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Turtle Dove Martini Recipe – My Favorite Winter Cocktail

A few years ago Matt and I were watching Polar Express and putting together Malea’s toys on Christmas Eve. The only thing missing was a good cocktail, which is when I got online and Googled “winter cocktails”. After digging through lots of recipes I came across one called the Turtle Dove, which quickly became my favorite winter cocktail. The combination of vanilla, hazelnut and almond liqueurs, mixed with the creaminess of the milk is like drinking your favorite dessert. Which is why today I’m share this Turtle Dove martini recipe with you, in hopes that it will be the perfect… Read More

Kid’s Table Thanksgiving Activity Page

I cannot believe it’s already November! Where did this whole year go?! As we get closer and closer to the end of 2014, my life gets crazier and crazier. Does this happen to anyone else during the holiday season? Surely, I can’t be alone on this. To try and keep the stress at a manageable level, I try, TRY to plan things in advance. We usually spend Thanksgiving with my dad’s side of the family and everyone gathers at a church building for food and festivities. The number of kids just exponentially (it seems) increases every year… which means things… Read More

Top Organizing Bloggers Family Room Tour – TV Console Organization

Welcome friends! Are you hopping over here on the Organized Living Room Tour? Whether you’re a regular or a new reader, I’m so glad you’re here! Today I’m going to talk about TV console organization and how I organized our living room with this dresser makeover. We only have one usable wall in our living room, because the other has doors and windows on it, so when we built this wall, I knew I needed a large TV console to keep clutter out of the living room. When I found this dresser I knew it would be perfect for what… Read More

The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

As soon as the weather cools down I start craving childhood favorites like corn chowder and chicken noodle soup. But who has time to stand over a hot stove for hours? So today I’m sharing the best crockpot chicken noodle soup, it’s easy, delicious, filled with fresh ingredients and your family is guaranteed to love it! This recipe is so easy and comforting on a cool Fall evening. The best part is that you will probably have leftovers (we always do) so you’ll have an even quicker and easier meal for another night! The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup … Read More

Easy How to: Classic Caramel Apples

There are certain foods that, when mentioned, you automatically think of as a “fall food”. Ever since I can remember, caramel apples have been one of those foods for me. It’s also such a fun Halloween treat! The farms are stock full of a variety of apples this time of year, most of which are perfect for caramelizing and dipping. There are no limits as to what you can top them with. The best part about it is how easy these treats are to make. So easy, I even include my children in the process. Here are the easy step… Read More

How to Never Run Out of Hand Soap

Okay my title might be slightly misleading because obviously at some point you will run out of hand soap, but with this trick it will be a LONG TIME before you do. A few months back I was refilling the soap dispenser that came with our kitchen faucet, you know, the kind that goes under the counter. Anyways I was pouring the hand soap into the plastic dispenser and I was almost at then end of one of these huge refill containers when I thought to myself, “what’s going on, it should be full by now!” At that point I… Read More