tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18446103589867153312024-03-18T07:18:33.248-05:00Eleven GablesEleven Gables is a blog about the happenings in my home. Welcome.
ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689814433811725500noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-70537423863660064572023-03-25T13:13:00.001-05:002023-03-25T13:13:52.358-05:00How to Host a Sip and See Baby Shower<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It is my understanding that ladies these days don't often open their homes for wedding showers, baby showers, or luncheons anymore. What do you think is the cause of this?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is it just too stressful to clean our homes or is it the paralyzing thought of organizing such an event?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am here to tell you that you CAN do this!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My friends, hospitality is not a lost art! It's a LEARNED art! Let's learn together then teach the younger generation how to host again! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Hospitality isn't about your house it's about your heart."</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4_WkjlL5Iw-si0oQBKtkqFTWASYdFWvR0YK4EA7JVCHOtyHbRxTbOl6HBpg6mzrhvEkrsPPiZ-0q9J3hTlzWhWjz10ZKeFcciRVUuheE-NGat-1_W7yoKT5WiMvfXHz2T3ktgaRrZ_EE0_PVbLj62ZRNv_d1YUcJSkV9PUazHn25rCq_Fa0K2zrFY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Entry Covered Porch" data-original-height="3802" data-original-width="2714" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4_WkjlL5Iw-si0oQBKtkqFTWASYdFWvR0YK4EA7JVCHOtyHbRxTbOl6HBpg6mzrhvEkrsPPiZ-0q9J3hTlzWhWjz10ZKeFcciRVUuheE-NGat-1_W7yoKT5WiMvfXHz2T3ktgaRrZ_EE0_PVbLj62ZRNv_d1YUcJSkV9PUazHn25rCq_Fa0K2zrFY=w456-h640" title="hospitality" width="456" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Opening your home does not have to lead to a grand tour of your home. When asked for a tour, I often just reply with, "Oh I'm so sorry, I'm raising four boys here and my house is in rather messy shape beyond what you see here." Even if you aren't raising four boys, just take the pressure off yourself to tidy up your entire house if you are hesitant about that aspect of hosting.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's start with the entry. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take a few moments to wash your front door and any windows around the door. Sweep or blow away any debris from around the door, patio, and walkway. (I have this blower and use it on a daily basis!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I keep <a href="https://bit.ly/40pkTHC" target="_blank">two concrete pots</a> by the door and fill them seasonally with prefashioned hanging baskets from the local garden center. I just snip off the hanging part and plop the entire plastic basket down in my concrete pot. Easy! My <a href="https://bit.ly/3JWfkLe" target="_blank">faux topiaries</a> in the <a href="https://bit.ly/3JVKgLw" target="_blank">black planters</a> are a staple around here because I can never seem to keep real topiaries alive on my porch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Entryway table" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_mSJxE-G27DUGmnZU-c8rs68zHCgxxjxuZT2-BjHq0s6xVTdJEoOXhExkDMWibQeqvfHdZf3P2ncPK6dMrcfILA_7AbtKjKXrKvszgvMU-waDyIk7TCa53ul2fnj-0O3VyqWsk1tlxnhx9BtHHL1Et8nAbrjxBSyJiC5NOkPo4LhpYyKFtlRTIqgc=w480-h640" title="marble French table" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Moving inside, I like to place a simple bouquet of flowers on a table near the door where the <a href="https://bit.ly/3TvZjyO" target="_blank">baby book</a> can be signed. Here I simply placed pink roses and baby's breath together. I order bulk flowers from <a href="https://bit.ly/40tghAl" target="_blank">HERE</a> and have had beautiful results every time!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghxMBLpgIDzfMtOVXWVpVEwIZPgOQ9XXEO2n6EzcfgAlKhioFR5yq7R_ZHQ2yHeeK2PnwPdofshv86EI9vKMqxuVe3GDe2y2962eEBASqts49LY72s7x32hq1gLSz3VhoONTL5Me6RydnUhsS0tHPY_FiXh8-ibQOWfxCAK1t4JZETG4YEX-RjpAEp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="baby shower ideas" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghxMBLpgIDzfMtOVXWVpVEwIZPgOQ9XXEO2n6EzcfgAlKhioFR5yq7R_ZHQ2yHeeK2PnwPdofshv86EI9vKMqxuVe3GDe2y2962eEBASqts49LY72s7x32hq1gLSz3VhoONTL5Me6RydnUhsS0tHPY_FiXh8-ibQOWfxCAK1t4JZETG4YEX-RjpAEp=w640-h480" title="hostesses at a shower" width="640" /></a></span></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The second aspect of hosting is selecting hostesses for the shower. Ideally, the gal being honored will have close friends who offer to help host. If no one has offered, reach out to the honored mother or a family member and ask for help in selecting friends or family who would be honored to hostess with you. A cherished friend, cousin, or aunt are all appropriate hostesses. If you take the guesswork out of the day, you will have a multitude of helpers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="baby shower etiquette" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheqdh2Yr-jCQ0qYzVzfs_xUAdjpCgJIr0LU4_20PZJObQoJgFwsJI8f-4GZrj66hDA07qNI7Sbmdc4DbCfRUNTWqiEx3FIDoklESAVGAKC5Kfb7V5EfN54czK3osxJ-H3gDkDg8S0Zed04AMHFVPu6fYwI-qj_KPevVpfsXBsG6-f3WlV4uAaYwIGt=w480-h640" title="how to host" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="baby shower table" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwyrD_QVbYL46wJZtScWJ2ZU6JffZgqmZWuEuh8upiXqqJzEfSe37DAdLolNjnxzl1o2k3qCVbMngLdsBhNoCqSbLcQkuemPd1QHNNDw6kiVuhFBDypmhJ9iDcXV7pmOcAaC6k-O1puvtRPUupk6MPjkEJZixYDzYz_enRXZFVVEG9_S7F7YdYcQ0p=w480-h640" title="pink theme baby sip and see" width="480" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What's on the menu and how to divide up responsibilities between hostesses:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I like to keep the menu very simple. I always have the same selection at basically every shower I host. This helps cut down on frustration between hostesses and helps keep everything simple and organized. Everything will be plated at my home on my collection of thrifted (or estate sale finds) silverplated trays.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Menu Options:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cucumber Sandwiches</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chicken Salad in phyllo dough cups</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Charcuterie </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fruit Tray</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Squares</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Petit Fours</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Punch</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bubbly</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I send out a group message to all of the hostesses with the menu options and invitation task.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I am hosting, I like to provide all dishes, utensils, and serving pieces so that everything coordinates. Nowadays, texting the invitation is preferred among this generation so I take care of that too. I use a party invitation app that will send out reminders and keep track of everyone's rsvp. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I let the remaining hostesses divide up the menu among themselves. They are welcome to order the food or make it themselves. I also ask that they plan on taking turns serving the guests by picking up their empty plates, replenishing food on the table, offering drinks, and light cleaning up in the kitchen. I try not to make this sweet party a financial burden on anyone involved so no extravagant flower arrangements or balloon arches. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="cucumber sandwiches recipe" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlEyZGNJ2Gxq5QovkkTXHLotssV1F0fzPXxq8ZRHYHg4yNxwTEpPgvNUxv4xobYEj2HrTJqy7CcYl-FNgMPxlgrKCC1uI4MaC1TQVNtINNHXCgxxC9UJoxv1cwckRhD4ll1oFiF24Vjbi3LgdTunyB2VTa4V6VVaLq_HcsBKbxYvxh9cdfkuNBixNo=w480-h640" title="chicken salad bites" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: x-large;"><u>Cucumber Sandwiches</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323; margin-block: 0px; margin: 16px 0px 0px; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cream cheese</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">softened</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" 3 tablespoons mayonnaise" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-1" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">mayonnaise</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="2" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-2" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">fresh dill</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">chopped</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="3" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" 1 teaspoon fresh chives chopped" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-3" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">fresh chives</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">chopped</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" ¼ teaspoon garlic powder" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-4" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">¼</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">garlic powder</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="5" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" salt & pepper to taste" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-5" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">salt & pepper to taste</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="6" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" 1 long English cucumber thinly sliced" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-6" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">long English cucumber</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">thinly sliced</span></span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="7" style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5rem; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 12px;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><input aria-label=" 1 loaf sliced bread crusts removed" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-7" style="background-color: white; border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny); border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground); line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢ </span></label></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">loaf sliced white bread</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">crusts removed</span></span></li></ul></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #232323; font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">With a hand mixer mix cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in herbs, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.<br />Spread bread slices with cream cheese mixture.<br />Thinly slice cucumbers. Layer over half of the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if desired.<br />Top with remaining bread slice, remove crusts if desired and cut each sandwich into 3 pieces or use a cookie cutter to cut into shape. </span></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Serve immediately or cover and store up to 24 hours.</span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: x-large;"><u>Chicken Salad in Phyllo Dough cup</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8565/beckys-chicken-salad/" target="_blank">THIS</a> recipe is my go-to. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"> I often just use a rotisserie chicken and don't add additional salt. EASY! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">Use <a href="https://bit.ly/40m1Duu" target="_blank">THIS</a> for the edible cup </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="silver tray charcuterie" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQWCko36N2XF-XpYMhnrPbE5RsWBL9_Q8UIJJr5btWw7NqW7nHjRVcAHAYTk8SMIepWHMb6A_lbaX7StkQo7QV46ua511Htk24FOkV7MHxWlcYajSmS9k1sX0v42IcPXLs4XrMECK7YrGvYekIkNk1Qq_sEL1TQ0df9k8r4jEfdb7DPNeGbKIMR-7b=w480-h640" title="baby shower menu" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A very small charcuterie tray is all that is needed with just a few selections of cheese, meats, nuts, and fruits. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="petit four on silver tray" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwj5pKe_sldTfVIysy-oAZY-ExFADBYBKsN4howFYPUygsgVz2mzDfcPtYC76-Mx4cFmkLiWTEneqdXvy-r3tm5iW0lVdSNLSFZ-ob4xZTwmh30emKcVCngblmiP2I18G_lIdVQxfbafs-tPwnkQGMCylR9Jexog3g9v1jcu_vRFOW5z1taGVGt1Uj=w480-h640" title="wedding shower menu" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A delicious petit four or macarons can be ordered from your local bakery or you can make small vanilla cupcakes with white icing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="home wedding shower menu" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZqxY2iHV9BrhdyjED9a6dHvAGPshbGkR4bs5mdn7hOP4Gby_QGl69vUlQGZNEGNzYYtRa8USRaN3TINPiAPqlV123rpDgHFQRfzdczOOKyugLYzSrAIEEO4wkV8Yq4LFaH0E8sTEVp3xRpkwwWeakt-4CVo1g7vQR_PkyHwm3pFdsACdKbqe0RCLW=w480-h640" title="baby shower menu" width="480" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon bars and fruit tarts are also from a local bakery, but you can easily make your own!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="baby shower decor" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihS6pTfXLKyR1-FcT1srJ5l0czaoGeH1T2v4Q-J6y2LPBftpDQOUNam9LsBS7TbKpDgUekWS3laxJX0ycLD7k78FnaokmQRoMOamDxcAWtnDjYMKsvcGWZ_PkGdlU9OO3afhVsCWyl_cCEpSE9ZTZrUsKOIqJlDipkj9RbLZZNEZgCdXOrFySDmHLg=w480-h640" title="sterling and pink decor" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="baby shower decor menu" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrHnlGO_depp9ucYTy7kU6lO0t7PWS56XDX1oTN1nkugoqCDanITvdt86m1LFuHYG8RFaDKKcr4PvZ02umC7Q1oIvSy8EArSvXU_urVZOaf4BKsF1Ts1XNptJHte0snU3acYpQ8iONs5FptiRDDv3EHS5zD2tkN4jPR_BxVps6RoygsnqMpSHfUNQh=w480-h640" title="pink table decor" width="480" /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3JWMElm" target="_blank">Vintage baby planters</a> are sweet to hold napkins, forks, or simple flower arrangements</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="vintage baby shower decor" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLbhoEY6734w8ZbPJ2QlwupGQMvbGxxs8E1OYFakNz37kuddnbLukVpyYY8Qf6aKyhGHF7PqhKkJf_hR1cjFp6XfMahobjRoICQZ5z0R43a07q-Ss4XbnjHG1SKZI9pyi7T1CPUBh9GcZiIThAsBiwLvSALGMOjSHaXOf7BI78Lyya87IuP3SYTvb9=w480-h640" title="hydrangea roses centerpiece" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have been collecting <a href="https://bit.ly/3JqWavC" target="_blank">vintage snack sets</a> for as long as I can remember. I think using a lovely dish instead of paper plates really makes the sip-n-see special. You can use ANY kind of plate. Garage sales, estate sales, and antique stores are my favorite spots for picking up snack sets or mix-and-match plates. No complaints here on washing dishes... enlist the help of the hostesses or save them and pray over each dish as you wash them... thanking God for the gift of that person's friendship to the honored guest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="pink punch recipe" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjK4RSJEP8J95O9FCtys3gVp9ft5o5kp5ccMpQOBdIcVs4IbBfKGRQrVZeEFm9yo4cGTSPh51UpQCIy2A_R9dEWECF441aaVZSyO15Z-s5wgF8cHrbPHD0hVmUPMjpmq5AK0Rcbs0RuEFsW_cCPK2gKSvgGuWYDol5uLDAse-bpE90orHH025zhaCIj=w480-h640" title="vintage punch bowl" width="480" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You simply cannot have a shower without PUNCH!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This pink punch is DELICIOUS!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I use Braum's (our local dairy) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cherry Limeade Sherbet and Sprite.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's it! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can easily substitute any sherbet flavor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="baby shower drinks" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEil0CcPxv_ZJ6xqY-LWuvDeoBYKshLvye6DwzRe1_MaWN7vcCtxWeClHjQiik3Bu6rTaYPHPLuwp9nebqcymKKbGlkpTKkKTNkYzxm7le3X20KJ0L_bb0IeRtbHfHYGfcX8MD641OjJyuwoeuJAy9XnO-BJy7CobENHtpwuBy82MAQYMIRaBohkH0wJ=w480-h640" title="vintage punch bowl" width="480" /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="beverage cooler" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVl6P9wL9-im4N3H15UnuLUYgxHUwQ1a1xUktMjyt2tKUjJcdOdRrAFmxL7wRdtSG4PCIAHW71WJ3Ht-ZiE2Mu0YkqHoHYIb1FtAeAbiJ3u1AtBdMyas2UQqUVLxSBzRvQkpRZF4s7b5Jh_wx8jyYVIB7pyGuPNXTsgMkOTHgh431sEKvbBha4b6x1=w480-h640" title="drink party tub" width="480" /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://bit.ly/3LGrpFD" target="_blank">beverage cooler</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also had a fun selection of bubbles in the kitchen!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-xgXOowtHEfg5550nCRCt_l7HnwPR0_P8rKCvkX3suA_tb8I0Ac23F-eHZa3zpaQb4dU6ojnCDKQvpIxsVmByjE7UqdFqEnq7zpWAPGxq5b0BFqVebtXe2CNA1JHEdSWJYGRbde6RQ8I4NzeAoKDu9_bMNDNYSk4uYRJDzKHURZ8DQoyW7jPFnLgi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-xgXOowtHEfg5550nCRCt_l7HnwPR0_P8rKCvkX3suA_tb8I0Ac23F-eHZa3zpaQb4dU6ojnCDKQvpIxsVmByjE7UqdFqEnq7zpWAPGxq5b0BFqVebtXe2CNA1JHEdSWJYGRbde6RQ8I4NzeAoKDu9_bMNDNYSk4uYRJDzKHURZ8DQoyW7jPFnLgi=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3yWjxIM" target="_blank">my dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My precious niece and great-niece</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9CCZcIcG1EwyScpLb6ETvQdxmiwLHBm0HSDNy07RxVArFa_erYWdgLEO3iHIfK7hdbSfPB_qv3uLSxnhLV0KeIzEbRk1TpsZkk9dWQCESUbbO4DDiDdQUXE1LVw74wPJ_oUC49eniGfeuejMxG1qk7xWa3MEBIghUl-SFXTbCVtrKcoBGXTLUjLNh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9CCZcIcG1EwyScpLb6ETvQdxmiwLHBm0HSDNy07RxVArFa_erYWdgLEO3iHIfK7hdbSfPB_qv3uLSxnhLV0KeIzEbRk1TpsZkk9dWQCESUbbO4DDiDdQUXE1LVw74wPJ_oUC49eniGfeuejMxG1qk7xWa3MEBIghUl-SFXTbCVtrKcoBGXTLUjLNh=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My sister aka "Honey" to sweet baby girl</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJxIQMA6mRbpLQLd8ke2xZUvJlU1EtbBbcpMbQEQ33Z80e-o58ilqYjSDr800bt8EYy9IQhGxChB1FNJlr1IkItemLvK90CdifgR2aMR4t-097npchukwk2oAiNGR_wiAMxrnP4m-spN02DYEBb9Xi2vhn11BIm8Jd0sng596NywTzUmTx6Yej-i1y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJxIQMA6mRbpLQLd8ke2xZUvJlU1EtbBbcpMbQEQ33Z80e-o58ilqYjSDr800bt8EYy9IQhGxChB1FNJlr1IkItemLvK90CdifgR2aMR4t-097npchukwk2oAiNGR_wiAMxrnP4m-spN02DYEBb9Xi2vhn11BIm8Jd0sng596NywTzUmTx6Yej-i1y=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Piles of pretty pink packages!</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fuSdmorF7Igb1MV1pIwvdYMWlzZ9iwedRjC6PnjkVrpLfx7h1dk52_vPD4h1KWn7asDEERhSUnrSXqUBVoTmqWp7RHhwdhNqxZj2Ymjd51RiewFFZ5CYdt2BxPOFZrv549NczV_KMPFAduJORCsaE3XX0a9xlYA3PtJ8rixrJ_plsNhv0r6yVQd5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="how to set up a baby shower" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6fuSdmorF7Igb1MV1pIwvdYMWlzZ9iwedRjC6PnjkVrpLfx7h1dk52_vPD4h1KWn7asDEERhSUnrSXqUBVoTmqWp7RHhwdhNqxZj2Ymjd51RiewFFZ5CYdt2BxPOFZrv549NczV_KMPFAduJORCsaE3XX0a9xlYA3PtJ8rixrJ_plsNhv0r6yVQd5=w480-h640" title="baby sip and see guests" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gather all the chairs from around the various tables in your home in to the room you where will be opening gifts. I absolutely do not like the new way of presenting gifts... unopened and for display. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe the art of giving and receiving is lost when you don't sit down and open your gifts in front of your friends. Opening gifts allows the recipient to thank the giver personally. The giver likes to see that their gift is well received. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A personal word to the recipient:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fake it till you make it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you don't care for the gift, it is NEVER appropriate to state your negative opinion or return a gift to the giver. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">N E V E R</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Simply receive the gift, thank the giver for their thoughtfulness, and place the gift in a closet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It is not worth hurting the feelings of another or damaging a relationship because of an unwanted or unliked gift. