time. I like to make them and include them in gift baskets! They are especially wonderful for any sort of spa day-inspired gifts perfect for holidays, along with gift basket items like plush robes, fancy loofahs and sponges, and bath products like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/7tjfx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoftSoap® Hand Wash Plus Lotion™\u003C\/a\u003E from Target!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"line-height: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESoftSoap plus lotion is perfect to keep around if you're into crafting and DIY tutorials. 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All opinions are mine alone. #OrganizeWithZiplocSpaceBags #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6zk-uZHBG20\/WVUs96bbHkI\/AAAAAAAARzY\/6KGArIp-GvYzcujp5YODzhkUTiRWdDYgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-organizing-closet-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6zk-uZHBG20\/WVUs96bbHkI\/AAAAAAAARzY\/6KGArIp-GvYzcujp5YODzhkUTiRWdDYgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/woman-organizing-closet-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\"Spring cleaning\" isn't just for the spring season anymore!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI spent my entire spring traveling to Mexico, Seattle, and New England, and I definitely did not have an opportunity to block out a day here and there so I could do some spring cleaning around our home. But just because my schedule has been crazy these last few months shouldn't mean I have to deny myself (and my poor, cluttered closets) the right to be deep cleaned and organized. This summer, Adam and I are blocking out a few weekends to revamp our closet and storage spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELast week, I took some time to revamp my bedroom closet and transition my wardrobe from winter and spring items to summer clothing and accessories. Today, I'm sharing 5 must-have items if you're planning on organizing and refreshing your summer closet!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dwuCNJe-IXU\/WVUtIw3SjkI\/AAAAAAAARzc\/WTlPl2r-Wh0R7KkIZMuUup2t1wR-i6VswCLcBGAs\/s1600\/organize-closet-for-summer-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dwuCNJe-IXU\/WVUtIw3SjkI\/AAAAAAAARzc\/WTlPl2r-Wh0R7KkIZMuUup2t1wR-i6VswCLcBGAs\/s1600\/organize-closet-for-summer-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBefore I had the opportunity to spend my afternoon revamping my wardrobe, my closet looked terrible! My shoes were in a gigantic pile up at the top with no sense of organization, which would explain why it takes me an extra 5 minutes every day to find a pair of shoes to wear! All of my coats, jackets, and winter sweaters were taking over the majority of the room in my closet, and that it made it significantly more difficult to find an appropriate top to wear in three digit temperatures. (Only a lunatic would wear a long-sleeved wool sweater when it's 118 degrees outside!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAfter dedicating an afternoon to cleaning out and refreshing my closet, I am pleased to say it has been so much easier getting dressed and ready to run out the door in the mornings. Not to mention, it sort of still feels like Christmas morning every time I open my closet since I can now see all of the warm weather clothes I brought to the front of my closet. I completely forget I owned so many beautiful wraps, rompers, bikinis, and summer maxi dresses!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9w9GdJVtVEo\/WVUtVBmwiDI\/AAAAAAAARzg\/fw2SUIENXwI74U8Ql2GocpukOnCu8V2bwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/messy-shoes-in-closet-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9w9GdJVtVEo\/WVUtVBmwiDI\/AAAAAAAARzg\/fw2SUIENXwI74U8Ql2GocpukOnCu8V2bwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/messy-shoes-in-closet-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FKNNwR4RK9M\/WVUtvVxBU6I\/AAAAAAAARz0\/prmT48674BEXsXKqjIdh5bMMRNMpKUsSwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/summer-closet-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 24px; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E5 Must-Haves to Revamp Your Summer Closet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Shoe Rack\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEvery bedroom closet deserves at least one shoe rack (or maybe even more, if you have the space and you really like shoe shopping!) Having a shoe rack benefits you when organizing your wardrobe for the summer months, since you have a chance to put your bright, colorful sandals on display that you don't get to wear most of the months of the year. When you see them, you'll be reminded that you own them and can wear them! Not to mention, my shoe rack keeps the top of my closet neat and discourages me from putting all of my sandals, wedges, and heels in a large messy pile.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2 Nails\/Hammer\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce I had the idea of hanging items on the wall inside of my closet, I knew it would help me to cut down on the clutter and stop piling everything on the floor and in the corner of my closet. I grabbed a few nails and a hammer and placed a few nails along the back wall of my closet to hang different accessories as the seasons change. You can really hang anything in the closet from necklaces to bracelets, to small clutches and handbags, to even baseball caps and sun hats!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#3 Summer Hat Wall\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMy good friend, Olivia, has a gorgeous hat wall decorated above her bed frame. Her wall inspired my idea of using the nails I hung up in my closet wall for hat storage! Whether you have the space to hang your hats inside of your closet or even up on your bedroom wall, a hat gallery is a great way to showcase all of your gorgeous sunhats as well as perk up a dull wall. Getting your hats up off the floor and onto a wall works as a decoration and also a chic storage solution!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4 Swimsuit Basket\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI could not tell you how many times I've been unable to locate the second half of a bikini! Because of this, I almost always end up mismatching my swimsuit separates when we go to the pool. Most of the time that does not bother me, but on occasion, I want to know exactly where all of my bikinis are. I found this wire basket at a thrift store for $1, and I thought it would be a great way to store my bathing suits all in one place so I can see exactly what is in the basket. (And, it makes it easier for me to reach right in and grab my swimsuit so I can head to the pool faster!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI also have a few cover ups and kimonos hanging up in my closet, and since I have had my swimsuits in my basket right there in my closet, I can easily accessorize and match my outfits so I look picture-perfect when I head to the resort pools or hit the river with some friends on the weekend!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#5 Storage for Out of Season Clothing Items\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPerhaps the easiest way to revamp your summer closet is by storing away all of the clothing you won't wear this season. You can not only save space when you store out of season clothing, but it also lets you put away and catalog all of your winter jackets, boots, sweaters, scarves, or even mittens for next season.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;\"\u003EBy bringing all of your summer clothing and accessories to the front and center of your closet, you cut down on the time it takes for you to get ready, and it is so much easier to throw an outfit together! Once I gather all of my non-summer essentials into a pile, I start to put them away in storage using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/81ocr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003EZiploc® Space Bags® and\u0026nbsp; Ziploc®\u0026nbsp; Flexible Totes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from Lowe's. (For my summer closet revamp, I used the Ziploc® Space Bag® 2 Cube Variety Pack and the Ziploc® Flexible Totes Jumbo.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-01TBJCjqFL8\/WVUuIT616yI\/AAAAAAAARz4\/oV-1RccaL1ohzuNrxRMSLhnKeLJupIHxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/ziploc-closet-organizer-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-01TBJCjqFL8\/WVUuIT616yI\/AAAAAAAARz4\/oV-1RccaL1ohzuNrxRMSLhnKeLJupIHxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/ziploc-closet-organizer-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Ziploc® Space Bags®** new film with shield technology offers the toughest protection, so all of your clothing is free from some of those worrisome closet issues such as bugs, dirt, or mildew.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDepending on what you want to store away for the season, you can learn more about which types of Ziploc® Space Bags® and other Ziploc® Storage solutions are the right bags for the right usage conditions on their website \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/81ocr\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 85, 204); color: #1155cc;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E. If you're planning to store away any soft or fluffy clothing, blankets, or bedding, I'd recommend the Ziploc® Space Bag® 2 Cube Variety Pack (just make sure the items you store away in the Ziploc® Space Bags® \u0026nbsp;are \"shrinkable\").\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 14px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E**compared to uncompressed storage volume\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fBnqz7vQb0\/WVUuUcDS1qI\/AAAAAAAARz8\/DD5yKzFO2JMkDhTxPtjY4NKlQqhvBwn3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ziploc-space-bag-lowes-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"501\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4fBnqz7vQb0\/WVUuUcDS1qI\/AAAAAAAARz8\/DD5yKzFO2JMkDhTxPtjY4NKlQqhvBwn3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ziploc-space-bag-lowes-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #666666; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-kerning: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can find the \u0026nbsp;Ziploc® Space Bag® 2 Cube Variety Pack and the Ziploc® Flexible Totes Jumbo in the home organization aisle at Lowe's. 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color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourSummer #CollectiveBias\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ng2eMfJH4jA\/WT75UjxeGBI\/AAAAAAAARoI\/9OZLOvrjfIMflSfHggCJISXXhfINwP3LwCLcB\/s1600\/woman-sitting-reading-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ng2eMfJH4jA\/WT75UjxeGBI\/AAAAAAAARoI\/9OZLOvrjfIMflSfHggCJISXXhfINwP3LwCLcB\/s1600\/woman-sitting-reading-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe Arizona desert heat has arrived, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENext week, the temperatures are climbing through the triple digits and the week is supposed to end with a 117 degrees (F) day! That kind of heat is just beyond bearable, and when the weather gets that hot there's only one thing to do--head inside. After living in Arizona for almost 10 years, I've learned a thing or two about keeping the heat outside and staying comfortable and cool inside my home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThere are plenty of ways to beat the heat while staying indoors, and today I am sharing 10 tips on how to stay cool even on the hottest days of summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dIB7TI5EyPw\/WT75bS9VpjI\/AAAAAAAARoM\/ohfQvUQX00EjN3D7_WnE206zGj5pGArhgCLcB\/s1600\/woman-closing-shades-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"921\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dIB7TI5EyPw\/WT75bS9VpjI\/AAAAAAAARoM\/ohfQvUQX00EjN3D7_WnE206zGj5pGArhgCLcB\/s1600\/woman-closing-shades-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tCDz9eCK0cc\/WT75dAvFcQI\/AAAAAAAARoQ\/ofweLkoq1SEKE5adxKMqKFLN4rvgfsjQwCLcB\/s1600\/woman-sitting-at-desk-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tCDz9eCK0cc\/WT75dAvFcQI\/AAAAAAAARoQ\/ofweLkoq1SEKE5adxKMqKFLN4rvgfsjQwCLcB\/s1600\/woman-sitting-at-desk-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#1 Wear Breathable Clothing\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWearing breathable, loose fitting clothing can keep the heat away. As adorable as those fuzzy socks are, stray from wearing any excess clothing that could make you warmer than necessary. Clothing that is made with cotton and linen fabrics is best for the summer and they will help you stay cool longer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#2 Use Fans to Circulate Air\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERunning the air conditioner all day and night will not only make your utility bill skyrocket, but it is also wasteful when you can easily keep cooler air circulating throughout your home with a few fans. Investing in free-standing, oscillating fans that are light in weight make it easier to move the fan around the home. Keep your fans circulating in the part of the home where you'll be spending most of your time, as well as in your bedroom so you can catch a good night's sleep even with the unbearable heat of summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#3 Enjoy No-Bake Dinners (Ditch the Oven)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you have to turn the oven on, I recommend cooking dinner earlier in the day before the heat peaks around lunchtime and the afternoon. You can reheat meals in a toaster oven or microwave to keep the added heat down in the kitchen, or you can opt to have no-bake dinners entirely and indulge in meals like salads and wraps.