tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90734439309953613652024-03-05T05:54:01.951-06:00Lemon Tree DwellingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05276151955993105170noreply@blogger.comBlogger313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073443930995361365.post-68335420346965477652014-01-17T06:00:00.000-06:002014-01-17T15:27:46.035-06:00Valentine's Day Gift Jars<div style="text-align: center;">
Mason Jars decorated for Valentine's Day and filled with hot cocoa, marshmallows, and sprinkles. </div>
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A fun, simple, and delicious gift idea!</div>
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If you ask my kids, they would probably tell you that I'm not a super "fun" mom. I don't love to get on the floor and play with them, I don't love dance parties or spa days or makeovers, I don't take them to McDonald's or Monkey Joe's or Helium....at least not often....and I don't let them get away with a whole lot. At least not as much as I could!<br />
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But. I do love reading with them, baking with them, playing games with them, talking with them....and most of all....doing arts and crafts with them! And I always have, ever since the time Ellia was little. But I must confess....I find myself doing fewer and fewer craft projects with them the older they get! I'm not sure what it is - that I have less energy for arts and crafts, that my time with them is more limited, that I'm tired of all the messes.....?<br />
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Whatever the reason, I've decided that we need to pull out the paints and the glue and the glitter! Poor Nora.....she's missing out! So, the other day, while the older girls were at school, I got out a big stack of paper and paintbrushes and paints for Nora.....and a box of mason jars and acrylics and ribbon for me! And we both got to work. Nora painted about eight pictures and loved every minute of it. And I painted these three mason jars!<br />
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I used the end of a paintbrush for the dots and free-handed some simple Valentine's Day designs. Then I filled each jar with hot cocoa, marshmallows, and sprinkles, glued some pretty ribbon around the top rim, and....voila! Fun, easy, delicious Valentine's Day gifts! And a fun afternoon with Nora.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mason jars or any glass jars with lids </span></li>
<li>Acrylic paints</li>
<li>Small paintbrushes</li>
<li>Ribbon</li>
<li>Hot glue gun</li>
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Creamy Strawberry Dip is perfect for dipping cookies, graham crackers, chocolate, or fresh strawberries! Deliciously sweet, and just right for Valentine's Day!<br />
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When I was growing up, dessert was NOT a given. It was never assumed that if we ate our whole dinner, we'd automatically get dessert. No....dessert was reserved for special nights, when my mom was in the right mood....or maybe when we hadn't already eaten our fair share of sweet treats throughout the day! To be honest, we could never quite figure out what would lead to a positive outcome for our dessert desires....but that didn't keep us from asking....nightly!<br />
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We would typically choose one sibling to be the spokesperson so we weren't all bombarding my mom at once. When she wasn't in the room, we would whisper, "Ask Mom if we can have dessert!"....something none of us ever really wanted to hear. I mean - there was so much pressure involved in being the one to ask. Pressure....and a great chance of rejection (or worse)!<br />
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When we did get dessert, it was usually something like ice cream or a brownie or a piece of cake. But every now and then, my mom would say yes....and then suggest fruit. FRUIT. For dessert!! And we would be silently outraged. Because fruit is delicious, yes. But to a kid, fruit is NOT dessert! End of story!<br />
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As an adult, my thoughts on fruit for dessert have softened. I still love my "real" desserts like ice cream and brownies and cake....but more and more, I find myself going for fruit! I especially love it when it's drizzled or dunked or dipped.....in chocolate, in caramel, in powdered sugar, or in this<br />
sweet Creamy Strawberry Dip! And guess what. My kiddos agree!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 c. powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tbsp. Hershey's strawberry syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">dried strawberries for garnish (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">fresh strawberries, Nilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzels, etc. for dipping</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry syrup, and vanilla extract in small mixing bowl. Mix on high speed 1 minute.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Spoon into serving bowl; top with dried strawberries (optional).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Serve with your choice of dippers!</span><br />
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In case you haven't notice by now, I LOVE no-bake recipes. I think it's because I can start them one minute and finish them the next....and have a fun, delicious treat in the end! So in between phone calls and emails, diaper changes and sandwich making, coloring and Play-doh.....I often find myself day-dreaming in no-bakes! Ah.....the life of a stay at home mom blogger.<br />
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Another thing I love about no-bakes? They are always a HUGE hit with my kiddos! I don't know what it is.....maybe the fact that they are usually bite-sized and chocolate candy coated.....just right for little hands and taste buds? And I don't know why it makes me so happy when the kiddos approve. Like their opinions are actually trustworthy.....? But, nonetheless, their approval does matter!<br />
