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Back in August, I shared my new dresser from <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FCHLr/fAUzV/c?p=37V92&i=PZhVy&r=NKCk4SqV2SvOLY%2BLyCQdmr%2FRW%2BGnMMo4f1M7Wm1WzrCk3u7yLsNKNSN5Todoqk4KW%2FpuMQeTD9M%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sauder</a> and showed how I <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FCHLr/fAUzV/c?p=37V92&i=PZhVy&r=UiZfVC%2BQ5qmjiKYG0ItZsrdWp%2FHRoaSUOj8%2BllulnZ7v1yMnUmRV3hQpsTuCprsNk8IS6cUezye1zdoPWbeudn9ewZvzaJNSwQA3PUNc4dA%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">styled it for a baby shower</a>. Initially, when I picked this dresser, I'd planned on using it in our master bedroom for my hubby's stuff. But, alas, it hasn't quite made it out of the living room! I've just enjoyed having the extra storage and extra area to decorate in our living room! <br />
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Since it's Christmas time, I've styled it for the holidays! I'm loving the metallics and creams this year, as you can see! I topped the dresser with an antique window and added some lights and fresh garland. So festive!<br />
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I'm sure you'd like to see what it looked like prior to Christmas, huh? <br />
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After the baby shower, I clear the desserts (yum, by the way!) and topped the dresser with a lamp and some pretty accessories. <br />
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I love having this piece in the living room, because the storage is great! In fact, the drawers quickly became toy storage for my daughter's things. <br />
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One day, I will probably move this beautiful piece of furniture to our master, like planned. But, for now, I'll enjoy it right where it is!! :)<br />
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I love the idea of using something intended for the one purpose in a whole new way, don't you? I've even dedicated a pinterest board to that, which you can see <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FCHLr/fAUzV/c?p=37V92&i=PZhVy&r=b2l4vYdOIIVosEHw1%2BlK1sU6dVpmCfsmO1P77iU4ypYwGEv6TUFR%2Fu0ZJkmfpSRDp4aakNSSYyr1wAHLVb7KxQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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What furniture pieces do you use in unexpected ways? I'd love to hear your creative ideas!!<br />
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This holiday season finds me with a house under construction (yay to a kitchen and master bath remodel!!), so my Christmas decor will be sparse this year. But, there are a few things I didn't share with you last year, like this tutorial for picture frame ornaments that I guest posted at <a href="http://www.linesacross.com/" target="_blank">Lines Across</a>. Over the next month, I'll be sharing more of last year's unshared goodies! And, maybe something from this year, too. Maybe... ;)</div>
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This particular project started with Dollar Spot finds (from last year, alas). But, similar stuff is often found in dollar bins at Target and Michaels. Promise! Don't you just LOVE dollar bins?<br />
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Small Frames<br />
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Alphabet Stickers<br />
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Twine<br />
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Steps:<br />
1) Gather supplies<br />
2) Cut scrapbook paper to fit inside of frame<br />
3) Use alphabet stickers to write Christmas words (Joy, Peace, Love, Hope, Grace, Noel, etc)<br />
4) Embellish with decorative tape<br />
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6) Hot glue a length of twine to the backside of frame<br />
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Looking back at these pictures from last year's tree is making me sad for my sparse Christmas decor! Maybe I <i>will</i> put a tree up, despite the mess?? We'll see! :)<br />
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Ahhh, my favorite time of year is here again. Today, it's 31 degrees outside, which is collllld for Texas. Brrr. But, it gets me in the mood for the holiday festivities to come. So, today I've got a round-up of 7 metallic projects from some of my favorite creative friends. Plus, I've got my own simple tutorial for you, inspired by some festive gold <a href="http://www.papersource.com/item/Gold-Confetti-Tumblers/520505.html" target="_blank">glasses I saw at Paper Source</a> (favorite store EVER!).<br />
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This year's Christmas tablescape will be metallics and greens. Unfortunately (but really, fortunately), my kitchen is being renovated all through Christmas, so I won't actually be entertaining. BUT, I will host a table at our annual Christmas Brunch at my church. And, THAT tablescape will be green and metallics. So pretty!<br />
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These glasses started with clear glasses from The Dollar Tree and multi-surface gold paint from Martha Stewart.<br />
