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<span style="font-size: large;">Sophia and I made these Ugly Christmas Sweater Cakes we saw on Pinterest and it was a blast! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This was my cake:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this was Sophia's cake:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">HIGHLY suggest this project - it was easy, fun and full of great memories!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holidays</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-80724603996433382652016-03-10T21:53:00.002-06:002016-03-10T21:53:59.643-06:00Finding God in the Ruins <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">How LUCKY was I to not only donate to a great cause but also host some of the most kindest, lovely women I could ever know. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The theme was.....Escape to Paris!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just wanted to post this so that I always can look back and remember what a fun and amazing time this was. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although the first two courses were delicious, the dessert tray stole the hearts of all...swoon! Every tea party in Paris needs macaroons!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A delicious and decadent salted caramel tea was served. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a little party gift from the hostess!! I gave each guest a beautiful tea cup with homemade cream cheese mints! Smooch!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing with Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage for her<br />"No Place Like Home" Link Up found <a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE!</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-73966221888680594652015-12-09T07:53:00.001-06:002015-12-09T20:03:05.508-06:00Easy Christmas Dog Treats!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time, we attempted these easy and fun Turkey Cookies from one of the best blogs I follow, <a href="http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2015/11/cute-and-easy-turkey-cookies-for-thanksgiving/" target="_blank">The Decorated Cookie</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is awesome to spend that time with Sophia as she is getting older (middle school now AGH!) and the quiet times of sharing laughs are being rivaled by text messages, Instagram and her "squad". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visit the Decorated Cookie"s tutorial on these gems right <a href="http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2015/11/cute-and-easy-turkey-cookies-for-thanksgiving/" target="_blank">HERE!</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-2953595770213767482015-06-15T19:17:00.000-05:002015-06-15T19:17:43.567-05:00Black Forest Ham Quiche - Tea Party Favorite<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Time Tuesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I would like to share an all time Tea Party favorite, a super yummy QUICHE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Black Forest Ham Quiche is so rich and creamy. I found the recipe one day searching online & could hardly resist when the title read, "Our Famous Black Forest Ham Quiche". </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this the last time my SWEET mother was in town and it turned out wonderful. Very dense and the flavors just burst out in your mouth! The addition of a bit of rosemary was wonderful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sophia and I are now obsessed with decorating our ice cream cones so be prepared for some more cute creations as the summer goes on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First draw your little nose shape on your Nilla Wafer and adhere the candy for the nose. We used some left over frosting but corn syrup would work as well. Also, if you don't have candy eyes, you can use small marshmallows cut in half and put a little black eye on with your edible writer or chocolate frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing with these blog parties: <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/p/blog-love.html" target="_blank">HERE. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-71726272150641105152015-06-08T21:20:00.000-05:002015-06-15T19:12:22.144-05:00Tea Time Tuesday - Easy Individual Puff Pastry Egg Bakes <span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Tea Time Tuesday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I am sharing a very fast and fancy way to serve basic scrambled eggs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This tea party food is very easy to put together and the presentation looks like you have been hard at work for hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All you need is some Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Shells & your favorite scrambled egg recipe. At our house we love a bit of cheese and ham in ours so that is what this cook whipped up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have baked up your pastry shells, scramble your eggs and layer inside as you wish! Little garnish for added cuteness. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-12830015802118295582015-06-03T19:41:00.004-05:002015-06-06T10:37:53.740-05:00Inspiration Thursday - The Gift of an Imperfect Life<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to give you a gift. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>An imperfect life by jodi hills </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An awesome collection of inspirational thoughts, short stories and celebrations of imperfection. A must read and share. Sweet little book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the world today, one can often feel bombarded with what the social media and interwebs define as "perfect". More, more, more.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this card from <a href="http://emilymcdowell.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Emily McDowell Studio</a> she nails it here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>"I will not compare myself to strangers on the internet. It's so hard, isn't it? The downside of having so much access to inspiration and information at our fingertips is that it's easy to get caught up in how amazing/accomplished/fun other people's lives appear. It's a trap! WE can't compare our real lives to other people's carefully curated highlight reels. It's just not the same thing."