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#4 Turn off Unnecessary Appliances\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDid you know that many home appliances radiate heat even when they are not in use? I have found that game consoles, computers, and TVs give off the most excess heat when they are running. After I have spent the day sitting at my desk working on my computer, I make sure to shut my computer off once I am done using it and doing this keeps my home office cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#5 Stay Low, Stay Downstairs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHeat rises, so it's best to spend most of your time downstairs or on a lower level of your home during the hottest hours of the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#6 Close the Shades\/Use Blackout Curtains\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAdam and I have two sets of curtains for all of the windows in our home--one set for summer, and one set for every other season of the year. Our dark curtains help keep the light out of our living room, and we've found by doing this in the summer time it keeps our room at least 15 degrees cooler even with the air conditioner turned off. Keep the shades and curtains closed as much as you can, especially if you have a window that gets a lot of light throughout the day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#7 Relax and Take it Easy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI try to do most of my house chores and cleaning in the early morning\u0026nbsp;since I know that I usually break a sweat while doing it and I know that if I were to scrub down the entire bathroom at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the summer I'd be dripping buckets of sweat! Not moving around a lot and sitting in one place will help you stay cool--I've found that sitting down with a good book and taking it easy helps me keep from getting too hot throughout the summer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#8 Switch out your Bedding and Linens\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPack away any flannel or wool linens until summer is over, and stow away any extra blankets and comforters until the heat subsides. Sleeping on the correct bedding will definitely aid you in getting a good night's sleep, even if the thermometer reads 100 degrees (F) after midnight (and trust me, we have plenty of those nights in Phoenix!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#9 Keep the Lights off\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELike many other appliances, lamps and lights generate heat. Whenever you can, turn the lights off and it will surely help you stay cooler while indoors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E#10 Stay Hydrated\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDrinking cold beverages will aid you in cooling off even on the hottest of summer days. It's important to stay hydrated especially during the summer months\u0026nbsp;because increasing your fluid intake will help to counteract the warmer temperatures. I like to enjoy lots of water as well as refreshing \u003Cb class=\"\"\u003Evitmaminwater\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;when I am looking for something to drink that has plenty of flavors!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAll summer long, I \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/89dh1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estock up on our household drinks at Safeway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E including\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003EDASANI 8 pk 12 oz,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cb class=\"\"\u003Evitaminwater\u003C\/b\u003E Zero 20 oz, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cb class=\"\"\u003Evitaminwater\u003C\/b\u003E Zero 6 pk. .5L. 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Save this list for the next time you head out to go antiquing or thrifting, or share it with a friend on Facebook!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/99ae43d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K5ZZJRynqnU\/WTMknqXtMkI\/AAAAAAAARkM\/FPJbA-CxXGIUMYuxjqF5J36oITrSx5YRQCEw\/s1600\/thrift-store-shoes-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf I had to guess how many times I had gone thrift shopping within the last month, I would say I have been at least 10 times. I've found thrift shopping can be somewhat therapeutic for me, as I really enjoy window shopping and when I occasionally find something I desperately want to buy my credit card thanks me for the smaller price tags!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAdam and I have spent many Sunday afternoons shopping around our neighborhood thrift stores--so much so we decided it counts as a date night! But if you're going to get serious about thrift store shopping and you want to do it effectively in order to get the best deals with a small budget, there are a number of essential items you will need to have with you before you go thrift shopping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I'm sharing my list of must have items to take with you when you go thrift store shopping!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/99ae43d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-llPTAkB7Cfk\/WTMkc6Qx1kI\/AAAAAAAARj4\/-zSlb6C2vf0R_jA10gjAtV-LaIv6iw3UQCLcB\/s1600\/thrift-store-arizona-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/99ae43d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XTWIhJ6G4-Q\/WTQVcgZWp3I\/AAAAAAAARkg\/VU-GEPraf18OLtT5wPRQQkIqz5S9iY9YQCLcB\/s1600\/thrift-store-finds-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMust Haves for Thrift Store Shopping\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 Measuring Tape\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAlmost all of the large furniture\u0026nbsp;in our home has come from a thrift store. When we first moved in, the first few things I bought when I moved to Arizona included measuring tape and an essential toolkit. A day or two after we moved in (with nothing in our possession except a few suitcases), I grabbed a pen and paper and took some quick measurements of our doorway\/entrances around our home and then went off to the thrift store with my measuring tape and my measurements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EKnowing just how wide your doorway\/hallways are will help you make your furniture shopping just that much more effective (and not to mention headache-free!) Adam and I have been able to score loads of furniture at extremely discounted prices thanks to thrift shopping, including our dining room table, all of the furniture in Adam's office, our tables, bookshelves, entertainment center, oversized mirrors, and our living room couch!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#2 Hand Sanitizer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMost of the time, people do not go thrift shopping because they're not a huge fan of germs. And I'd be lying if I said thrift shopping is glamorous!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOver time, I've learned which thrift shops are generally cleaner and have higher quality inspections upon the items coming in for donations. But sometimes, you face moments while thrift shopping where you find yourself desperately searching for some hand sanitizer. Don't even give it a second though--just grab a small, travel size bottle and stow it away in your bag until you need it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E#3 Kleenex\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe most common issue I've faced with thrift shopping is dealing with my dust allergy. Over time, I learned how crucial it is to have Kleenex with me so I can not only blow my nose when my allergies flare up but also because it comes in handy when I need to wipe something down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPRO TIP: Find something you love that's covered in dust? Grab your Kleenex and wipe it down before you take it with you to the register. Leave the dirt and grime at the store and don't take it home with you!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI like to bring these\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/99ae43d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKleenex Go Anywhere packs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;from Walmart with me whenever I go thrift shopping. They are so convenient I can just throw them right in my bag and keep them with me whenever I need them, and I find myself often reaching for them while I am doing my Sunday afternoon thrift store run!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E#4 Blanket\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAlways keep a blanket in the backseat of your car when you're headed out to go thrift shopping. I learned this trick from a friend of mine who does reupholstery--lay down a blanket in the trunk\/backseat before placing any large items down onto it. Use the blanket by pulling it from the front of the car to help you move larger furniture when you are by yourself and no one is around to help you. Having a blanket will make transporting large furniture in and out of your car much easier!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#5 Cell Phone\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you enjoy thrift shopping for name brand or even luxury items, it's crucial to have a cell phone with you in case you need to look something up. My friend who resells vintage clothing on eBay taught me how important it is to be able to research the going price of an item before buying it. I also found it really handy to have my phone with me--a quick search on identifying real Coach handbags saved me from buying an expensive fake knockoff while thrift shopping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESimilarly, a cell phone is good to have in case you see something you like but want to take a photo and get someone's opinion on it before buying it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#6 Comfortable Shoes and Clothing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI cannot stress this enough: do not wear flip flops and buy furniture. Just ask my husband who learned the hard way--he ended up with a bruised toe for weeks! Wearing closed-toe shoes or sneakers and clothing that allows you to move freely will help\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;easily maneuver effectively around the store, as well as getting your purchases to\/from the car and into your home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#7 Calculator\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENot good at math on the fly? Calculate sale prices and haggle easier when you crack the numbers before hitting the register--it's important to know your numbers before checking out, as I've learned from haggling poorly and in the end learned a valuable lesson. If you have a smartphone, chances are you already have a calculator app on your phone (or you can always open up Google or a search engine and search the question to a math problem right in the search bar such as \"what is 35% of $65?\")\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#8 Coupons\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESavers, Goodwill, and many other large thrift store\u0026nbsp;chains have a mailing list you can sign up for to receive news and special coupons. Surprisingly, some of the smaller neighborhood thrift stores can also have these benefits, so be sure to sign up for as many as you can prior to heading out to go thrift shopping. A coupon for my local thrift store once got me a marble side table for $5 (normally $40), so never underestimate the power of a good coupon!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#9 Power Outlet and\/or Lightbulb\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESome of the larger thrift store chains often provide a power outlet station, but it's always necessary to carry one with you if you're planning on purchasing any electronics or kitchen appliances so you can ensure the device works before leaving the store (since most of the time, small mom and pop thrift stores do not allow returns). 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.linqia.com\/\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis last-minute, summer pool party essentials tutorial post is sponsored by my friends with Sparkling Ice, but the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. Save this summer party tutorial to Pinterest for when you'll need it, or share it now with a friend on Facebook!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/9cbe793\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-B14XcydBqhQ\/WTLl0l3t4uI\/AAAAAAAARjQ\/f3zPvMibkC8ZieKvuQIVwLbHfCXtjq24ACLcB\/s1600\/last-minute-pool-party-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGot a case of that \"summertime sadness?\" Say no more! What you need is a pool party, and yes, it can be done quickly, easily, and within a reasonable budget.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBut maybe you're thinking, \"I'm not creative enough to\u0026nbsp;throw a good party\" or even \"who has the time to plan something like this?\" Listen, it's\u0026nbsp;pretty simple. I promise! You've just got to commit to a day, time, and invite some people over. From there, all you need are some basic pool party essentials. And that's where I've got you covered!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EToday, I'm sharing the\u0026nbsp;absolute bare minimum pool party essentials you need. Feel free to save this to Pinterest for a time when you think you may need it, or even share it on\u0026nbsp;Facebook with that one friend who is completely clueless when it comes to having people over (it's okay, no judgement here!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/9cbe793\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q-O1JX_CJls\/WTLmc-EwEOI\/AAAAAAAARjU\/_EeHImEhY_cmmrSIFcddSaVHWMoklh3vwCLcB\/s1600\/pizza-float-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIf you don't have an Instagram-worthy pool float, is it even a pool party?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003ELast Minute Pool Party Essentials\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E#1 \u0026nbsp;Good Grub\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBe sure to stock up on finger foods everyone will enjoy that has substance enough to help counteract any\u0026nbsp;poolside cocktails (nothing is worse, or even more unsafe, than feeling the spins sitting under the sun). Opt for snacks that can easily be covered and stored in coolers or covered containers, so you can keep your food fresh and chilled. We always like to have turkey and cheese pinwheels, cheese, and fruits on hand for our last-minute get togethers by the pool.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;#2 \u0026nbsp;Drinks on Drinks on Drinks!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EStay hydrated in and out of the water with refreshing,\u0026nbsp;chilled drinks! Adam and I like to stock up on juices and sodas, and before we head to the pool we fill them 1\/4 of the way with our favorite liquor to make our very own on-the-go, plastic bottle cocktails that are poolside friendly!