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To make the "confetti" look, I simply took the end of a small paintbrush, dipped it in gold paint and placed polka-dots on each glass. The dots are just on the bottom half of each glass. Try hard to be random and don't get overly stressed about the exact placement of dots :).<br />
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According to the paint packaging, these need to cure for 21 days before being placed in the dishwasher. So, if you want them for Christmas, make them soon!<br />
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These looks so pretty with some gold and green accents on my dinner table! And, they also make the prettiest little bud vases, like below.<br />
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Want to see the other 6 metallic projects from my friends?? I thought you might! To go to each tutorial, click on the links below the photo collage!<br />
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Recently I had the opportunity to sample several new gluten-free seasoning packets from <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/q1Q9w/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=9Wi%2BHU4k6bmimD5titizKbfJ2jADCLDfABs0iTFsq1c%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCormick</a>. And, with those packets, I decided to try out some new recipes and host an <em>Around the World</em> party. I chose three countries and three recipes and decorated each table according to the cuisine. It was a lot of fun!<br />
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For my menu, I made Taco Cups, representing Mexico, Currywurst representing Germany and Stir-Fry Beef & Broccoli, representing China.<br />
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I first ate currywurst and chips this past July when we visited Berlin. Yum! I've been wanting to recreate the dish at home since. When I saw the packet of <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/QxH21/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=9Wi%2BHU4k6bmimD5titizKZRKhh%2FucTeGVpGVtNeJERwwUglMH2qfDfdZrgjSFLdIItvIv5zm%2B82HPM0eBlxBy3KZEJ%2B4lrlNyEQX8nrEGhkYq6OyKy%2FiYMaYmfBgf8cpQionjefmaFo%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCormick Gluten Free Chili Seasoning Mix</a>, I knew it would be a great starting point for the recipe. I served the currywurst with a side of chips in individual ramekins. This made for the perfect grab-and-go party food! I decorated my table with a German flag, a globe and some Germany map coloring sheets (for the kiddos!).<br />
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2 C. Ketchup<br />
1-1/2 C. Water<br />
1 T Curry Powder (or more, to taste)<br />
2 T. Minced Onion<br />
1/2 t. Paprika<br />
1 Package Cooked Kielbasa (2 links)<br />
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Slice kielbasa and set aside. Mix ketchup, water, curry, onion, paprika and chili mix and pour into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add kielbasa. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. Serve over oven-baked chips (aka fries).<br />
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The next stop in our Around the World food tour was Mexico. And, the <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/QxH21/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=9Wi%2BHU4k6bmimD5titizKZRKhh%2FucTeGVpGVtNeJERwwUglMH2qfDfdZrgjSFLdIItvIv5zm%2B82HPM0eBlxBy3KZEJ%2B4lrlN%2Bx9WdPm2gOaeXaRIIdcMUKBP9s3tn3OIj5i2L0qJCbo%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCormick Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Mix</a> was the perfect place to start.<br />
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These zesty taco cups, served in muffin papers, were another great party food. The decor consisted of a map of Mexico and a banner made of mini Mexican flags. Simple and festive!<br />
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3/4 C. Water<br />
1 lb Flank Steak (cut into bite-sized pieces)<br />
1 T. Oil<br />
12 Corn Tortillas<br />
Non-stick Cooking Spray<br />
3/4 C. Refried Beans<br />
3 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese<br />
1 Small Can Sliced Black Olives<br />
Green Onions, to garnish<br />
Sour Cream, to garnish<br />
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Mix water and taco seasoning mix and set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water and taco mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Set meat aside.<br />
Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Tear each tortilla in half and line each muffin form with the two halves. Place the tortilla-lined muffin pan into a 350 degree, pre-heated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until tortillas are crisp at the edges. Remove from the oven and place 1 T of refried beans into each cup. Top with a spoonful of meat mixture. Add 1/4 cup of cheese to each muffin. Sprinkle olive slices on top. Bake taco cups for another 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove and garnish with green onions and sour cream. Place each taco cup into a muffin liner and serve warm.<br />
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China was our last stop, and the food was delicious!<br />