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Which is why yesterday, when Nora couldn't keep her hands off these Petit Fours....and Ellia and Greta dove for the plate of them the minute they got off the bus, and proceeded to tell me they were the BEST thing I've ever made.....it literally made my day! I felt like I had accomplished something great! Never mind the fact that they only took me 10 minutes to make. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">24 Lorna Doone shortbread cookies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8 oz. Vanilla Candiquik</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. Nutella</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8 conversation heart candies </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Stack 3 shortbread cookies, filling the middle two layers with Nutella (a generous teaspoon for each layer).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Melt Vanilla Candiquik over low heat; spoon over shortbread stacks to coat completely.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Place Petit Fours on wax paper; top each with 1 candy heart.</span><br />
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Just 3 simple ingredients make a fun and tasty Valentine's Day treat....ready in 5 minutes or less!<br />
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Yesterday was a crazy day. Let's just say it made me happy that we decided to space our kids out the way we did....all 2-3 years apart so that we never had 2 kids in cribs, both needing sound machines and baby monitors, at the same time! Whew! <br />
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So what happened to make me realize these things? Well, I watched my sister's two boys while she was at work! No big deal, really.....and to be honest, the day went better than I even imagined it could. But anytime you have a 3 year old, a 2 year old, and a 6 month old all together....and you are solely responsible for all of them....things are bound to get a little crazy!<br />
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There was crying and screaming and waking one another up from naps, there were arguments over toys (although minimal), there was a poop-through and a pee-through and spit up and trying to carry 50 pounds worth of baby at the same time, while pregnant.....but all in all, the day went smoothly. I would happily watch my nephews (or nieces, for that matter!) any day of the week. Just as long as it's not EVERY day of the week. Ha!<br />
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Best of all? In the midst of a hectic, somewhat frazzling day where I felt like I never stopped moving, I was still able to whip up a quick batch of this bark. No joke. It's that easy! It happened in the 5 minutes all three kids were in their respective beds....two of which just happen to be cribs....which, in case I haven't mentioned, is something I'm glad we NEVER had to deal with. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">16 oz. meltable white chocolate (I used Vanilla Candiquik)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2/3 c. Rice Krispies cereal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2/3 c. conversation heart candies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Melt white chocolate over low heat. Stir in Rice Krispies and conversation hearts until combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Spread melted mixture on baking sheet lined with wax paper or aluminum foil (I sprayed mine lightly with cooking spray to ensure easy removal).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Cool in refrigerator or at room temperature until hardened.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Break into irregular pieces; store at room temperature in an airtight container.</span><br />
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Good morning, friends! I hope you had a relaxing weekend! Ours was nice.....we had nothing going on, which is probably my very favorite kind of weekend.....so we spent lots of time together as a family. The girls and I had a mommy-daughter shopping trip (to Goodwill, of all places, which they LOVED!), we went out for a fun family dinner, we watched Rio, we played L-C-R, we read books, we shopped for birthday presents, and we enjoyed just being together!<br />
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One of my goals for 2014 is to make more time for family time. The girls are at such a fun age....and they LOVE doing things together as a family....so why would I NOT make it more of a priority!? (Ahem....there are lots of reasons why, but we don't need to get into all of them here.... :) The point is, no matter how crazy they make me, I adore them. And I want to have fun and create good memories with them while they'll let me!<br />
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Which brings me to Valentine's Day. I've been thinking a lot about how I want to celebrate it this year. Usually, Jorden and I have a nice dinner out and that's that....but I've been thinking about how we could make the kids more a part of it this year. Don't get me wrong - Jorden and I will still be having our nice dinner out....but why not make Valentine's Day more of a celebration for the girls? With a Valentine making party and love letters and candy hearts and potions? And maybe, if they're lucky, these Chocolate Covered Cherry Muddy Buddies!? Perfect for kids, perfect for adults, perfect for Valentine's Day.....no matter how you plan to celebrate.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Add half of powdered sugar and shake; add additional 1/2 c. dried cherries and other half of powdered sugar and shake to coat.</span><br />
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Well...it is finally starting to warm up around here...and by warm up, I mean that yesterday reached 8 degrees and today is supposed to make it up to 22! Woo hoo! It's sad when 22 degrees is cause for celebration....but after not leaving your house for 3 days, 22 doesn't sound so bad. At least I can get from the car to the door of the grocery store without feeling like my face is going to freeze off!!<br />