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBe sure to stock up on drinks everyone can enjoy without having to feel the guilt,\u0026nbsp;too! \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/9cbe793\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESparkling Ice\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E is\u0026nbsp;perfect for your pool party--it has zero points on Weight Watchers, tastes refreshing, and is a great mixer for your\u0026nbsp;poolside cocktails! And don't worry, you can pick up a case of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ooh.li\/9cbe793\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESparkling Ice through\u0026nbsp;Amazon Prime Now\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Efor your last minute pool party\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Etoo!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#3 \u0026nbsp;Party Playlist \u0026amp; Speakers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDust off your bluetooth speaker and take a quick look at the thousands of already pre-made playlists perfect for a pool party on apps like Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, or Pandora. Having music at the pool will\u0026nbsp;help get the party going--if your\u0026nbsp;crowd is more into chilling out and keeping it\u0026nbsp;low-key on a Sunday afternoon, there are some great indie pop or even down country playlists. Or maybe if it's Friday and your squad's ready to get turnt for the weekend, you can find\u0026nbsp;some sweet EDM playlists to get the party going!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E#4 \u0026nbsp;Photo Opp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELet's face it--if we can't\u0026nbsp;post about it on Snapchat or Instagram, is there even a point of going to a pool party if we can't give our friends who are at work extreme FOMO? If you have time, you can throw together a cute photo backdrop using streamers and wooden letters from your local craft store. 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBelow you'll find 50+ recipes and tutorials perfect for spring from professional bloggers!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WKO0iKfBE4k\/WNvrOZUzLnI\/AAAAAAAARIw\/QVQ5F3dTf8QwB3595nHPhY9-2Vhv62chQCLcB\/s1600\/lemon-party-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WKO0iKfBE4k\/WNvrOZUzLnI\/AAAAAAAARIw\/QVQ5F3dTf8QwB3595nHPhY9-2Vhv62chQCLcB\/s1600\/lemon-party-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne of the blogger networks I work for has put together this awesome roundup of different recipes, DIYs, and ideas that are all things to do with spring! The best part about this roundup of tutorials is that they all come from professional bloggers like myself--so you know their ideas are creative, their directions are well-written, and their photos are gorgeous enough that they could belong in a magazine. So if you're looking for some inspiration for the rest of this spring, be sure to check out all of these amazing ideas below and share as many as you'd like to Pinterest, Facebook, or wherever you like to catalog your ideas so you can return to them next year when spring rolls around again, too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EYou may recognize that picture at the top--that's from my\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/03\/spring-lemon-printable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Easter Brunch Centerpiece and printable\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;post I shared a few weeks ago (which is featured in this roundup!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19945\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiringmomma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SF_Graphic_042817.jpg\" height=\"350\" style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpring into something new! I am excited to share with you this collection of amazing Spring themed posts from many of our outstanding members here in the\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/socialfabric.us\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Social Fabric\u003C\/a\u003E community. We know that you will enjoy them and hope that you can create some new spring memories for yourself and the ones you love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESpring Dessert Recipes\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv 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href=\"http:\/\/www.savoringthegood.com\/2015\/09\/strawberry-rhubarb-infused-vodka-recipe\/\"\u003EStrawberry Rhubarb Infused Vodka Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E by Savoring The Good\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thehouseofhealthy.com\/2017\/04\/06\/blackberry-lemonade-smoothie\/\"\u003ESimply Healthy Blackberry Lemonade Smoothie\u003C\/a\u003E by The House of Healthy\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca data-content-field=\"title\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lily-the-wandering-gypsy.com\/new-blog\/2017\/4\/17\/cool-off-with-these-4-drink-recipes\"\u003ECool Off With These 4 Drink Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E by Lily The Wandering Gypsy\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftycookingmama.com\/meadow-tea-pa-dutch-iced-mint-tea\/\"\u003EMEADOW TEA – PA DUTCH ICED MINT TEA\u003C\/a\u003E by Crafty 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style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.avasalphabet.com\/diy-paper-pinwheels\/\"\u003EDIY Paper Pinwheels\u003C\/a\u003E by Ava's Alphabet\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"post-entry jpibfi_container\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theladyprefers2save.com\/diy-natural-bleach-alternative\/\"\u003EDIY Natural Bleach Alternative\u003C\/a\u003E by The Lady Prefers 2 Save\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ourpotluckfamily.com\/mothers-day-scrapbook\/\"\u003EMother’s Day Scrapbook for a Special Aunt\u003C\/a\u003E by Our Potluck Family\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondmommying.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/04\/butterfly-footprint-tea-towel-mothers-day-craft\/\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EButterfly Footprint Tea Towel Mother’s Day Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E by Beyond Mommying\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cheader\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"title single-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/dianarambles.com\/dog-crate-organizer\/\"\u003EDIY Dog Crate Organizer\u003C\/a\u003E by Diana Rambles\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"title single-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"post-header\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ESpring Party Tutorials\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19951\" 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style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.curlycraftymom.com\/2017\/03\/monogrammed-tulip-wreath-w-burlap-bow.html\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMonogrammed Tulip Wreath with Burlap Bow\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E by Curly Crafty Mom\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"title single-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/wifeinprogressblog.porch.com\/spring-wreath-ideas\/\"\u003EDIY Floral Spring Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ctime class=\"entry-time\" datetime=\"2017-04-24T14:38:58 00:00\"\u003E \u003C\/time\u003Eby wife in progress\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ourminifamily.com\/2017\/03\/spring-lemon-printable.html\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBrunch centerpiece with free spring printable download \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eby Our Mini Family\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"post-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gina-michele.com\/2016\/03\/diy-butterfly-wreath.html\"\u003EDIY Butterfly Wreath\u003C\/a\u003E by Gina Michele\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/gingercasa.com\/upcycle-vintage-coffee-pots-planters\/\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUpcycled Vintage Coffee Pot Planters\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E by Ginger Casa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"post-title entry-title\" style=\"text-align: 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.southernmomloves.com\/2017\/03\/le-petit-marseillais-luscious-diy.html\"\u003EDIY Orange Blossom Bath Bombs\u003C\/a\u003E by Southern Mom Loves\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.styled-bybecca.com\/blog\/2017\/4\/8\/style-shoe-spotlight-sam-edelman\"\u003ESpring Sandals Under $100 \u003C\/a\u003Eby Styled by Becca\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asequinloveaffair.com\/2017\/04\/colorful-striped-dress\/\"\u003EColorful Striped Dress for Spring\u003C\/a\u003E by A Sequin Love Affair\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ET\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Ehis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and ConAgra Brands. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetenYourSpring #CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rbsmv8oy9-A\/WNvrUf35FGI\/AAAAAAAARI0\/le7XsQKVyOsAzWEy_PrQg-GqQ5n3n231gCLcB\/s1600\/spring-brunch-ideas-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rbsmv8oy9-A\/WNvrUf35FGI\/AAAAAAAARI0\/le7XsQKVyOsAzWEy_PrQg-GqQ5n3n231gCLcB\/s1600\/spring-brunch-ideas-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELast year, Adam and I were fortunate enough to celebrate Easter with his family back in Massachusetts! It was really nice to be able to spend the holiday with family--we enjoyed catching up with his side of the family, and had a great time watching all the kids go on an Easter egg hunt in the backyard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis year, like many other years, we're having friends over for Easter brunch! We like to keep things casual but always try our best to have our home inviting and well-decorated, so our friends who come over feel the same sort of comfort we do when we visit with family for the holiday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThere has been an overwhelming amount of lemons sprouting from the trees in our neighborhood, so I felt inspired to create our Easter brunch centerpiece themed around spring lemons! Today, I'm sharing a step-by-step tutorial on how to re-create this brunch centerpiece as well as a free spring printable download!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WKO0iKfBE4k\/WNvrOZUzLnI\/AAAAAAAARIw\/QVQ5F3dTf8QwB3595nHPhY9-2Vhv62chQCLcB\/s1600\/lemon-party-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WKO0iKfBE4k\/WNvrOZUzLnI\/AAAAAAAARIw\/QVQ5F3dTf8QwB3595nHPhY9-2Vhv62chQCLcB\/s1600\/lemon-party-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Easter Brunch Centerpiece\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor my Easter brunch centerpiece, I included a DIY shabby chic mason jar vase coupled with a printable and a vase of lemons and limes. To recreate this brunch centerpiece you will need: a regular mason jar, twine, a hot glue gun, scissors, flowers, a plain white frame, my printable, a vase, and a half dozen lemons and limes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EA simple mason jar wrapped in twine is the perfect spring brunch centerpiece! It works wonderfully as a shabby chic vase for some fresh flowers from the garden, and it very affordable to create.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E2hptVJfrcA\/WNvqQiMBu0I\/AAAAAAAARIQ\/EDHLngJv3c0RDJSNZlSHlIbnwwhfg6eKQCLcB\/s1600\/diy-mason-jar-project-easy-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E2hptVJfrcA\/WNvqQiMBu0I\/AAAAAAAARIQ\/EDHLngJv3c0RDJSNZlSHlIbnwwhfg6eKQCLcB\/s1600\/diy-mason-jar-project-easy-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFirst, you will begin wrapping the twine around the jar to get an idea if you have enough. I only like to cover my jar about half way with twine, so I began by unraveling the twine and wrapping it around the mason jar to make sure I have enough before I begin glueing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003ENext, grab your hot glue gun and secure one end of the twine to the mason jar. Ensure that it is dry before you begin to wrap, as to avoid the twine from slipping around and creating a messy effect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9059Ik4R58\/WNvqTfKSxCI\/AAAAAAAARIU\/y-LTqYfyY64S51n3ucYizVdwJpuAuwVEACLcB\/s1600\/easy-diy-mason-jar-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9059Ik4R58\/WNvqTfKSxCI\/AAAAAAAARIU\/y-LTqYfyY64S51n3ucYizVdwJpuAuwVEACLcB\/s1600\/easy-diy-mason-jar-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETightly wrap the twine just over the top of the last piece you went over, as to ensure the twine is close together but not stacking on top of each piece.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EContinue wrapping until your mason jar is as covered as you'd like, and then glue the end the twine where you want on the mason before you cut the end.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MCuS6UBOtHI\/WNvqgkaUY8I\/AAAAAAAARIc\/2RQMQCLH2WEowRctGN0DknKFXy1a_ipdQCLcB\/s1600\/DIY-yarn-mason-jar-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MCuS6UBOtHI\/WNvqgkaUY8I\/AAAAAAAARIc\/2RQMQCLH2WEowRctGN0DknKFXy1a_ipdQCLcB\/s1600\/DIY-yarn-mason-jar-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOnce the final piece of glue is dry, carefully snip away the end with scissors and fill your vase with some water and fresh flowers!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q07IUyNuoaA\/WNvqmE7Ku-I\/AAAAAAAARIg\/NJkU-ItK4jA9DK7vZs_xVqDiEcD_eP41QCLcB\/s1600\/spring-lemon-printable-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q07IUyNuoaA\/WNvqmE7Ku-I\/AAAAAAAARIg\/NJkU-ItK4jA9DK7vZs_xVqDiEcD_eP41QCLcB\/s1600\/spring-lemon-printable-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B66HVYxbAF4EQWxfMFVOTi1CMXc\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE -- CLICK HERE!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESave the printable from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B66HVYxbAF4EQWxfMFVOTi1CMXc\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis Google Documents file\u003C\/a\u003E and print it and use it for your own personal use. Please do not redistribute this printable or claim it as your own. The file is a PDF ready to print on 8.5\" x 11\" paper--you can also resize it to fit any photo frame 8\" x 10\" or smaller.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5rC2lMDEupI\/WNvq9S_6XmI\/AAAAAAAARIk\/i4zZimFWhV0gX8LweT8dQ8xehA701sdCwCLcB\/s1600\/lemons-limes-vase-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5rC2lMDEupI\/WNvq9S_6XmI\/AAAAAAAARIk\/i4zZimFWhV0gX8LweT8dQ8xehA701sdCwCLcB\/s1600\/lemons-limes-vase-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhenever I can incorporate fresh fruit into a centerpiece I take advantage of it, and nothing says spring quite like a vase filled with fresh lemons and limes from the tree! Our neighborhood has a surplus of citrue trees, so we just plucked a few from our tree to include in our vase.