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The stir-fried beef and broccoli, made with <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/QxH21/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=9Wi%2BHU4k6bmimD5titizKZRKhh%2FucTeGVpGVtNeJERwwUglMH2qfDfdZrgjSFLdIItvIv5zm%2B82HPM0eBlxBy3KZEJ%2B4lrlNQCrZdEEm2hXXTNUMeYjJXX80CCMiQ8ox9vdhecGRpLc%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCormick Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix</a>, was a hit with everyone (my 3-year-old went back for seconds...and then thirds!).<br />
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1/4 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Coarse Ground<br />
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil<br />
3/4 Pound Flank Steak, cut into thin strips<br />
2 cups Broccoli Florets<br />
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Mix Gravy Mix, water and pepper in medium bowl. Set aside. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in broccoli and gravy mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.<br />
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The party was a lot of fun and totally gluten-free. Yay!! Have you tried these new <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/QxH21/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=9Wi%2BHU4k6bmimD5titizKT5BsRh3szjMDRVofKIHGz4ujQBAqif3mjsxHWbCNilK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gluten-free seasoning mixes from McCormick</a>? If so, I'd love to hear your recipe ideas!<br />
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Get rid of the gluten, but not the flavor with McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes! Visit the Recipe Collection at <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/FJQwm/Z87RQ/c?p=oyrqt&i=PZhVy&r=5mxcg3xK3EyUnRwNW%2FbhHjbcp8qR2Oh3KiiXlihBmsZWtN0OvXeLDPbUDmTetdx7NG3SvsaF3%2BplDgMtnBBAee6aOvbTx7tPoq7uSqV%2BXBEjjdf44uNeYKgiT7tI5W1mnp0CKuXnw10%3D" target="_blank">allrecipes.com</a> to discover more flavorful gluten free eating and meal ideas!<br />
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Several weeks ago, I hosted a rustic little boy baby shower for one of my dear friends. In fact, it's a friend who I'd previously hosted a <a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2013/02/peacock-teal-gray-bridal-shower.html" target="_blank">bridal shower</a> for almost exactly 2 years ago! Isn't that fun?! I love love love showers and I adore celebrating the special events in life (marriage! babies!). The shower turned out to be so cute and a lot of fun. It almost made me want a baby boy :). </div>
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Last week, I shared the dessert bar with you, which was styled on my brand-new Sauder dresser. You can read all about it <a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2014/08/a-versatile-dresser-baby-shower-sneak.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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My shower co-host was another dear friend who runs a local bakery. She's SO talented and made all the desserts for the party. They were tasty and so pretty! I love the ruffled cake, especially. And, one of her new cupcake flavors is chocolate chip cookie dough. And, yes, it was as good as it sounds! If you live in DFW, check her out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/villagecupcakes?ref=stream" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Of course, I had to decorate my mantel for the occasion! The cute banner was a Groopdealz find from a vendor called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperShoppeCA?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Paper Shoppe</a>. It looks like blue lettering, but really it's silver letters on kraft paper. So cute!<br />
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My friend and I bought a wood burner for the occasion and had fun personalizing some wooden accents for the shower. The mom and dad are Angela & Adam, hence the A2=H (for baby Hamilton). Cute touch, huh?<br />
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The lemonade bar was one of my favorite features! We put out a big pitcher of lemonade (plus tea and water) and added fresh fruit and flavored syrups. Everyone made their own lemonade concoctions. Super easy and refreshing!<br />
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To keep with our rustic theme, we gathered our mason jars and used those for the drinks. Easy-breezy! The flavored syrups were found at World Market.<br />
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The tissue paper garland was an easy craft project and I love how it turned out! In fact, it's still hanging on my chalkboard door :). The tutorial I used is <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/make-your-own-tissue-paper-tassel-garland/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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No shower is complete without food. Homemade pimento cheese, chicken salad, veggies and the cutest little individual fruit parfaits made for a yummy spread! We used our wood burner and small wooden tags to label the food.<br />
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Another sweet touch was using baby pictures of the mom and dad. We hung these on a chicken wire with a free printable I snagged <a href="http://www.thelittleumbrella.com/printables/2,circles-initial-print/" target="_blank">here</a>. The great thing about this free printable is that it's completely customizable! You get to pick the name, monogram and both colors...and then you print it on cardstock. Such fun, inexpensive party decor!! Plus, it made a nice gift for the new mom to use in the nursery.<br />
