Cocktail Friday ~ Chocolate Covered Cherry Shooters

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  What up, homes?  It's FRIDAY!!   And what better way to celebrate than with an alcoholic beverage that doubles as a dessert?  About four of these and I'll forget all about the boxes of Christmas decorations I've yet to unpack.   You too?  Let's make drinks.   **adapted from … [Read more...]

Adorable Holiday Dessert Tables

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I have always wanted to be one of those ladies who has awesome parties...all color coordinated with a perfectly designed buffet. I guess it wasn't in the cards for me. I am more of the frazzled hostess who uses paper plates and Solo cups.  I have ideas-a-plenty, but the execution is where I struggle. My friend Glory is the party-thrower I … [Read more...]

What’s In Your…? Cookbook Queen Edition!!

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Today's post is a bit different than usual, because I am sharing What's in MY bag!!   We usually start the What's in Your...?  posts off with a brief intro about how much we love the guest poster etc, etc...but since this post is about ME, I will let you in on a secret.   I am a freak about people getting into my purse.  My … [Read more...]

Gift Guide ~ The men!

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Is your guy hard to buy for?  Mine is. I go through the same thing every year...what to get?   Well, here are some ideas that I am definitely thinking about, and a few that my husband already has...so I know they are a good buy!   We got my husband an iPad2 for Father's Day, so any accessory for that is always a safe … [Read more...]

Whatta Man Monday ~ Sexy Silver Hair Edition!!

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It's Monday, y'all!!   And not only is it Monday (insert sad face) BUT we are no less than twenty days from Christmas.  Christmas!!  Are you ready?   In light of the holiday season, I decided to celebrate two of my favorite silver haired movie stahs.  Silver is Christmasey right?  And I'm certainly no ageist.  I can … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Cranberry Fizz

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December is going to be a fun month to plan cocktails for.  All the yummy possibilities. There are so many flavors that go with the cool, holiday weather I really can't wait to get started! December is a time when people eat, drink and spend more than we do any other time of year, so go for it!  You're not alone.  There's always the … [Read more...]

Gift Guide ~ Cooking!

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Kristan and I both love to cook. We both have families that insist on eating...day after day...as well as both of our baking blogs,  so our time in the kitchen is plentiful. We wanted to share a few favorites with you for the chef in your life. :)   Obviously, my most favorite-ever kitchen appliance is my Kitchen Aid Stand … [Read more...]

What’s in Your ~ Sweet Sugarbelle Edition

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Hey guys!  Today's What's in Your Post is a departure from what we have seen so far.  One that is a little unexpected, but kinda, well...not really.  What I mean is that while we all know and love our friend Callye from Sweet Sugarbelle, she doesn't carry a purse...which isn't a "must" for What's in Your...but it always makes me wonder where … [Read more...]

Fun Advent Calendars

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Let's count it down! One of our favorite traditions as a family is getting out the advent calendar every year.  Counting down the days makes the Christmas suspense ever the more palpable. It's a slightly torturous activity, honestly...for my kids as well as myself. When I was a kid, those 25 days of December were the longest of the year.  … [Read more...]

Whatta Man Monday ~ Colin Edition

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Hope your Thanksgiving holiday went well! Last week's scandalous match-up is over.  Look's like the folks over at People got it wrong.  The Gosling has proved to be the winner.  Sorry Coops. Moving on, since your belly's probably still full from all that turkey, so we thought your eyes could use some nourishing. Honestly, we care about … [Read more...]

Whatta Man Monday — Sexy Man Scandal Edition

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So...there is an uprising brewing, have you heard?   According to several articles, as well as a Facebook page dedicated to the cause, Ryan Gosling fans are none too happy about Bradley Cooper's recent crowning of the People's Sexiest Man title.   I have to say--I DO agree that for all intents and purposes, it seemed to be … [Read more...]

Cocktail Friday ~ Twilight Shooters

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  It's Cocktail Friday, yo!!   Not only is it Cocktail Friday, but it's opening day of Breaking Dawn in theaters!!   I realize that some of you are bleary eyed and grumpy due to lack of sleep--because you spent your night/morning at the midnight showing last night.  And although I appreciate your enthusiasm, I am sort … [Read more...]