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ay_hexdjH9Y\/WNvq-Jwf7EI\/AAAAAAAARIo\/shSbV2SK4l0HWOBCz45yIFm5vmeC6XQ8ACLcB\/s1600\/lemon-vase-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ay_hexdjH9Y\/WNvq-Jwf7EI\/AAAAAAAARIo\/shSbV2SK4l0HWOBCz45yIFm5vmeC6XQ8ACLcB\/s1600\/lemon-vase-photo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor a more cohesive brunch centerpiece, stick to the same aesthetic whenever you can. What I mean by this is if you are using a brown twine on a mason jar, try to incorporate that into more than one part of the centerpiece like in the picture frame or vase. Similarly, try to match the color of your flowers to something in your centerpiece (since I prefer classic white picture frames, I opted for white flowers for my centerpiece).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOnce my table centerpiece was put together, I just needed to grab everything I needed for the actual Easter brunch! I grabbed a handful of things from our neighborhood Walmart including some fresh fruit, orange juice, deli meat with the other ingredients for pinwheels, a blueberry loaf from the bakery, and M\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Earie Callender’s® Lemon Meringue Pie from the freezer section.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pMgVYaMRG8I\/WNvsm0clrtI\/AAAAAAAARI8\/wXjw1Z6wgtsrAD9UJUBxdJyy_rRRzLmowCLcB\/s1600\/marie-callenders-lemon-meringue-pie-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pMgVYaMRG8I\/WNvsm0clrtI\/AAAAAAAARI8\/wXjw1Z6wgtsrAD9UJUBxdJyy_rRRzLmowCLcB\/s1600\/marie-callenders-lemon-meringue-pie-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EGrabbing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Earie Callender’s® Lemon Meringue Pie and a pre-made blueberry loaf from Walmart gave me back plenty of time I would have spent baking in the kitchen, and freed up some time for me to focus on creating a homemade, affordable DIY table centerpiece for our Easter brunch with friends!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhat I love most about\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Earie Callender’s® pies is that they are made with wholesome and real ingredients, and they taste homemade without having to put in the extra effort to make pie myself! Next time you visit your neighborhood Walmart, look out for\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Earie Callender’s® pies--they are affordable and convenient and make a delicious addition to any Easter or spring get-together!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1q0REYtEq_k\/WNwFaeXan8I\/AAAAAAAARJQ\/TgTbuAhTnqYSubhQfo5wuX5jpeeh8zVswCLcB\/s1600\/walmart-marie-callenders-pies-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1q0REYtEq_k\/WNwFaeXan8I\/AAAAAAAARJQ\/TgTbuAhTnqYSubhQfo5wuX5jpeeh8zVswCLcB\/s1600\/walmart-marie-callenders-pies-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDon't forget to save this printable \u0026amp; tutorial to Pinterest!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-skzBfP4Jgyc\/WNwJVAHUjFI\/AAAAAAAARJU\/wUdmTID8vNQLMbnfIQ1Jr6qEmFoHympqQCLcB\/s1600\/free-spring-printable-photo.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-skzBfP4Jgyc\/WNwJVAHUjFI\/AAAAAAAARJU\/wUdmTID8vNQLMbnfIQ1Jr6qEmFoHympqQCLcB\/s1600\/free-spring-printable-photo.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/7kuv3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFind even more inspiration here!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELove Snap? 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplyHoliday\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E#CollectiveBias\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FnIhfK7d8N4\/WFnIxRDazgI\/AAAAAAAAQU0\/esLVFGb32zsZrkvEYI2SynFs4KOD1NcsQCLcB\/s1600\/christms%2Bbrunch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FnIhfK7d8N4\/WFnIxRDazgI\/AAAAAAAAQU0\/esLVFGb32zsZrkvEYI2SynFs4KOD1NcsQCLcB\/s1600\/christms%2Bbrunch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis time of year, we cannot bring ourselves to say \"no\" to our friends and our loved ones. Maybe it's the Christmas joy in the air, or maybe it's our lack of prioritizing responsibilities. But I know I am not alone in committing to too many events and parties this time of year--and sometimes, I say silly things like \"sure, I can throw brunch this year\" with only a day or two to prepare my apartment for hosting a bunch of people over for a holiday brunch. Knowing that it is safe to say we have all been in this position before gives me the confidence to tackle any last-minute Christmas entertaining I volunteered for before checking my schedule!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWith only a few days left until Christmas morning, I'm sharing a full party tutorial full of ideas, DIYs, and recipes for hosting a last-minute Christmas brunch! My hope is that this brunch tutorial brings peace of mind to many of my procrastinating\u0026nbsp;sister friends out there, who likely stumbled upon this blog post searching Pinterest in a panic looking for ideas!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cqrhSfCA1Zk\/WFnJFfUMxPI\/AAAAAAAAQU4\/RUgMcYUK3-0Msp4S_yu4gHe_BQjd1Jc9wCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Bbrunch%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cqrhSfCA1Zk\/WFnJFfUMxPI\/AAAAAAAAQU4\/RUgMcYUK3-0Msp4S_yu4gHe_BQjd1Jc9wCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Bbrunch%2Bideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ix3bWT64g34\/WFnJRPgx9PI\/AAAAAAAAQU8\/I3mCfQb2coYOEwgQb6i2kGeGbXjqHmRaQCLcB\/s1600\/new%2Byears%2Beve%2Bbrunch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ix3bWT64g34\/WFnJRPgx9PI\/AAAAAAAAQU8\/I3mCfQb2coYOEwgQb6i2kGeGbXjqHmRaQCLcB\/s1600\/new%2Byears%2Beve%2Bbrunch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mr1mJ24k9qU\/WFnJkOlHqbI\/AAAAAAAAQVA\/RDVsylejYp8OrczZm9ihGn5Eh1n8a3oqwCLcB\/s1600\/cheese%2Band%2Bfruit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mr1mJ24k9qU\/WFnJkOlHqbI\/AAAAAAAAQVA\/RDVsylejYp8OrczZm9ihGn5Eh1n8a3oqwCLcB\/s1600\/cheese%2Band%2Bfruit.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Silver \u0026amp; Gold Party Backdrop\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe key to mastering a last-minute party is using multi-functional decorations! Wow your guests with a gorgeous party table backdrop that easily transforms into a beautiful photo booth background to take Christmas party photos in front of! Converting this table backdrop into a party activity is as simple as moving the brunch table out of the way!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ETo create this silver and gold party backdrop for our Christmas brunch, you will need: silver curtain streamers (the length of your party table and your desired height), a beautiful holiday wreath, gold lettered stickers, ribbon, scissors, a hot glue gun, and a plain banner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kofvENtiBlo\/WFkpovzzDiI\/AAAAAAAAQUA\/027Vy-fcIlYpi2YXRhicU3MGL7plTjanQCLcB\/s1600\/gold%2Band%2Bsilver%2Bwinter%2Bparty%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kofvENtiBlo\/WFkpovzzDiI\/AAAAAAAAQUA\/027Vy-fcIlYpi2YXRhicU3MGL7plTjanQCLcB\/s1600\/gold%2Band%2Bsilver%2Bwinter%2Bparty%2Bideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFirst, you'll want to decide what you want your banner to say. I opted to make mine say \"merry,\" since spelled out that word is just a little bit wider than my wreath. You can make your banner say whatever you want! Some other cute ideas may be \"joy to the world,\" \"rejoice,\" \"cheers,\" \"jolly,\" \"believe,\" etc. Really your options are endless, but if you get stuck and need some inspiration, you can search for some Christmas crossword clues and you'll find lots of one and two-worded phrases to create your banner!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VZ6ac21aFbo\/WFkpxIuhMEI\/AAAAAAAAQUE\/EWNgt1Cho-IkeoH_iVaucKK1l8pQY-HgwCLcB\/s1600\/gold%2Bmerry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VZ6ac21aFbo\/WFkpxIuhMEI\/AAAAAAAAQUE\/EWNgt1Cho-IkeoH_iVaucKK1l8pQY-HgwCLcB\/s1600\/gold%2Bmerry.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce you have your banner phrase, you'll want to spell it out in stickers on your blank banner pieces. I definitely recommend deciding what your word will say before you buy your stickers, so you can ensure that you have enough letters to spell it out correctly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0IBmJ9MuUQc\/WFkpyOBq4VI\/AAAAAAAAQUI\/gPRjilgNKGkSovOi6gY4zfl7GYjk_qwggCLcB\/s1600\/glueing%2Bbanner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0IBmJ9MuUQc\/WFkpyOBq4VI\/AAAAAAAAQUI\/gPRjilgNKGkSovOi6gY4zfl7GYjk_qwggCLcB\/s1600\/glueing%2Bbanner.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAfter you have covered your banner pieces in your stickers, grab your hot glue gun and begin attaching the banner to the\u0026nbsp;ribbon. You will want to leave a minimum of 1 inch in-between your banners so that your pieces have room to move next to each other.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-01Vv0STCHgc\/WFkpy_0JZzI\/AAAAAAAAQUM\/AUC8JNX_65MF3GZRv0Nk-Ti4oozioDioQCLcB\/s1600\/glue%2Bgun.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-01Vv0STCHgc\/WFkpy_0JZzI\/AAAAAAAAQUM\/AUC8JNX_65MF3GZRv0Nk-Ti4oozioDioQCLcB\/s1600\/glue%2Bgun.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ELeaving a little bit of space between the banner pieces will give your homemade banner a more polished look, so when you hang it up it will have the ability to hang naturally. Once you've finished gluing the banner pieces to the ribbon, allow it plenty of time to dry before you try to move it and hang it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWhile you're waiting for the banner to dry, you can spend time on the rest of your backdrop!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ENext, you'll want to grab your silver curtain streamers and hang those where you will put your party table (and I recommend\u0026nbsp;moving the party table out of the way first if you have really long streamers).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWe always place our party table in our living room where all of our friends will be gathered--first, remove any decorations from the wall that you don't want to use as a part of your Christmas brunch decor. Then, you'll want to attach the silver curtain streamers high enough on the wall so that the bottom of the streamers will actually hang belong and behind the back of the table.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzmKwee8Aoo\/WFnM-5ZwSkI\/AAAAAAAAQVY\/MsTDZsQXh_AUP9t-mBonKl7kCskvcexXgCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bsilver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bparty%2Bdecor.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZzmKwee8Aoo\/WFnM-5ZwSkI\/AAAAAAAAQVY\/MsTDZsQXh_AUP9t-mBonKl7kCskvcexXgCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bsilver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bparty%2Bdecor.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOnce you've hung up your silver streamers, grab your wreath and hang that towards the top of the streamers. If you have chosen a spot that already had picture frames\/art on the walls, you can use a pre-existing nail in the wall to hang the wreath. Otherwise, I recommend a semi-permanent adhesive hook to hang the wreath to the wall (these are commonly found at home goods and craft stores).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EFinally, hang the banner beneath between the bottom of the wreath and the table! And you're done!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SG9dJt77x5M\/WFnNJqb3BDI\/AAAAAAAAQVc\/K0ZNl15oNooiKLyiFl6V0SG_dp6acvVzwCLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bparty%2Bdecorations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SG9dJt77x5M\/WFnNJqb3BDI\/AAAAAAAAQVc\/K0ZNl15oNooiKLyiFl6V0SG_dp6acvVzwCLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bparty%2Bdecorations.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4Krze5YRK4\/WFnNLwdMLNI\/AAAAAAAAQVg\/mjQXrj1fFl8eL3KFbp4BPy1MBA4C92UUQCLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bchristmas%2Bdecorations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-x4Krze5YRK4\/WFnNLwdMLNI\/AAAAAAAAQVg\/mjQXrj1fFl8eL3KFbp4BPy1MBA4C92UUQCLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bchristmas%2Bdecorations.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ARkkVsUSY3w\/WFnNxVZAGII\/AAAAAAAAQVk\/FyD7Nv1ZLZU37k7c8BX632soTLjoFK4OACLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bchristmas%2Bparty%2Bdecor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ARkkVsUSY3w\/WFnNxVZAGII\/AAAAAAAAQVk\/FyD7Nv1ZLZU37k7c8BX632soTLjoFK4OACLcB\/s1600\/silver%2Band%2Bgold%2Bchristmas%2Bparty%2Bdecor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY, Homemade Christmas Cards in Under 3 Minutes!\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ENever have I ever met someone who did not appreciate a homemade and hand-written card! Seriously, if you want to tug someone's heart strings just take a few minutes out of your day to create a card for them--it doesn't even need to be a fancy card. Just something thoughtful that you created with your hands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESome of my favorite cards I have ever received over the years were either handmade, h\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003Eandwritten, or both! This homemade Christmas card idea takes less than 3 minutes to decorate a batch of these cards at once, and your guests will greatly appreciate the extra time you took to give them something with that extra personal touch added to a timeless Christmas present.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EoD_awaJSc\/WFkp_T-H8cI\/AAAAAAAAQUQ\/KYbjQp18JIE03JcpJo58ZXpAL6fyzy9tACLcB\/s1600\/homemade%2Bsnowflake%2Bcard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7EoD_awaJSc\/WFkp_T-H8cI\/AAAAAAAAQUQ\/KYbjQp18JIE03JcpJo58ZXpAL6fyzy9tACLcB\/s1600\/homemade%2Bsnowflake%2Bcard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor my homemade Christmas cards, I used: plain white cardstock, a small assortment of snowflake stamps, gold ink, silver ink, and a ball-point pen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9wkFb8q9t5U\/WFkqBwYcNxI\/AAAAAAAAQUU\/_YhnBImclsk3yoAReti6Wy_8FPeLuomAgCLcB\/s1600\/snowflake%2Bstamps.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9wkFb8q9t5U\/WFkqBwYcNxI\/AAAAAAAAQUU\/_YhnBImclsk3yoAReti6Wy_8FPeLuomAgCLcB\/s1600\/snowflake%2Bstamps.