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To be perfectly honest, I really don't mind the cold. Aside from the fact that 40 below wind chills kinda freak me out, I don't mind being confined to the indoors. In fact, in some ways I prefer it! I like being in my cozy clothes under a cozy blanket with my cozy drink in hand....and I like having no reason to leave! There is nothing calling me outside, no warm sun or beautiful weather or bike rides calling my name.....so there's no reason to feel guilty about staying in!<br />
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Unfortunately, my kids don't exactly agree. Even on the coldest of cold days, when there is no chance I am setting foot outside, they still want to go out and play! They must be crazy!! I'm all for kids being outside, but there is such a thing as <i>too cold</i>.....and it has been TOO COLD! So instead, they've been watching lots of movies, doing lots of art projects, making up lots of games, and spending more time on the iPad than I am really comfortable with. And, because I've been feeling bad for them, I've been making little treats for them.....like these fun little (warm) drinks, which they gulped down like there's no tomorrow. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when I finally say yes to them venturing outside to play! Until then, I'll continue to appease them with steamers. (Let's see how long that lasts, right?!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 c. milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. maraschino cherry juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tbsp. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">whipped cream</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">maraschino cherries</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Combine milk, cherry juice, sugar, and almond extract in a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat, stirring with a whisk, until milk is heated through.</span><br />
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Back in the days before kids.....(which I can hardly remember).....Jorden and I LOVED going out to eat! Big surprise, I know.....who doesn't love eating out!? We had our favorite spots, of course, one of which was Champps, and mostly for their amazing beer cheese soup!! We would typically go there on Saturdays, when we knew they would be serving it, and order a cup while we waited for our meals. There was something about it - so rich and creamy and delicious - that was absolutely to die for! It actually makes me hungry just thinking about it.</div>
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Now that we have three kids, and eating out is kind of a big deal, it's been a very long time since we've eaten at Champps. If anything, we'll order their salads to go and eat them at home after the kids go to bed. But, as much as I love their soup, somehow it never feels worth it to risk a traveling soup container!</div>
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So.....like any good beer cheese soup loving girl would do.....I've decided it's time I learn how to make my own beer cheese deliciousness! So we can enjoy it any Saturday, or every Saturday, or any day of the week our little hearts desire.....without having to get a babysitter OR brave a restaurant with three kiddos! (I'm honestly not sure which is worse!)<br />
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I started with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ottos-beer-cheese-soup-recipe/index.html">this basic recipe</a> I found online for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ottos-beer-cheese-soup-recipe/index.html">Otto's Beer Cheese Soup</a>, and then I tweaked it a bit by adding more vegetables and seasonings. Then.....I decided to really shake things up by adding some boxed mac & cheese! So instead of beer cheese soup, you have an incredibly smooth, Creamy Mac & (Beer) Cheese! Like a beer cheese soupy mac & cheese, if that makes any sense. And if not, don't worry. Once you try it....it will ALL make sense!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. unsalted butter
<br /> 1 chopped medium sized yellow onion
<br /> 1 c. chopped carrot
<br /> 1 c. chopped celery
<br /> 1 c. all-purpose flour
<br /> 2 c. chicken broth
<br /> 1 (12-ounce) beer of choice (I used Miller Lite)<br />6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded </span></div>
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<br /> 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
<br /> 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper</span><br />
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carrot, and celery. Saute until softened. Add flour. Cook for about 4
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to a boil. Slowly add shredded cheese and mac & cheese powdered cheese packets. Continue stirring until just boiling and
smooth. Add half-and-half, salt, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has thickened and noodles are tender.</span><br />
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Some of my favorite memories from childhood have to do with my parents going out of their way to make things feel special. Like the time I was led on a long scavenger hunt Christmas morning to eventually find my brand new bright orange sled. Or the time we finished opening presents and had a huge breakfast waiting for us on the kitchen table. Or the time we <i>thought</i> we had finished opening presents....only to have my parents show up with one last (BIG) present for each of us!<br />
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There are memories from times other than Christmas, too.....like the birthday party I had that was Halloween themed, when my dad made an awesome "Pin the Nose on the Witch" game. Or the "Pig Out" nights we used to plan as a family....where we would watch movies and pig out on all kinds of yummy food. Or the "staycations" my parents used to plan for us before staycations were a thing.<br />
