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Springtime Dessert: Amazing White Chocolate Swirl Rice Krispie Treats

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While there is a plethora of dessert recipes on the internet or in favorite cookbooks, it sometimes can be a challenge to find a recipe that pleases the whole family. For my family at least though, I have found that almost everyone is up for a Rice Krispie Treat. Homemade Rice Krispie Treats are a treasure that are so gooey, chewy, and delicious that many of us snag one for an afternoon snack almost as quickly as we do for dessert. With many variations and holiday renditions….

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Easter Celebrations: 5 Great Ways To Experience The Season

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Easter. What comes to your mind when you think of this holiday? In my mind, I think of floral crosses at churches, Christ’s resurrection, childhood egg hunts, Easter baskets, the famous holiday bunny, family pictures and pineapple ham. Predominantly though, the celebrations in that list occur within one weekend. Now, what comes to your mind when you think of Christmas? For me, I think of Christ’s birth, the Nativity, the wise men, hot chocolate, mistletoe, snow, Hallmark, candy canes, stockings, baking, cookies, gifts, Christmas carols, Advent calendars… the list could go on and on because most of the time, we do not devote one weekend to Christmas, but instead an entire season. In a recent conversation I had with my husband, Charlie, I realized a longing to better celebrate the Easter season. For the joy and celebration that Christmas brings while heralding Christ’s entrance into the world, it has always been one of my favorite times of year, and I long to have just as much excitement for the Easter season which marks restoration and new life through Jesus. To create celebrations that extend past the specific holiday, I began to think of and research new ways to add meaningful family engagements related to Easter…..

Setting A Blue & White Table Just In Time For Easter

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Setting A Blue And White Table Just In Time For Easter

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As blue and white is the classic design palette of many, it can be taken in a variety of directions: coastal, traditional, farmhouse, minimalist, chinoiserie. Regardless of the direction taken, the fresh blue and white tones evoke a crisp yet comforting palette that soothes the soul. Being inspired by such a flexible palette, I found that pairing these design options with pops of yellow was just the piece that I needed to prepare my Easter table. Heralding the resurrection of our Savior, Easter marks such a joyous occasion that, in my opinion, should have just as much celebration as Christmas. While not marked with specific colors such as red and green, the Easter season is full of soft pastels and cheerful spring tones. Noting this, I began pulling together a blue, white, and yellow scheme for the tablescape that I believe can be taken in many directions, while still preparing our hearts and our homes….

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Guest Bedroom Reveal: 5 Ways For A Quick Budget Makeover

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When first moving into our home, I quickly sought to pull together a neutral bedroom that would be flexible for guests and use what we had on hand. As we were dedicating our time and remodel attention to other portions of the home, I used my nana’s famous saying of “do with what you got” as the springboard for this spare bedroom. Flashforward two and a half years and now that the other areas are more settled (although, home ownership is always a work in progress), I set out to bring more life and color to the room that welcomes our guests….

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“But what if beauty is one of the greatest gifts I give my neighbors and my guests? What if my own choices give others the permission they need to forgo the plastic jug, to light the special candle, to sit quietly in the afternoon with milky tea in a bone china cup? I believe beauty…

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Travel Tips: How To Travel On A Tight Budget

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Growing up, I always had a love for reading. There was something about settling into a good book, exploring the relationships between unique characters, and adventuring into another time or culture that simply could captivate me for hours. Even now, the thought of spending an afternoon reading a fascinating book with a hot cup of tea sounds delightful. As I have gotten older, the same intrigue and delight that I have found in a good book has spilled over into the worldwide arena of travel. As I travel, I also can adventure into another culture, explore the relationships between unique local characters, and become immersed into learning about another way of life. There is a beauty to being able to explore a wilderness, new activity or culinary delight while having your eyes opened to someone else’s part of the world. Travel in many ways is like walking into the storyline of a book and finding yourself as the main character. But, unlike a book that you can find at the library, travel does not come free. Or can it?….

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Cooking Through Magnolia Table In A Year: Week 2 Review

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Two weeks in, the wonderful recipes just keep coming! This week of cooking through Magnolia Table Vol. 1 featured Joanna’s Perfect Roast Chicken (p.203), Mashed Potatoes (p.181) and Green Beans Amandine (p175) and each of them was wonderful. Much like last week, Joanna does not pair all these recipes together, although she does recommend pairing the Perfect Roast Chicken and the Mashed Potatoes (just with her brussel sprouts instead of green beans). That being said, I thought that the Green Beans Amandine blended beautifully with the other items, so I would highly recommend making all three of these recipes…..

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