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFirst, you will want to decorate your cards. It's a common mistake for people to write out their handwritten note first and THEN decorate the card, but what I have found to be most time-efficient is decorating with stamps and allowing a little bit of time to dry (just in case you do not like how your stamps came out on the card, then you do not have to re-write the note and start over again!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe key to a natural-looking homemade card is using the stamps one at a time. Start with the largest design\/snowflake first, and place only a few of these in different spots of the card. I have found that working in odd numbers also helps designs look more natural, so depending on how large your card is you can place either 1, 3, 5, or even 7 large stamps to cover up about 40-50% of the space on the blank card.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce you've covered about half of the card in large designs, use the smaller ones to fill in any gaps or spaces that stick\u0026nbsp;out to you. Switch between silver and gold however you'd like--I like to put silver and gold right next to each other since I think that does give the card a more cohesive look, however, you can do whatever you think looks good since this is homemade by YOU!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GYp5ghodk90\/WFkqCv1r9RI\/AAAAAAAAQUY\/yZXEWPF3wIItm-qrP-svZgH65KB_2aVFwCEw\/s1600\/handwritten%2Bcard%2Bleigh.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GYp5ghodk90\/WFkqCv1r9RI\/AAAAAAAAQUY\/yZXEWPF3wIItm-qrP-svZgH65KB_2aVFwCEw\/s1600\/handwritten%2Bcard%2Bleigh.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EWhen you are happy with your design, move on! Don't spend too much time on it because you may find yourself over-thinking it and then you'll add too many stamps and won't end up liking your design. If you are pleased with your card, set it aside and work on your next card. I have found that by doing this method, it only takes me approximately 3 minutes per card from start to finish!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOnce you are done with all of your card designs and allowed the ink a little bit of time to dry, grab your ball-point pen and begin writing your handwritten notes. This is the part where your wit, love, and friendship comes into play--giving a friend or loved one a homemade card is a wonderful gesture to show someone you took the time to think of them during a very busy time of year!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zI_C3xRaKQs\/WFnOYYKk-JI\/AAAAAAAAQVs\/oIEVJHNYPS4ZQyW12va754boJxPrli6TgCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bcard%2Bwith%2Bstamps.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zI_C3xRaKQs\/WFnOYYKk-JI\/AAAAAAAAQVs\/oIEVJHNYPS4ZQyW12va754boJxPrli6TgCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bchristmas%2Bcard%2Bwith%2Bstamps.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EChristmas Tree Cheesy Bread\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EThis cheesy, pizza-inspired bread is a wonderful Christmas appetizer the whole family can enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 pre-made pizza doughs, thawed (I prefer store-bought to save time!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 cup of marinara sauce\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3\/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 egg\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tablespoon of crushed black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 tablespoon of garlic powder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPre-heat the oven to 400 degrees (F).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELay one of the pizza doughs on top of your baking surface.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpread the marinara sauce around the middle of the dough, but don't go all of the way to the edges to avoid the mess.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESprinkle the mozzarella cheese all over the center of the dough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlace the second pizza dough on top.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETrim the dough into a Christmas tree shape using cooking scissors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETrim the branches of the tree by cutting small sections starting from the top of the trunk to the top of the tree (see images below for a more visual reference). Then, twist each branch away from you.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhip an egg and brush the egg wash all over the Christmas tree-shaped dough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELayer the black pepper and garlic powder all over the dough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake it in the oven at 400 degrees (F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slwDsQcphbM\/WFnxfX-m8VI\/AAAAAAAAQWI\/T50Mv-Osa5g1r1gGd_eC-fz0eMseRkOPwCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Btree%2Bpizza.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-slwDsQcphbM\/WFnxfX-m8VI\/AAAAAAAAQWI\/T50Mv-Osa5g1r1gGd_eC-fz0eMseRkOPwCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Btree%2Bpizza.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EChocolate Chip Cranberry Muffin\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003ENothing screams Christmas morning like some homemade baked goods! This chocolate chip cranberry muffin recipe is sure to please your brunch goers!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 cups of all-purpose flour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3\/4 cup of fine (baker's) white sugar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of salt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3 teaspoons of baking powder\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of whole milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 cup of vegetable oil\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 egg\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of milk chocolate chips\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1\/2 cup of cranberries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPre-heat the oven to 400 degrees (F).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECombine and mix the flour, white sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIn a separate bowl, mix the milk with the vegetable oil and egg.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESlowly pour and add in the wet ingredients, and mix well before adding more to the batter. Continue until all of the ingredients (except cranberries) have been mixed together.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the batter into a muffin pan (I prefer to use liners) about 1\/2 of the way up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlace a cranberry in the center of each cavity in the muffin pan.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake the muffins in the oven at 400 degrees (F) for 20-22 minutes or until the tops begin to look golden brown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EEither serve warm or room temperature and enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ECran-Orange Christmas Drink\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003EThis cran-orange Christmas drink is a wonderfully easy treat everyone can enjoy with their favorite brunch foods!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1 cup of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003ES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003Eimply Orange Juice 59 fl. oz. carafe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E1\/2 cup of all-natural, unsweetened cranberry juice\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E3-4 cranberries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E1\/2 teaspoon of agave nectar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the orange juice and agave nectar into the glass. Mix well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour in the cranberries.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUsing a spoon, slowly pour the cranberry juice on top of the spoon at a downwards angle so that it drips down on top of the orange juice. 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This is my go-to orange juice--I like that it's never sweetened, never frozen, never concentrated, and most importantly it tastes great! Our\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666;\"\u003ES\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003Eimply Orange Juice 59 fl. oz. carafe is an absolute brunch necessity (especially for Christmas brunch!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2CXZQ-ovGF4\/WFn49rhBdOI\/AAAAAAAAQXQ\/F68eNtiAAlgvORracOsXEtP5e0eSoeGBACLcB\/s1600\/simply%2Borange.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2CXZQ-ovGF4\/WFn49rhBdOI\/AAAAAAAAQXQ\/F68eNtiAAlgvORracOsXEtP5e0eSoeGBACLcB\/s1600\/simply%2Borange.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI hope that my tutorials and ideas for hosting a last-minute Christmas brunch have inspired you to head out and shop for the holiday this weekend! 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color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E#LoveAmericanHome #cbias\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E#CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--B9_KSn6g_A\/WEXHWdhjW6I\/AAAAAAAAQPE\/iYx82Ex-ZxEvIqDWs2D9v8lYrYnF757gwCLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bin%2Bpajamas%2Bwith%2Bcoffee.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--B9_KSn6g_A\/WEXHWdhjW6I\/AAAAAAAAQPE\/iYx82Ex-ZxEvIqDWs2D9v8lYrYnF757gwCLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bin%2Bpajamas%2Bwith%2Bcoffee.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENothing beats lounging around in a comfy robe and slippers with a warm cup of coffee on a chilly winter morning! I remember one Christmas when I was younger, Santa brought me the comfiest slippers and pajamas I had ever worn and I lounged around in them in our living room all day enjoying all of my new toys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis past weekend, I spent a healthy amount of time relaxing and unwinding from a crazy week. Everyone deserves time to stop and just unwind, but sometimes it can be difficult to do that if you don't have anything around you that feels as comfy as you want to be! Let's face it--we all wish we had a soft, warm robe to cuddle up on the couch in but most of us don't take the time to invest in something like that for ourselves.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGift giving season is here and today I'm sharing my tutorial on how to put together the ultimate, comfy and cozy gift basket! If you're looking for a thoughtful gift basket for a good friend or loved one, a gift basket curated with cozy and comfortable presents is the perfect choice!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELooking for inspiration? Check out my\u0026nbsp;Instagram promo video!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\" style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.1944444444% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNfkXJDBedd\/\" style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA video posted by Cathy (OurMiniFamily Blog) (@ourminifamily)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Ctime datetime=\"2016-12-01T23:38:33+00:00\" style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\"\u003EDec 1, 2016 at 3:38pm PST\u003C\/time\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E \u003Cscript async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENow that you're feeling like you want to lounge around in a robe and drink coffee all day, let's talk gift basket ideas!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ta8-deAfzdI\/WEXHn6denDI\/AAAAAAAAQPI\/DMkKB_H-AG88GIlmujHE9EFqKpXagl_cQCLcB\/s1600\/cozy%2Bgift%2Bbasket%2Bideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ta8-deAfzdI\/WEXHn6denDI\/AAAAAAAAQPI\/DMkKB_H-AG88GIlmujHE9EFqKpXagl_cQCLcB\/s1600\/cozy%2Bgift%2Bbasket%2Bideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEveryone knows we all want comfortable clothes like cozy bathrobes and warm knitted slippers, but most of us cannot justify spending our money on those types of things for ourselves. What's great about giving someone a gift basket filled with comforting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Epresents\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is you know they want all of these things, but they just haven't brought themselves to go to the store and buy them already!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNgEU3E3vLE\/WEXGjndWgbI\/AAAAAAAAQO4\/d9hEV2m8d-UW1YQjco7wBnYWgj-HfMZLACLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bin%2Bwhite%2Bslippers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNgEU3E3vLE\/WEXGjndWgbI\/AAAAAAAAQO4\/d9hEV2m8d-UW1YQjco7wBnYWgj-HfMZLACLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bin%2Bwhite%2Bslippers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EIf you're looking for help to put together the best gift basket you can, check out my tutorial checklist that will help you ensure you pack your basket with all of the right cozy and comfy presents anyone will enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY, Comfy Cozy Gift Basket Tutorial\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen you're trying to curate all of the perfect items for your gift basket, ask yourself these questions from this checklist before you include it with your other presents: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Edoes it inspire relaxation? Is it soft to the touch? Does it bring this person joy?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUsing these questions and this tutorial as your guide, you know everything you need to put together a perfect, comfy and cozy gift!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 1: Use a soft basket.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMost gift baskets are made of wood or plastic, but if you're aiming to put together an A+ comfy gift basket you should try to get your hands on a knitted hamper or something similar. Often times, these knitted baskets or hampers are seasonal and found in the Christmas section of most stores. However, I have seen them in many department stores and they are found in the laundry\/home section. Just because it's not your traditional gift basket doesn't mean it won't be perfect for storing your curated presents!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cw7fuXwIWyQ\/WE2IEUdQKQI\/AAAAAAAAQRg\/2KOvLxO6BoMmT0NcE4mBtuBUQq5O-ziZQCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B1.