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Moving on.... :)</div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheqdh2Yr-jCQ0qYzVzfs_xUAdjpCgJIr0LU4_20PZJObQoJgFwsJI8f-4GZrj66hDA07qNI7Sbmdc4DbCfRUNTWqiEx3FIDoklESAVGAKC5Kfb7V5EfN54czK3osxJ-H3gDkDg8S0Zed04AMHFVPu6fYwI-qj_KPevVpfsXBsG6-f3WlV4uAaYwIGt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0OzhdwHetrydos7Sidv7xVmPqReK2NBYMKK3LcsexjPTyVztx7ZQ74X6IN0IASo-I7lul8ZkEakyJW8y56oNCC9318LHciohuWHblLyjBoSEa_B5BOKacgtNM3r8hn9sTX5EUdgbGRhx6yuN5woDFXP_lVp3NekHDYlJU8CtLgjj0CLp3KTte61EH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0OzhdwHetrydos7Sidv7xVmPqReK2NBYMKK3LcsexjPTyVztx7ZQ74X6IN0IASo-I7lul8ZkEakyJW8y56oNCC9318LHciohuWHblLyjBoSEa_B5BOKacgtNM3r8hn9sTX5EUdgbGRhx6yuN5woDFXP_lVp3NekHDYlJU8CtLgjj0CLp3KTte61EH=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Host a shower. You can do it.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDgbxNbgFOrfYas6Yr2tCKu_E0xy1_6wa-kk4edC4Bp6_lrOHe-SMMPk6VeJGVK9kpna1p7j6gL_wCvnwh-xcCWqMDNY8XZUOZ1bsDgsEDZUHKOLa5vsXb7lemGFTrmR2RAhIeI2LkOSOo6fS6ZOTxNeps5aoe6Vt4UPSGK72sqGvGDLHIpQOC7PSR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="baby shower etiquette" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDgbxNbgFOrfYas6Yr2tCKu_E0xy1_6wa-kk4edC4Bp6_lrOHe-SMMPk6VeJGVK9kpna1p7j6gL_wCvnwh-xcCWqMDNY8XZUOZ1bsDgsEDZUHKOLa5vsXb7lemGFTrmR2RAhIeI2LkOSOo6fS6ZOTxNeps5aoe6Vt4UPSGK72sqGvGDLHIpQOC7PSR=w480-h640" title="sip and see etiquette" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">...and in doing so, you will bless every single person that crosses your threshold. I promise.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihS6pTfXLKyR1-FcT1srJ5l0czaoGeH1T2v4Q-J6y2LPBftpDQOUNam9LsBS7TbKpDgUekWS3laxJX0ycLD7k78FnaokmQRoMOamDxcAWtnDjYMKsvcGWZ_PkGdlU9OO3afhVsCWyl_cCEpSE9ZTZrUsKOIqJlDipkj9RbLZZNEZgCdXOrFySDmHLg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><span><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">Hospitality is simply an opportunity to show love and care.</div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">"When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." Romans 12:13</div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." 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ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979129683647639475noreply@blogger.com11Oklahoma, USA35.0077519 -97.0928776.6975180638211569 -132.249127 63.317985736178848 -61.936627tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-51982878001915543032022-10-23T20:34:00.003-05:002022-10-23T21:33:06.081-05:00Eleven Gables Pasta Salad<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The following post is Sponsored. All thoughts, opinions, ideas, recipes, and photos are my own.</span> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuSRM4mmIv3npNm7gfITOQNgCDBe8AcghEz420JN-H9uI3Lzdfih35IX3CbyEwCdbCCvnDB9C6OB_bVPkZm-iTLFwe15FZbA7wNJwOfAjChNd6hU-ULnLMx6RoqUOFUiyF9-P00poHCz-4thF6hpKAkoUHC9_Apc6vQzzY7Mk3PbkxyvtE8CqDGhW/s3088/Facetune_23-10-2022-16-55-07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuSRM4mmIv3npNm7gfITOQNgCDBe8AcghEz420JN-H9uI3Lzdfih35IX3CbyEwCdbCCvnDB9C6OB_bVPkZm-iTLFwe15FZbA7wNJwOfAjChNd6hU-ULnLMx6RoqUOFUiyF9-P00poHCz-4thF6hpKAkoUHC9_Apc6vQzzY7Mk3PbkxyvtE8CqDGhW/w480-h640/Facetune_23-10-2022-16-55-07.jpg" title="Family Friendly Pasta Salad Recipe" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The meal my boys request the most often is, hands-down, Pasta Salad.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These days I am serving it with another protein, like grilled chicken, but it can easily be a meal on its own.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHM-sLLOhB69ZW5fw16ek837xdtcRfEaTJ8dzPODgy6qNT2Oi2ZwZDw49KoDIb-fDytVRqtLQdEDbhT21WAGtso6zYreBe-gpn9r6xeAelVf9u7PQoIdljuQ8f_furrr-2DnFNHXdH-YTertgLuYDphsO2aSM5HE3uDzxhe0cLOKX8gVJwl9hvIob/s4032/IMG_0387.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHM-sLLOhB69ZW5fw16ek837xdtcRfEaTJ8dzPODgy6qNT2Oi2ZwZDw49KoDIb-fDytVRqtLQdEDbhT21WAGtso6zYreBe-gpn9r6xeAelVf9u7PQoIdljuQ8f_furrr-2DnFNHXdH-YTertgLuYDphsO2aSM5HE3uDzxhe0cLOKX8gVJwl9hvIob/w480-h640/IMG_0387.heic" title="Shopping Walmart online app" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Purchasing Walmart's private brands, I am saving money, but not taste or quality. Dare to compare! Start your order </span><a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/1735450" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank goodness for <a href="http://Walmart.com">Walmart.com</a>'s easy to use app, I placed my grocery cart list at night from the comfort of my bed and jammies and the next morning I received a text message during after carpool to tell me my order was ready! All I had to do was pull up to the Walmart "pick up" parking spot and a friendly young man loaded it into my car. Off I went to make this easy and delicious dinner for my family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdrDvyJM-mZB4DG9XAFFBfFNm9I9hwN6Et79hy9k6WMWYwe2ZIQp0fFpeWX7QWpBQm6o-3Lg-BMulVHPaUXc9xdo7LlZNIuJI_0CkexSJtZk6x5YI-aOfiMCPsDuH5BVv90ITuf0xGEd2LFQ5hqXg8f2fj4JuV2_chyNJFXe1_wcX18Ta-t6JvCwA/s4032/IMG_0452.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdrDvyJM-mZB4DG9XAFFBfFNm9I9hwN6Et79hy9k6WMWYwe2ZIQp0fFpeWX7QWpBQm6o-3Lg-BMulVHPaUXc9xdo7LlZNIuJI_0CkexSJtZk6x5YI-aOfiMCPsDuH5BVv90ITuf0xGEd2LFQ5hqXg8f2fj4JuV2_chyNJFXe1_wcX18Ta-t6JvCwA/w480-h640/IMG_0452.heic" title="Easy Weeknight Meal" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><i>Eleven Gables Pasta Salad</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(feeds four very hungry teens for dinner and the leftovers pack nicely for their lunchboxes)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">48 ounces rotini</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 pound hard salami</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 tri-color bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), large diced</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">16 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 ounces sliced black olives</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup banana peppers (chopped)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup cherry peppers (chopped)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Dressing</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>(I double and sometimes triple the dressing)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons Italian Salad Dressing Dry Mix</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons water</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup avocado oil</span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Boil pasta according to directions, drain and rinse with cold water</div><div style="text-align: center;">In a large bowl, add bell peppers, cheese, olives, banana peppers, and cherry peppers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix well and add cooled pasta.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drizzle dressing over the pasta ingredients and mix well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I make a second dressing and drizzle that over the ingredients as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chill several hours or overnight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Taste when cold and add more dressing if your taste prefers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2cCWrm2_OV3J-Vj7YzSN4jXwpCiTV3dGF2fTov-11pOH9Htk737WCPd4uogGH-j0WsceB-nmzWoTbddvVAB8QvlOFuLuIdELVFigdiNyevkLdd1Ua4HKFG4FsY7L0JWSDxIYYejxMpGfLXhnHl0Qig7D67cOUJiz_Sf8LJ_go0oSsqrxRsXaMUeo/s3199/IMG_0455.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3199" data-original-width="3022" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2cCWrm2_OV3J-Vj7YzSN4jXwpCiTV3dGF2fTov-11pOH9Htk737WCPd4uogGH-j0WsceB-nmzWoTbddvVAB8QvlOFuLuIdELVFigdiNyevkLdd1Ua4HKFG4FsY7L0JWSDxIYYejxMpGfLXhnHl0Qig7D67cOUJiz_Sf8LJ_go0oSsqrxRsXaMUeo/w604-h640/IMG_0455.heic" title="Easy Pasta Salad Recipe" width="604" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I sprinkle parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes on top</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4867764"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/7ecbaf2eded4c3ebc8d2a0e9f8af3d8bf3e7a62b/images/search/350.gif" onerror='this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."' style="width: 15px; height: 15px"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979129683647639475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-8997763270482678792022-09-26T21:57:00.006-05:002022-09-27T09:43:54.013-05:00Eleven Gables Chicken Caesar Salad<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3JgBoehJIz1zYsqBF0sGp187kYXLCUVn1DhYQ5KsRoYTBDBfoo35GAocAhZRUuxkWIODxcnICzvum4GfNfEMDhqb4w7vnJP2p63L-SPxU75hsJNGBD12BzLhVIkOrqrBmSXPaLRlwCvX9vTkYNpTnasH9oDGxAThGjausjlDXBA5I9l1_p1Meqt7G" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3JgBoehJIz1zYsqBF0sGp187kYXLCUVn1DhYQ5KsRoYTBDBfoo35GAocAhZRUuxkWIODxcnICzvum4GfNfEMDhqb4w7vnJP2p63L-SPxU75hsJNGBD12BzLhVIkOrqrBmSXPaLRlwCvX9vTkYNpTnasH9oDGxAThGjausjlDXBA5I9l1_p1Meqt7G=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My boys love this quick and easy, under 30 minute dinner and so do I!</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These days, with four active boys schedules saving time and money is important. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://Walmart.com">Walmart.com</a> made shopping a snap! I placed my order <a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp//1735450" target="_blank">HERE</a> and it was ready within hours by selecting the "Speed" filter and "Today."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHduBeM7oXx9IlgwP1Kjnz6zYHfYHHYy0Raw8GtsCLJe4TKW7fAUh30DNJBnphsW5FFgRNJnhOuwt-BEPWkvGcD4PY0ghLV9_IM8Ni4lM2gJixZGLz6G8RtWn0rWm4VrCvsdXpRb_r0Dn8kp53MlLmsC5ShF0IUbfkEGLX5Zd4yrmjw5FEOR5Z_VK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHduBeM7oXx9IlgwP1Kjnz6zYHfYHHYy0Raw8GtsCLJe4TKW7fAUh30DNJBnphsW5FFgRNJnhOuwt-BEPWkvGcD4PY0ghLV9_IM8Ni4lM2gJixZGLz6G8RtWn0rWm4VrCvsdXpRb_r0Dn8kp53MlLmsC5ShF0IUbfkEGLX5Zd4yrmjw5FEOR5Z_VK=w268-h400" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A text message tells you your order is ready, then their nice associate loads everything into your car. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjccI18Kncf7z1hdkL83ecaFgpQqWiwbtl7rFliYCqkgO0rktyNr-rTfumlHrb0bhf7B5rz7pzX8PdcAni25eQBEp_8oZOULWqxBnD51KdxMdJ7HNUOVXCCV0tRDcjFltYarAF10m4eu3guYu4hLeLMM3J04O3L_2_KsucA8r0DP1p_hhn0x3U1Xnr_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjccI18Kncf7z1hdkL83ecaFgpQqWiwbtl7rFliYCqkgO0rktyNr-rTfumlHrb0bhf7B5rz7pzX8PdcAni25eQBEp_8oZOULWqxBnD51KdxMdJ7HNUOVXCCV0tRDcjFltYarAF10m4eu3guYu4hLeLMM3J04O3L_2_KsucA8r0DP1p_hhn0x3U1Xnr_=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">At this critical moment in time, with grocery prices rising, my dollar goes so much further with Walmart Brands like Great Value, Marketside, and Sam's Choice. These are high quality swaps without the name brand price.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy4UjMgCfGKMcPm_U66vAcHbGi8QciB86m0Ym99Z1s2iTneijhXGOdKXDnXWRUmNXR3DPT4jweP1Xzd9O2-Sw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Equate mouth rinse looks even more beautiful in a vintage decanter! </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlR3RbOS7dy-oUS5mcHZnk6lbLzB3kdsvgoIfvo55ZsnLlHgwc-JoU-edG65p4z-rQEtQpuQeLjzk57SwApu2lv_jH3voDJQ2gskEbXMtuJe_JVEt-lUkFXqUmQKf2mGCziWCMhZzYy92y04YV0W-CQKJb6Zz-5qDxRmAuKsXvN9Flzjnb76JraImc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlR3RbOS7dy-oUS5mcHZnk6lbLzB3kdsvgoIfvo55ZsnLlHgwc-JoU-edG65p4z-rQEtQpuQeLjzk57SwApu2lv_jH3voDJQ2gskEbXMtuJe_JVEt-lUkFXqUmQKf2mGCziWCMhZzYy92y04YV0W-CQKJb6Zz-5qDxRmAuKsXvN9Flzjnb76JraImc=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Romaine Lettuce (3 heads)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup avocado oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 clove garlic</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 egg</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 teaspoon pepper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 teaspoon salt </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Blend all ingredients with Immersion Blender</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crouton Recipe</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">slice French baguette into 1" cubes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">place cubes in a ziptop bag</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">drizzle with olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">sprinkle with kosher salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">spread bread cubes on a sheet pan and bake 20 minutes at 375*f<br /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/naxWvsVw6_w" width="320" youtube-src-id="naxWvsVw6_w"></iframe></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Here I am making the recipe! <br /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE8yaZeTiQ3RQl6TtbCmbKjtu98q3X0-BgGpnVLE1VSynoC2cF47si4uW_r8WLLr9vxjSk6YQGjdFRM4xPUI-8cRv_OQIrqO_-FTIB_67ukD2PAHAxtKPApZDJtmQDie6ljIbYb9n2kWcq9O5ue-B8HbV9K1nAwaSd7bSZYImnyVx1uyFiAba5P1ci" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjE8yaZeTiQ3RQl6TtbCmbKjtu98q3X0-BgGpnVLE1VSynoC2cF47si4uW_r8WLLr9vxjSk6YQGjdFRM4xPUI-8cRv_OQIrqO_-FTIB_67ukD2PAHAxtKPApZDJtmQDie6ljIbYb9n2kWcq9O5ue-B8HbV9K1nAwaSd7bSZYImnyVx1uyFiAba5P1ci=w263-h400" width="263" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">1. Cut and Wash Romaine </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgx735tMXk-3iFwcIeciKyJENRr3AWxL3E1a-E8XCIIcVPCrn3xhpZFmgvwQdtGaKohbXvy4rbpNhsNNAmxLc4Uxo6GVwsdgWBKFP0Md4PByJeIYA3GtAm7tXsPZeBspsoukiqZUHWwb-Qbbpn23Bd7kwuxdm2g7_-olKxbmcNoH1e63QE28UsqRi5t" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgx735tMXk-3iFwcIeciKyJENRr3AWxL3E1a-E8XCIIcVPCrn3xhpZFmgvwQdtGaKohbXvy4rbpNhsNNAmxLc4Uxo6GVwsdgWBKFP0Md4PByJeIYA3GtAm7tXsPZeBspsoukiqZUHWwb-Qbbpn23Bd7kwuxdm2g7_-olKxbmcNoH1e63QE28UsqRi5t=w240-h400" width="240" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Spin that lettuce dry</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I've used a <a href="https://bit.ly/3DXSkJg" target="_blank">salad spinner</a> since I was a child)</span></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWAiBK_JdqHzJcGTyvmfcAeV8N3oxuHcgfuin6dceoWExp1OeMsQTLlZrT-CBAWowN4GHKZVkI14ryoT6bDyYBW_fxPn1I-1q4b6AZZB9XmGR3qHH0V-BBk4bdjbMG8X2FyjC6fHMMDoUq-EytnBS_BbKBxjQGn4dR3jpzflJifAzQxy6hDnSYatQD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWAiBK_JdqHzJcGTyvmfcAeV8N3oxuHcgfuin6dceoWExp1OeMsQTLlZrT-CBAWowN4GHKZVkI14ryoT6bDyYBW_fxPn1I-1q4b6AZZB9XmGR3qHH0V-BBk4bdjbMG8X2FyjC6fHMMDoUq-EytnBS_BbKBxjQGn4dR3jpzflJifAzQxy6hDnSYatQD=w270-h400" width="270" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">3. Make your dressing</span></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_rE8HAnBpRjO2cK0-odZ5q8KjOww80TrfvAaryB6ELM-igJdKSpS3j5AsKYd0FY1sSIn9pCIXI93WbHOaaXVc7btY9IKb7aUrSRxUV83onfgsTt9h0evh2cqbJYumXosurzRxeA38pzxzdWtMO7e1jPdtvJz9sTC2ew4wMPwWJ272FVI_IL_qRXwi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1775" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_rE8HAnBpRjO2cK0-odZ5q8KjOww80TrfvAaryB6ELM-igJdKSpS3j5AsKYd0FY1sSIn9pCIXI93WbHOaaXVc7btY9IKb7aUrSRxUV83onfgsTt9h0evh2cqbJYumXosurzRxeA38pzxzdWtMO7e1jPdtvJz9sTC2ew4wMPwWJ272FVI_IL_qRXwi=w263-h400" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Rinse, Pat dry, & tenderize your chicken breast</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I love this Marketside brand from Walmart!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1gJ_mqPBOtkOzwS9p3RpFIgVNQVU77oCJaDsbcbU8hUYhr9Ey7X7JBG-LFiwmX0b-cGDXqBR1933iFEPr3AjccQ9OVqmWtGQIuzwfnWkjwIBlXv8J7gMjwbBpqRTvKEbc1pQ0V9KX50G_3FL0pUJnRxi_6OodvlLyJA5PMM185zhp_hENPUBRqcYY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1919" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1gJ_mqPBOtkOzwS9p3RpFIgVNQVU77oCJaDsbcbU8hUYhr9Ey7X7JBG-LFiwmX0b-cGDXqBR1933iFEPr3AjccQ9OVqmWtGQIuzwfnWkjwIBlXv8J7gMjwbBpqRTvKEbc1pQ0V9KX50G_3FL0pUJnRxi_6OodvlLyJA5PMM185zhp_hENPUBRqcYY=w244-h400" width="244" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">4. Grill your chicken breast and slice </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Croutons:<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwUtKVtOWB9E-FragXobDOkXn5NqDvsGssFHrvp9J92Nx-U1XP9ssNFQGZaxpVRVbG8T6Cr7sULTeXwjlfUtOkQueQxGfS_Wfjd3_s_1Id3SeVeUXEaPM0IovHNodjT9qfcmc5em2nENjwLlU5Vcl0UrM3ixIqU7soqIzw6yt44COWPwhV5mA06HL-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2062" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwUtKVtOWB9E-FragXobDOkXn5NqDvsGssFHrvp9J92Nx-U1XP9ssNFQGZaxpVRVbG8T6Cr7sULTeXwjlfUtOkQueQxGfS_Wfjd3_s_1Id3SeVeUXEaPM0IovHNodjT9qfcmc5em2nENjwLlU5Vcl0UrM3ixIqU7soqIzw6yt44COWPwhV5mA06HL-=w227-h400" width="227" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Using a Marketside French Baguette</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiffYNWr4cPi06H1caUZLydbqe_FewCwdRkGjr1DSenJ1IUl1uG2D2-J-bl92bAxcft-2vr7UgTuRRwlSRRZ4y9wO-TPYylAmxtj5be2l2017lYHWU0aPLvqWzziwopERcUhMxl85dFQ8FHXUjab4ei_A1uoTCBiWKfA-rlOKgFox0TkviLDSwNKcjD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiffYNWr4cPi06H1caUZLydbqe_FewCwdRkGjr1DSenJ1IUl1uG2D2-J-bl92bAxcft-2vr7UgTuRRwlSRRZ4y9wO-TPYylAmxtj5be2l2017lYHWU0aPLvqWzziwopERcUhMxl85dFQ8FHXUjab4ei_A1uoTCBiWKfA-rlOKgFox0TkviLDSwNKcjD=w232-h400" width="232" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">2. Slice baguette into cubes using this <a href="https://bit.ly/3xR1B1J" target="_blank">handy dandy electric knife</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMjT-XXaiJ8PV_PIdlqhfFhm-uI0WwsPFM9FXM354lkbjB4kVuizA5qa4UpXR7xaCpKHNsOj_P8AiAAkyoi17D-JwV12c78luGUWZxI07u5a_7CdYtE0PAmmKJj4r6QAhxeNsb1wa7nw4aO_9owEq7_8FYINoKqV5dsjiL8Xh-wx1hVF6CIKxN6HbN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMjT-XXaiJ8PV_PIdlqhfFhm-uI0WwsPFM9FXM354lkbjB4kVuizA5qa4UpXR7xaCpKHNsOj_P8AiAAkyoi17D-JwV12c78luGUWZxI07u5a_7CdYtE0PAmmKJj4r6QAhxeNsb1wa7nw4aO_9owEq7_8FYINoKqV5dsjiL8Xh-wx1hVF6CIKxN6HbN=w233-h400" width="233" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />3. Spread on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WATCH my <a href="https://youtu.be/naxWvsVw6_w" target="_blank">YOUTUBE VIDEO</a> for the full tutorial</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiqZ7oye6ULlgm3hAuYQIyuPMQw7kUgAYTnsgOdtN1KURa5D8GHRcEf-APE5NsV7o2yKGLfOu9a3F8AqhhPQhpXCL2LJg5TTYp3Bxf9lSHf51kTwlm3JiLviw3GMZnhAGFBO3DL3KvdUL7UEBetwRCnmCtvn28GNr0CyxdDPX-6ammCdiny7AN_esm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiqZ7oye6ULlgm3hAuYQIyuPMQw7kUgAYTnsgOdtN1KURa5D8GHRcEf-APE5NsV7o2yKGLfOu9a3F8AqhhPQhpXCL2LJg5TTYp3Bxf9lSHf51kTwlm3JiLviw3GMZnhAGFBO3DL3KvdUL7UEBetwRCnmCtvn28GNr0CyxdDPX-6ammCdiny7AN_esm=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">New online Walmart customers can use promo code TRIPLE10 to save $10 off their first three pickup or deliver orders. $50 minimum. 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<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4849872"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/6e22a6df29c875b2b8065e738d4402d8638abc36/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div>ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689814433811725500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-89158873424605052152022-01-27T16:37:00.000-06:002022-01-27T16:37:08.813-06:00"The Home Edit" Organization in the Closet<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post is sponsored by <a href="https://bit.ly/3o4LBVa" target="_blank">Walmart</a>. All thoughts and ideas are my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember when we remodeled our master closet, bathroom, study, and bedroom three years ago? You can read all about it <a href="https://www.elevengables.com/2019/06/eleven-gables-before-and-after-master.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, time flies when you are raising children! My closet is finally organized and today I'm showing you a little glimpse! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGf4oo7YzAnpQu-7DPO553x2KsFQaeu5F3cGuKULv3RkGkz_N47IkPb6y-yYHESG2SGOZVvQiW3B1PGrFhVLBDig9MGgUsMjwALEJctJ6q4g7Z9dGFIXX5NK-0mvXj3lK2rNWOsVKEGzUlD5acU9lIJFE5PFbvjmsUfRlTTaAF9Ykg2E_ehdk5FGP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3990" data-original-width="2992" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGf4oo7YzAnpQu-7DPO553x2KsFQaeu5F3cGuKULv3RkGkz_N47IkPb6y-yYHESG2SGOZVvQiW3B1PGrFhVLBDig9MGgUsMjwALEJctJ6q4g7Z9dGFIXX5NK-0mvXj3lK2rNWOsVKEGzUlD5acU9lIJFE5PFbvjmsUfRlTTaAF9Ykg2E_ehdk5FGP=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I never showed you the finished closet before because I forgot to take before photos. I have a few videos I'm going to try to upload so you can take a peek around. If they aren't loading, I'm really not sure what to do... tech isn't really my forté. I'd rather be crafting, baking, gardening.... anything other than computer technology. ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxfahSajur8Unb6KM1314-t6bvTrHyo6EFMzqvH1iBFnKrHGT9mZLArGLHTIljKy0f2sRBvUNZzBxp6mT6PyA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwa9h_qjt5_3-XJ_leUnQ5k1YNN5G33v0l7sqLOvcF9iokMpV7ijn7suB44LMYGn0Joy2dxS7J2nTc4-x9MyA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxPGId-tIZyK8kQtqtolhmti-gkPXrW22c48ck8pzTbbFt_y1jl8gfRvDMCHAAAxd_6Xxkuzf6F-q2pkuSKfg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We pulled out all of the carpet and put wood floors in... we love having the wood floors here. They are so easy to maintain. We also added trim and doors to this built-in to make it look more like a custom piece of furniture (and to keep dust off the contents of the shelves). Then we painted everything a custom color (Eleven Gables White). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I never really got around to organizing my closet because we were just ready to move back in and get back to life. Recently, I discovered <a href="https://bit.ly/3o4LBVa" target="_blank">The Home Edit collection at Walmart</a>. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to finally get this area of my house tidied up.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEehZTUVDhc8yfGdq3W05Ief__HNQ-nmax730S7l6kPCVy0bOEAa9W67RWGx0QxyMUkpU0lRpOt3QgGXYh82Gha7J4kTNbK98xGy1UEfCyJvyNZSfKEK7RN5ovB78LLOa1YJ96gkJg8pbWSQ2M_tC2y3jZyahND_hfx5pAaAjX5NwVsRsgAaIOEkzQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="5648" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEehZTUVDhc8yfGdq3W05Ief__HNQ-nmax730S7l6kPCVy0bOEAa9W67RWGx0QxyMUkpU0lRpOt3QgGXYh82Gha7J4kTNbK98xGy1UEfCyJvyNZSfKEK7RN5ovB78LLOa1YJ96gkJg8pbWSQ2M_tC2y3jZyahND_hfx5pAaAjX5NwVsRsgAaIOEkzQ=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a sampling of what this <a href="https://bit.ly/3o4LBVa" target="_blank">Walmart Home collaboration</a> has to offer. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And now for the disarray of my closet cabinets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGKB5LLdbVf7efDZ-auDizI9l_NIQWdRGp8O6gaVaC6YXgV7_HY6sXd8409WxNFtv9OYFHupdcB4VRZeUJ-TtyFhUYHMhz3I_IOFq7VMrCDpkpRmMZCIQB1JuQBO37QM0B6BHRtuSpjxKbTxkxTjcgQrxAJ31hZTJ_nqF__MF7bGIrP6rdVP4rgAde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGKB5LLdbVf7efDZ-auDizI9l_NIQWdRGp8O6gaVaC6YXgV7_HY6sXd8409WxNFtv9OYFHupdcB4VRZeUJ-TtyFhUYHMhz3I_IOFq7VMrCDpkpRmMZCIQB1JuQBO37QM0B6BHRtuSpjxKbTxkxTjcgQrxAJ31hZTJ_nqF__MF7bGIrP6rdVP4rgAde=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't have a ton of handbags, but what I do have I need to be tidy. Keeping handbags organized also helps the bags keep their shape. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I ordered two sets of <a href="https://bit.ly/3t2xaEb" target="_blank">THESE</a>. You have to think outside the box. These are sold as "laundry" storage, but obviously will work anywhere: under the sink or in cabinets. They are such a useful size.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipEB_Ub7IeiCD6uGJthAb7lMq2xzb1OZOjKE_hxLLpSrOtUNIpNwLFnniPgjs0I523Nu9TBs6cQSL215mRTkSGl-P303RqCcXA1KXs79PsgLhXR_xr4Xbm3FTm_ZcYTZnmzc7Rb3KaM-eg0TSHvuASCKSt6Ja-egUow94EeNXiyyVYDLSLZEdv8X1t" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipEB_Ub7IeiCD6uGJthAb7lMq2xzb1OZOjKE_hxLLpSrOtUNIpNwLFnniPgjs0I523Nu9TBs6cQSL215mRTkSGl-P303RqCcXA1KXs79PsgLhXR_xr4Xbm3FTm_ZcYTZnmzc7Rb3KaM-eg0TSHvuASCKSt6Ja-egUow94EeNXiyyVYDLSLZEdv8X1t=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ordering online through Walmart was quick and easy. I had my purchases delivered right to my door. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN-Bips6Zy2SrOA6kG3YDiMDo1ITI7CcbVIgi-j5XOhMj1E4k3g8F9R_Mj_IPA_avRuq8qi6eOpbDnnO91SteyeDi_SbmdIbX2ypFoQSJy3yQnUY83dLA1rhdestEXYE5-Lh_jmLzSVxnnaPlCzVmBSYKPaSIJFAl2ejz-ozCZQ2FGFrXN1cV9GGpR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN-Bips6Zy2SrOA6kG3YDiMDo1ITI7CcbVIgi-j5XOhMj1E4k3g8F9R_Mj_IPA_avRuq8qi6eOpbDnnO91SteyeDi_SbmdIbX2ypFoQSJy3yQnUY83dLA1rhdestEXYE5-Lh_jmLzSVxnnaPlCzVmBSYKPaSIJFAl2ejz-ozCZQ2FGFrXN1cV9GGpR=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here we go!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, organizing/tackling a project can be intimidating at first. I left my new containers sitting on the table until they really spoke to me about how I would and could use them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTcTTKxaYcg5U_YWJCoDYBa4VKA_-CTRs8uRkG9SpOZey9WIHvBh7eJRffvOkoRc8W3HWL_JOkyeHAT4jqjZo9v6iVUTxo6Z7dlGP1aH5YhRBJvR-OTLXdCrgkzembw8hz-u4nUeMC895YrLf5HoS-_Pc6ecleLi8ElSXggmThpPPSb4hjOFFgumkV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTcTTKxaYcg5U_YWJCoDYBa4VKA_-CTRs8uRkG9SpOZey9WIHvBh7eJRffvOkoRc8W3HWL_JOkyeHAT4jqjZo9v6iVUTxo6Z7dlGP1aH5YhRBJvR-OTLXdCrgkzembw8hz-u4nUeMC895YrLf5HoS-_Pc6ecleLi8ElSXggmThpPPSb4hjOFFgumkV=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can you imagine why I needed the containers to be empty to speak to me? I couldn't get past trying to organize my cleaning closet that really didn't need to be organized like this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjow8Wyv-UjkPvATgFl7y-2UXe4SRfJ3paEaXo4QTa02APX5k8_KT9dlHMXswfemwPHJFDMT7LbQtD-VAelJAch0UN0nA9hUq8cs3es1pUadq3HUIfzgx8Ylj_-jlkGE3fJi5fTEr3aiUqzINwaEmLKE-dNLYDkaspx8A92h9lwKBh732jEYrnHUSxL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjow8Wyv-UjkPvATgFl7y-2UXe4SRfJ3paEaXo4QTa02APX5k8_KT9dlHMXswfemwPHJFDMT7LbQtD-VAelJAch0UN0nA9hUq8cs3es1pUadq3HUIfzgx8Ylj_-jlkGE3fJi5fTEr3aiUqzINwaEmLKE-dNLYDkaspx8A92h9lwKBh732jEYrnHUSxL" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used <a href="https://bit.ly/3o4AITi" target="_blank">THESE</a> to contain my perfumes and lotions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjieKur_ZTp92NdJxKSFDpM0Mjo89NLJS8jwsT6ZPB1OlDmUSih_H89sFKSUdTnzsuZa8cHoePvS28xwF0RBJQvd6vJaHeFRu45KEytsSxYuZFBx7-RlKZWHX15AitzRivJIvnx6L8UpypHLIxsW9KVNjzlOplEqEwb-Yhz_Sm8mn0kwo1qVRvsgr9o" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjieKur_ZTp92NdJxKSFDpM0Mjo89NLJS8jwsT6ZPB1OlDmUSih_H89sFKSUdTnzsuZa8cHoePvS28xwF0RBJQvd6vJaHeFRu45KEytsSxYuZFBx7-RlKZWHX15AitzRivJIvnx6L8UpypHLIxsW9KVNjzlOplEqEwb-Yhz_Sm8mn0kwo1qVRvsgr9o" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3G9m977" target="_blank">THESE</a> are the perfect size for clutches. I also purchased some for my needlepoint crafts.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirB-yf2EgD3L105xVcTBi5bW3FRnRalK8yT_IZYyDXaYP_iybuxdZid2c88Yxa6BaGfMlq4vij6FqIvnCosUYUPu9OTJOTFQ0kZYK2AUOPVcML7cD36TRHVyDYUdqZW1M64n2M9okhA1MWtsFJy3ZoQpUzMAkwMbXMfgvAGurp1aDaO1CnJ4-uh6kL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirB-yf2EgD3L105xVcTBi5bW3FRnRalK8yT_IZYyDXaYP_iybuxdZid2c88Yxa6BaGfMlq4vij6FqIvnCosUYUPu9OTJOTFQ0kZYK2AUOPVcML7cD36TRHVyDYUdqZW1M64n2M9okhA1MWtsFJy3ZoQpUzMAkwMbXMfgvAGurp1aDaO1CnJ4-uh6kL" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3o1kYk4" target="_blank">This size</a> worked perfectly for my shoulder bags</span></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUnNGMWXUjPQNQW0vkus8xgwF1TRuiteM9Nq3KGsIhshv4rPGIYfYB9XI1HIP5v-RSh4fVDkkH2nlkh_JmOc69dHeFPXM4qX59B8btYORaeyu6iNY2wggNXc4MzRm_z5wRE1sRcfqqqRqTANpeqpAKWJjndO0ABZktQvQF0xoYYX4-NOhUrqbnnhU9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3998" data-original-width="2998" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUnNGMWXUjPQNQW0vkus8xgwF1TRuiteM9Nq3KGsIhshv4rPGIYfYB9XI1HIP5v-RSh4fVDkkH2nlkh_JmOc69dHeFPXM4qX59B8btYORaeyu6iNY2wggNXc4MzRm_z5wRE1sRcfqqqRqTANpeqpAKWJjndO0ABZktQvQF0xoYYX4-NOhUrqbnnhU9=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and there you go... a tidy and organized spot in the closet!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoqurSpsX2vSs5WA1HUkJ_gHh9zcHBLYyLZiep7v2T0Mac-twD5dhM-BKTstaa_zY5dChrwH1Q104VAqj6qzE7wdZkunVWidERzYDc6eL-0kuVAMApQ9YLZKTJA652D-3IOHhpDhH19kqy-4BTlTqVpr37X_LQsHoknLmDHOfddU_AXpFzeG_pc8VU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoqurSpsX2vSs5WA1HUkJ_gHh9zcHBLYyLZiep7v2T0Mac-twD5dhM-BKTstaa_zY5dChrwH1Q104VAqj6qzE7wdZkunVWidERzYDc6eL-0kuVAMApQ9YLZKTJA652D-3IOHhpDhH19kqy-4BTlTqVpr37X_LQsHoknLmDHOfddU_AXpFzeG_pc8VU=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next up... the bathroom drawers using <a href="https://bit.ly/3AEJ4pN" target="_blank">THESE</a>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0qVaedfMUqN_idGfBoe_Agt4CGKNtEEQSxruWIx3DD4wZ2Xn2xkPqqj9_QqoXJZcYyImMyk-0mlodTZZLV9Z9L5CEMMayXUQ2VpUun5_RpgehOAzkXIQTFgHuxj4whtElBHqCatAQkivyeaTLtN2fg6uJzSjAUyHGgnF4UkzEd-Jtr_c3kimv-DWk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0qVaedfMUqN_idGfBoe_Agt4CGKNtEEQSxruWIx3DD4wZ2Xn2xkPqqj9_QqoXJZcYyImMyk-0mlodTZZLV9Z9L5CEMMayXUQ2VpUun5_RpgehOAzkXIQTFgHuxj4whtElBHqCatAQkivyeaTLtN2fg6uJzSjAUyHGgnF4UkzEd-Jtr_c3kimv-DWk=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://bit.ly/3o4LBVa" target="_blank">THIS COLLABORATION</a> from Walmart Home is flying off the shelves quickly and only just launched a few days ago. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add to cart if something tickles your fancy because it will be sold out before you know it!</span></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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All thoughts and ideas are my own.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's the most wonderful time of the year! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sugar Cookie Season!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every year I strive to make sugar cookies, but I have had the hardest time finding a sugar cookie recipe that bakes perfectly and is also delicious. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found it y'all. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And I'm a big cheater. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*<a href="https://bit.ly/3mY1Seg" target="_blank">**HERE***</a> it is. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just add a dash of <a href="https://bit.ly/3mYjc2U" target="_blank">*this*</a> and call it (semi) homemade!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqfL6THzcn5cDyjb61oYEa-IYitwSRQMVXvhJtS_1zcho7yyrh2qEG9MD2_4zPOk-wScEFCKuJcZ2qwFdhz656yVGhO_tR0bG3pAOyvkL5skuqEBYvyi8vh3wuR4vWrp5y-uE6LRzoBg/s2048/IMG_9045+2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqfL6THzcn5cDyjb61oYEa-IYitwSRQMVXvhJtS_1zcho7yyrh2qEG9MD2_4zPOk-wScEFCKuJcZ2qwFdhz656yVGhO_tR0bG3pAOyvkL5skuqEBYvyi8vh3wuR4vWrp5y-uE6LRzoBg/w480-h640/IMG_9045+2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is my baking process:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Make the dough </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I use <a href="https://bit.ly/3C1XK14" target="_blank">THIS</a> mixer to make all of my ingredients.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do NOT melt the butter, but rather chop it into small pieces and, once it is at room temperature, beat it into the dough. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wrap manageable amounts of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Roll dough out onto a floured surface and cut into shapes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love <a href="https://bit.ly/3bUz1RI" target="_blank">THESE</a> copper cookie cutters and when I'm not using them for baking, I put them on my kitchen Christmas tree for decoration.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Bake according to <a href="https://bit.ly/3mY1Seg" target="_blank">THIS</a> package instructions</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Transfer using a floured spatula to <a href="https://bit.ly/3n1lKgw" target="_blank">THESE wire cooling racks</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I prefer using <a href="https://bit.ly/3BU5gv2" target="_blank">THIS spatula</a> because it is flat and supports the entire cookie to prevent it from breaking</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1c9oMd8WYE1279Fg4AJ1sFD_83mgNOqP1ycthbtAf2iP0VallWFwPVK_pQrtfpKwHl-lNp-sb2m4HZ4kAZngR4OyTAt3zRVd5mE8iO20ghobBZlAExalQFfQFOK0ZaEhs3ToTdwBUiOU/s2048/IMG_8995.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1c9oMd8WYE1279Fg4AJ1sFD_83mgNOqP1ycthbtAf2iP0VallWFwPVK_pQrtfpKwHl-lNp-sb2m4HZ4kAZngR4OyTAt3zRVd5mE8iO20ghobBZlAExalQFfQFOK0ZaEhs3ToTdwBUiOU/w480-h640/IMG_8995.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Whilst waiting for your cookies to cool completely, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">make Royal Icing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My ROYAL ICING recipe:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually double this recipe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 pound (16 ounces) <a href="https://bit.ly/3og8R1E" target="_blank">POWDERED SUGAR</a> (4.5 cups)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup WARM water (105º-115ºF) </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">+ more for thinner "flood" consistency</span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-large;">3 tablespoons <a href="https://bit.ly/3wxaHz1" target="_blank">MERINGUE POWDER</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 teaspoon <a href="https://bit.ly/3bUI6tM" target="_blank">ALMOND EXTRAC</a>T</span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 teaspoon <a href="https://bit.ly/3ocvPqD" target="_blank">cream of tartar</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3F274UC" target="_blank">THIS Food Coloring</a> and especially <a href="https://bit.ly/3mV2gu5" target="_blank">THIS GREEN color</a> (its the perfect Christmas tree green</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">Beat all ingredients except food color in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on high speed 7 to 10 minutes or until very stiff. Divide and tint with food colors. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place in <a href="https://bit.ly/30d8s8g" target="_blank">THESE disposable icing bags</a>. Friends, I will ONLY use these icing bags now. They are cheaper (don't squeeze hard), but you can secure your icing with a twist-tie and it won't come pouring out the top of the bag. They are easier in your hand too. I just love using them. Do you have a preference on icing bags? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut small tip of the bag off for piping, then cut more off for flooding.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdpIMSXTrvIH1uWNHnr8Sp7IbWxSIzG4lI7Nsf0mi5SMUkX2WORrJbARoTGhJNQgII224XDJ4FiCN3Xfup9j_KIa_b69AOFLbTBhi0055jKK4T5-0HpxU3KyDTSuWHv8WCfD-XLscNqY/s2048/IMG_8522.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdpIMSXTrvIH1uWNHnr8Sp7IbWxSIzG4lI7Nsf0mi5SMUkX2WORrJbARoTGhJNQgII224XDJ4FiCN3Xfup9j_KIa_b69AOFLbTBhi0055jKK4T5-0HpxU3KyDTSuWHv8WCfD-XLscNqY/w480-h640/IMG_8522.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6O17BapbPoi1Pkg-GAGg12UDrMARSCpsCjJ7HpeEuRvT_bujXayxwm-9zYr5aQB4eIyqlTaIGYWeRNyrPiV2ESgwuRskhbqI1V8hbiV0flnxBa_aGbYPkIrHf4QL-pdlRtfURYvUypI/s1801/IMG_2198.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1801" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6O17BapbPoi1Pkg-GAGg12UDrMARSCpsCjJ7HpeEuRvT_bujXayxwm-9zYr5aQB4eIyqlTaIGYWeRNyrPiV2ESgwuRskhbqI1V8hbiV0flnxBa_aGbYPkIrHf4QL-pdlRtfURYvUypI/w416-h640/IMG_2198.jpeg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't this green the perfect Christmas Tree green?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. Pipe the outline of the cookie and let dry</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPx21TMhyphenhyphenWvAT2sEepNCQacnysCFDiWeXT4tD8nCetEty9oAt7LlaeWVSkXOiEuR2Kvji6s-WIuZ9BYkKfB2-JX2_aFsDeJeSUy0efMX2WsoMvugRACVQpvEi-6hfTMv3Uffte2Th81XI/s2048/IMG_9006.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1618" data-original-width="2048" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPx21TMhyphenhyphenWvAT2sEepNCQacnysCFDiWeXT4tD8nCetEty9oAt7LlaeWVSkXOiEuR2Kvji6s-WIuZ9BYkKfB2-JX2_aFsDeJeSUy0efMX2WsoMvugRACVQpvEi-6hfTMv3Uffte2Th81XI/w640-h506/IMG_9006.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Flood the inside of the cookie</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3O056M9LqcIhO6jPfauWpIJdFjMXUqKDZ6ZwpLPgOyB-jlRqAnQZwq-gHtj5C0-fkLZ4RwT0Xnvcm21AZ801eoSDdwticYy1EP18jSomlTM_rR30hljk6yBPGEKPjBd-BWBdglbgLOa0/s2048/IMG_9007.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3O056M9LqcIhO6jPfauWpIJdFjMXUqKDZ6ZwpLPgOyB-jlRqAnQZwq-gHtj5C0-fkLZ4RwT0Xnvcm21AZ801eoSDdwticYy1EP18jSomlTM_rR30hljk6yBPGEKPjBd-BWBdglbgLOa0/w480-h640/IMG_9007.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flooding the cookies... notice the icing working its way out of the bag on top... such a mess... don't use stiff bags that can't be secured well.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qpMDJYM3ht-ywiX5J5AaU8dYwVaPlZegmuSHr9KR3bQHxfJAU1CrQ57rAiUaaz3GcX_owzQvcroSpc-kR_vL6_Ziw_0862YT0IKs_E2zflw-o0vv5q_nEVkNuqeiji4naUxMC0qXVak/s2048/IMG_9010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qpMDJYM3ht-ywiX5J5AaU8dYwVaPlZegmuSHr9KR3bQHxfJAU1CrQ57rAiUaaz3GcX_owzQvcroSpc-kR_vL6_Ziw_0862YT0IKs_E2zflw-o0vv5q_nEVkNuqeiji4naUxMC0qXVak/w640-h480/IMG_9010.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">8. Using fun & edible sprinkles, DECORATE!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love using <a href="https://bit.ly/307qp7G" target="_blank">sugar pearls</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3mZ5KvL" target="_blank">sprinkles</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/30a5MYN" target="_blank">sparkles</a>, and <a href="https://bit.ly/3bVDrrB" target="_blank">crushed candy canes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The possibilities are endless <a href="https://bit.ly/3wuuTl3" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z15hEDHYdw2oNsf9KXepg23TRJwosrIhF0IdOkV6rDSFXRucwkKfjlrmagH7EQ7w3e4lMaQP2NPYyqWqZJ2P5dtSo13T99P5XVPMwtRWqLNMx1oMSMAl9bvzYZI7RcJtsy3g9DVitlw/s2048/IMG_9012.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="2048" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Z15hEDHYdw2oNsf9KXepg23TRJwosrIhF0IdOkV6rDSFXRucwkKfjlrmagH7EQ7w3e4lMaQP2NPYyqWqZJ2P5dtSo13T99P5XVPMwtRWqLNMx1oMSMAl9bvzYZI7RcJtsy3g9DVitlw/w640-h518/IMG_9012.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghAYTyRXXKCAGLzmaXFghTtXNwCyrrHcsLRQMz5mZGr9F4FAneIMabwUANkqM2v3tL6azTk-G-3mx0hkT4tW2ByHifIQbO5h6mE1qc29_cdnu6EptUpEXZD4xzk2ZJAF-xzzBK56RcVHI/s2048/IMG_9020.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1904" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghAYTyRXXKCAGLzmaXFghTtXNwCyrrHcsLRQMz5mZGr9F4FAneIMabwUANkqM2v3tL6azTk-G-3mx0hkT4tW2ByHifIQbO5h6mE1qc29_cdnu6EptUpEXZD4xzk2ZJAF-xzzBK56RcVHI/w596-h640/IMG_9020.jpeg" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My son practicing his photography skills and taking LOADS of pictures of cookies. :)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15dnwSkeT2xkAfki44jN4mcTgTZ7NPfqdWkK8KMWHDool_RTmYpO776sa6TXrUmjyyVaOBuMAFR58kodwuQaJVFuuam38Fii9LOegQMQwqWvqqBz9cAXO1Nn3-XEvQ6tZPRQ4ST2rnrw/s2048/IMG_9022.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15dnwSkeT2xkAfki44jN4mcTgTZ7NPfqdWkK8KMWHDool_RTmYpO776sa6TXrUmjyyVaOBuMAFR58kodwuQaJVFuuam38Fii9LOegQMQwqWvqqBz9cAXO1Nn3-XEvQ6tZPRQ4ST2rnrw/w480-h640/IMG_9022.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDG-mZz16TDt9UWFl2bByLmpyGtAhVMBCdfWtEJcqklKYCyFNVLtE2as36fFwj3NTXBlE7rls9XueNirnw5piEWP0H5sfJgw0jiUPaDvR43tpO1AqxJ5b119iBJaTzyf2amrMBOxuK7c/s2048/IMG_9026.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1733" data-original-width="2048" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDG-mZz16TDt9UWFl2bByLmpyGtAhVMBCdfWtEJcqklKYCyFNVLtE2as36fFwj3NTXBlE7rls9XueNirnw5piEWP0H5sfJgw0jiUPaDvR43tpO1AqxJ5b119iBJaTzyf2amrMBOxuK7c/w640-h542/IMG_9026.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walmart has a wonderful <a href="https://bit.ly/3mZxvo3" target="_blank">baking section</a>! I don't have to run all over town looking for ingredients and supplies. My local Walmart is really my one-stop-shop for holidays. I can also order everything at <a href="http://bit.ly/3kGVqqP" target="_blank">Walmart.com</a> and have it delivered right to my doorstep.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jLBwB60IV00iFzi2cFiWH-sDELkTxBCPhuuuB5EztGDk-jPbNr8Do3_OQKZNmyvabd7_Td7flWdGUvAJWR_B0eS_4mKR53TLl8FgwyVaJILh5l2r9u3XKo8vCveCKQjxL_Mmu1ETMBs/s1080/IMG_9029.