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Details, details! Basically, we tucked paper flowers, rustic decor or baby's breath everywhere we could! The color palette stayed consistent with navy + neutrals (and the smallest pop of yellow). </div>
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Instead of a game, we printed out color sheets in A-Z. Each attendee colored a page and added a sweet message to the new baby. After the shower, we laminated the sheets and made them into baby's first ABC book. It worked out really well! </div>
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No party is complete without paper favors! For this shower, I made homemade salsa and canned them in little 4oz jars. To complete the look, I designed 2 inch circular labels for the tops. Cute and fairly inexpensive, especially if you find a deal on the jars. Salsa can be made for pennies/ounce. My <a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2013/05/easy-blender-salsa-2-ways.html" target="_blank">homemade salsa recipe</a> can be found <a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2013/05/easy-blender-salsa-2-ways.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you're interested in some <i>Temper Tantrum</i> salsa labels for your upcoming shower, shoot me an email and I'd be happy to customize these for a small fee! </div>
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Don't you just love baby showers?! Now I can't wait to meet baby Hamilton!!</div>
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Happy Labor Day, friends! Where did August go?? Last month, I got to sample the <a href="http://www.heb.com/page/primo-picks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primo Picks</a> at HEB, once again. And, the August picks were delicious! Lots of hatch green chili flavored goodies. I'd show you a picture of the hatch green chili tortilla chips, but they disappeared mighty quickly. Among the samples was a jar of hatch green chili queso. SO good! I decided to use it in a very easy broccoli cheese casserole and the results were tasty...and, just a little spicy. We decided to call it Broccoli Rice Casserole, with a Kick. </div>
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This is the jar of queso. Can you tell one of my family members (who shall remain nameless) helped himself to some of my dip (*cough*Joseph*cough*)? It's okay, I only needed 1 cup for this recipe, so, I'll let it slide. This time. ;)</div>
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Yes, I used instant rice. Scandalous! I told you this side dish was EASY. If you are fundamentally opposed to instant rice, by all means, modify this with regular ol' long grain rice. I'm sure the results will be deliciously cheesy...with a kick! :)<br />
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At this point, I'm sure you're wondering what a bedside table has to do with a baby shower. Well, this past weekend I hosted a baby shower and, before this dresser made it to our bedroom, it made a pit stop in my living room. Why? Because it was just what I needed to house a delectable dessert buffet! I'll show you the rest of the baby shower details soon, but first I wanted you to see how versatile this dresser is. <br />
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The entire process, from ordering the dresser to receiving the dresser to assembling the dresser to styling the dresser, was a total breeze! The dresser arrived in one long box and my husband helped me assemble it in one short afternoon (okay, okay- he mostly did it alone while I distracted the 3 year old). <br />
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This is definitely a quality, affordably priced dresser and I'm already loving it! I especially like how the drawers gently close instead of slam shut. My daughter has filled some of the drawers with her things (she's a collector of things, just like me) and I've yet to hear a slammed drawer (thank you <a href="http://www.sauder.com/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sauder</a>!). And, of course, I'm a form AND function gal, so I have to mention the pretty silver handles. So stylish!<br />
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Once I get this dresser situated in my bedroom, I'll come back and show you how I styled it as a bedside table. And, of course, I'll be returning in a few days to show you all the details of my Rustic Chic Baby Shower :). <br />
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Summa-time! Yes, it's still in full swing here in Texas. And, for us, Summer is all about being with our friends and family. Today's recipe for Frozen Iced Coffee (using just two ingredients!) is perfect for enjoying some sweet (and refreshing!) moments with someone who makes you smile. If we can't slow down and savor life during these long Summer days, when can we??<br />
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Did I mention this recipe is a two-ingredient treat?! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InternationalDelight/app_278682212311884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Delight</a> has a delicious line of iced coffees (I love the Mocha Light) and that's the absolute star of this frozen, iced drink! <br />