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cw7fuXwIWyQ\/WE2IEUdQKQI\/AAAAAAAAQRg\/2KOvLxO6BoMmT0NcE4mBtuBUQq5O-ziZQCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B1.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 2: Include comfy clothing and footwear.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe staple of any cozy gift basket is something comfortable to wear. The most common items you can include range from bathrobes to pajamas and slippers to comfy socks. You really can't go wrong with this as long as whatever you choose is super soft to the touch and universal in size (if you're unsure if the pajamas or robe will fit, always go one size up!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uQbANVyRIqo\/WE2IEWMYvWI\/AAAAAAAAQRk\/sLyCt-NP_DgO4Uj_FmXc1R87b7nhmW2swCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B2.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uQbANVyRIqo\/WE2IEWMYvWI\/AAAAAAAAQRk\/sLyCt-NP_DgO4Uj_FmXc1R87b7nhmW2swCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B2.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRYsimlB3dQ\/WE2IEXbFk2I\/AAAAAAAAQRo\/1joYjSXAJDwoCF3_qQJi1iYvuD8KVUgdgCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B3.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRYsimlB3dQ\/WE2IEXbFk2I\/AAAAAAAAQRo\/1joYjSXAJDwoCF3_qQJi1iYvuD8KVUgdgCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B3.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 3: Include an activity to do that inspires relaxation.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOne element of a gift basket that is often forgotten is the activity item. This item should give someone a reason to sit down and spend time some relaxing and unwinding. A few options for this include: an adult coloring book, a puzzle, a book, a subscription to a TV streaming service, etc. The opportunities are endless--think about what this person enjoys doing and go from there!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8WGxAx3-XvI\/WE2IFfM2QcI\/AAAAAAAAQRs\/JUoCJ7GyS_QrZtkqT-8Bt25NFBDibo-owCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B4.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8WGxAx3-XvI\/WE2IFfM2QcI\/AAAAAAAAQRs\/JUoCJ7GyS_QrZtkqT-8Bt25NFBDibo-owCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B4.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-orVr9Ul_GRY\/WE2IFiMHf7I\/AAAAAAAAQRw\/_6DiAfuYC0Ub7iQlPtZi02wtCU-7om-qACLcB\/s1600\/step%2B5.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-orVr9Ul_GRY\/WE2IFiMHf7I\/AAAAAAAAQRw\/_6DiAfuYC0Ub7iQlPtZi02wtCU-7om-qACLcB\/s1600\/step%2B5.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 4: Give them something to complement their favorite food or drink.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFinding food or drink items someone will love can be very hit or miss--rather than focusing on their actual favorite comfort food (e.g. baked goods, coffee\/tea, chocolates), think of something that compliments their favorite food. For instance, if you know someone who loves to drink coffee every morning, why not find a coffee mug that makes you think of them! Or maybe if their favorite food is macaroni and cheese, you can find a recipe book that shares delicious mac and cheese recipe ideas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3NVOxSj1Z6s\/WE2IFoxXfwI\/AAAAAAAAQR0\/6BzoEubFN7cATqAJtsJmol5KDcxQmhjQQCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B6.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3NVOxSj1Z6s\/WE2IFoxXfwI\/AAAAAAAAQR0\/6BzoEubFN7cATqAJtsJmol5KDcxQmhjQQCLcB\/s1600\/step%2B6.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStep 5: Include something that smells warm and inviting.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ENo gift basket is complete without something that smells amazing! The simplest and easiest way to meet the perfect gift basket criteria is to include a candle or two. Try to aim for something seasonal like fall or winter themes--some of my favorite fragrances include H\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eomemade Pumpkin Pie, Moonlit Night,\u0026nbsp;and Fall Morning\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/56rv9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmerican Home™ by Yankee Candle®\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E. 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E#InspireWithCheese\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E#CollectiveBias\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vSM8oyAPUWA\/WCajc4CnXtI\/AAAAAAAAQFM\/bwKKKL1FznMNW6gHaiyK3ly34O9CMdGMACLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bcharcuterie%2Bparty.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vSM8oyAPUWA\/WCajc4CnXtI\/AAAAAAAAQFM\/bwKKKL1FznMNW6gHaiyK3ly34O9CMdGMACLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bcharcuterie%2Bparty.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWinter is fast approaching, and holiday party season will be here before we know it!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWith all of the upcoming holidays and opportunities to host loved ones and friends, why not switch things up a bit and try a different type of party? Host a Charcuterie Holiday Party this season for your friends, family, or even your co-workers! Enjoy an assortment of delicious cheeses, meats, fruits, \u0026nbsp;breads, dips, nuts, etc. The sky is the limit when it comes to being creative and choosing what to incorporate with your own personal spin on a holiday charcuterie spread!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBelow you'll find a step-by-step party tablescape including a handful of tutorials that will bring ease and fun to your holiday party planning!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xy1d9Ztcyzk\/WCalXftOHYI\/AAAAAAAAQF0\/-wYQSEM06zs8XMfyqCpHl39yarQaApjhACLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bcharcuterie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xy1d9Ztcyzk\/WCalXftOHYI\/AAAAAAAAQF0\/-wYQSEM06zs8XMfyqCpHl39yarQaApjhACLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bcharcuterie.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORI4_SP9rgE\/WCajEo2mIiI\/AAAAAAAAQFA\/gFEWXcLWvig1tE9hT8ZDch-V5qUjZyWJQCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bcharcuterie%2Bboard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ORI4_SP9rgE\/WCajEo2mIiI\/AAAAAAAAQFA\/gFEWXcLWvig1tE9hT8ZDch-V5qUjZyWJQCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bcharcuterie%2Bboard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FFvJMNzOWLY\/WCak2CucDOI\/AAAAAAAAQFk\/RFFSD-jPd5s_fz4bTvmgTaQEnHcq0hFawCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bbar%2Bcart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FFvJMNzOWLY\/WCak2CucDOI\/AAAAAAAAQFk\/RFFSD-jPd5s_fz4bTvmgTaQEnHcq0hFawCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bbar%2Bcart.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Winter Wonderland Stocking Backdrop\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis stocking backdrop is a wonderfully easy and beautiful way to bring lightheartedness and holiday spirit to your party! For this backdrop I used: 4 stockings, large ribbon, scissors, a large wooden board, and nails (I already had the nails in the wall, but you can opt to use a temporary adhesive if that suits your needs\/party space better).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-J3-dpTOBNMk\/WCakjh3VSnI\/AAAAAAAAQFg\/rYyMImZxslgBms6dE0803J_kEyuAo0P6QCLcB\/s1600\/white%2Bstockings%2Band%2Bchristmas%2Bribbon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-J3-dpTOBNMk\/WCakjh3VSnI\/AAAAAAAAQFg\/rYyMImZxslgBms6dE0803J_kEyuAo0P6QCLcB\/s1600\/white%2Bstockings%2Band%2Bchristmas%2Bribbon.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFirst, you'll want to string your ribbon through the loops at the top of the stockings. For larger ribbon, you may need to fold the ribbon in half to fit through the loops.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TZq-QXCV5zI\/WCakducgmAI\/AAAAAAAAQFc\/D1ZIl2TbClcDukVQJYY83fxDgzUp4AWfwCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bhanged%2Bstockings.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TZq-QXCV5zI\/WCakducgmAI\/AAAAAAAAQFc\/D1ZIl2TbClcDukVQJYY83fxDgzUp4AWfwCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bhanged%2Bstockings.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOnce you have determined how much ribbon you will need, trim the ribbon with scissors. Then, hang each end of the ribbon along the wooden backdrop or whatever other type of backdrop setting you choose. For this tutorial, I already had these nails in the wall and I simple created a small hole in the ribbon and hung each end off of the nails.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--C9ktpZQAaA\/WCal_lNopVI\/AAAAAAAAQGA\/1Q8VPRV16P4-yDEltfHEvSdkzl8UgI9YwCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bappetizer%2Bspread.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--C9ktpZQAaA\/WCal_lNopVI\/AAAAAAAAQGA\/1Q8VPRV16P4-yDEltfHEvSdkzl8UgI9YwCLcB\/s1600\/holiday%2Bappetizer%2Bspread.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Winter Faux Fur Frame\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis faux, white fur frame is an adorable addition to any holiday party or even your everyday holiday decorations! For this party frame, I used: a 5x7 picture frame, a small handful of faux fur ribbon, scissors, and a hot glue gun.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s6TP0T0OLWI\/WCakGqKgrUI\/AAAAAAAAQFU\/UtbZgRi59ioO3fyvwfYF3XWDnQiU_YKEwCLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bpicture%2Bframe%2Btutorials.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s6TP0T0OLWI\/WCakGqKgrUI\/AAAAAAAAQFU\/UtbZgRi59ioO3fyvwfYF3XWDnQiU_YKEwCLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bpicture%2Bframe%2Btutorials.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBegin trimming the ribbon to the size of each section of the frame you want to cover, and then trim the ribbon with scissors. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the faux fur to the endges of the frame, and then use the scissors to trim away any excess faux fur ribbon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVBgaW40sqU\/WCalGvJB4TI\/AAAAAAAAQFw\/jTkHf2_JY_M2k8CfiDhTLnsCIfk8J0Q4ACLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bframe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVBgaW40sqU\/WCalGvJB4TI\/AAAAAAAAQFw\/jTkHf2_JY_M2k8CfiDhTLnsCIfk8J0Q4ACLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bframe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Holiday Sweater Bottle Decoration\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen I was shopping at my local craft store a couple of weeks ago, I picked up this doll-sized holiday sweater and thought to myself, \"this would be a really cute bottle decoration!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vpORnrL7wZ8\/WCamZAIy2-I\/AAAAAAAAQGE\/mY_9p1kWpEM7kp_VdouhfwzuEqiP5ArgACLcB\/s1600\/doll%2Bchristmas%2Bsweater.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vpORnrL7wZ8\/WCamZAIy2-I\/AAAAAAAAQGE\/mY_9p1kWpEM7kp_VdouhfwzuEqiP5ArgACLcB\/s1600\/doll%2Bchristmas%2Bsweater.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis doll-sized sweater came attached to a doll-sized clothing hanger. To remove the sweater and hang it over the bottle, I used scissors to trim the stitching inside of the sweater so that I could remove the hanger and drape the sweater over the bottle as a decoration.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rFTFBjRXi8Y\/WCakI7_5OUI\/AAAAAAAAQFY\/wEJB1jyfCPwSgVL3CgFQKPclHtIAlm_bgCLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bpicture%2Bframe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rFTFBjRXi8Y\/WCakI7_5OUI\/AAAAAAAAQFY\/wEJB1jyfCPwSgVL3CgFQKPclHtIAlm_bgCLcB\/s1600\/faux%2Bfur%2Bpicture%2Bframe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EZesty Mustard Dip\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 cup of low-fat mayonnaise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 1\/2 cup of spicy brown mustard\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1 lemon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 1\/2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhip the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl. Continue to mix well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour in the crushed red pepper and mix it into the bowl.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EUsing a zestor (or even a vegetable peeler), scrap off about 1\/4 of the outside skin of a lemon into the bowl and mix well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EServe chilled and enjoy! It pairs really well with crackers, cheese, meats, and bread.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Z0yPImWo9A\/WCajNUerX1I\/AAAAAAAAQFE\/1wS_Y6dt2rIgO6zFI-IHB5qqopp4nVkqACLcB\/s1600\/zesty%2Bmustard%2Bdip%2Bingredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Z0yPImWo9A\/WCajNUerX1I\/AAAAAAAAQFE\/1wS_Y6dt2rIgO6zFI-IHB5qqopp4nVkqACLcB\/s1600\/zesty%2Bmustard%2Bdip%2Bingredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1q2Nw334Gko\/WCajORx4byI\/AAAAAAAAQFI\/GXmohiJ8QdIgesqoyUfYtuyn9shlpBR0QCLcB\/s1600\/zesty%2Bmustard%2Bdip%2Brecipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1q2Nw334Gko\/WCajORx4byI\/AAAAAAAAQFI\/GXmohiJ8QdIgesqoyUfYtuyn9shlpBR0QCLcB\/s1600\/zesty%2Bmustard%2Bdip%2Brecipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHomemade Garlic Pepper Crostini\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E6-8 small pieces of your preferred baguette (style) bread\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1-2 garlic cloves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E2 tablespoons of softened butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E1 tablespoon of black pepper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERub each piece of bread with the garlic cloves. Rub the clove back and forth over the bread vigorously (but also gently to avoid breaking the bread).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOnce you can smell the garlic on the bread, begin buttering each piece of bread with a small thin layer of butter.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESprinkle black pepper on every piece of bread.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBake the bread in a conventional oven (350 degrees F) for about 10 minutes. Once you see the butter has seepened into the bread, you can turn the oven off.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERight before you serve the bread, throw the bread in the toaster and brown each piece to your liking.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EServe either warm or room-temperature and enjoy! 