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Unconventional Charcuterie

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One of my favorite little pleasures is a great charcuterie board. If you’re not familiar with that word, it’s French for meat and cheese. And, if you’re anything like my husband, that word alone is enough to deter you from ordering one. But, a few years ago I was at a winery in Arizona and they served us their sparkling moscato with white cheddar Cheetos. I’m serious. It was delicious!! They later explained that it’s a perfect combination because of the air, crunch, and flavor. That one sip is all it took for me to re-create and brainstorm other unconventional charcuterie items to pair with your wine and not intimidate your guests.

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Hello Fresh Review

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Like I’ve said before, I am not a chef. I do not enjoy cooking. Meals are a means to an end for me. The same can be said for my husband. We can cook, and when we do, we try to make healthy, easy, quick meals. So, when one of my friends sent me a free trial of Hello Fresh, we figured we had nothing to lose. The free trial sent us three meals and waived the cost of $70.

I had a few assumptions about Hello Fresh. First, that the meals were relatively easy to make. Second, that it’s healthy. I was half-wrong.

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Gift Guyde

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There is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for your favorite guy. Whether it be your dad, brother, husband, boyfriend, or best friend here are 10 items to jumpstart your shopping. At the very least, I hope this list inspires you to find your guy the perfect gift this season. Happy Shopping!

Want to know what’s coming up on the blog? I post a weekly agenda on Facebook 🙂

Card Case Tutorial & Giveaway

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Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite easy crafts that’s perfect for giving gift cards this season. This is fast card case tutorial and the case can be used long after you give a gift. It’s perfect for holding business and gift cards and other miscellaneous cards you don’t use daily, plus coupons! And, it’s inexpensive to make, but still a personalized gift. Read through the tutorial for a Starbucks giveaway!! 🙂

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Stocking Stuffers for Her

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Cashmere, candles, polish and pearls! This is the ultimate stocking stuffer guide for the girly-girl in your life. Don’t forget to add the Rose Gummy Bears! Almost everything is under $25, and all sources are linked. Happy Shopping!

Cinnamon Christmas Cider

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After our trip to the Smoky Mountains we came home with some delicious cinnamon moonshine. It is much stronger, and more pure than Fireball, so you can enjoy it without simultaneously drinking anti-freeze. 😉

It’s simple to make and you can serve it hot or cold. We made it cold, but if you make it hot, omit the champagne top-off. It would be great in a pitcher or crock pot for a party!

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Cinnamon sugar rim

2 oz. Ole Smoky Cinnamon Moonshine (careful, it’s 80 proof!)

4 oz. Apple Cider

1 – 2 oz. Champagne top-off (omit if making this drink hot)

Optional garnish of a cinnamon stick

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CHEERS!

Holiday Home Tour

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I am SO excited to share today’s post with you. We are currently living in an apartment while we wait for our townhome to be finished, so I figured I’d make the best of it and transform our place into a winter wonderland. I tend to keep my holiday decor pretty neutral and more wintery than Christmas themed which is great for our smaller space.

All my sources are linked where possible. I hope you enjoy!

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Kate Spade Laptop Bag

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I’m so excited to share this gorgeous Kate Spade laptop bag with y’all! I received this as a gift for my birthday and cannot get enough of it. And, it’s currently on SALE! 

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Cast Iron 101

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Welcome back – I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Let me preface this post by clearly stating I am not a cook, a chef, or any other iteration of a cooking pro. For me, cooking is a means to an end and I don’t find the joy in cooking that so many others do. However, I LOVE cast iron! It cooks food quickly and adds a ton of flavor, plus the clean up is easy and when maintained properly, can last a lifetime.

Over the Thanksgiving break though, I realized through my mom that not everyone understands how to properly use or care for cast iron, so I put together a few quick tips for you and an infographic for faster reference:

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Thanksgiving Style Steals

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Happy Thanksgiving-eve! Here’s a quick roundup of all the great style steals happening this weekend. I’ll be back to blogging regularly next week but in the meantime you can follow me on Instagram.

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