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Costco Churros

COSTCO TIP!! Buy frozen churros at the food court and bake them yourself (under-bake to get a much softer middle). Toss in cinnamon and sugar and you can feed a huge crowd! 50 long churros (these are cut in half) for $28! When you bake them yourself they are so much better! My 2nd graders class went wild over them today! 🎉

Freshly Picked Thanksgiving Article

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Fresh Berries

My amazing trainer, friend, and owner of @dashfitnessstudios shared the best tip for keeping your berries from spoiling that I wanted to pass along to you! 1. Mix 5 cups of water with 1/2 C vinegar. Soak your favorite berries for 2 minutes. 2. Rinse 3. Drain the colander and dry as quickly as possible. Store the berries in a container with a paper towel at the bottom to keep them dry. 4. Enjoy for up to TWO WEEKS!

Sriracha Salt and Costume

As you probably know by now, I’m obsessed with Sriracha anything but especially Sriracha salt. The great news is you can make your own at home! Ingredients: 1/2 C kosher salt 5 tsp Sriracha Method: Mix salt and Sriracha until completely combined. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the Sriracha salt out thinly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the baking sheet in the oven and turn off the heat immediately. Allow the salt to sit in the residual heat until completely dry. The drying time can vary greatly but it usually ranges from 2 to 3 hours. Store in air tight container. ETC. Harmon’s has a great Sriracha salt if you don’t have the time to make your own. Double or triple thi

Lemon Water

No matter where I am I always drink hot lemon water in the morning. Did you know: 📍Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies 📍Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 📍It balances maintain the pH levels in the body 📍Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 📍 it aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 📍 It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 📍It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 📍It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 📍It helps cure the common cold 📍The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 📍It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 📍It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heart…

Easy Breezy Lemon Squeezy

As we flew home yesterday I turned to my husband and said, this week is going to be different. I’m tired of being impatient, nagging, and frustrated with the kids all day. This week I’m going to be, as my kids say, “easy breezy lemon squeezy”. Bugging your sister. Oh well. Drawing on the cabinet again. Yep. Not getting ready for school. We’ll be late, not my problem. Messy house. Doesnt bother me. Tantrum in the middle of Target. Easy Breezy I’m going to stop talking at and to my kids so much and listen more. We will be late and messy and in disarray, but for this week I’m going to try my hardest to not let it get to me. I like clean and on time and control so this may kill me. Here goes nothing.

White Plates at Tai Pan Trading

One can never have enough white plates or white serving platters. I always use white so I don’t have to worry about coordinating dishes. @taipantrading is my go to for affordable awesome dishes! Excited to collab with them this holiday season 🎉

Party Planning Timeline

3 Months Out: Pick a theme for your party or an inspiration picture that you’ll base your party around. My “Favorite Things” Party was all inspired by a Navy and Orange striped bag I saw in a catalogue a couple of months ago. Pick a date that will work best for your family and guests. Be very thoughtful around school events, community happenings, and sport programs in your area. Talk to friends to make sure you’re not forgetting about anything important. The biggest party planning mistake is scheduling your party on a very busy night for your friends. I find Thursday nights are the best for girlfriends and Saturday night for a couples or family party. Pick your guest list. It may be a small dinner party, a larger girls night, or family BBQ. Make sure that each family or guest knows at least 1-2 other guests. I often bring many different groups of friends together and as long as they know a couple of other people it will all run smoothly. Everyone DOES NOT need to know each other….

Opal Apples

Did you know that Opal Apples don’t brown when cut? Great for school lunches!

Get Fit with Brit

I have to give a shout out to @getfitwithbritm and her exercise e-book that helps me keep up my workouts on vacation! I love her daily instas with the best moves and I often use them at home too. Check her out. Thanks Britt!!