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Pour iced coffee into an ice-cube mold and freeze. Repeat process with almond milk. To make frozen iced coffee, place iced coffee cubes and almond milk cubes into a high-powered blender (I use a VitaMix). Blend cubes on high until smooth and creamy. Divide into 2 large glasses and enjoy with a straw or a spoon! Sometimes I sprinkle cocoa powder on top, to make it extra fancy. <br />
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Yep, this recipe is as easy as it sounds! I eat mine with a spoon, because it makes a pretty thick treat- I'd say it's more on the ice cream/granita side than a simple frap. It's definitely a decadent way to share a Summer afternoon with your favorite friend!<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily_morgenstern" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you may have seen my posts about my new red front door using Front Door Paint by <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=category&bid=17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Masters</a>. I'm loving the little facelift it gave my front entry!</div>
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Originally, my door was black. When given the opportunity to try out the front door paint, I almost went with Elegant, <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank">Modern Master</a>'s version of black. My door was in serious need of a touch-up and I didn't <i>mind</i> the black. However, one look at the 24 colors in their <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank">Emotional Color Wheel</a>, this color-loving girl couldn't resist a change! I chose <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank">Passionate</a>, a deep, rich red hue and I'm so glad I did. </div>
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If it hadn't been for their free <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/front-door-paint/id649226406?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPhone app</a> (also available for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frontdoor.doorpaint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android</a>), I might have chosen<a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank"> Calm</a> or <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank">Spontaneous</a>. It seemed like a blue or purple shade would contrast well with my orangey bricks. The app told a different story and, surprisingly, <a href="http://www.modernmasters.com/products.asp?mode=lp_palette&lid=19&gid=162" target="_blank">Passionate</a> looked best. SO glad I played around with the app and avoided a color mishap! </div>
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This shade of red is classic and pretty. Plus, it covered over my black door in only 2 coats and dried super quickly. I'm excited to know that it won't fade, so I won't be doing this again any time soon (and if I do, I'm choosing a nice, Spring day. July in Texas is hot!). </div>
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While we're on the topic, here are a few more shots of some of my other favorite porch areas. Red and turquoise seem to be a theme, huh?? ;)<br />
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Did you have a good 4th of July?! We sure did. We enjoyed a neighborhood parade, ate <a href="http://blog.tonyromaribs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ribs</a> and celebrated with friends and family. All-in-all, a successful holiday!</div>
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The party details were really simple. I just served a few side dishes and some cold drinks. I pulled out all my red, white and blue stuff (of course) and set up a buffet. Easy-breezy.<br />
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*indoor/outdoor, multi-surface craft paint in red, blue and aqua (I used Martha Stewart brand)<br />
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I started this project with a $2 welcome mat from Family Dollar. Can't get much cheaper than that! I added some supplies I had in my stash. And, ended up with a (very) inexpensive welcome mat. And, my little helper got to get her hands in some paint, too. So it was a win-win for us!<br />
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As you can see in the collage above, I let my helper paint the foam stars when I was done with them. That totally kept her occupied and happy! :)<br />
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The pretty kelly green door is my parents' front door, in case you're wondering. Isn't it a fun color?!<br />
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I'll be honest, when I pulled this out of the box I groaned a little. Meatless meat?? I figured it was full of soy and chemicals. I'm glad I looked twice! The ingredient list is surprisingly short and comprised of real foods (and no soy...yay!). Pecans, garbanzo beans, GF cornmeal and some seasonings. That's it! To turn the powder into meat, you stir in water and eggs and cook it like you would ground beef. Easy!</div>