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Seeing the shape and size of the board you will be working with will help guide you along the way when you design your own.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EFirst, look at your ingredients and determine what the largest pieces are. For my board, the cheeses I was using were the largest so I placed them down first. I opted for a few slices of blue cheese, a small wheel of brie, and a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5qzfm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKaukauna® Cheese Ball\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ENext, you'll want to place your meats with your cheeses. When selecting what kinds of meat to use with your charcuterie, I recommend looking for at least two different shapes\/textures. For instance, I used thinly sliced\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eprosciutto which nicely juxtaposed the hard salami and the slices of chorizo.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EAfter you've decorated your board with your key ingredients, meats and cheeses, you can move onto the breads! I used some homemade crostini as well as some bread sticks on my plate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFinally, add in any desired holiday fruits and holiday nuts and use them to fill in any major gaps you may see on your board.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Plj7qmjiFyQ\/WCao5iiF2oI\/AAAAAAAAQGc\/TjRLAUWPZds8Uye2pbJ_nd31RlJBmfNrwCLcB\/s1600\/step%2Bby%2Bstep%2Bcharcuterie%2Bboard.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Plj7qmjiFyQ\/WCao5iiF2oI\/AAAAAAAAQGc\/TjRLAUWPZds8Uye2pbJ_nd31RlJBmfNrwCLcB\/s1600\/step%2Bby%2Bstep%2Bcharcuterie%2Bboard.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-My5S1gQtJ0s\/WCalwJzXgeI\/AAAAAAAAQF8\/i4jGgi52Yo0BxNj-J33b6HHer8OZVxmWgCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Bcheese%2Bboard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-My5S1gQtJ0s\/WCalwJzXgeI\/AAAAAAAAQF8\/i4jGgi52Yo0BxNj-J33b6HHer8OZVxmWgCLcB\/s1600\/christmas%2Bcheese%2Bboard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5qzfm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKaukauna® Cheese Balls\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E I found at Fry's were perfect for our charcuterie party! I ended up buying the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EKaukauna® Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Kaukauna® Pepper Jack Cheese Balls and they paired really well with everything I served at our holiday party.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Soy2jQEYE0\/WCalirNupfI\/AAAAAAAAQF4\/SIfjNE8qVJkbMUCtE5uq8_VF48Ap8mDVACLcB\/s1600\/kaukauna%2Bcheese%2Bball.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Soy2jQEYE0\/WCalirNupfI\/AAAAAAAAQF4\/SIfjNE8qVJkbMUCtE5uq8_VF48Ap8mDVACLcB\/s1600\/kaukauna%2Bcheese%2Bball.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca class=\"e-widget generic-loader no-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gleam.io\/PiirL\/inspirewithcheese-sweepstakes\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003E#InspireWithCheese Sweepstakes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/js.gleam.io\/e.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4MgR8-8uWD8\/WCajtVD6cHI\/AAAAAAAAQFQ\/4BZfPXts4G8eZm16K3RkjCtbfoXS2lGxwCLcB\/s1600\/kaukauna%2Bcheese%2Bballs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4MgR8-8uWD8\/WCajtVD6cHI\/AAAAAAAAQFQ\/4BZfPXts4G8eZm16K3RkjCtbfoXS2lGxwCLcB\/s1600\/kaukauna%2Bcheese%2Bballs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EK\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Eaukauna comes in a wide assortment of flavors and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Ea variety of forms\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E--we prefer the K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Eaukauna® Cheese Balls, but you can also find K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Eaukauna® Cheese Logs and also K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Eaukauna® Spreadable Cheese Cups. What I really like about\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Ethe K\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003Eaukauna® Cheese Balls is how they are decorative on their own and they really elevate the charcuterie and holiday party spread to another level. 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font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003EThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003EYourSeasonIsServed\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E#CollectiveBias\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VzKqj1abpdg\/WCAHzps57PI\/AAAAAAAAQCE\/QzzmUWoar6gckdtRVUXKEOSfOnG2ZeU3QCEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bdesserts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VzKqj1abpdg\/WCAHzps57PI\/AAAAAAAAQCE\/QzzmUWoar6gckdtRVUXKEOSfOnG2ZeU3QCEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bdesserts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-52pp305tUZ4\/WCAHsN84CJI\/AAAAAAAAQCA\/-rPoq39CyXYoJLMhVmvZ2z9csdRbN-nsACEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bdessert%2Bbar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-52pp305tUZ4\/WCAHsN84CJI\/AAAAAAAAQCA\/-rPoq39CyXYoJLMhVmvZ2z9csdRbN-nsACEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bdessert%2Bbar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mVhMNZlEmt8\/WCAIyvklt-I\/AAAAAAAAQCg\/uJncG5v5wUEzipDxJfErnIL7kAJDH2YVQCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bcocoa%2Bbar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mVhMNZlEmt8\/WCAIyvklt-I\/AAAAAAAAQCg\/uJncG5v5wUEzipDxJfErnIL7kAJDH2YVQCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bcocoa%2Bbar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWinter is coming, y'all!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe temperatures are getting cooler and cooler, and sweater weather is finally here! What better way to celebrate the arrival of the most magical season all year than by hosting a dessert bar party! This winter dessert bar features a full tablescape complete with step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and detailed photos to help you prepare for your winter party.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen I think of winter parties I imagine tables filled with decadent sweets, hot chocolate, and rich desserts. Today, I'm sharing a few recipes and tutorials inspired by some of my must-have\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Ewinter dessert\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;products.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3U5SpSILGjo\/WCAJNyMeVzI\/AAAAAAAAQCk\/BsD5Y9Y9fkEe1PVOFz5PI0_-5z2PVlQVQCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bparty%2Bdesserts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3U5SpSILGjo\/WCAJNyMeVzI\/AAAAAAAAQCk\/BsD5Y9Y9fkEe1PVOFz5PI0_-5z2PVlQVQCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bparty%2Bdesserts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U3bNOn5KKdc\/WCAH54i0CiI\/AAAAAAAAQCI\/AhYDfsNkbYEIQNLnYOC6G2rg4qU6gyegQCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bmarshmallows.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U3bNOn5KKdc\/WCAH54i0CiI\/AAAAAAAAQCI\/AhYDfsNkbYEIQNLnYOC6G2rg4qU6gyegQCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bmarshmallows.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-95JbcuO4ebg\/WCAH8IBjCrI\/AAAAAAAAQCQ\/9GO1oJ9Nt0Q0Dw7_qKvFdpYVTmLRpmj1wCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bbar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-95JbcuO4ebg\/WCAH8IBjCrI\/AAAAAAAAQCQ\/9GO1oJ9Nt0Q0Dw7_qKvFdpYVTmLRpmj1wCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bbar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vsZ9ot3Jgdc\/WCAIIEKw7wI\/AAAAAAAAQCY\/ZJSGUW-8Mn86gZLSlLOEfNnFTHfainRDACLcB\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bpie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vsZ9ot3Jgdc\/WCAIIEKw7wI\/AAAAAAAAQCY\/ZJSGUW-8Mn86gZLSlLOEfNnFTHfainRDACLcB\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bpie.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gsgi2zD0dyc\/WCAMAYvw_4I\/AAAAAAAAQC4\/Bzu_m26sbjUt1TARpuW92hmXDVeOAvfrACLcB\/s1600\/caramel%2Bpopcorn%2Bin%2Ba%2Bwhite%2Bbowl.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gsgi2zD0dyc\/WCAMAYvw_4I\/AAAAAAAAQC4\/Bzu_m26sbjUt1TARpuW92hmXDVeOAvfrACLcB\/s1600\/caramel%2Bpopcorn%2Bin%2Ba%2Bwhite%2Bbowl.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsinsgRp2Ew\/WCAMPm-NnII\/AAAAAAAAQDA\/PomjoFA3eqUNKSRe0W1SJacC1S7qIdfrACLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bholding%2Bhot%2Bchocolate.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsinsgRp2Ew\/WCAMPm-NnII\/AAAAAAAAQDA\/PomjoFA3eqUNKSRe0W1SJacC1S7qIdfrACLcB\/s1600\/woman%2Bholding%2Bhot%2Bchocolate.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tJUKiEx72OE\/WCAKJVx3pxI\/AAAAAAAAQCw\/-npduYuxZSwhgTmVaX7GTuYtVo_oXazhwCEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bparfait.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tJUKiEx72OE\/WCAKJVx3pxI\/AAAAAAAAQCw\/-npduYuxZSwhgTmVaX7GTuYtVo_oXazhwCEw\/s1600\/winter%2Bparfait.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Donut Tree\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis donut tree is always a topic of conversation at parties! Whether you're serving a morning brunch or a dessert bar at your home, this donut tree will surprise and delight your friends, family, and co-workers. Nothing brings people together better than pretty, soft glazed donuts stacked up nice and tall.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETo create this DIY donut tree, you will need approximately 2 dozen donuts (we used a large cake plate as our base, so you may want to opt for fewer donuts if you are making a smaller tree).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EStart by layering the donuts in a wide circle along the rim of the base.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EContinue layering donuts on top of each other in a circular shape, and begin layering them closer and closer towards the middle so that the \"tree\" (or donut statue) becomes more narrow.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOnce your tree is tall enough, you'll only be able to place one donut at the top (and that's when you know that your donut tree is done!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qlyTpGnc1-o\/WCADfFiXo9I\/AAAAAAAAQBk\/R7pAK6M3Lg4scL3qINyXKs_mTiqPubc7gCLcB\/s1600\/donut%2Btower.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-qlyTpGnc1-o\/WCADfFiXo9I\/AAAAAAAAQBk\/R7pAK6M3Lg4scL3qINyXKs_mTiqPubc7gCLcB\/s1600\/donut%2Btower.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VmK-IPzKjKQ\/WCAG1fkW-WI\/AAAAAAAAQB8\/09BhpVBzqAUrJx-x0ikNGRKWBHYM9OTjwCLcB\/s1600\/donut%2Btree.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VmK-IPzKjKQ\/WCAG1fkW-WI\/AAAAAAAAQB8\/09BhpVBzqAUrJx-x0ikNGRKWBHYM9OTjwCLcB\/s1600\/donut%2Btree.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDIY Dreamy White Lights Backdrop\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETo create this simple and elegant, winter wonderland-inspired party backdrop you will need: 1-2 strings of white lights, sheer white fabric, and something to adhere the white lights\/fabric to the wall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPlan your party table in an open area near a wall socket. Preferably, pick a wall that already has frames\/decorations hung up on it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EClear the wall of any decorations\/frames.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHang string lights on the wall on top of pre-existing nails in the wall (or you can opt to use temporary adhesives such as heavy-duty tapes, etc).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELay a sheer, white fabric over the top but careful to not touch the lights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ELay a secondary fabric over the top of the first fabric (optional) for a luminous effect.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPRO TIP: set up your party in a space that already has nails in the wall! I like to take down my picture frames on my wall and store them until after the party is over, and I use the nails that are already set into the wall to hang everything for my party backdrop!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZIPypd4mUjk\/WCAGT9LhqQI\/AAAAAAAAQB0\/3ARXt9K0MpA-YTP3NzcdrmqIwlAnn6NlQCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Blights.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZIPypd4mUjk\/WCAGT9LhqQI\/AAAAAAAAQB0\/3ARXt9K0MpA-YTP3NzcdrmqIwlAnn6NlQCLcB\/s1600\/diy%2Bgallery%2Bwall%2Blights.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oHg3rajuHhw\/WCAGUk83pSI\/AAAAAAAAQB4\/3fbVLqTPmAAhHdCoCG8fbxKx2JAy9RtTQCLcB\/s1600\/white%2Bchristmas%2Blights%2Bbackdrop.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oHg3rajuHhw\/WCAGUk83pSI\/AAAAAAAAQB4\/3fbVLqTPmAAhHdCoCG8fbxKx2JAy9RtTQCLcB\/s1600\/white%2Bchristmas%2Blights%2Bbackdrop.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EFREE Party Printables\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFor our winter dessert bar, I wanted to create printables that are clean and minimalist enough that anyone can re-use them (and also be conservative enough that they don't take away from the beauty of the desserts on the table).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EClick the \"\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B66HVYxbAF4EYUxXM3dwSzZ2N3M\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egrab a cup and enjoy a treat\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\" download and \"\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B66HVYxbAF4EcjRvWk5rMVFVWE0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewalking in a dessert wonderland\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\" download links (or save the images below) to grab these free printables for you to enjoy! They are designed for a vertical 5x7 (but you can also download them to scale smaller to 4x6 if you prefer).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v5ovXez1744\/WB4Jxm-uInI\/AAAAAAAAQAs\/vOHE5HNCmwwWUW42T4EQQHWFjjDH__HNgCLcB\/s1600\/grab%2Ba%2Bcup%2Band%2Benjoy%2Ba%2Btreat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v5ovXez1744\/WB4Jxm-uInI\/AAAAAAAAQAs\/vOHE5HNCmwwWUW42T4EQQHWFjjDH__HNgCLcB\/s320\/grab%2Ba%2Bcup%2Band%2Benjoy%2Ba%2Btreat.jpg\" width=\"227\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qIp4xxty538\/WB4JxgqypuI\/AAAAAAAAQAw\/bmHLtrL9hv0unaR8EPt6UJULRFd-1lN_gCLcB\/s1600\/walking%2Bin%2Ba%2Bdessert%2Bwonderland.