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And then there was a Valentine's Day....when my dad came home from work with a special Valentine's Day treat for the four of us kids to share. And for some reason, it seemed so special to me! Like he had gone out of his way to think of us and surprise us on this day that is usually not so special for kids. Don't get me wrong - we had Valentine's Day mailboxes at school....and my mom usually gave us each a little something.....but there was just something about that special chocolate treat that stuck with me!<br />
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I'm all about doing special little things for my kiddos.....maybe even too much! I try not to over-do it, but on any given holiday, there's a lot going on around here! Things like special decorations and breakfasts and presents and notes.....and, of course, treats! This Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge is the start of my Valentine's Day treats (hey....it's just over a month away!) It's quick, easy, and tastes just like a chocolate covered cherry cordial. Delicious! And definitely special.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. Nutella</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. maraschino cherries, halved</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Top with cherries, pressing them down gently into the top of the fudge.</span><br />
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Simple mug cozies made from an old sweater! A cool, stylish way to drink your warm winter beverage!</div>
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Is it just me....or do you kind of forget about all beverages other than coffee, tea, and hot chocolate in the winter time?? I usually go for coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon and evening, and hot chocolate on special occasions. I must say, though, being pregnant really throws a wrench in my warm beverage obsession! I still have coffee in the morning (one cup...) and one cup of tea at some point in the day....but between the caffeine and the herbs and the extra acid, I'm really trying to limit myself! (I've even resorted to drinking hot water with a squirt of lemon juice just so I could have something warm!)<br />
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Yes, I look forward to the days when I can drink freely without worrying or feeling guilty....and those days will come soon enough. (Just in time for warmer weather, right?) But until then, I've come up with a new way to enjoy my warm beverages: these adorable mug cozies! There is something about wrapping your hand around something cozy that feels just a little more enjoyable, a little more satisfying. Hopefully satisfying enough that I can get through the next weeks and months on just one cup a day!<br />
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Since I don't sew.....(at least not yet).....I knew I needed to come up with a simple way to make these. And truthfully, these could not be simpler! All you need is an old sweater with buttons, a good pair of scissors, and a couple of your favorite mugs!<br />
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Then, just find a button and start cutting! You want to cut a strip long enough to wrap around your mug, but snug enough that it's not going to slide around. And don't worry about the button hole - just use your scissors to cut a new one wherever you need it!<br />
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And then.....for a little fun.....try getting creative! I love this handle cozy just as much or even more as the full mug cozy! It was a great way to use a smaller piece of fabric, and there's nothing worse than a too-hot handle, which is especially a problem if you heat your water in the microwave.<br />
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These are such a fun way to enjoy your winter beverage....and they'd make a perfect Valentine's Day or winter birthday gift, as well! They can be personalized to any holiday, color scheme, or personality....and, paired with some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, they are a gift that anyone would love!<br />
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I hope you feel right at home!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05276151955993105170noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073443930995361365.post-89363211290571625872014-01-02T13:31:00.000-06:002014-01-03T15:50:39.591-06:00New Year's Eve Gender Reveal Party!<div style="text-align: center;">
A New Year's Eve Gender Reveal Party - such a fun way to bring in the New Year!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep....that's right! ANOTHER girl! After months of waiting and wondering, we had our ultrasound December 30th and our party on New Year's Eve. We had everyone cast their votes and share their best name ideas.....and then.....we cut the cake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the frosting inside was <span style="font-size: x-large;">PINK<span style="font-size: large;"></span>! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was such a fun way to find out....with all our family and friends there to celebrate with us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some up close shots of the fun!</span></div>
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Well, this is IT! 2013 has come to an end.....and oh what a year it has been! One year ago, I had been blogging for just 3 months.....and I was just starting to figure things out. Of course, I still have a long way to go, but what a difference a year makes! 2013 has been a great year for me - I have discovered my voice as a blogger, developed some amazing relationships, and found my niche in the great big blogging world! I am so grateful to all of YOU, my readers, for your fabulous support.....and I can't wait to see what 2014 holds.<br />
