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5 Tips to Staying Motivated & Productive through the Holiday Season
You have probably heard numerous people say “I can’t believe it’s already the holiday season,” and I am going to reiterate it. I can’t believe it's already the holiday season. I feel like I blinked my eyes and tapped my heels, like in the Wizard of Oz and it’s here. There’s no time like the holidays, there is no time like the holidays. How in the world do you stay motivated and productive through the holiday season? There is so much going on and so many things that divert ones attention from your hustle to the bustle.
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Cranberry Gingerbread Scones
I was sitting in the drive through at Starbucks the other day, waiting to order an americano, and I saw the beloved holiday treat sign. The treat sign with the snow man cookie, gingerbread loaf and all the holiday drinks. Boy oh boy was I super tempted to get a piece of the gingerbread loaf, but I restrained. I figured I didn’t really need the extra sugar. My mouth and brain begged to differ though. Which is why I present you with these Cranberry Gingerbread Scones. They are a healthier option than the Starbucks Gingerbread loaf. These Cranberry Gingerbread Scones are something to dream about. They are just that good.…
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10 Must Do’s During Labor Day Weekend
I can’t believe it’s already Labor Day weekend, but I feel this is how most blog posts start. I can’t believe… Time just flies when your having fun, doesn’t it? Before we know it, it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, however let’s live in the moment. Let’s live the right now and the right now is Labor Day. We are fortunate this Labor Day to be back in Wisconsin with my family enjoying all the things I grew up with and spending time with family and friends. The below are my 10 Must Do’s this Labor Day Weekend and I can’t wait to soak up all the time and…
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Adult Easter Basket
Easter is right around the corner. Literally next weekend. What are your plans? We celebrated Easter early last night with my sister, her fiancé and mom and got to gift my Mom with the ultimate Adult Easter Basket. Don’t worry I made my sister a basket as well. As I grow older I realize more and more just how much my parents did for my sister and I and just how much they sacrificed to ensure we lived the best life growing up. They always put us first and anything that we could get involved in to better us they would do for us. I love paying forward all the…
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Valentines Pupcakes
I can’t believe it’s Valentines day tomorrow. Can you? Time has already been flying by this year. I just don’t understand where it goes. I remember when I was younger saying to my Dad, “I wish I were older,” or “I wish it was already (fill in the date),” my Dad always said to me, “Jessica, don’t wish your life away, time already goes too fast.” Boy oh boy was he right. This year has flown back which brings me back to Valentines Day. What does Valentines Day mean to you? The cashier at Whole Foods this past weekend got me thinking. I was in line checking out, well almost…
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Christmas Cookies
I absolutely adore Christmas cookies. Let’s face it, I absolutely adore cookies in general. I have the biggest sweet tooth of life and I blame my Dad, but it’s good blame. If I think 5 cookies is 0 calories, 0 grams of fat and sugar, then they are right? Wishful thinking, but that’s the bliss of life. Growing up my Mom made cookie boxes for everyone. When I say everyone, I mean everyone. She probably made a good 50 cookie boxes a season, and in those cookie boxes were a good 15 kinds of cookies. I remember starting after Thanksgiving her making a different batch of cookies every night. All…
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A Cheeselandia Wisconsin Christmas
Deck the hallsWith boughs of hollyFa, la, la, la, laLa, la, la, la‘Tis the seasonTo be jollyFa, la, la, la, laLa, la, la, la There is nothing like a good ole party during the holiday season. To say I was excited with Wisconsin Cheese approached me to through a Cheeselandia party is an understatement. I was and am thrilled. This weekend we threw an amazing Cheeselandia Christmas. The cheese and Wisconsin theme was a hit. Grand Entrance Enter if you dare. Oh wait, that’s the wrong holiday. Warm welcome and greetings my guests. Our guests entered our house to a tray of miniature old fashions. What a better way to…
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Man Gift Guide
“Deck the halls with boughs of holly…” More like run the halls with vows of jolly. Tis the season to be jolly and keep those smiles a coming. The holiday season isn’t always the easiest for everyone. Some struggle with what to get for gifts, others struggle entertaining and even others with what to make. Today I am here to make that “man” gift a bit easier for you. Whether you are shopping for your husband, father, father in law, brother or friend, you name it, I am sure there is something on the below guide to that you can scoop up. Shopping Ease I tend to be the online…
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Fourth of July Cocktail Hour
If you don’t know me or are just starting to follow my blog you know I am all about a good cocktail hour. We had the pleasure of hosting (which I LOVE to do) our old neighbors for an early Fourth of July get together this past weekend. It was a beyond fun evening, maybe a bit too much fun, but all with no harm. I absolutely adore wine and love a good charcuterie and cheese board. While keeping it classy but simple I made these rose champagne spritzers and the most delicious charcuterie board. This combination is absolutely perfect for your Fourth of July get together cocktail hour. I…
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Valentines Day Dessert
Tomorrow is Valentines Day and what better way to sweeten up that significant other, or yourself, than a delicious pan of homemade brownies. Our favorite homemade brownie recipe of all time is Alton Brown’s, Cocoa Brownies. They are so heavenly they should be a sin if you ask me. Now if you are looking something health conscious these aren’t for you. They do have quite a bit of butter and sugar in them, but these ingredients seriously make the world go round. If you are on a “healthy” diet, make these your cheat on your next cheat day. We all need those days. Cocoa Brownies Ingredients Soft butter, for greasing…