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qIp4xxty538\/WB4JxgqypuI\/AAAAAAAAQAw\/bmHLtrL9hv0unaR8EPt6UJULRFd-1lN_gCLcB\/s320\/walking%2Bin%2Ba%2Bdessert%2Bwonderland.jpg\" width=\"227\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHot Chocolate Pretzels\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ETransfrom everyone's favorite hot chocolate into a dipping sauce! I've been making my own hot chocolate pretzels for years because it is so easy and tastes just like the store-bought kind!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPour out the c\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eontents of one\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESwiss Miss sleeve into a small bowl.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EPour in about 2 tablespoons of half and half (you can add more depending on what kind of consistency chocolate sauce you want), and then stir well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EBegin dipping pretzels into the chocolate sauce, and then set them onto a non-stick surface (I use silicone baking sheets) and set them into the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EServe either chilled or room temperature!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9m7Vyo6mLO4\/WCAP8zKOlJI\/AAAAAAAAQDg\/DO4akmTzmvcIs0HuhvRQdZzmWznYwD1lwCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bpretzels%2B.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9m7Vyo6mLO4\/WCAP8zKOlJI\/AAAAAAAAQDg\/DO4akmTzmvcIs0HuhvRQdZzmWznYwD1lwCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bpretzels%2B.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J-7PzLzIY24\/WCAL0hmLbtI\/AAAAAAAAQC0\/vmS23OqEZPEU-6Ac1c3rmBrxyQXpt-KgACLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bcocoa%2Bpretzels.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J-7PzLzIY24\/WCAL0hmLbtI\/AAAAAAAAQC0\/vmS23OqEZPEU-6Ac1c3rmBrxyQXpt-KgACLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bcocoa%2Bpretzels.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWinter Tiramisu-Inspired Mason Jar Treats\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThis winter, tiramisu-inspired mason jar treat is rich with delicious\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EMarie Callendar's®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EDutch Apple Pie, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EReddi-wip® made from real cream, and other decadent winter dessert elements!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E1 Marie Callendar's®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EDutch Apple Pie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E1 can of Reddi-wip®\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E1 packet of Swiss Miss Marshmallow\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E3-4 cups of fresh cranberries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E2 cups of diced walnuts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E2 tablespoons of half and half\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003EDirections:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBake the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EMarie Callendar's®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EDutch Apple Pie as directed, but do not add on the pie topping in the final steps. Save the pie topping for step 4.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce the pie is done, you can begin with the next steps.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EUsing a small bowl, combine the Swiss Miss Marshmallow with the half and half and mix well. Mix until the texture resembles a chocolate sauce.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFill the bottoms of 6 small mason jars with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EMarie Callendar's®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EDutch Apple Pie\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;pie topping.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBegin layering the mason jars in the following order:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EReddi-wip®, followed by a small handful of cranberries and walnuts, followed by 1 large scoop of cooked\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EMarie Callendar's®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EDutch Apple Pie, \u0026nbsp;followed by another handful of cranberries, followed by more\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003EReddi-wip® with a little bit of S\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003Ewiss Miss Marshmallow sauce\u003C\/span\u003E, and finally topped off with a small amount of chocoalte sauce and a few walnuts (see images below).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; text-align: left;\"\u003EClose the mason jars and serve to enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qu-_-hXAdf4\/WCANOgrlRaI\/AAAAAAAAQDI\/fQXUeXpEcxQ2GVOLt-uJovppPnH3Yc_sgCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bdessert%2Bparty%2Bmust%2Bhaves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qu-_-hXAdf4\/WCANOgrlRaI\/AAAAAAAAQDI\/fQXUeXpEcxQ2GVOLt-uJovppPnH3Yc_sgCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Bdessert%2Bparty%2Bmust%2Bhaves.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_OarldfsnGI\/WCAOH-wyJMI\/AAAAAAAAQDQ\/NpVISQgOKTwGEg5oUB769L67jcVnNCjDgCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bsauce.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_OarldfsnGI\/WCAOH-wyJMI\/AAAAAAAAQDQ\/NpVISQgOKTwGEg5oUB769L67jcVnNCjDgCLcB\/s1600\/hot%2Bchocolate%2Bsauce.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bwkgW__XgNM\/WCAERVbQlpI\/AAAAAAAAQBo\/Qar5X1eDJAounswB8gy4ZMPFzh03Bzk0wCLcB\/s1600\/winter%2Btiramisu%2Bin%2Ba%2Bmason%2Bjar.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhen I went to our local Fry's to shop for our winter dessert bar, I made sure to pick up\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5v3uc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarie Callender's Dessert\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5v3uc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPies\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5v3qi\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESwiss Miss\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/cbi.as\/5v3yf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReddi-wip\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; 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Remember, the shorter\/smaller the pan is, the thicker the brownies will be. Thicker brownies will bring a richer texture.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGrab a large mixing bowl and combine the butter, eggs, sugar, and extracts together. Beat the ingredients well--if you're using a mixer\/speed mixer, opt for medium speed for 2-3 about minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EGradually add in and whisk the baking powder, cocoa powder, flour, and finally the Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate into the mix until it's totally mixed. The final texture of the brownie batter should be ultra gooey (pro tip: if it runs too smooth and drips too quickly from the whisk, add in a little bit more hot chocolate mix until the texture thickens).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EPour the brownie batter into the baking pan and allow it to sit for 10-20 minutes untouched. Letting the batter sit before putting it into the oven will help you achieve that desireable, almost crunchy brownie topping.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBake the brownie pan in the oven at 350 degrees (F) for 30-40 minutes (or until you can pierce the center of the brownie with a toothpick and it comes out almost entirely clean).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERemove the brownies from the oven and allow it to cool completely before attempting to remove the brownies from the pan. I reccomend letting the brownies cool to room temperature first, and then storing them in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours before attempting to serve. 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Special thanks to our friends at I Love Ice Cream Cakes for sponsoring this fall party planning post.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oxJCMOLxT1Q\/WAwfxuFyVhI\/AAAAAAAAP7g\/RCvFeNTPe0wj0CFCBttr21drrlEscETngCLcB\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bflower%2Bcenterpiece%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oxJCMOLxT1Q\/WAwfxuFyVhI\/AAAAAAAAP7g\/RCvFeNTPe0wj0CFCBttr21drrlEscETngCLcB\/s1600\/pumpkin%2Bflower%2Bcenterpiece%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFall is such a fun time of year to host a party!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI love everything about fall--the changing colors of the leaves, the cooler weather, the fun holidays that come with the time of year, and all of the comfort food we enjoy the most--which is the reason I host most of our parties during this season!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThere are a few tips that I have found helpful when it comes to throwing together and decorating for a fall party. Today, I'm sharing some of these tips that I have to ease some of the stress, concern, and planning that can go into hosting and preparing for a party this fall!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EEasy, Quick Ways to Decorate for a Fall Party\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDecorating for a party does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Try any one of these party planning tips for your next event and I promise you it will save you some time and stress!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty Tip #1: Invest in Multiuse Linens\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWhen it comes to throwing multiple parties throughout the fall season, try to think about what all of your party decorations may have in common. For me, I thought a set of burnt orange linens with some burlap and lace accents would get a lot of mileage for some of the fall parties I throw every year including\u0026nbsp;fall harvest and apple picking parties, pumpkin carving parties, Halloween parties, and our yearly Thanksgiving brunch!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHaving a tablecloth, table runner, napkins, and other linens for the party already set aside and ready to go will really speed up the decorating process. It takes away having to worry about how to pair all of the linens and decorations together\u0026nbsp;so that you can focus on other parts of the fall party preparations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty Tip #2: Dressing Up Reclaimed Wood as a Backdrop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI cannot tell you how many times this large piece of reclaimed wood has come in handy. I have used it as a backdrop for food photography, stock image photography, and even for party planning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESomething like a wooden board can really take a hurried party setup to another level--adding some height, depth, and texture to your party setup will really make a difference. I recommend\u0026nbsp;painting wood in a neutral color so that it can be used in a variety of situations--one side of my wooden backdrop is white (as shown), and the backside of it is painted black. Primarily, I use this board mostly for hanging banners and tassels when I am using it as a party decoration, as well as adding height to a party tablescape.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty Tip #3: Incorporate Your Home Decor into the Party Decor\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe pumpkin floral centerpiece I used in these photos is currently sitting on my side table in our entry way (which is where it was before I grabbed it and threw it onto our party table). When you can find a way to utilize items around your home into your party decorations, this will cut down on the time\/money it takes to drive to the store to buy decor.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty Tip #4: Pair a Plain Cake Plate with a Festive Charger\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EA traditional, plain cake plate is a staple item for everyone's home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EI have four different cake plates that I use for different things, and two of my cake plates are white. What I like to do with my white cake plates is decorate them to add an extra element to a party table. Recently, I decorated my cake plate with some fall leaves and autumnal berries, and for this blog post, I opted to not decorate this cake plate because the cake itself was already decorative!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EOne really easy and quick way to elevate your party decorations is by pairing your traditional cake plate with a festive, affordable charger you can find at your local craft supply store.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParty Tip #5: Serve Food that can Double as a Decoration\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EServing festive and beautiful foods can really cut down on the time it takes to decorate for a party! When I am preparing a full-on party spread, I try to fill my table with an assortment of bright and interesting appetizers, entrees, and even sometimes desserts that are pretty and can add to the overall look of the party table.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iloveicecreamcakes.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI Love Ice Cream Cakes\u003C\/a\u003E has a variety of delicious, decorative frozen ice cream cakes that work for all occasions. One of my favorites that you can look out for this fall is their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/iloveicecreamcakes.com\/cake\/harvest-ice-cream-cake\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epumpkin-themed\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/iloveicecreamcakes.com\/cake\/harvest-ice-cream-cake\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPeanuts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csup style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E®\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/iloveicecreamcakes.com\/cake\/harvest-ice-cream-cake\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIce Cream Cake\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, and of course, another favorite is the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOREO\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csup style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E®\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Ice Cream Cake (as shown in our \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003Epictures). 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