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Deliciously creamy dip made with 2 different kinds of cheese, imitation crab, and a splash of white wine.</div>
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It's simple, it's delicious, and best of all.....it's made in a crock pot! So you can enjoy the party!</div>
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If there's one thing that's true about me, it's that I LOVE hosting! And not just in theory. I love having people over to my house, I love thinking about menus and drink options and party decor, I love it when people stay and linger long into the night. It has taken me well into adulthood to realize that hosting is not something most people necessarily enjoy. In fact, I would venture to say that most of my friends and family would prefer NOT to host whenever possible! Which works out well for me!<br />
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Of course, now that I have three kids and a fourth on the way, hosting is not especially simple. Don't get me wrong - I still love to do it (hence our New Year's Eve party plans) - but it takes a certain level of planning and preparation in order for it to not feel completely overwhelming! It's something I get better and better at the more times I do it....and there are a few key things I ALWAYS try to keep in mind.<br />
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Like gathering decorations needs to start happening early! That way I can pick things up as I see them and the decor comes together more organically. And cleaning? That needs to happen little by little throughout the week. I never leave all the cleaning till the last minute! Grocery shopping needs to be done the day before....not too early but not too late....and one of the MOST important parts of the party? The menu!! I've learned, over time, that the menu should be simple enough that the food can be put out when the party starts....and stay out until it's time for dessert! It should involve as little last minute prep as possible, and low maintenance is a MUST!<br />
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Which is where crock pots come in handy. The great thing about crock pots is they let you have hot foods without all the fuss of the oven......and they let you have everything ready by the time the party starts! So you can actually, ya know, ENJOY the party along with everyone else.....rather than feeling like a crazed, stressed out hostess! This Crock Pot Crab Dip is creamy, delicious, and super easy to make....and it feels just fancy enough to impress your guests! (While you enjoy them!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 c. mayo</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 packages (8 oz.) imitation crab meat</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. white wine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. dijon mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. dried parsley </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lawry's seasoning salt to taste</span><br />
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A fun, festive necklace made from garland and ribbon....a little something to make for yourself after Christmas....<br />
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Well.....for better or for worse.....Christmas is over! After months of thinking about it and weeks of preparing for it, the day has come and gone. And now it's on to New Year's! To be honest, this is the first New Year's Eve in a while that we actually have plans...but plans or no plans, there's still always something about the night that seems to call for a little bling! Am I right???<a name='more'></a><br />
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My neighbor Katie showed me this fun little idea a few weeks ago....and the minute I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for New Year's Eve! Best of all, you may already have everything you need to whip one together. If not, you can easily find it in the Christmas clearance section. (And once you do, the necklace will take you 2 minutes to make!)<br />
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So here's what you need: <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>a string of garland</b></span> (the bling-ier the better) and some <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>pretty ribbon</b></span>. That's it! Then just do what you need to do to make the garland the right length.....whether that's cutting it or doubling it up or leaving it as is....and tie it together with your pretty ribbon. And....voila! Some fun & festive New Year's Eve bling!! In a matter of minutes.<br />
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Which leaves plenty of time for you to think about your outfit, or your plans for the night.....or, if you're crazy like me, the menu for the party you're hosting! The menu, by the way, is growing simpler and simpler by the day. What can I say?? I'm not used to having New Year's plans! At least the bling is taken care of!!<br />
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Good morning, friends! Well....Christmas is officially 2 days away....are you ready?? I am happy to report that I met my goal of being done with Christmas shopping by Friday. It is now Monday and I have yet to remember something (or someone!) I forgot to shop for. That's a good sign. So now it's on to wrapping and cleaning and making food to take places.....and, if possible, making some space among our overflowing piles of toys for all the new things the kids will bring home. Whew.....so much to think about before Christmas!<br />
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And then, of course, there's New Year's....which always seems so much less overwhelming. In fact, most years, it's pretty much a non-event around here. This year, though? This year we're having a huge New Year's Eve gender reveal party!! Complete with 50+ guests, a pink or blue cake, and plenty of appetizers....most of which I'm hoping NOT to make! (Ha!) I'll be sure to tell you how it all goes! </div>
