Gingerbread Crisps and Hot Chocolate Bar

I have a little nook/desk in my home that never gets used.  I’ve been wanting to set up a hot chocolate bar for the holidays and decided the nook would be the perfect place.  It’s not in the way, but close to the kitchen for easy access.  I’m thrilled with how it turned out.  I think any small table or shelf would work perfectly, too.

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Summer Reflections

I can’t believe it’s October already.  I know everyone says “Where does the time go?”, but really….WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?

Warning:  This is going to be a long, photo heavy post. 🙂

My summer was lovely for the most part.  Full of family and great times.  It started out with a huge stumbling stone, though, or should I say a boulder, or maybe mountain, to cross over.

Ashley, her kids, and I had been planning a two week trip to Oklahoma to see family and then to Branson, MO for some fun.  We had just bought a new to us car and drove it to Kansas to spend a few days with Ashley and her family then head to Oklahoma from there.  

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$350 Birthday Giveaway

We love parties and helping others celebrate exciting moments and anniversaries.  For the next few days we are joining Britni at PLAY PARTY PIN to celebrate her 1-year blogiversary and her actual birthday!  HAPPY, HAPPY BRITNI!

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Cheese Cloth Ideas

I’m a big fan of cheese cloth! It’s so versatile, inexpensive, and fun!  It’s used quite a bit around Halloween time for decorating and crafts.

 Here are some examples:

Halloween Cheese Cloth Collage

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