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Place 6 tortillas in a 400 degree oven and bake for 6-8 minutes, flipping half-way through, until tortillas are crisp. Break tortillas into 4-5 pieces per tortilla and place on a foil-lined, greased cookie tray. Layer meat, beans, olives, tomatoes and cheese on top of tortilla pieces. Place in oven until cheese is melted and toppings are warm. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm with salsa on the side. </div>
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Of course, you can skip the step where I baked my tortillas into chips by purchasing your favorite bag of tortilla chips. I just like saving a few calories where I can. Plus, I really like the taste of these tortillas (also from H-E-B) baked into chips!<br />
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The verdict? I really enjoyed my <a href="http://www.heb.com/sectionpage/whats-in-store/2014-primo-picks-archive/sd31100009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">May Primo Picks</a> from H-E-B! I'm so glad I got to try out a few new products. I thought the <i>Neat</i> meat replacement was delicious. And, because my parents live on a Pecan Orchard, I'm especially fond of pecans ;). Pecans as meat replacement?? Who would have thought!<br />
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This year I made a free printable to share with you. Just print it up, ask your littles all about their daddy using the questions included, have them draw a picture of daddy....and, then frame it for Father's Day. So simple!<br />
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You can see in the photo below that my daughter drew quite the masterpiece for her daddy ;). Apparently, that's a picture of him climbing a biiiiiiiiig mountain. I'm sure he'll love it! And, just so you know, yes, my hubby does alway wear "hair"<i> </i>;).<br />
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My contribution is 5 free printables, just for you! Each print features a hand-drawn floral border, which I digitally colored and then added text to. If you want one, simply follow the links and print onto white cardstock. Easy, instant art! </div>
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When I say this project is easy, I mean it! I picked a doodle that anyone can do. If you can draw a triangle (over and over again), you can doodle this design!<br />
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To start, grab a white metal, plastic or ceramic container that will meet your storage needs. I needed something cute for my washi tape collection, so picked up this metal container from my local craft store. Then I began making upside-down triangles, connecting them at the corners. I didn't want them to be perfectly uniform, so I went fairly quickly. To get my spacing right, I did one side first and then began wrapping the triangle lines around the corners until they eventually connected back to the first triangles.<br />
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When I had my gray triangle banners (don't they look like banners) drawn, I randomly colored in some with pretty colors. Again, I wasn't going for uniformity, so random was key!<br />
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I finished my container with a sticky chalk label. Quick and easy!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.bicmarkit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BIC Mark-It</a> markers come in a great plastic case that makes it super easy to see each color, so, I decided to store them in their original packaging. And, as luck had it, they were the perfect size to slip into one of my magazine holders. Yes!<br />
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I've really enjoyed playing with these markers and I've rediscovered the art of doodling. Are you a doodler? If so, you'll love this pretty set of markers from <a href="http://www.bicmarkit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BIC Mark-It</a>!<br />
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If you have a kid in Mother's Day Out, daycare, preschool or regular school, you are probably spending a fair amount of time putting together packed school lunches. And, if your little one is home with you all day, you don't get out of the lunchtime prep routine. It's sorta kinda a requirement (what? You want lunch <i>again today</i>?) </div>
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Some days (or, ahem, weeks) we get in a total lunch rut around here. Yet, every single day, my cutie requires lunch. This week I <a href="http://r.linqia.cc/43e3e40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">added a new item</a> to our lunch regiment and it's been a total hit. <a href="http://r.linqia.cc/43e3e40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fruit Shoot</a> is a lunchbox (or picnic/zoo/road trip/museum!) ready fruit drink. I love the no-spill cap because it's SO MUCH EASIER for my daughter to use then the box/straw combo. Less mess + more independence = win for both of us! I have to say, we're quickly becoming big fans of <a href="http://r.linqia.cc/43e3e40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robinson's Fruit Shoot</a> in this house. </div>
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1) crackers and cheese (tip: not all crackers are created equal. Check the label and pick a cracker with higher quality grains and a higher protein count. That'll keep cheese & crackers in the "protein-rich, main dish" category!)</div>