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But....if this New Year's were like most...and Jorden and I were staying in and ordering sushi....and I wasn't pregnant....you better believe I'd be making these Bailey's Mocha Cheesecake Cups for a special little treat after dinner. Complete with a coffee liqueur-infused chocolate crust and plenty of Bailey's, these little babies are definitely a dessert worthy of a celebration! Even if you're celebrating at home in your pajamas. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 chocolate graham crackers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 Tbsp. coffee liqueur</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 bricks (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c. Bailey's Irish Cream (more or less to taste)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">whipped cream</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Crush 6 chocolate graham crackers into coarse crumbs. Divide evenly among 6 small (1/2 pint) mason jars.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Pour 1 Tbsp. coffee liqueur over crumbs in each jar.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and Bailey's. Mix on high speed 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Divide cheesecake mixture evenly among mason jars (approx. 1/2 c. per jar).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Top each with 1 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed instant coffee granules, and 1/4 chocolate graham cracker.</span><br />
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Coconut macaroons topped with Rolos, pecans, and salted caramel sauce. </div>
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Almond Joy meets Turtle...and it's love at first bite!</div>
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Having three girls, I've always known that I need to be prepared for LOTS of drama. After all, I was one of three girls, myself....and if there's one thing I remember about growing up with sisters, it's drama!! (Thank goodness for our younger brother's influence, or who knows what would have become of us!) But what I'm NOT prepared for? How early all the drama has started!! And I'm not just talking about day to day family drama....I'm talking about real drama - school and friends and bus rides and mean looks and mean girls....I hear it all!</div>
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And every now and then, a new type of drama is added to the mix. Just recently, it was teacher drama! So not only did I hear all about who was mean at school that day....but I heard about who gets all the attention from the teacher...(and all the gold stars, too!) Now. I typically try to not say much when the girls are on a rampage. I listen....as much as I can stand it....and offer a few words of wisdom here and there. About friendship, and not taking things too personally, and treating others the way you would want to be treated....<br />
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....Because the truth is, as much as I don't like the drama....I understand it! I remember it! And it's hard stuff!! Especially the feeling that someone else is getting all the attention....which seems to just be part of life. In school, in work, and even in treats! Why is it, for instance, that when it comes to coconut.....almonds get all the attention?? What about peanuts? Cashews? Pecans? So, in solidarity with my dramatic little girls and their concerns about attention and fairness, I decided to make these delicious little Turtle Thumbprint Macaroons.... because, really, why should almonds have all the fun? Especially when it comes to sweet treats!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 package coconut macaroon cookie dough (I used Immaculate Baking brand) OR 1 batch homemade dough (recipe <a href="http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2013/03/macaroon-nests.html">HERE</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">12 Rolo candies</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Top each cookie with 1 Rolo and 1 pecan; press down slightly.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Return to oven and bake an additional 1-2 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Remove from oven and press pecans further into cookies. Remove to wire rack to cool.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Top each cookie with a small drizzle of caramel sauce.</span><br />
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Creamy white chocolate peanut butter fudge topped with Snickers bars. </div>
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Way back when I was in high school, long before I was a blogger or a baker or a mother or even an adult, I worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. I was responsible for an insane amount of important stuff, from giving meds to giving baths to getting people dressed and fed and driving them, in a giant van, in their wheelchairs, wherever they needed to go. When I think back on it, it seems almost impossible that I actually spent nearly two years there. Don't get me wrong - I loved it - but I was only in high school! (Not your typical senior year job!)<br />
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I can remember exactly how it all started. Sometime during my junior year, I signed up to volunteer at a summer camp for kids with disabilities. At that point, I thought I might want to go into special ed as a career, and I felt like the camp would be a good way for me to test the waters. As I was signing up, I found out there was another camp, for adults, a week later. And they were in need of volunteers....so I decided to give it a go. I was convinced I would LOVE the kid camp....and was hopeful I could tolerate the adults....but, wouldn't you know, at the end of the two weeks, it was the opposite! So when it came time to find a placement for one of my classes senior year, I decided to
seek out a placement with adults.....and my time at Lander House began.