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jLBwB60IV00iFzi2cFiWH-sDELkTxBCPhuuuB5EztGDk-jPbNr8Do3_OQKZNmyvabd7_Td7flWdGUvAJWR_B0eS_4mKR53TLl8FgwyVaJILh5l2r9u3XKo8vCveCKQjxL_Mmu1ETMBs/w640-h480/IMG_9029.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6cMtHMzKYfNTNGX9XDy4WYofmUbT23Q4i-FEH4QiUXEkMKNmZoXSfeypO8cbYSU2QBZznVxgtxXe8QVKGCjQCcpKq06b7WUfjFBBqFgYthbWfWP07BBuT87x8KyKYQkJnB0fH5z3q24/s2048/IMG_9033.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6cMtHMzKYfNTNGX9XDy4WYofmUbT23Q4i-FEH4QiUXEkMKNmZoXSfeypO8cbYSU2QBZznVxgtxXe8QVKGCjQCcpKq06b7WUfjFBBqFgYthbWfWP07BBuT87x8KyKYQkJnB0fH5z3q24/w640-h480/IMG_9033.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love baking holiday cookies and hope this inspires you to make some too! Now, I must decide which cookie to eat with my afternoon tea. I think the snowflakes are my favorite. No, maybe the Christmas tree. My boys love the candy canes. So many choices.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Baking!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><i>Follow Eleven Gables for Daily Updates and Inspiration:</i></span><div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">XOX,</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><i>Emily</i></span></span></span></div><div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">* links to products you may be interested in purchasing are included within this post. 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I have been searching for a rug that can put up with our dirty paws and traffic, but still looks pretty. I keep hearing about </span><a href="https://bit.ly/3bbIlk0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">these fabulous washable rugs</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> so of course I needed to check them out!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizY4TKjFcdvcEgJr9R4oxeqeAcO478NDgH_UTKaeY7cxjIe8uJPH87F4_DdGkFIFezrOEtZBv0Q7B8GlK_PDETZA8dL42IvT9Mf2h5KinWrHQpb3vRIVmyZrJ_VXBFMpTPZbXp6gcm2zI/w480-h640/IMG_1885.jpeg" width="480" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found the <a href="https://bit.ly/3jBU28b" target="_blank">most perfect blue and white washable rug</a> at Walmart! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx679xZWqY_sY12E2pEZS0BKCR5sylt7uf8QCR0rB-A-JCpUi2Cz4HSNdbklQz-PtNwD6xI_mtoTJBbSug6iVGBAOklwC6hADRjEWfj8hH8YCdLGnrBmdokRSUDBbG7y05o_v7mpSYm0E/s600/IMG_1898+2.heic" /></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walmart is my latest and favorite "go-to" for all home shopping. Their Walmart Home section has everything I need, just a click away. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8I7DWQ9Kj5oxyBLb6VPDLPbsGac034fc2FxOD0yHF5Kt92gLk4Y_twS2HnQLexJ0c5bQcHllYacloNnP49vwfJDzzdB3qXDnepCLH9DqgOAy7wK-gai6txmLQRpbfOJCAEAf-eVnyWM0/s2048/IMG_1899+2.heic" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8I7DWQ9Kj5oxyBLb6VPDLPbsGac034fc2FxOD0yHF5Kt92gLk4Y_twS2HnQLexJ0c5bQcHllYacloNnP49vwfJDzzdB3qXDnepCLH9DqgOAy7wK-gai6txmLQRpbfOJCAEAf-eVnyWM0/s600/IMG_1899+2.heic" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I absolutely love this rug and the fact that I can throw it in the washing machine when I inevitably spill something on it. 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I like how it freshens up the space and is still practical. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ruby, the Rat Terrier approves! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><i>Follow Eleven Gables for Daily Updates and Inspiration:</i></span><div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">XOX,</span></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><i>Emily</i></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></div>
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Thankfully, we have a <a href="https://www.walmart.com/m/deals/home/wow-and-now" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a> as the nearest store! Did you know they have darling HOME items? I was able to shop for everything I needed to complete the boys' bathroom in ONE STOP. That is wonderful news for me because I am more of a homebody and not really a shopper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOvhJ0FbW1292megVPjNU-Uo5WfhKuCZhO7BSm3920QdbadOTsxosCQqESMClGUXQFsdA3wiEt82rqYwKPYIaF9uHK0vvkO3n-AaURn6tLbnxePRWAbvPB4PlrVOYP5Zxf8Tqf4jkzx8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOvhJ0FbW1292megVPjNU-Uo5WfhKuCZhO7BSm3920QdbadOTsxosCQqESMClGUXQFsdA3wiEt82rqYwKPYIaF9uHK0vvkO3n-AaURn6tLbnxePRWAbvPB4PlrVOYP5Zxf8Tqf4jkzx8/w480-h640/IMG_0377.heic" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Walmart Home Bed and Bath area had exactly what I needed to complete this bathroom and make it a functional yet relaxing place my boys or a guest can be comfortable in!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghanYCIuoFMa0Un637uXCDVsKlLJQzEAbW2dOtBbupZfMjTXJo2gjTFtC3wJJhWfa_Fe6mhURkA_Gg2FU-WxLD1SXyKVZnpSSfEhGK9gHbCCZ4-dPTdzE6zUhq8cHxOGlyVlZNuAAroO4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghanYCIuoFMa0Un637uXCDVsKlLJQzEAbW2dOtBbupZfMjTXJo2gjTFtC3wJJhWfa_Fe6mhURkA_Gg2FU-WxLD1SXyKVZnpSSfEhGK9gHbCCZ4-dPTdzE6zUhq8cHxOGlyVlZNuAAroO4/w480-h640/IMG_0378.heic" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I picked up several of these <a href="https://bit.ly/2Wjfea6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soap dispensers</a> and added my own label to them. There is just something about having a cohesive look in the bathroom and getting rid of unsightly bottles with labels on them. A <a href="https://bit.ly/2WnYApT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">delicious smelling candle</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/2UMxNU1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">soap pump</a>, and <a href="https://bit.ly/3f23krP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">toothbrush holder</a> corraled on this <a href="https://bit.ly/3f5Ftr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">melamine "marble" plate</a> keep the area tidy and clean looking.</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmP_n1qgec0ruMP9XhYu3qVtcuBek42IBRVe7iPuHPOdP74N1pqE5Xxnkw9NSuwAWyGbCpDMBQn1Dm_A5T2n6C9NKYwtJ_y8dduSvq6YgEZ-o2xAGLtKynrFvkzlU-V7uQrCP13wQKkc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmP_n1qgec0ruMP9XhYu3qVtcuBek42IBRVe7iPuHPOdP74N1pqE5Xxnkw9NSuwAWyGbCpDMBQn1Dm_A5T2n6C9NKYwtJ_y8dduSvq6YgEZ-o2xAGLtKynrFvkzlU-V7uQrCP13wQKkc/w480-h640/IMG_0380.heic" width="480" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A <a href="https://bit.ly/3zKvTSi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new shower curtain set</a> is always a must! Shower curtains should ideally be replaced every year. If you are anticipating a guest, that is really the perfect time to pick up a <a href="https://bit.ly/3zMgMrR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">darling set</a> from Walmart. They have so many to choose from, it was hard to pick one!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kYhnxPkY3LlJC6YcOGcHkq-qxTSgfOxCcMZ-n4gvy9L_wXbclU2ZiIn1gUr0QIurgxQwB3Omf_5dJ6zCD_29ixtdZEHVcoOeJ2aEUgbaeFzRkFzrcxlS2EF8YvMgqUzmfQ0GiPoPGGk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kYhnxPkY3LlJC6YcOGcHkq-qxTSgfOxCcMZ-n4gvy9L_wXbclU2ZiIn1gUr0QIurgxQwB3Omf_5dJ6zCD_29ixtdZEHVcoOeJ2aEUgbaeFzRkFzrcxlS2EF8YvMgqUzmfQ0GiPoPGGk/w480-h640/IMG_0383.heic" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://bit.ly/2Wjfea6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">These dispensers</a> are the PERFECT height for the average shower niche and have large openings to pour in your soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic27hg6XTlrfhLQNrbtcudDHzu4SSQy85dJdvoNZxOweengLUQrGgqJAfPr0oAG5Ai67ZhaE0ZQ38F9DYxQQgtOV0ll1KbdD0z-XsAU_AoOSt_ixxHjCfnogWcxdeN6OCrV8scs5t7Z0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic27hg6XTlrfhLQNrbtcudDHzu4SSQy85dJdvoNZxOweengLUQrGgqJAfPr0oAG5Ai67ZhaE0ZQ38F9DYxQQgtOV0ll1KbdD0z-XsAU_AoOSt_ixxHjCfnogWcxdeN6OCrV8scs5t7Z0/w480-h640/IMG_0385.heic" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There is a large variety of <a href="https://bit.ly/2UTuVEJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bath and handtowel sets</a> to coordinate with every bathroom imaginable!</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvwqlrWhQsgxebyNUy6yHY0H5QmTdr1lJHrxBrNB09CLH70fkI5UslsEZ8C_8xTjiNSlV0427NyN8w9iIL9_k5AM5Y-VAcSfdLfxOFgpH-nW2J9Z5dlN1JDhBAeVMRNpb7U5vz8YfN_I/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvwqlrWhQsgxebyNUy6yHY0H5QmTdr1lJHrxBrNB09CLH70fkI5UslsEZ8C_8xTjiNSlV0427NyN8w9iIL9_k5AM5Y-VAcSfdLfxOFgpH-nW2J9Z5dlN1JDhBAeVMRNpb7U5vz8YfN_I/w360-h640/IMG_0374.jpg" width="360" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">See what's possible when you get a little of this and a little of that at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/summer-home-lookbook/2344741" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart Home</a>? You, too, can achieve a coordinating space that your friends and family will want to come <i>HOME</i> to.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">All the best, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: trebuchet; font-size: x-large;"><i>Emily</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">* links to products you may be interested in purchasing are included within this post. I make a commission off your purchase, but it does not increase the price for you. I encourage you to purchase through your favorite blogger's links. 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<span style="font-size: large;">The paper goods are all from Pioneer Woman!<a href="http://bit.ly/2LSLqt0" target="_blank"> HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The response from my Christmas Kitchen tour was overwhelming! You all are the sweetest and most kind readers. Thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it is safe to say, the teacup wreath was most adored so I thought I would link up the supplies you need to make your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All you need is a <a href="http://bit.ly/33VpFyL" target="_blank">wreath</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2LnSZHE" target="_blank">some ribbon</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2RpfWOz" target="_blank">ornaments</a>!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I also love these <a href="http://bit.ly/2KnLlMf" target="_blank">nutcracker</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/38gotJF" target="_blank">teapot</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/2rYg4tZ" target="_blank">wedgewood</a> ornaments.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2OTXVX9" target="_blank">THIS RIBBON</a> is equally delightful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also made this tree in just a few minutes using <a href="http://bit.ly/2qqfg0u" target="_blank">teacup ornaments</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Rm7oYI" target="_blank">battery-operated candles</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2OXcHfI" target="_blank">fairy lights</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2Rr98Ac" target="_blank">copper cookie cutters</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Update: I just found the same teacup ornaments I used <a href="https://www.thejollychristmasshop.com/raz-4-clip-on-delft-teacup-glass-christmas-ornament-3953028/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, but honestly how adorable would a wreath be made with <a href="http://bit.ly/2E4K0rb" target="_blank">THESE</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2DThdpq" target="_blank">THESE</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/2OWQEGc" target="_blank">THESE</a> with <a href="http://bit.ly/2OWQEGc" target="_blank">THIS pink ribbon</a>!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make the perfect bow using my <a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2017/11/how-to-make-perfect-bow-and-more.html" target="_blank">bow tutorial HERE</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I am finally jumping back into the world of blogging tours after a much-needed break. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wish you could come over and decorate cookies with me while we sip coffee, but this little peek around will have to do for today. Sugar Cookies are on my to-do list for next week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The view of the pool is one of my favorites. I was going to tuck away the soaps and paper towels, but I thought I'd show you how we live. I just keep it all corralled on a silver tray with a vase of whatever is alive outside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This tree is one of my favorites. I simply decorate it with my Christmas copper cookie cutters! Easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this easy Advent Wreath in a bowl using <a href="https://amzn.to/2DKQKu7" target="_blank">THESE candles</a> placed in <a href="https://amzn.to/33O9fZ1" target="_blank">THIS candle holder</a>. The holder is the perfect size to nestle down in a bowl and place cuttings around. I found <a href="http://bit.ly/2YjbjqS" target="_blank">THIS ORIENTAL BLUE & WHITE BOWL </a> for such a great price! My friend bought this one and made an advent bowl too (it's in my Shop Highlights on Instagram)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Y'all, I put this house together this morning. I ran out of icing with no time to make more. HA! I will decorate it with the girls at our annual gingerbread house party. Remember my house last year? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An angle of our keeping room that I don't show very often. It's usually covered in "we live here" supplies... blankets, socks, laundry to be folded, dog toys, etc. The TV is hidden behind retractable pocket doors. Our "Family Tree" is adorned with a fraction of our handmade ornaments and the paper chain my boys made when they were toddlers. I cut strips of scrapbook paper and the boys glued the chains together. I keep this in its own special bin so it doesn't get crushed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love that we moved the family tree to this spot this year. It opens up the room a bit and doesn't feel claustrophobic. I can keep "Ruby's chair" in the corner so she will have her perch on which to hunt squirrels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">If you liked my Christmas blog post, make sure to read my previous years' posts:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2016/12/a-blue-and-white-chinoiserie-christmas.html" target="_blank">A Chinoiserie Christmas 2016</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love holidays! I especially love showing my patriotism on Independence Day. O</span><span style="font-size: large;">ur home seems like it was designed specifically for the Fourth of July. It shows off the red, white, and blue perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flags make a beautiful and colorful statement by being grouped together. I buy them in bulk <a href="https://amzn.to/2NgrTWC" target="_blank">HERE</a> and save them from year to year. That, my friends, is cheaper than flowers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We love to gather with friends and family to celebrate our country's freedom. I give each child one of <a href="https://amzn.to/2YfCrGt" target="_blank">THESE</a> flags to take home as a souvenir.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flagpole is original to the house. It is an honor to wave the stars and stripes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even when it is raining, the stars and stripes look pretty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought <a href="https://amzn.to/3eiiLtc" target="_blank">THIS</a> and cut it to fit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite tablescapes of all time! I used <a href="http://bit.ly/2M3Vc9h" target="_blank">THIS</a> tablecloth, <a href="http://bit.ly/2ZQobo0" target="_blank">THIS</a> table topper, <a href="http://bit.ly/2MKbqpk" target="_blank">THESE</a> napkins, dishes from <a href="https://enchantedhome.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3050" target="_blank">The Enchanted Home</a>, and a <a href="http://bit.ly/2E5ipFN" target="_blank">similar LARGE Blue and White Bowl.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once upon a time, there was a bathroom built in the '90's. It was covered in damask fabrics, heavily patterned wallpaper with naked Greek figures, dark cherry woodwork, and dark gray granite. We desperately disliked this bathroom, but it served a function and that was what it was... functional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I dreamed of the day I could remodel this bathroom. What would I change? What would I keep? Let's start with the vanity...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Definitely keeping the vintage sinks. I love the little floral pattern around the edge. They are timeless. I love the shape of the faucet, but the hard water has really done a number on them, so they are going.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The vanity is really great but it's worn out. I like having drawers but don't really use all the space. It's a clutter keeper and I don't need any more clutter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, let's focus our attention on the bathtub. I like the jets. I finally figured out how to properly clean them so there isn't black gunk in the tub every time I run the jets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you are focused on how I cleaned the jets, right? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, I will digress. Just this once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fill tub with very HOT water </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(completely up with water over the jets)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">add <a href="https://amzn.to/2WvSL9m" target="_blank">THIS</a> to the tub</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Turn on the jets and let run for 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Drain water and rinse tub well</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Repeat if black crud is still coming out of the jets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fill tub with hot water and one cup white vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Run jets for 5-10 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Drain and rinse tub</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">***After every tub use, drain the tub completely then turn on the jets for 3-5 seconds to blow out the remaining water.***</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is how I kept my jets perfectly clean!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, back to the bathtub...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">See those curtains and that window? That overlooks the neighborhood pond, which means zero privacy. I had shrubs in front of the window, but that just blocked my beautiful view. The curtains were not easy to open and close. I had to physically get in the tub to reach the curtains. This is the main reason we decided to ditch the tub and surround.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, here comes the grossest part.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This enormous, ugly shower tower hasn't worked since we purchased the house. That is 13 years. We recently installed a new handheld shower so we could still use the shower. The grout was starting to pop out so we knew we had to address that asap. Ugh. I don't know what else to say about this shower except that it is screaming for an update.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is another issue with the shower. We freeze in here. The hip wall with no door is NOT working for us. It's also a very dark space: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't like junk collectors and there are a few in here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally got the go-ahead to remodel the bathroom, so I headed to a local, Oklahoma family owned tile store, <a href="http://millcreekcarpet.com/" target="_blank">MillCreek</a>. They have a store in Edmond, Oklahoma not too far from my home. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They had previously reached out to me about providing materials for a remodel, so this was a great opportunity to get this bathroom started! I met with their in-store designer and began selecting tile for the bathroom. Below is the first selection I brought home:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After living with the samples in my space for a week, I decided there just wasn't enough movement in the tile for me. So I headed back to MillCreek and the designer showed me this gorgeous Daltile called Marble Attaché. I did a little survey on my Instastory and the "Movement" won out, in a landslide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have had this next photo saved on my phone since 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Things I loved:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">marble walls, ceilings, floors</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next photo always stopped me in my scroll.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The large marble tile up the wall and on the floor is a statement!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The brass hardware is timeless!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That gorgeous chair and the depth and richness it added to the room!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The chandelier... totally fab!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The glass walls of the shower!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I began looking for something rich and dark for a vanity, much like Amy Studebaker Designs did here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spent days scouring antique stores, craigslist, and facebook marketplace. I actually found the perfect buffet but didn't grab it fast enough. After another two months of searching, I located another one in Kansas City. My son and I hopped in the car (after carefully measuring it twice- 98" long) and drove six hours each way to pick it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is in the back of my vehicle. It was tight and the seller was worried, but I knew it would work!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is in my entryway. I traced my sink to make sure it would really work, otherwise I was going to have to keep looking.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yay! It's perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, on my list to do would be finding the perfect slab of marble. I started visiting every single slab yard in OKC. I <i>really</i> wanted a pink slab of marble. I love how antique pieces sometimes have some sort of pink/coral/red marble top. I thought a pink color would make this piece look even more stunning, would tie in with the pink on my sinks, and would be a fabulous contrast to the white marble flooring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is how I came across <a href="http://youngbrosinc.com/" target="_blank">Young Brothers</a>, the oldest family run fabricator and showroom of natural stone, granite, and tile in OKC. Their showroom downtown is STUNNING, y'all. I had NO IDEA they even existed. If you are in the market for gorgeous slabs of non-edible yumminess, you MUST make a stop at Young Brothers. Please tell them I sent you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...oh, and guess what? They have PINK marble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They gave me a little piece to bring home.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoGrNetCfJystX3TRN6V4_lODnd_uDTeFz6xW2RamCMRfyOnGgTvrx0MZmFLABHcerLLj9TAY2719CrvQQ3VKrmZJlwzXDOHK6izKKKs0kpF6iVfk0rPGQhzZC-0FbqoOMKv53oPE32E/s1600/IMG_0969.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><br /></a>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the sink:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next item on my list was a fabulous bathtub. I really wanted to support a local company, but didn't realize how local Jetta was. They are actually made and distributed right here in Edmond, Oklahoma! They welcomed me into their beautiful showroom full of every bathtub my heart could desire!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got in almost every single one! This was a hard decision!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wonderful staff at Jetta was so helpful in helping me choose the perfect tub for my space. There are different options for every single want or whim. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I considered just replacing my jetted tub with this one. It is sleek, streamlined, and would fit perfectly in my space, but those pesky curtains keep entering my mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, this happened. My husband got in this newest quartz tub that Jetta carries. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He picked the tub and I loved it. To see everything that Jetta has to offer, visit their website <a href="https://www.jettacorp.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. We will be using their wonderful company again when we remodel the boys' bathtubs into showers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually listed the tub on facebook marketplace and a man drove 100 miles to come pick it up! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tile has arrived from MillCreek. Huge, heavy boxes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My original plan was to install the pink marble on the bench, but as you can see, that would have not flowed well with the overall design. I did not want any more distractions to the eye and just wanted a clean feel to the bathroom, so we completed the tile on the bench.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a fun day... we moved the bathtub and the vanity into their respective spots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drew Carter, co-owner & Vice President of Young Brothers, and 4th generation in the Young family, came and measured the antique vanity for the new marble. He is a pro at what he does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new vanity marble fit like a glove.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And now I give you the full reveal:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A darling chair, formerly owned by Charles Faudree, graces the tub and provides a place to set your towel while bathing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A glass wall and door retain plenty of heat but open the once very dark shower to light. The porcelain Daltile in Marble Attache, Calacatta from <a href="http://millcreekcarpet.com/" target="_blank">MillCreek</a> looks like real marble, but is durable and stands up to hard well water. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The vanity turned out exactly as I had pictured. Leaving it unpainted, in it's original condition, gives warmth to the otherwise very white bathroom. The sconces are original to the house and the pair of mirrors were found separately; one at a local consignment store and the other one on eBay. I found one more and linked it above. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't you love the way the pink marble picks up the pink floral swag in the vintage sinks? <a href="https://www.kingstonbrass.com/product/kingston-brass-ks1222ax/" target="_blank">Wall mounted faucets</a> and a <a href="https://www.kingstonbrass.com/product/kingston-brass-kb8102/" target="_blank">push pop-up drain</a> from Kingston Brass offer a traditional touch in a modern mounted way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The freestanding <a href="https://www.jettacorp.com/products/dadoquartz-solid-surface-freestanding/viviane10dw105.html" target="_blank">quartz bathtub from Jetta Corp.</a> is beyond amazing. 100% natural, extremely durable, excellent heat retention, and easy to clean (hello four boys). It is a gorgeous statement piece in the bathroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can finally reach the curtains. My neighbors will thank me. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That chandelier has moved with us since we were married and has been moved three times in this home. The curtain rod and curtains are custom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another gorgeous brass fixture from Kingston Brass sets the bathtub apart. This <a href="https://www.kingstonbrass.com/product/kingston-brass-cck285k2/" target="_blank">tub filler</a> is everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am beyond grateful for my sponsors:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">(bathroom faucets, tub filler, and discounts on the shower system and drains)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://youngbrosinc.com/" target="_blank">Young Brothers</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Without them and my wonderful subcontractors, this project could not have happened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You, dear readers, have been my constant cheerleading squad. I appreciate all of your words of encouragement during this remodel. It's a little like birthing a baby. You forget all of the hard days of demo and construction when you walk into a completed beautiful bathroom</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To see other Before and Afters in my home:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2014/04/the-story-of-kitchen-remodel-it-is.html" target="_blank">Kitchen</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://11gables.blogspot.com/2014/06/eleven-gables-back-porch-living.html" target="_blank">Porch</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-powder-bath-reveal.html" target="_blank">Powder Bath</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2016/07/eleven-gables-before-and-after-home-tour.html" target="_blank">Entire House</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I apologize for the tardiness in publishing this delicious menu from Meredith. If you are following me on Instagram and Facebook, you know my house is upside down. I've been working on our Master Bedroom, Study, Bathroom, & Closet Remodel 6-8 hours a day, homeschooling, helping the other children with schoolwork, attending sports games, etc. You know!!! We call that LIFE! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Without further ado, here is a delicious menu that will help get your family through these first few chilly weeks of spring. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Side note: can I get an Amen that SPRING has SPRUNG?!! (Hands in the air, waving around like I just don't care!!!)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">5 yellow onions (pasta Fagioli, chicken casserole, taco casserole, beef stroganoff)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Celery (chicken casserole and pasta Fagioli)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Carrots (pasta Fagioli and snacks)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 green bell pepper (taco casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 bag shredded iceberg lettuce (taco casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Salsa (taco casserole and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Guacamole (taco casserole and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cilantro (taco casserole and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Fruit (for breakfast, lunches, snacks)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 loaf Italian Bread (pasta Fagioli soup) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">English muffins (breakfast)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"><u>Meat-</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 packages ground beef (pasta Fagioli, taco casserole, beef stroganoff)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 packages chicken breasts (chicken casserole, stir fry) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bacon (breakfast)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ditalini pasta (pasta Fagioli)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 jar marinara or spaghetti sauce (Fagioli)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 can Cannellini Beans (white beans) (Fagioli)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">32 oz. Chicken broth (Fagioli)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 boxes fast cooking long grain and wild rice (chicken casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">3 cans cream of mushroom (chicken casserole and beef stroganoff) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cans sliced water chestnuts (chicken casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 package sliced almonds (chicken casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 package egg noodles (beef stroganoff)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Worcestershire sauce (beef stroganoff)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 can corn (Taco casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cans black beans (taco casserole)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cans sliced black olives (taco casserole and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 taco seasonings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 bags tortilla chips (taco casserole and nachos, we use Scoops for nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 bags frozen stir fry veggies (stir fry) with sauce pouch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">soy sauce (stir fry) or buy the frozen stir fry veggies that contain a sauce pouch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">brown rice (stir fry)</span></li>
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<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">24 oz. sour cream (chicken casserole, beef stroganoff and nachos) </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">8 cups shredded sharp cheddar (chicken casserole, taco casserole, nachos)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1lb. ground beef<br />1/2 cup Ditalini pasta </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 diced onion<br />1 cup diced carrots<br />1 cup diced celery</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Brown ground beef in a soup pot. Add onions, celery and carrots and cook until tender. Add beans, marinara sauce, broth, salt and pepper and water. Simmer about 20 minutes and then add dry pasta. Cook at a low boil for 8-10 minutes. Stir and serve... especially yummy when topped with parmesan cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 (2.25 oz) package sliced almonds<br />2 boxes quick cook long grain and wild grain rice<br />2 T. butter<br />2 medium onions, chopped<br />5 cups of cooked, chopped chicken<br />2 cans cream of mushroom soup<br />2 cans sliced water chestnuts<br />1 small container of sour cream (light, if you prefer) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 cup milk<br />1/2 t. salt<br />1/2 t. pepper<br />4 cups shredded sharp cheddar<br />2 cups breadcrumbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Preheat oven to 350 and while it’s warming, toast almonds for about 5 minutes, stirring half way through. Then, in a large pan, melt butter and cook chopped onions and celery. Sauté until tender, and then add cooked chicken, cream of mushroom, water chestnuts, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper, rice and 3 cups of cheese. Stir well and pour mixture into a large baking dish or 2 medium baking dishes. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. (I just put a piece of bread or 2 in my NutriBullet for a few seconds to make bread crumbs.) Bake for 35 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese and toasted almonds and bake for 5 more minutes. Serve with a side salad. This casserole is like serving a hug! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">2 Lbs. Ground Beef<br />1 diced onion<br />1 diced green pepper<br />2 cans black beans, rinsed </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 can corn<br />1 package taco seasoning<br />1/2 cup water<br />2 cups shredded cheddar<br />1 can sliced black olives<br />1 bag of your favorite tortilla chips Shredded iceberg lettuce Cilantro, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Brown ground beef in a large pan, then add onion and green pepper and cook until tender. Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning and water and simmer. Meanwhile, in a 9x13 greased casserole dish, sprinkle in about 2 cups of crushed tortilla chips. Then layer the beef mixture evenly over the chips, followed by 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar. Then repeat one more layer... crushed chips, beef mixtures then cheese. Top with black olives and bake for 30 minutes. Once removed from the oven, top with shredded iceberg lettuce and serve with your family’s favorite toppings, such as chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: start;">Put chicken breasts in crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or High for 3 1/2-4 hours. (This is what I do. Just cook the chicken anyway that’s easiest for you.) Cook enough brown rice for your family. (I want to recommend purchasing a rice cooker. Sounds crazy, but they’re inexpensive at Walmart, and you just put your rice and water in it and you’re done. After it’s cooked, it will keep the rice warm for hours too. I can scorch rice in a blink because I’ll get side tracked for just a minute, and then it’s too late. I’ve done that more times than you can count, so I love the rice cooker. It’s fool proof!) In your largest frying pan, sauté a bag of stir fry veggies (or 2) in a little olive oil. Add soy sauce to taste. Once veggies are cooked until bright green, add chicken and rice to the pan and mix everything together. You’ll probably want to add more soy sauce.</span><span class="m_-8828697234562344744gmail-Apple-converted-space" style="text-align: start;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 lb. ground beef<br />1 onion, chopped<br />1/2 cup tomato juice<br />2 t. Worcestershire sauce<br />1 can cream of mushroom<br />1 (8 oz.) container sour cream </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Brown ground beef in a large pan and add chopped onion to cook until tender. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the noodles, stir and let simmer. Boil noodles according to package directions and drain. Serve beef mixture over noodles. Serve with a salad or side of green vegetable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Friday Night- Nachos!</u></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Friday night is movie night in our house! We usually have nachos for dinner and popcorn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Scoops chips<br />1 bag shredded sharp cheddar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">1 can black beans<br />1 can of corn<br />1 large can sliced black olives chopped cilantro<br />chopped avocado<br />chopped tomatoes<br />fresh salsa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Use 2 baking sheets and spread the Scoops chips right side up and cover with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes until cheese is melted. While that’s in the oven, put black beans and taco seasoning in one pot and corn in another to warm. I assemble all the nachos at once, using slotted spoons for the beans and corn. (I also leave the cilantro and avocado off a few nachos for one family member who doesn’t like them.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Saturday Night- go out or take out</u></i></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Sunday Night</u></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Sunday nights are usually very low key as we get ready for the upcoming week, and so we’ll have a fun, easy dinner. Some Sunday dinners that we enjoy are...<br />-burgers on the grill</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">-let the family roast their own hot dogs over the grill or an outdoor fire, (S’mores would be a great dessert!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">-Cheese plate with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables.<br />-Fondue, with bread, broccoli, carrots and apples.