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2) cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes</div>
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3) cottage cheese with pineapples and slivered almonds</div>
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4) ham and cheese roll-ups</div>
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5) turkey and cream cheese pinwheels</div>
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6) cookie-cutter sandwiches (using any favorite cookie cutter and any favorite sandwich toppings)</div>
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7) Apples slices with peanut butter and raisins</div>
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8) Greek yogurt plus granola </div>
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9) vanilla Greek yogurt with peach slices</div>
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10) quesadillas </div>
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11) chicken chunks with avocado cubes</div>
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12) hummus, topped with olives & feta cheese, served with pita chips</div>
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13) mini bagels topped with almond butter and banana slices</div>
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14) english muffin pizzas (english muffin, spaghetti sauce & cheese- baked at 350 until bubbly)</div>
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15) deviled eggs (how about <a href="http://www.52mantels.com/2014/04/easter-deviled-eggs.html" target="_blank">colored deviled eggs</a>?!)</div>
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16) turkey little smokies with BBQ dip</div>
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17) turkey pepperonis with crackers</div>
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18) pita pockets with deli meat and cheese</div>
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19) pimento cheese on a hard roll</div>
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20) BLT wrap </div>
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21) tortilla with peanut butter & banana</div>
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22) cottage cheese with almonds and berries</div>
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23) curry chicken & naan quesadillas </div>
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24) soft taco (shredded chicken, shredded cheese and pinto beans on a flour tortilla)</div>
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25) pasta salad with cubed ham</div>
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26) strawberries with shredded coconut and raisins</div>
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27) hummus and cucumbers</div>
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29) veggie chips (found in the chip aisle at most grocery stores)</div>
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30) bell pepper slices with ranch dip</div>
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31) blue corn chips with mild salsa</div>
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1 Dozen Eggs, hard boiled (I cheat and use already boiled eggs from Eggland's Best...shhhh)</div>
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Cut each hard-boiled egg lengthwise, making 24 pieces. Remove the yolk center and set aside in a mixing bowl. Add mayo, mustard, salt/pepper and pickle juice. Mix very well until filling is smooth. Add a drop or two of the pink food coloring to create the pale orange filling. Set filling aside.</div>
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To dye the eggs, take 3 bowls out and fill with water. To one bowl, add a few drops of pink food coloring, until desired hue is obtained. In the second bowl, add blue and a tiny bit of green to make an aqua blue. In the third bowl, place pink and blue to make violet (more red than blue). Obviously, these colors can be changed per your desired outcome. Submerge egg halves into bowls and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Remove the eggs and place them on a paper towel to dry. While they dry, take a ziplock bag and place an icing tip into the corner of the bag. Cut a tiny slit and push tip through corner. Fill the bag with your orange egg filling and pipe a portion into each egg center ***</div>
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***this might seem like an unnecessarily frilly step, but trust me, it makes filling your eggs a total breeze! It's mess-free and the clean up is a piece of cake. Trust me! Pipe the filling once and you'll never go back to spooning it in :)</div>
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1.5 lb Pork Tenderloin</div>
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6 Slices of Bacon</div>
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Better Than Good Bacon Jam</div>
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4 oz Cream Cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat)</div>
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1) Cut a slit, 3/4 of the way down, through the center of your pork tenderloin</div>
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2) Mix 1/2 the jar of Bacon Jam with cream cheese, until smooth</div>
