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What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home
This is a re-post: If you've got a new kitten or plan to adopt one, check out this informative post on What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home! This post not only applies to kittens but cats as well. The shelters and charities are full of these precious souls just waiting for a good home. I follow many cat accounts on Instagram and love the adoption stories of stray cats finding wonderful, forever homes. Happy Thursday everyone! We are day 15 into The 24 Days...
Cardinal And Swag Christmas Table
Happy Tuesday everyone! We are day 13 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and this Cardinal and Swag Christmas Table is all about the swag! I hope it gives you all the Christmas feels and brings you inspiration. I’ve used this Christmas China for a few years now and still love it! Thank you Home Goods and TJMaxx for bringing in the most fabulous “Holiday Wishes” pattern by 222 Fifth PTS International. It took me two years to collect it all and I did it! My previous Christmas tables are here...
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Happy Friday everyone! We are day 9 into our The 24 Days Before Christmas and this Brown Butter Pecan Cookie recipe is perfect for this time of year. I dipped these Brown Butter Pecan Cookies in melted Nestle milk chocolate morsels, smothered the edges of the cookies in chocolate and topped with a chopped walnut and pecan mixture. This cookie reminds me of a shortbread cookie, biscotti, and chocolate nut all wrapped up in one delicious, scrumptious, bite! They are so easy to make! You...
Deer And Berries Christmas Table
Happy Thursday everyone! It’s day 8 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and I’m so excited to show off my Deer And Berries Christmas Table! I’m hosting a few parties this month plus Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and this table will be on display for each event. I hope you enjoy the photos and videos of this table. Pictures and videos were taken at different times of the day so you will see light fluctuations in the photos. My Christmas Day table is coming soon! How to find the perfect...
Hershey Kisses Cookies
Happy Wednesday everyone! We are day 7 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and these Hershey Kisses Cookies are a perfect recipe for this holiday season! A delicious and decadent vanilla and half chocolate cookie, coated in sugar, and topped with Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses, an easy, no-chill cookie to make for your loved ones. This recipe was adapted from an old family recipe and it was great fun making it for you. I also found a recipe very similar from Lord Byron’s Kitchen blog. The...
What Is Dog Trancing?
Happy Tuesday everyone! We are day 6 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and we are talking about What Is Dog Trancing? I have never heard of this before and was curious as to what it meant. I don’t think Jake And Maggie have ever done it but I have had dogs who have done this? What Is Dog Trancing? Experts refer to the manner in which dogs move while experiencing TLS as “hypokinetic gait,” incredibly slow pacing characterized by soft, deliberate footfalls. Trancing is when a dog will...
How To Make Marshmallow Snowflakes
Happy Monday everyone!! These How To Make Marshmallow Snowflakes are a pretty addition to a delicious cup of hot chocolate! They are inexpensive to make, easy to create, and can be completed within a few minutes! Picture this…the snow is falling, the fireplace is on, and you have a tray of marshmallow snowflakes and cups of hot chocolate ready to drink while watching your favorite Christmas movie! Did I paint a picture of the perfect winter evening? 🙂 If you are wanting to try making...
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Pet Parents
Happy Saturday everyone! I’m so excited to share The Ultimate Gift Guide For Pet Parents. Today’s post contains affiliate links, photos, post links, and ideas on what to get that pet lover in your life. Not only can this guide help you with ideas for that special someone, it can help you with finding just the right gift for your fur baby! I’ve researched and tried many products over the years. My sister and I grew up working on a farm and had many animals of our own including two...
Kicking Off The 24 Days Before Christmas With My Holiday Table
Happy Thursday everyone! This is the first day of "The 24 Days Before Christmas" and I'm kicking it off with a fun "Holiday Table". I was originally going to do the 12 Days Of Christmas postings but thought this would be more fun. I’m so excited to kick it off with this Holiday Table created for adults and children. I’ve thought of everything for this table…wine glasses and china for the adults, paper plates, napkins, and cups for the kids. I also have plastic utensils which I will put out...
How To Make A Bow Tutorial And Video
Happy Wednesday everyone! As promised, here is my How To Make A Bow Tutorial And Video! This is only my second tutorial and I'm in much need of some practice but I tried my best not to confuse you. I angled the camera so that it would look as if you were standing behind me looking over me rather than in front of me. I once had someone try and show me how to make a bow while standing directly in front of me and I just couldn’t get it so I taught myself. Yes, I’m self taught and hope that...