Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, friends! We hope this day is full of love, light, and joy! "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests." Luke 2:14 Love Candace and Stephanie ...

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10 Lessons Learned from Throwing Another Party

Thirty minutes until party time, and this is the scene we have: Kitchen counters are covered end to end with wrappers, dirty dishes, and an even dusting of flour. Drinks aren't made, appetizers aren't finished, and my hair is one frizzy mess. I begin doing my usual dance, running from one thing to another like a stressed out cartoon character when...

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Pay your bills! {$400 cash giveaway!}

This time of the year can be a little overwhelming and stressful, especially on your bank account!  Between the holidays and the new year (and about 20 birthdays in our families!), things just add up. That’s where we come in! We have teamed up with 24 other bloggers who are hosting a HUGE $400 CASH Giveaway!  You heard right, cold hard...

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DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Party Favors

'Tis the season for parties and celebrations! Since it is far too easy to get carried away with decorations and gourmet desserts (thank you, Pinterest), we can't help but love simple party favors. There's something sweet about handing your guests a little "thank you for coming" as they head home. After all, they're the ones who make the party! At...

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10 Tips for Making the Perfect Pie Crust

It's the season for sweets and treats, and one of our favorites in my family is a rich chocolate pudding pie. The secret to the pie is the pie crust: if it fails, the pie just doesn't taste the same. Pie crust can be a difficult task to take on, especially if you've never made one or don't make them often. But please put down the Pillsbury pre-made...

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Local Highlight: Farm Fresh Bowls...A Healthy Drive-Thru!

It's been less than eight months since Farm Fresh Bowls opened its doors, and already the drive-thru restaurant has become a favorite for the Valley. Owners Kristen (De Groot) Vaz and Jacqueline Baxley were able to combine the convenience of food-on-the-go with the nutrition of fresh, local ingredients. That's right––you can stay in your car and still...

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Saturday Snapshot {December 14}

Another week closer to Christmas! We wish we could slow things down a bit, but it seems this time of year always flies. Here were our favorite posts this week, in case you've been spending all your time hitting the shops! We shared everything you need to know to host your own Favorite Things Party. We even threw in some fantastic freebie chalkboard...

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Not Your Grandma's Gift Baskets!

Gift Baskets are an easy and sweet way to show love during the holiday season! And while some of us may have time to create these lovely gifts with hand-picked items and goodies, some would rather leave that job to the professionals! It is so fantastic that we have many local shops that are willing not only to put baskets together, but stock them with...

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Local Highlight: Tammy Haas {Unique Wire Wrap Jewelry}

You probably don't know this, but I am accessory challenged. I can't accessorize an outfit to save my life. I have my staple gold and silver earrings and a necklace or two- and that's about as fancy as I can get. So when I find a piece of jewelry that is beautifully simple and can be paired with anything and everything, I fall in love. This is exactly...

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How to host a Favorite Things Party!

Have you heard of a Favorite Things Party? A few years ago was the first time I'd heard of something similar, and I loved the idea! What a fun thing to be able to spend time with your friends, share and gift a favorite item, and leave with just as many new favorites! Today, we are going to tell you how to host this party and give you free printables...

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Saturday Snapshot {December 7}

December is alive and kicking! We've been busy shopping, baking, and celebrating, some of which we're capturing in this week's wintry snapshot: GrayPaperie, a new shop that makes chic and trendy announcements, greeting cards, and invitations, is worth a look! Check out the shop, and enter to win a digital download of your choice! ComfyFeely's easy...

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Gingersnaps, Santa's New Favorite Cookie!

No matter how busy I may be during the holiday season, I always make time to bake gingersnaps. Ever since my mother-in-law introduced these to me, they have become a household staple from November to January. These cookies are delicious––chewy, spicy, slightly crunchy on the edges, perfect with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream....

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Trends Brought Home: Wintry Woodsy Wildlife {Pinterest and Local Round-Up!}

We're feeling foxy these days! That's right: thanks to the wintry woodland trend out there, we've fallen for just about anything with a fox, moose, deer, or bunny on it! Today, we're sharing our favorite woodland-inspired DIYs and tutorials, as well as a few fantastic local items that you simply moose know about. First up, our favorite pins...

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