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Well....it has nothing to do with fudge, at least not directly. But it has to do with the way life takes us in a direction that is sometimes different than what we expected! Honestly, when I first started blogging, I thought Lemon Tree Dwelling would be mainly a home improvement blog. And then I realized that home improvement didn't really capture my attention as much as crafts and recipes. And when I started getting more into recipes, I thought I would mostly post dinner recipes....because that's what I thought I was good at. But then I started coming up with more and more dessert recipe, and I realized I really LOVE doing sweets! And as I made and photographed this fudge, and thought about all the sweet ideas I still have floating around in my head, I couldn't help but think back to the time when I was so SURE I wanted to work with those kids....and how wrong I turned out to be.<br />
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Anyway.....back to the fudge. I'm in love with it! It's smooth, creamy, and rich....just the way fudge should be. And it has the sweetness of white chocolate mixed with the saltiness of peanut butter, which creates a nougat-like flavor that is to die for....especially when you put the real thing on top! And best of all, it's the easiest fudge I've ever made! Which proves that I'm not always wrong about the way that things will turn out.....especially when it comes to delicious sweets.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">12 oz. meltable white chocolate (I used Vanilla Candiquik)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 c. peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. chopped Snickers bars</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. In medium saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk slightly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Pour into greased 6x9 inch or similar sized pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Top with chopped Snickers, pressing them down gently into the top of the fudge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Refrigerate until firm.</span><br />
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7-Layer Magic Bars, all decked out from top to bottom in the delicious flavors of chocolate and peppermint, with just a hint of mocha to top it all off. Pure peppermint mocha deliciousness.</div>
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Last night was Greta's kindergarten Christmas concert....and I gotta say....I didn't love it...! I mean - of course I loved seeing her up on stage in her cute little Christmas dress, and I loved seeing her singing and doing all the little hand motions, and I even loved seeing her act goofy with the little boy next to her. But all of that was no match for the fact that we were running late and got to the school minutes before the concert started.....only to find that the entire gym was PACKED with kindergarten and first grade families....meaning we had to stand behind all the other people who had also gotten there late....and two songs later, they were done! DONE!!<br />
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Yep.....all of that for TWO songs! (Can you see why I didn't love it?) I guess I just feel like, if we're going to go through the hassle of rushing through dinner and getting everyone dressed in fancy clothes and finding a parking spot in a slippery, overfilled lot in the middle of winter....they could have at least sung 3, maybe 4, songs? To make our efforts feel worth it? (Am I a terrible mom for saying that??) <br />
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Don't answer that. Ha! Either way....we will be back there tonight for Ellia's turn. And I've definitely learned a few things from last night's experience. Like we need to start getting ready the second they get off the bus....and dinner has to be something quick and easy....and, at the end of the day, even two songs is worth it, I suppose. Hey - it's better than 20!! (I'm still on the fence about that last one.) But one thing I can guarantee is worth it?? These Peppermint Mocha Magic Bars! Quick, easy, foolproof, ooey, gooey, and utterly delicious. Does it get any better....?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 package Peppermint Oreos (sub regular or Cool Mint Oreos if you can't find them!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c. butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 c. peppermint mini marshmallows</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. white chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. shredded coconut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. crushed candy canes (approx.12)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 tsp. instant coffee </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Using a food processor, crush Oreos to a fine crumb.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Mix Oreo crumbs with softened butter and press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Top with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and crushed candy canes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Combine sweetened condensed milk with instant coffee; pour evenly over pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes.</span><br />
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Snickerdoodle cookie cups stuffed with miniature peanut butter cups and topped with festive red & green m&m's.</div>