<br />-When the children were young, we sometimes would have “Brinner” on Sunday nights, which is just breakfast for dinner... pancakes and bacon, or eggs and toast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Monday-</span></u><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Lasagna Soup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Chicken Parmesan and green beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Go out or take out</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 14pt;">Easy dinner- ie. Cheese plate, fondue with bread, fruit and vegetables, homemade pizza, burgers on the grill</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Fried egg on english muffin and apple; oatmeal with blueberries; eggs, bacon and grits; muffins (homemade or from a mix) and a boiled egg</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 bag salad (for chicken poppy seed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">baby spinach (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">green beans (chicken parmesan)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 green pepper (Big ol' Bowl)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 yellow onion (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">4 Roma tomatoes (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Salsa (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cilantro (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Avocado (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Carrots (Sunday night)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Apples (breakfasts and Sunday night) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Broccoli (Sunday night)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Blueberries (breakfasts)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 loaves of french or Italian bread (lasagna soup and cheese plate night) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">English muffins (breakfast)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;"><u>Meat-</u></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">3 packages chicken breasts (chicken poppy seed and Chicken Parm) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 package organic, grass fed ground beef (Lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bacon (breakfast)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 large can diced tomatoes (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 jars spaghetti sauce (lasagna soup and chicken parm)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 box fusilli, or other small/ medium curly pasta (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 box angel hair (or whatever pasta you prefer with your chicken parm) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 box chicken broth (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Scoops chips (nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Popcorn (family movie night)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Oatmeal (breakfast)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Grits (breakfast)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 box fried rice flavor Rice a Roni (chicken poppy seed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 can cream of chicken (chicken poppy seed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ritz crackers (chicken poppy seed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Poppy seeds (chicken poppy seed)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 family size package yellow rice, Vigo (Big ol’ Bowl)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 cans black beans (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2 cans corn (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Taco seasoning (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 large can sliced black olives (Big ol’ Bowl and nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Italian seasoning (chicken parm)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Shredded parmesan cheese (lasagna soup and chicken parm)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sliced mozzarella (chicken parm)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">8 oz. container Ricotta Cheese (lasagna soup)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 lg container sour cream (chicken poppy seed, Big ol’ Bowl and nachos) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">1 bag shredded cheddar cheese (nachos)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Eggs (breakfast)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Lasagna Soup</u></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 yellow onion, diced ground beef<br />1 can diced tomatoes </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">2 c. chopped spinach </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">box of chicken broth </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Box of fusilli<br />Ricotta cheese </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">In a soup pot, brown ground beef and diced onion. Add can of diced tomatoes, about 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (I sneak it in for for extra vitamins and iron), spaghetti sauce, box of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until done, approximately 12 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 box fried rice<br />2 package chicken breasts, cooked and shredded<br />1/2 to 1 c. sour cream<br />1 can cream of chicken soup<br />1 sleeve Ritz crackers (put in large zip lock and pound until you have cracker crumbs) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Cook rice, and cook chicken and shred. Put cooked rice in the bottom of a baking dish (approximately 11x7). Mix cooked chicken, soup and sour cream in a bowl and spread over rice. Melt butter, mix with cracker crumbs, and sprinkle over chicken. Finish with poppy seeds on top. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. This is a rich dish so serve smaller portions with a big salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 family sized bag of yellow rice </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 can black beans<br />1 can corn<br />1 large can sliced black olives </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">2 chopped roma tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 chopped green pepper </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">chopped cilantro<br />1 chopped avocado shredded cheddar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Cook rice according to package directions. Warm black beans with taco seasoning, and corn, (in separate pots.) Assemble each plate first with cooked rice, then black beans, corn and then all other vegetables and toppings. You may want to set it up buffet style and let each person make their own just in case you have someone who doesn’t like cilantro or avocado, etc... This has been one of our family’s favorite dinners for years and is as healthy and easy as it gets!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Olive oil<br />1 egg<br />1 package chicken breast (just make sure there’s enough for each person to have one)<br />1/2 c. bread crumbs (either store bought or just stick a piece of bread in your blender or Nutri bullet for a few seconds.)<br />1/4 c. Parmesan cheese<br />1/2 t. Italian seasoning<br />1/2 t. salt<br />1/2 t. pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Mix egg in shallow dish. Mix bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and parmesan cheese together and place in another shallow dish. Coat each chicken breast in egg and then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Place chicken inside crock pot that’s been sprayed with olive oil. Top each piece of chicken with mozzarella. Once all the chicken is in the crock pot, top it all with a jar of spaghetti sauce and cook for 4 hours on high or 6-8 on low. Serve over cooked angel hair and steamed green beans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Nachos!</u></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Friday night is movie night in our house! We usually have nachos for dinner and popcorn with a movie (sometimes with fruit loops mixed in for the children!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Scoops chips<br />1 bag shredded sharp cheddar </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">1 can black beans<br />1 can of corn<br />1 large can sliced black olives </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">chopped cilantro<br />chopped avocado<br />chopped tomatoes<br />fresh salsa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Use 2 baking sheets and spread the Scoops chips right side up and cover with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes until cheese is melted. While that’s in the oven, put black beans and taco seasoning in one pot and corn in another to warm. I assemble all the nachos at once, using slotted spoons for the beans and corn. (I also leave the cilantro and avocado off a few nachos for one family member who doesn’t like them.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Sunday Night</u></i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">Sunday nights are usually very low key as we get ready for the upcoming week, and so we’ll have a fun, easy dinner. Some Sunday dinners that we enjoy are...<br />-burgers on the grill<br />-let the family roast their own hot dogs over the grill or an outdoor fire, (S’mores would be a great dessert!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 11pt;">-Cheese plate with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables.<br />-Fondue, with bread, broccoli, carrots and apples.<br />-When the children were young, we sometimes would have “Brinner” on Sunday nights, which is just breakfast for dinner... pancakes and bacon, or eggs and toast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Fall/Winter 2018 Menu</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Week 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Monday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Tuesday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tacos</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Wednesday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Thursday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Friday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Saturday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Go Out or Take Out</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Sunday</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheese and veggie plate- cheese and crackers, raw veggies and hummus, apples, grapes, olives, etc..., or fondue with veggies, apples and bread. Burgers on the grill or a big pot of chili would be perfect for a Sunday night too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I try not to spend too much time in the kitchen on Sundays.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Breakfasts</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fried egg on english muffin and apple; oatmeal with blueberries; eggs, bacon and grits; muffins (homemade or from a mix) and a boiled egg</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> Groceries:</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Produce-</u></span><br /><ul>
<li>Salad (Chicken corn chowder night, either ingredients to make your own or bagged salad)</li>
<li>yellow onion (chicken corn chowder)</li>
<li>Iceberg lettuce (Taco night, I buy a bag of pre-shredded)</li>
<li>Cabbage (BBQ chicken night, I buy a bag of pre-shredded cabbage)</li>
<li>Brussel sprouts (2 bags for my family, pork tenderloin night)</li>
<li>1 bag of baby red potatoes</li>
<li>4 Tomatoes (tacos and nachos)</li>
<li>Salsa (tacos and nachos)</li>
<li>Cilantro (nachos)</li>
<li>Avocado (nachos)</li>
<li>Carrots (Sunday night)</li>
<li>Apples (breakfasts and Sunday night)</li>
<li>Broccoli (Sunday night)</li>
<li>Blueberries (breakfasts)</li>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Bakery-</u></span><br /><ul>
<li>2 loaves of french or Italian bread (Chicken chowder and cheese plate night)</li>
<li>Hamburger buns (BBQ chicken)</li>
<li>English muffins (breakfast)</li>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Meat-</u></span><br /><ul>
<li>1 package chicken breasts (chicken corn chowder)</li>
<li>1 package chicken thighs (BBQ chicken)</li>
<li>1 pre-seasoned pork tenderloin (my family eats 2)</li>
<li>1 package organic, grass fed ground beef (tacos) </li>
<li>bacon (breakfast)</li>
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<br /> <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Staples-</u></span><br /><ul>
<li>1 box chicken broth (chicken corn chowder)</li>
<li>1 can cream of chicken soup (chicken corn chowder)</li>
<li>2 cans of corn (or frozen) (chicken corn chowder and nachos)</li>
<li>Orzo pasta (chowder)</li>
<li>Dried basil (chowder)</li>
<li>Dried Thyme (chowder)</li>
<li>Taco shells</li>
<li>Taco seasoning(I buy this in a large container from Costco or you can get the small packets) </li>
<li>2 cans of sliced black olives (tacos and nachos)</li>
<li>1 jar of favorite BBQ sauce (BBQ chicken)</li>
<li>Mayonnaise (cole slaw)</li>
<li>Vinegar (cole slaw)</li>
<li>Scoops chips (Nachos)</li>
<li>Popcorn (family movie night)</li>
<li>Oatmeal (breakfasts)</li>
<li>Grits (breakfast)</li>
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<li>Butter (chicken corn chowder and mashed potatoes)</li>
<li>Milk (chowder and mashed potatoes)</li>
<li>Sour cream (mashed potatoes)</li>
<li>2 bags shredded sharp cheddar cheese (tacos and nachos)</li>
<li>Assorted cheeses or fondue cheese for Sunday night</li>
<li>2 dozen eggs (1 dozen to boil and 1 dozen to cook with and for breakfasts)</li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Chicken Corn Chowder</u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my family’s all time favorite dinners! I’ve made it so many times and shared this tried and true recipe with many friends and family! Hope you enjoy it!! (It’s adapted from an old Southern Living recipe)</span></div>
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1 chopped onion<br />1 can corn<br />2 c. cooked, chopped chicken <br />1 can cream of chicken soup<br />1 box chicken broth<br />1/2 c. orzo<br />1/2 t. dried basil<br />1/2 t. dried thyme<br />1/2 t. salt<br />1/2 t. pepper<br />1 c. milk<br />2 T. All-purpose flour<br /><br /><br />Melt butter in soup pot and sauté onions. Then add all ingredients except last 2, milk and flour. Simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes. In a small bow, mix together milk and flour and then add to chowder. Simmer 5 more minutes. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />1 box taco shells<br />1 lb. browned ground beef<br />1 packet or 2 T. taco seasoning<br />chopped tomato<br />chopped avocado<br />chopped cilantro<br />shredded sharp cheddar<br />1 can sliced olives<br />1 container sour cream (I buy the squeeze kind just for tacos and nachos. You can also put it in a zip lock bag and snip the corner to make it easier for putting on things.)<br /><br /><br />I line up everything on the counter and let everyone assemble their own. Who doesn’t love taco night?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixSIUyM7XyNxqjamN_CsS6-QVVnCJvOKgHAxYypVQUUHtF3rQpvQTc1J_B-gpImesnGvZNg_3jV-UQXoJIKZxsxmlT2AozvC8P8bKduQvRFpRRwHIeZI5-By3I4mA__2_quKYmO9cqww/s1600/BBQ+Sandwhich%252C+Week+1+Menu.jpeg"><img border="0" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixSIUyM7XyNxqjamN_CsS6-QVVnCJvOKgHAxYypVQUUHtF3rQpvQTc1J_B-gpImesnGvZNg_3jV-UQXoJIKZxsxmlT2AozvC8P8bKduQvRFpRRwHIeZI5-By3I4mA__2_quKYmO9cqww/s640/BBQ+Sandwhich%252C+Week+1+Menu.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Slaw</u></i></span></div>
<br />When cooking chicken in the crockpot, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. It just cooks better. I rinse and put a package (about 2 lbs.) chicken thighs into the crock pot, along with about 1 cup of our favorite BBQ sauce. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Done. It will shred apart when done, I’ll add a little more sauce and then serve on warm hamburger buns. For the Coleslaw, I use pre shredded cabbage or slaw mix from the salad section, add approximately 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and mix together. (I could eat just that for dinner!) This is a perfect dinner for a busy night of sports and school when you just need to walk in the door and have dinner ready!<br /><br />Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted<br />Brussel sprouts<br />2 lbs. pork tenderloin (we like the pre-seasoned teriyaki but you could use your own favorite seasoning)<br />1 bag (approximately 3 lbs.) small red potatoes<br />Brussel sprouts<br /><br /> <br />-Cook the pork tenderloin on a foil lined baking sheet at 350 for approximately 1 hour, or until the center is at least 145 degrees.<br /><br />-While that’s cooking, wash and dice potatoes. I leave the skins on but if you prefer them without skins, you could peel them as well. Boil until tender and drain. In pot, add approximately 1/2 c. milk, 1/2 stick of butter and 1/4 c. sour cream, salt and pepper to taste and mash by hand.<br /><br />-For the Brussel sprouts, wash, cut off the bottoms and slice in half. Put them in a gallon ziplock and coat with olive oil and garlic salt. Put them on a foil line baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes (until brown and crispy) with the tenderloin. Easy!<br /><br /><br /><div>
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Friday night is movie night in our house! We always have nachos for dinner and popcorn with a movie (sometimes with fruit loops mixed in for the children!)</div>
<br />Scoops chips<br />1 bag shredded sharp cheddar <br />1 can black beans<br />1 can of corn<br />1 large can sliced black olives <br />chopped cilantro<br />chopped avocado<br />chopped tomatoes<br />fresh salsa<br /><br />Use 2 baking sheets and spread the Scoops chips right side up and cover with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes until cheese is melted. While that’s in the oven, put black beans and taco seasoning in one pot and corn in another to warm. I assemble all the nachos at once, using slotted spoons for the beans and corn. (I also leave the cilantro and avocado off a few nachos for one family member who doesn’t like them.)<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Sunday Night</u></i></span></div>
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Sunday nights are usually very low key as we get ready for the upcoming week, and so we’ll have a fun, easy dinner. Some Sunday dinners that we enjoy are...</div>
<br />-burgers on the grill<br />-let the family roast their own hot dogs over the grill or an outdoor fire, (S’mores would be a great dessert!)<br />-Cheese plate with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables.<br />-Fondue, with bread, broccoli, carrots and apples.<br />-When the children were young, we sometimes would have “Brinner” on Sunday nights, which is just breakfast for dinner... pancakes and bacon, or eggs and toast.<br /><br />I try to keep Sundays as relaxed as possible. Hope these recipes help your week to run more smoothly and help you to enjoy more relaxed evenings with your family!<br /><br /><div class="page" title="Page 5">