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3) Stuff cream cheese mixture into the pork tenderloin. Rub remaining mixture on the surface of the tenderloin</div>
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4) On a roasting pan, place 6 strips of bacon. Place tenderloin on top of bacon</div>
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5) Wrap bacon tightly around tenderloin</div>
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6) Cover pan with foil and place in a preheated, 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and check the internal temperature (of meat- not stuffing!) with a meat thermometer. Cook until 145 degrees, internally. </div>
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8) Remove from oven and cover with foil. Let pork sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will keep your pork perfectly moist!</div>
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Only 4 ingredients and you've got yourself a yummy dinner! My hubby loved this. As did my 3 year old! Sometimes she isn't a huge meat eater, but she cleaned her plate after this dish :)</div>
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If you live in Texas, go get yourself some of this Better Than Good Bacon Jam. And, if you don't live in Texas, maybe you could sub out this jam for any jam that's sweet and salty.<br />
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I know it seems like soup season is quickly leaving us, but I still think there's time for a few more hearty soups! Especially, in this early Spring weather when the nights are still fairly chilly.<br />
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(Of course, I'm saying this as a Texan. Some of you are <i>DEFINITELY</i> still smack dab in the middle of soup weather. If that's you, enjoy the heck out of this sausage & 10 bean soup for several more months to come. Brrr.)<br />
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Wherever you hang your spurs, I think you'll like this easy and flavorful crock-pot soup! For me, this recipe started when I eyed some 10-bean dry mix in the bulk aisle of my local grocery store. I picked up about a cup of it and immediately came home to soak them for the next day. My hubby is a bean lover and I'm an easy dinner lover. Win-win.<br />
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Do you soak your beans overnight? I've heard that soaking beans helps to eliminate some sorta enzymey somethingorothers that can cause tummy distress (I hope you didn't come here for cold, hard, science facts). Because I'm not a fan of tummy distress, I soak beans for good measure. If you like to live on the edge, you can skip this step.<br />
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Slow Cooker Sausage & 10 Bean Soup </h3>
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1 Cup Dried 10 Bean Soup Mix<br />
12 oz Breakfast Sausage, cooked, crumbles and drained (I like spicy pork sausage!)<br />
1/2 White Onion, diced<br />
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced<br />
4 Cups of Chicken Broth<br />
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SO, do you want to see how I made this easy heart shirt?? </div>
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A <b>washi tape and gold-glittered home state canvas</b>? You bet! I've got the easy tutorial below. And, it's a new month, which means I've also got a new craft round-up with some of my favorite blogging friends! Today, we're talking about all things GOLD. From accessories to home decor to St. Patty's Day goodies, we've got 10 golden ideas for you :)<br />
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12x12 canvas<br />
washi tape<br />
decoupage medium<br />
paint brush<br />
glittered scrapbook paper<br />
printed copy of YOUR home state (bonus points if your home state is TEXAS) ;)<br />
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1) Gather supplies 2) Flip your state over and trace it onto the backside of your glitter paper 3) Cut that baby out (yay Texas!) 4) Take your canvas and begin placing washi stripes down the length of it, horizontally. Make sure you wrap the tape over the sides of your canvas, as well. I decided NOT to space my tape evenly, because I like things to be <i>random</i>. But, random is totally and completely optional. In fact, this entire project is totally and completely optional 5) "Paint" the entire surface of the canvas (including the sides) with your decoupage medium. 6) Paint the backside of your state (ahem, Texas) with the same medium. 7) Place it on the canvas. Use your ruler if you need help with centering. 8) This is my "professional" tip: weigh the edges of the glitter paper down with something heavy(ish), like oranges. Let the paper dry before removing the oranges :). I'm such a pro.</div>
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See? Easy and painless! My friend, Jill, actually gave me all the supplies for this project. She made a similar canvas for her tween's bedroom makeover. Then she invited me over to help her arrange the gallery wall in the new room. And, I shared that wall over on <a href="http://instagram.com/emily_morgenstern/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br />
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(I have to say, my friend should blog. She and her posse MADE that wraparound Ikat headboard!)<br />
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