Author: Sarah
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DIY Reclaimed Wood Headboard
A few months ago I had the idea to create a headboard with a lamp, outlet and shelf built in. I also love using reclaimed wood because it’s unique and fun to work with. It wasn’t a super intense project-up until adding the outlet and lamp, that’s when I had to pass the baton to…
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Holiday Decorating Tips
Decorating for the holidays has always been one of my favorite things to do. My goal is to make my house feel like home and make it a place my kids are happy to come home to. So there are a few things I keep in mind while decorating in order to accomplish that. I…
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DIY Orange Garland
I love being resourceful with my decorating. There are always ways we can reuse items we already have. And it’s a lot cheaper than buying new decorations each year! I have seen these little dried orange garlands before and think they look so cute! I have made cranberry garlands but decided to try and make…
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Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Sandwiches
Sweet treats are a perfect gift for friends, teachers and neighbors. I love making holiday cookies. And I also love hot chocolate, so I decided to combine the two for some Christmas cookies year. I like the sandwich cookie because it makes a normal cookie a little bit more exciting. These cookies are so good! I can’t…
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Homemade Wrapping Paper Inspiration
Do you guys have all your Christmas gifts wrapped already? Ha I don’t even have all mine purchased! A few Christmas’ ago, my daughter asked why most presents are fancy but their presents come just wrapped in wrapping paper with no bows or notes or anything eek! Mom fail! So over those year I have…
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Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Filled Cups
I know we just finished Thanksgiving and are still eating leftovers so Christmas may not be on your mind yet… but for me, I start thinking about Christmas treats back in October! This is by far one of my favorites and looks pretty too. Ever since we went to Belgium, anytime I’m at the store…
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Chocolate Butter Crisp Cookies
Chocolate Chip cookies have become my favorite dessert. I could just eat a whole pan full. These cookies are so delicious and it makes my mouth water just thinking about them. So, my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe is this one from Ghiradelli. I always add different things to the recipe. This time I added…
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Homemade Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
I love making ice cream. Aside from this chocolate cherry combination, my other favorite is chocolate peanut butter ice cream with nutella and oreos mixed in. Hmm… I think I’m going to need to make that again soon… It’s such a fun treat to make from scratch and easy enough that the kids can be…
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Patriotic Ice Cream Station
I have one more patriotic dessert to share with you before the Fourth of July. I love making ice cream and can remember when my mom would make homemade vanilla ice cream and we would top it with freshly picked strawberries. One of the things my kids and I wanted to do over the summer…