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ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689814433811725500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-31972133811905900332018-08-20T17:09:00.002-05:002018-08-20T17:09:22.420-05:00Books on my coffee table: French Country Cottage<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">One of first blogs I fell hard for was </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/" target="_blank">French Country Cottage</a> by Courtney Allison.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Courtney has just released her first book and I got my hands on an early issue. Friends, this book is delicious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2N41A17" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>French Country Cottage</i></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> the book by Courtney Allison</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> is a must have for your coffee table!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Courtney Allison's style is soft and romantic, a little bit shabby, but mostly chic. Her photography draws you into the space begging you to sit down and stay awhile... florals are abundant, soft and muted fabrics adorn the furnishings, and a touch of gorgeous gilding is the icing on the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It all started with a $20 vintage chandelier that first gave Courtney the confidence to transform her cottage into the stunning home that it is today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple, everyday things that might otherwise go unnoticed are what inspires Courtney in her decor. Faded linens, layers of chipping paint on antique furniture, touches of gilding on the daintiest of pieces, flowers of all shapes and sizes, crystal chandeliers, family, children, nature.... all of these elements lend a hand in shaping what is currently my favorite book on my coffee table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't you just feel the crunch of the gravel as you carry your morning coffee over to that wicker chair near the hearth? Throw another log on the embers and cozy up to the fire with your book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First things first, Happy Father's Day to this guy! He loves us well and we are so very thankful to have a wonderful, godly man as the head of our household!! We love you!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But first let me show you what I got him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our home is 20 years old this year and the sprinkler control panel has been dying a slow death. Have you seen the appliance commercials where the husband and wife embrace because their cooktop went out? Well, this was me when I discovered the sprinkler panel was fried. I did a little dance then purchased </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and arranged for our sprinkler man to install it. It took him less than an hour; I probably could have done it myself. I programmed everything and when my husband and I were in the backyard, I turned on the sprinklers remotely. He was shocked, amazed, and so surprised. I've noticed the garden sprinklers come on while he is at work and I am home. Someone is enjoying watering from his app while at work! No more calling me to run out and figure out what zone I need to turn on so the hydrangeas don't wither away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Okay, now for the hubby's picks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He is an avid runner and admittedly becomes very damp while running. </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2JI5mPj" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">THESE headphones</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> are his favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Got flies? </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2sUZRT8" target="_blank">THIS Fly gun</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> has become the house favorite. No more squashed fly residue. I can't believe how much we all enjoy killing flies now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aches and Pains? My husband lets the kids operate </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2sVX6AG" target="_blank">THIS Massager</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">on his back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2l0AmMF" target="_blank">THIS Battery Blower</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">is something we use DAILY! From a quick patio clean-up, to a full yard clean-up! It's one of our favorites...even the kids can operate it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While doing yard work or just hanging on the back porch, you will often see </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2LGArQD" target="_blank">THIS Wireless Speaker</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">nearby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another MUST is </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Mgtdnz" target="_blank">THESE Garden Shoes</a>! </span><span style="font-size: large;">They stay on the back porch and are quick to put on/take off... much easier than garden boots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, I think that's all for today, but if he thinks of some more </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you, dear husband, for sharing your favorite gift ideas with us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope he has inspired you to find something special for the dad in your life! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> on a hot summer evening as much as I do? I concocted this delicious beverage and snapped a few photos along the way. It is so easy. You need to make this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After 4 hours, the rosé should be perfectly frozen to resemble this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the rosé is freezing, bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir constantly until all the sugar dissolves (about 3 minutes). Add the strawberries, put the lid on the saucepan and let cool. Strain the sugar water and reserve the strawberries. Place Strawberries in the freezer while the rosé is freezing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another yummy goodie I whipped up for some friends:</span></div>
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(I originally posted this on Instagram!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>xx, Emily</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Now, just print them off and put them on rotation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A big THANK YOU to Meredith Lewis for contributing her family's tried and true menus to our Eleven Gables community. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">She is a doll and a dear friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Monday</b>- Fish (or other meat), potatoes, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, (or any green vegetable…you can mix things up based on what is in season, or use your family’s favorite potato recipe… but the formula is the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Tuesday</b>- Swan Salad </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Wednesday</b>- Presto Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Thursday</b>- BBQ Pork tenderloin (in the crock pot), Cole slaw, Corn bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Friday</b>- Nachos for family movie night</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Saturday</b>- Go out or take out</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sunday</b>- Easy dinner- cheese plate, or fondue, or grill out… fun dinner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 Large Tomatoes (fish night and nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Granny Smith Apple (salad)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Green, 1 Yellow, 1 Red Bell Pepper (pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Bag Shredded Cabbage (cole slaw)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Avocado (nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Celery (cheese plate or fondue night)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Rotisserie chicken (or chicken breasts that you cook at home)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 package Chicken and Apple Sausage </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Large or 2 Small Pork Tenderloin</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Olive oil, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, oregano, garlic salt, garlic, salmon seasoning, taco seasoning </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dried Cranberries (salad)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Roasted sliced almonds (roasted sunflower seeds would work just as well) (salad)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Corn Bread Muffin mix or Cornmeal for homemade cornbread (BBQ pork tenderloin)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 container Crumbled Feta (Pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 bag Shredded Sharp Cheddar (nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">Salmon, Roasted Potatoes, and Tomatoes and Cucumbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Fish- if making salmon, rinse and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salmon seasoning. Bake with potatoes for 25-30. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Potatoes- Wash and quarter potatoes. Put in large ziplock with olive oil and garlic salt. Seal and squish until all potatoes are coated. Bake at 400 with fish for 45 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Tomatoes and Cucumbers- Slice and drizzle with Balsamic vinegar. Serve dinner with french bread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">Swan Salad</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(If you have been to our house for a luncheon, I can almost guarantee you have had this salad! It is my absolute favorite and I have been serving it for over 15 years.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Chop cooked chicken, Granny Smith apple and green onions, (or you could pick a rotisserie chicken.) Put Romaine lettuce in a salad bowl. Layer on the chicken, apple, green onions, package of blue cheese, 1/2 package of dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of almonds or sunflower seeds. For the vinaigrette, in a small mason jar, mix together 1/2 c. olive oil, 1/4 c. balsamic oil, 1 t. sugar, 1 T. lemon juice, salt and pepper. Shake and pour over the salad when ready to serve. Toss and serve with bread. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Cook 1 package of penne pasta. While that’s cooking, slice peppers and sausage. Sauté peppers in the coconut oil for 2 minutes, and then add sausage, oregano, salt and pepper, and garlic. Drain pasta and add peppers and sausage, olives, feta and a little more salt and pepper and mix all together. Enjoy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Put 2 unseasoned pork tenderloins in the crockpot with about 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on High for 4. It will easily shred once cooked, and mix well with sauce. Mix bag of chopped cabbage (or Cole slaw mix) with about 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. That’s it. Make cornbread either from scratch or from a box mix. This is a perfect dinner for a busy night! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Line 2 cookie sheets with Scoops chips and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Warm in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. While they’re warming, cook 2 cans black beans with about 2 T. taco seasoning in a pot. Remove chips from oven, and sprinkle with black beans (use a slotted spoon so they don’t drip too much), chopped tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, black olives and sour cream. Enjoy with a movie and have a great weekend! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">*Sometimes, the chips just have too much salt for me (ie, my rings don’t fit the next day!) so I’ll put these toppings on chopped lettuce for my dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Sunday nights in the summer are so much more relaxed than during the school year. We’ve usually spent the day outside at the beach or on the boat, so a quick, fun dinner is a great way to end the weekend. We might grill out burgers, let the children roast hotdogs, have cheese and crackers with hummus and veggies or fondue. Sunday nights are fun dinners! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/meredithlewis05" target="_blank">Meredith Lewis</a> is back with week 3 of her delicious menus! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Are these helping your family?? I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments! Make sure you print them off, Pin them to your Recipe Folder on Pinterest, and share this with your friends! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">(so sorry for posting this late! My family and I were rear ended in a car accident and out of commission the past few days. We are doing okay. Definitely sore!! Watching my little ones closely and resting our heads a bit). These menus will definitely come in handy this week... no thinking involved. Meredith has taken the guess work out of it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Monday</b>- fish, roasted potatoes, artichoke (or any other green vegetable), French bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Tuesday</b>- Taco Casserole</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Wednesday</b>- Tomato, Ham and Basil Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Thursday</b>- Lasagna (in the crock pot)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Friday</b>- Nachos for Family movie Night</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sunday</b>- easy, fun dinner… Cheese Plate (hummus and veggies, cheese and crackers, olives and apple slices), or Cheese Fondue (fondue cheese is sometimes sold in the deli section, along with bread, vegetables and apples). This would also be a fun night for burgers on the grill or to roast hot dogs over the fire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Bagged Salad (Lasagna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Broccoli, Carrots, Apples, Pears (fondue or cheese plate)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 Lemon (Vinaigrette for Pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">French Bread (fish and another loaf if making fondue)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Fish (Salmon is always a favorite but get whatever looks good to you. If you’d prefer something besides fish, this would be a good time to substitute a pork tenderloin or your favorite baked chicken recipe.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">4 oz. Country Ham or Prosciutto (pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">3 lb. Ground Beef (taco casserole and lasagna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Bacon (breakfasts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 cans black beans (taco casserole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 can of corn (taco casserole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 T. or 1 package of Taco Seasoning (taco casserole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 cans sliced Black Olives (taco casserole and nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 bag of Tortilla Chips (taco casserole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 bag Scoops Tortilla Chips (nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 box Spiral Pasta (Pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 box Lasagna Noodles (lasagna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (lasagna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 jar Crushed Red Pepper (pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 box Granola (breakfast)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 jar Mayonnaise (optional for artichokes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Butter (optional for artichokes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 bags shredded mozzarella cheese (taco casserole)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">8 oz. crumbled goat cheese (pasta)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 16 oz. container ricotta cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">5 c. shredded Italian-blend cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese (nachos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1/2 c. shredded Parmesan </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Variety of Cheeses for a cheese plate or for Fondue</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Yogurt (breakfasts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 dozen eggs (1 dozen to boil and 1 to use however for breakfasts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Salmon, roasted potatoes and steamed artichokes</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Salmon- rinse and place on foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and Salmon Seasoning. Bake with potatoes at 400 for 25-30 minutes. (You could substitute salmon for any easy to cook fish or meat.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Wash and quarter potatoes. Put in large ziplock bag with olive oil and garlic salt. Seal and squish until all potatoes are coated. Bake at 400 for approximately 35 minutes with salmon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">My family loves artichokes for a treat, but feel free to use any other green vegetable your family prefers. If cooking artichokes, put a strainer in the bottom of a large pot, fill pot with water until you cover the strainer and bring water to a boil. While water is heating, cut off the artichokes’ bottom stems so that they can sit flat. Snip sharp points off of the leaves. Place artichokes into large pot of boiling/steaming water and cook for 25-30 minutes… until you can easily pull off one of the leaves. Serve with a small dish of melted butter or mayonnaise, whichever you prefer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Taco Casserole</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2 lbs. ground beef</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 diced yellow onion</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 diced green pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">3 chopped tomatoes </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 can black beans</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 can corn</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 package or 2 T. taco seasoning</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 can sliced olives</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 package crushed tortilla chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 package shredded cheddar</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Preheat oven to 350. Brown ground beef and add diced onions and peppers and cook until soft. Then add diced tomaotes, black beans, corn and taco seasoning. Mix together and simmer for 5 minutes while you crush tortilla chips and sprinkle on the bottom of a greased or foil lined casserole dish (9x13). Then spoon half meat/bean mixture evenly on top of chips and then sprinkle with cheese. Then repeat… crushed chips, meat mixture, cheese. Sprinkle olives on top and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Serve with whatever toppings your family likes… sour cream, guacamole, cilantro. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Tomato, Basil and Ham Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Spiral Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Olive Oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Cooked country ham, chopped (prosciutto or crispy bacon would work as well) </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">3 chopped Roma tomatoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1/2 package spinach</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1 c. goat cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">15 basil leaves, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">3 T. fresh parsley, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">1/2 t. crushed red pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">While pasta is boiling, make vinaigrette (you could always purchase a bottle of herb vinaigrette if pressed for time.) In a food processor, blend together 2 T. red wine vinegar, 1 T. lemon juice, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 c. Canola oil, 12 basil leaves, 1/2 c. fresh parsley, 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Blend together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Brown ground beef and then add sauce, spinach and simmer. Layer ingredients just like you would in a regular casserole dish… put 1/2 c. meat sauce in bottom of crock pot and spread around. Then layer pasta (break to fit), ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella. Repeat until you’ve used all the ingredients. Fill the empty sauce jar with 1/4 c. of water and pour over entire dish. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Check on it before serving and make sure all of the noodles are pressed down into the liquid and are getting cooked. Serve with a salad and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Line 2 cookie sheets with Scoops chips and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Warm in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. While they’re warming, cook 2 cans black beans with about 2 T. taco seasoning in a pot. Remove chips from oven, and sprinkle with black beans (use a slotted spoon so they don’t drip too much), chopped tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, black olives and sour cream. Enjoy with a movie and have a great weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Sunday nights are usually very low key and we’ll have a fun, easy dinner. Sundays would be a great time to put some burgers on the grill or let the family roast their own hot dogs over the grill or an outdoor fire. S’mores would be a great dessert! We also will sometimes make a cheese plate with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables. Sometimes, I’ll make fondue, with bread, broccoli, carrots and apples. We’ve also been known to have “Brinner” on Sunday nights, which is just breakfast for dinner… pancakes and bacon, or eggs and toast. I try to keep Sundays as relaxed as possible, which is much easier to do in the summer!