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The little book above and these simple cards, started a beautiful exploration and celebration of "imperfection". It also started an important dialogue with my daughter that has been very moving. Sharing this book with her and hearing her thoughts was priceless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just started this book but I am excited and already inspired. Brene' Brown has another book that looks great called Daring Greatly. She has a wonderful blog I highly recommend you can find <a href="http://brenebrown.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">HERE.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week we are mixing up some fruit and pairing some Pomegranate with Lime!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sophia and I have been looking to sample some new iced teas for summer so we were excited when Tetley USA sent us some of their traditional Iced Tea Blend and a box of the Good Earth Pomegranate Burst to sample. Yeah!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We decided to pair these delicious tea blends with a new scone recipe! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First off, the GOOD EARTH Pomegranate Burst tea was really amazing. It truly has the essence of natural pomegranate flavors with a hint of cherry. A bright and cheerful burst for your taste senses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This tea was sampled both iced and hot. It paired wonderful with our scones! We loved it both ways, but on this warm spring day, we preferred it iced. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I was opening the tea bags, the scent of cherry and fruit just filled the room!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Other fruity flavors that can be found in this refreshing tea include sweet blackberry and raspberry ~~~Ooh La La!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next up we sampled Tetley's Iced Tea Blend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Honestly, I had never tried this brand and I am so glad I did. Tetley has a special blend specifically for iced tea and I must say it was very smooth and not at all bitter. I'm hooked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake at 400 for 9-12 minutes, checking your scones as oven times can vary. Mine runs hot so these only took 9 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tea Time Tuesday</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As well as other great link parties found <a href="http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/p/blog-love.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a story done on Vogue's website entitled,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">"Stylish Possibilities for Hair Loss after Chemotherapy & Alopecia".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was very Inspiring. Not something I would expect from Vogue, but pleasantly surprised. I didn't use any of the photos from their website here, I wasn't sure of the copyright policy. However I really encourage you to check it out, the link is at the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The article shares the story of nine spirited women who have dealt with hair loss either as a result of chemotherapy or alopecia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Beauty to me was always about fitting in, Now I just want to stand out." (Mia Sidaros) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many points in this article really touched me and I found myself questioning how I define beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>In the world today, where everything that is celebrated seems so perfectly coiffed, airbrushed, filtered and plumped up, it can often seem overwhelming. Where does one fit in there? It is articles like this that I find so important to share & discuss with my 11 yr old daughter.</b></i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe the answer is found in beautiful Mia's quote ...the answer is in standing out. Embracing ones unique qualities, gifts and imperfections. Taking the filter off and exploring what it means to be raw and human. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To view Vogue's full article I strongly encourage you to click <a href="http://www.vogue.com/projects/13262618/hair-loss-women-cancer-chemotherapy-alopecia/" target="_blank">Here</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18014271129136153337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3929819880495386251.post-8950463593176327522015-05-26T20:20:00.001-05:002015-05-26T20:20:32.440-05:00Tip Me Tuesday - Fun Beauty Finds<span style="font-size: large;">Tip Me Tuesday - Beauty Finds!</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick and often inexpensive way to freshen up your make-up routine is with a new shade of lip color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I (Trisha) am LOVING this gloss from Marc Jacobs in the color Moonstruck. I was introduced to it via a fun beauty blogger I follow online and on Instagram called The Beauty Professor. You can visit her blog by clicking <a href="http://www.beautyprofessor.net/" target="_blank">HERE! </a></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer delivers maximum color and brilliance with its unique Triple Shine Complex, a blend of high-performance ingredients that provide unstoppable wear and shine like “30 coats of lacquer.” This mint-scented gloss features a profusion of creamy pinks, shimmering lavenders, and iridescent brights that give lips a lush look with lasting color and unbelievable shine.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's called "Allow Me" and it is a very pretty rose gold with shimmer. There are a total of 18 different colors in this line. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another new favorite of ours, especially Sophia, is the awesome Burt's Bees Lip Crayon in Sedona Sands. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a very creamy MATTE nude color that has a slight pink hue. It does go on a bit dry but the lasting power is great. The line comes in a total of 6 different colors and we are excited to add a few more to our collection! To check out the other colors stop by your CVS or Walgreen's or click <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/Lip-Crayon/792850028500,default,pd.html" target="_blank">HERE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sophia and I have been sharing in this wonderful tradition for years. When life gets hectic, there is nothing quite like slowing down and sipping a warm velvety tea from a pretty cup while snacking on dainty delights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week I made some wonderful scones I would like to share. I incorporated two of my favorite flavor accents this time of year, lavender and mint! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was worried about texture and taste but I was pleasantly surprised! They baked up and tasted just like regular scones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups almond flour*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp finely chopped mint</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Set aside</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In small bowl combine 1/2 cup cream, egg, vanilla and whisk well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bring dough together with hands </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using 2 1/4 inch round cutters, cut 12 scones. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you don't have a cutter just shape scones into round 1/2 inch thick discs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake until edges are light golden brown approx 9-10 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sugar Glaze: combine 1 cup powdered sugar to 4 T whole milk (we skipped this step opting for fewer calories, less sugar) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rose Chintz Cottage </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.antiquesandteacups.info/" target="_blank">Tuesday Cuppa Tea </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.pintsizedbaker.com/2015/05/two-cup-tuesday-linky-party-no125.html#more" target="_blank">Pint Sized Baker - Two Cup Tuesday </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Charm of Home </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What better way to usher in </span><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">S</span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">P</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">R</span><span style="color: #073763;">I</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">N</span></span><span style="color: cyan;">G</span></b> than with a magical lollipop garden! Start this fun tradition with your family this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sophia and I are SOOO excited to be a part of #TheMagicofSpring with Spangler Candy, the makers of Dum Dums Lollipops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Crumbled up chocolate cake or brownies (I used store bought to save time). I also put some pound cake slices in the bottom of the containers so the suckers would "stick" better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The point is to "plant" the magic jelly beans with your kids and have them be surprised the next day as the beans have sprouted into amazing Dum Dum Suckers! HOW CUTE!! You can incorporate this into your Easter celebration or simply as a fun way to celebrate spring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inspired by these awesome Grinch cookies seen <a href="http://www.inkatrinaskitchen.com/2013/12/grinch-cookies.html" target="_blank">Here at Katrina's Kitchen</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We used various objects to trace the eyes, hole in center as well as for the cheeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We also used a dinner plate to help guide his cheerful smile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Package of Iced Oatmeal Cookies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Last Friday, I took Sophia and a few friends</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We started out at <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>Target</b></span></a> for the girls to pick out an item for Toys for Tots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">They were also surprised to find out that I created a Target Store Christmas Scavenger Hunt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I gave them about 30 minutes & set the timer on Sophia's phone. It was a blast to watch them, t</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">hey did a great job and had a lot of fun! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Next, we went around the cities looking at the best holiday light displays. I found some great ideas for Christmas light scavenger hunts on Pinterest and included the links here below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I thought maybe as 5th graders, they might be "too cool" for something like this, but honestly it was a great time! We sang songs, drank hot chocolate and made some great memories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this series we will feature the following fun things</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">written and created by Mom and Sophia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Fun Edible Crafts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tonight we made Rice Krispie Turkey Pops!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The idea was taken from the blog <a href="http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2013/11/Thankgiving-rice-krispies-treat-turkey-pops.html">Hungry Happenings</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We LOVE that blog for fun edible craft ideas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We modified this by using Marshmallows cut in half for the eyes and molding Starbursts for the beak and gobble. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A black edible food writer was used for his eye!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A helpful hint in molding the beak and gobble is to microwave the Starburst for about 5 seconds to soften the candy. EASY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the step by step instructions please</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Link can be found <a href="http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2013/11/Thankgiving-rice-krispies-treat-turkey-pops.html">HERE! </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you try these out! They taste GREAT! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How CUTE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Made these quick and fun</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">treats for a "Mexican Night"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">get together with good friends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Very excited for the kids</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanks to Party Pinching</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Instructions can be found <a href="http://www.partypinching.com/parties-holidays/cinco-de-mayo-for-kids/">HERE</a></span></div>
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