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I have decided that I MUST be done with all Christmas shopping by the time the kids get home from school Friday. Since that will be just 5 days before Christmas (!) I definitely don't think I'm expecting too much of myself! I've been shopping steadily since sometime in November, but my problem is I'm way too much of a browser. Instead of going with a specific list written down on paper, I start collecting things, slowly, as I see them. Which means I overbuy in some areas, underbuy in other areas, and forget about some areas altogether! <br />
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And then, right around this time every year, I start the task of sorting through the 800 bags of stuff sitting in my basement. I figure out what I have, what I still need, and what needs to go back to the store. And then Nora and I get serious. Yesterday's stop? TJ Maxx. We stopped in for one thing.....and then, as tends to happen, we thought of all the things we could look for. And boy, did we look!! We went from one side of the store to the other and back again.....we hemmed and hawed over sweaters and scarves and sweatpants.....and Nora picked out at least 7 different toys to keep herself occupied.<br />
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For the most part, she was really good! She sang and danced and played under clothing racks, and hardly complained at all! But as nap time drew nearer, and we were going on 2 HOURS of shopping, I started to get nervous. And, just to be safe, I decided to give her a sucker. Which made her VERY happy! Until she dropped it....just minutes later....on the floor of the store. Now, you may disagree with this, but my plan was to let her pick it up and keep sucking away. After all, it was my safeguard! But before I could, a lady who had seen it fall alerted me to the fact that Nora was about to pick it up again, and was SURE I wouldn't want a dirty sucker in her mouth again. And then she proceeded to watch me as I took it away from Nora and dug through my purse for something else that might do the trick....and there was no escaping the fact that the sucker would end up in the garbage.<br />
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Needless to say, we left TJ Maxx shortly after the sucker incident. It was the straw that broke the camel's back for little Nora.....and I completely blame the lady! Seriously....if I want to let my kid suck on a dirty sucker, let me!!! Anyway, I still have a ton of last minute shopping to do, but when I came home I decided that what I REALLY needed was a tasty treat to take my mind off of what had happened. These Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Snickerdoodles, based on a Snickerdoodle recipe given to me by my Aunt Mary, definitely did the trick.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. cream of tartar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 c. sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Topping: 3 Tbsp. sugar + 1 Tbsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 package miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Cream butter, adding 1 1/2 c. sugar gradually.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Add beaten eggs to butter/sugar mixture. Mix well.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Gradually add dry ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Chill dough at least 1 hour.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Shape chilled dough into balls (approx. 1 inch)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture and place in well-greased miniature muffin tins.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes or until set in center.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. Immediately press one peanut butter cup into each cookie; cool slightly in muffin tins before removing to wire rack.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. When peanut butter cups are partially set but still gooey, top each with a red or green m&m (I used Gingerbread m&m's but any kind would work!) </span><br />
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Melt-able chocolate mocha dipped spoons with crushed candy canes -<br />
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I have a confession to make. The other day I fed my kids coffee. NOT on purpose.....but I definitely fed them coffee! Here's how it happened. We were watching our neighbor, Patrick, after school. I had promised the kids all kinds of fun.....namely, making and decorating Christmas cookies! After they got a little of their crazy after-school energy out, we got to work! And they helped me with everything from rolling the dough to cutting out shapes to mixing the frosting and decorating the cookies. Every last one of them!<br />
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Somewhere in the midst of frosting and sprinkles and finger licking, I decided that a little hot chocolate would make it all just a little more fun! So I searched the cupboards, pulled out the hot chocolate, heated the milk, stirred in the hot chocolate, and even topped it with whipped cream. I handed it over to them.....they all took a big sip.....and told me it tasted like coffee! What!?!? Why would hot chocolate taste like coffee??<br />
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It turns out I had used Chocolate Mocha flavored hot chocolate mix.....and it turns out the mocha flavor was definitely noticeable! So I checked the ingredients, and sure enough, coffee was listed as the last ingredient. I fed my kids coffee!! And to make it worse, they were all already bouncing off the walls.....and I'm SURE the coffee didn't help! To make it double worse, I sent Patrick home right afterward! (I'm sure his mom was reeaaaaalllly happy......) The good thing about it all? I got to drink all the hot chocolate....and I realized how delicious chocolate mocha hot chocolate really is! And with these spoons, I can have it as often as my little heart desires. <br />
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