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">If you missed last week, you will find it <a href="http://www.elevengables.com/2018/05/menus-with-meredith-springsummer-week-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">We have so enjoyed all of the feedback both here and on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/elevengables" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Be sure and print the menu, grocery list, and recipes off to put in your binder! You </span>don't<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> want to be left wondering <i>What's for dinner?</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monday</b>- fish of your choice (we usually get salmon) or a pork roast in the crock pot, roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts and French bread</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday</b>- Tacos</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday</b>- Tomato and Basil Pasta </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursday</b>- Stir Fry</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">(My family’s all time favorite dinner! I’ve been making this since they were toddlers and it’s still their favorite!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boil corkscrew pasta according to package. Meanwhile, rinse and half cherry tomatoes. Drain mozzarella and Kalamata olives. Chop 1 bunch fresh basil. (If you would like to sneak in an extra vegetable, dice a handful or 2 fresh, chopped spinach. Drain and rinse pasta. Place in bowl and add about 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar (first), then add about 1/4 c. olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well. Then add olives, cheese, basil and tomatoes and mix well. Serve!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Put chicken breasts in crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or High for 3 1/2-4 hours. (This is what I do. Just cook the chicken anyway that’s easiest for you.) Cook enough brown rice for your family. (I want to recommend purchasing a rice cooker. Sounds crazy, but they’re inexpensive at Walmart, and you just put your rice and water in it and you’re done. After it’s cooked, it will keep the rice warm for hours too. I can scorch rice in a blink because I’ll get side tracked for just a minute, and then it’s too late. I’ve done that more times than you can count, so I love the rice cooker. It’s fool proof!) In your largest frying pan, sauté a bag of stir fry veggies (or 2) in a little olive oil. Add soy sauce to taste. Once veggies are cooked until bright green, add chicken and rice to the pan and mix everything together. You’ll probably want to add more soy sauce. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I usually don’t cook on the weekends, if I can help it, but we are all usually home on Sunday nights and so I’ll plan a fun, easy dinner. I will usually either make a cheese plate (like pictured above) with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables. Sometimes, I’ll find fondue cheese in the deli section of my grocery store, so I’ll make fondue!</span></span></div>
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ElevenGableshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689814433811725500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844610358986715331.post-57233978228078636192018-05-18T05:03:00.000-05:002018-05-18T05:03:02.940-05:00Menus with Meredith Spring/Summer, Week 1<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; min-height: 17px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>I am so excited to introduce to you a new weekly series here on Eleven Gables written by my dear friend Meredith Lewis. Meredith is a wife, busy mom of three, gardener, shop owner, and Instagrammer. I actually met Meredith through Instagram. You can follow her too at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/meredithlewis05" target="_blank">@meredithlewis05</a>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Meredith has a knack for putting together menus that are simple and straightforward....not </span>a lot<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> of prep or ingredients. When we were talking about cooking for our families, she told me about her menus. I immediately thought of "Menus with Meredith" and asked her if she would do a weekly series on my blog. I am thrilled she said, "Yes!"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know that every family is different, but one thing we all have in common is the need to feed our family dinner every night. When my husband and I first married and began our family over 20 years ago, I realized early on that I can’t reinvent the wheel every single night and start thinking about what to cook around 5pm. I needed to plan. That’s when I started making a simple list of dinners for the week, along with my grocery list. I made a “menu” for each week of the month, and then just used it again the next month. I had a one month menu for the spring/summer months, and one for the fall/winter months. My recipes are extremely easy. This is just not the season of my life for complicated cooking. I make yummy, fast and healthy dinners, and I try to buy organic, if possible. I also keep my family’s health needs in mind. For instance, I try to make healthy dinners so my husband's cholesterol stays low. I keep in mind that I have growing children who play sports year round, and try to incorporate lots of protein and calcium for their growing bodies. Also, I cook with red meat, beans and spinach for iron, since my daughters and I can run a little anemic. I do as much prep work while the children are at school, including setting the table, so I am as ready as possible once they’re home. I want to be available to them when they’re here, and not busy in the kitchen. I hope you can use my menus and tailor them to your family and your schedule. I’d love for these menus to help your days and weeks run more smoothly and allow you to enjoy a more peaceful dinnertime with your family.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monday</b>- Salmon, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes, steamed asparagus</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday</b>- Pesto Pasta and french bread</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday</b>- BBQ chicken sandwiches (in the crockpot) and bagged salad</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thursday</b>- Spaghetti Pie and salad (use remaining bagged salad and spinach)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Friday</b>- Nachos for Family Movie Night</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saturday</b>- go out or take out</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday</b>- Cheese plate (hummus and veggies, cheese and crackers, olives, apple slices)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">or Cheese Fondue with bread, veggies and apple slices.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Breakfasts</b>- Boiled eggs, english muffins and fruit; yogurt, fruit, granola; eggs and bacon</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fresh basil (pesto)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bag of Spinach (pesto)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Roma tomatoes (nachos)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green peppers (fondue)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bagged salad (BBQ chicken sandwiches)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">berries (for breakfast)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon (asparagus and salmon)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 french bread (pesto night and fondue) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">English muffins (breakfast)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">hamburger buns (BBQ chicken)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salmon (half pound per person)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Package boneless chicken thighs (BBQ chicken)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bacon (breakfast)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. Ground beef (spaghetti pie)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">olive oil (Salmon and Pesto)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">garlic salt (potatoes)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">salmon seasoning (Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Salmon Seasoning)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Taco seasoning (Nachos)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 box protein enriched bowtie pasta (Pesto)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 box protein enriched spaghetti or rotini, whichever you prefer (Spaghetti pie)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 jars favorite spaghetti sauce (Spaghetti pie)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 can black beans (Nachos)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 can sliced black olives (Nachos)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Large bag Scoops tortilla chips (Nachos)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salmon- rinse salmon and place on foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and Salmon Seasoning. Bake with potatoes at 400 for 25-30 minutes. (You could substitute salmon for any easy to cook fish or meat.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stir pesto sauce into cooked, drained and rinsed pasta. Serve with warm French bread. This is one of my children’s favorite dinners, by far.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Typically pesto sauce is made with pine nuts, which I do not use, because of a nut allergy in our family. You will never miss it.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rinse chicken thighs, place in crockpot, and cover with your favorite BBQ sauce. No need to add water. Cook on High for 4 hours, or on low 6-8 hours. Chicken will shred apart when done. Put on warm hamburger buns and serve with your favorite bagged salad.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook pasta (either spaghetti or rotini) according to the package. Brown 1 lb. of ground beef. Once it’s almost cooked, add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped pepper and cook until soft. Add 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese and 1 bag of mozzarella cheese and mix well. Mix in cooked pasta. Spread pasta and sauce mixture into baking dish, top with 1 bag of mozzarella and bake for 20-30 minutes at 350. Serve with a salad.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I usually don’t cook on the weekends, if I can help it, but we are all usually home on Sunday nights and so I’ll plan a fun, easy dinner. I will usually either make a cheese plate with our favorite cheeses (Manchego, Gruyere, Brie), along with crackers and hummus and vegetables. Sometimes, I’ll find fondue cheese in the deli section of my grocery store, and I’ll make fondue, with bread, broccoli, carrots and apples. We’ve also been known to have “Brinner” on Sunday nights, which is just breakfast for dinner… pancakes and bacon, or eggs and toast. Sunday dinners are usually very low key, as we are all finishing up homework, working on our calendars and gearing up for the week ahead. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's almost Spring!!! Hooray! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year, my dear husband plants his garden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year, he is letting me take over and make a few changes to the overall layout before he starts planting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are excited to get this process going.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I map out a plan, I googled Images of a Potager Garden. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one by Douglas Vanderhorn Architects made me gasp...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brick! Brick! Brick! and a darling little potting shed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be still my heart!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But alas, we don't have the space or the moolah for this, so we will have to figure out something a little more cost effective. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This garden has more of an "Eleven Gables" feel. I love the stacked stone wall, concrete planters spilling over with flowers, an open gate begging you inside, the crunch of a gravel path underfoot, clipped </span><span style="font-size: large;">boxwood, and ivy climbing up an old potting shed. It's the perfect English Garden to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the side yard that we will be transforming:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This view is where the entry to the garden will be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't you just imagine a little pergola covered with roses leading you into a beautiful garden abundant with food and flowers?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the opposite end looking back toward the "entry." At this back end will be a greenhouse some day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have approximately 90 feet total in length and 20 feet in width.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The only issue we really have is that the previous owners bought this little strip of land from the neighboring property years ago. It juts into their property. When the current owners built, they didn't follow code and drain to the street. Instead, their entire property drains onto our property. This has made for a very awkward and sticky relationship with the neighbors. Anyway, it looks like we will have to incur the costs of rerouting their water so as to prevent further flooding to our property. We could possibly attain this with french drains </span><span style="font-size: large;">and retaining walls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I ponder over the next steps, I want to share some of my inspiration I have found with you..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2HjPY6R" target="_blank">THIS</a> edible garden design book shows you how to mix florals and edibles together in your landscape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And <a href="http://amzn.to/2FoHizF" target="_blank">THIS</a> book is my very, very favorite gardening book of all time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are only a few copies available at the time I am writing this.... hurry and pick one up! You won't be disappointed. It is full of gorgeous images and ideas on what makes the perfect southern garden. Buy a copy <a href="http://amzn.to/2FoHizF" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I have taken the time to get some of my thoughts/ideas on paper. I always pull out the graph paper to begin my process. This allows me to visualize the garden and get an idea for placement. Every square represents one square foot. I can start shopping for the appropriate sized raised beds and other accessories that will be needed in order to get this process started. We can also figure out how we want to deal with the neighbor's water run off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to ponder this over the weekend and see what my dear husband thinks of the direction we are heading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is right around the corner and I am busy planning our garden. One of my little gardening secrets I want to let you in on is FAUX Boxwood Topiary. Yes, I said it. I'm sure it is frowned upon within the elite gardener groups, but here in Oklahoma, I can't seem to keep topiaries alive. The dry winters and hot hot summers have killed my expensive topiary year after year. I'm sure it has nothing to do with my forgetting to water them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite topiary:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ordered these five years ago and they have held up so well. I will be placing another order for two more so I can keep two on either side of the bench and two on either side of the front door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you receive your topiaries, they come in a box like this: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See that tiny pot? That is simply for weight....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They look like antique iron boxes for less than $50.00 each!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I live in Oklahoma, so we get pretty windy over here... make sure the bricks keep the topiary from moving at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, top the planter off with mulch or moss to hide the bricks inside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, FLUFF THOSE BRANCHES!! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know the topiaries are a little pricey, but I really consider them an investment. I have wasted so much money by throwing away dead boxwood topiaries. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another little thought... I don't know whether these perform well in full sun. They are on my covered porch. They do get some morning sun. ***UPDATE*** I have had several reports from happy topiary owners who purchased these years ago saying that the faux topiaries are holding up wonderfully in full sun!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are your thoughts about FAUX plants? I'd love to hear in the comments!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure and watch my Instastories for Gardening tips and life with "the Girls of Eleven Gables"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another year has come and gone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been full of joy, pain, happiness, and sorrow. I've learned a lot, but always ready for new beginnings. The Lord has impressed upon my heart a few words for the year. Yes, I know that is the trend these days, but when the Lord spoke to me He did it so clearly. I wanted to write it here, on the internet, so it will be burned forever upon my heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout His Word, the Bible, God <i>commands</i> us to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Fear not (Do Not Be Afraid)." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why would He say that to us so many times? It's been said he used that and similar wording in the Bible over 365 times. The enemy's most popular weapon against us is Fear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God is with me. God is with you. He gives us the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we need to live in peace... feeling safe, stable and free from fear or anxiety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him." Psalm 28:7</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> as you approach the New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' He will save you from hidden traps, shielding you from deadly hazards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He will cover you with His feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and defense.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">FEAR NOTHING-not wild wolves in the night, not flying arrows in the day, not disease that prowls through the darkness, not disaster that erupts at high noon. Even though others succumb all around, drop like flies right and left, no harm will even graze you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll stand untouched, watch it all from a distance, watch the wicked turn into corpses. Yes, because God is your refuge, the High God your very own home, Evil can't get close to you, harm can't get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble, they'll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling. You'll walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'If you'll hold on to me for dear life,' says God,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are you afraid of? My prayer is that you place it at the feet of God. Just tell Him. Fill your fearful thoughts with His word of Truth... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>You are beautiful. Thank you for supporting me in life and in this blogging journey. It means more to me than you know.</i></span><br />
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