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Traveling The World To Indulge Your Passion

by Contributing Writerupdated on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019Leave a Comment

Photo by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash Everyone is passionate about something in life. Whether you love to curl up and watch sports each weekend, love nothing more than enjoying a glass of wine with dinner, or spend most of your time with your eyes on a computer screen, there are plenty of hobbies and interests in the world. With life being busy and time being short, though, many people don’t get the chance to focus the time they want into the things they love. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the work which can go into …

Mulled Gingerbread White Wine

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The holidays are upon us! That means friends and family will be gathering for good food, good conversation, and good drinks. Why not add a bit of wow-factor to your holiday drinks with my twist on the traditional mulled wine? With the help of a delicious selection of McCormick® products at H-E-B, I have created a fabulous libation to elevate your seasonal gatherings. Inspired by the flavors and spices of the holiday’s most famous cookie, here’s my recipe for Mulled Gingerbread White Wine… Mulled …

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Early Black Friday Steal: Columbia Bedding at Kohl’s

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Kohl’s, but all opinions are entirely my own. The turkey has not even been taken out to thaw yet, but you are already in full holiday shopping mode. Same, friend, same. By this time of November, I am usually completely done with all my Christmas shopping. But I still have one person left on the list to buy for… the ever elusive husband species. He’s quiet, he’s discerning, and he insists that he does not need anything. Ugh! Why do they always do that?! Luckily for me, Black Friday has come early to Kohl’s and …

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American Harvest Pie – Bourbon, Sweet Cheese, & Pumpkin!

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 15, 2019November 15, 20192 Comments

This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own. Tis’ the season… to bake! The cool air has rolled in on the wind, the leaves are crunching beneath feet, and the oven is about to get fired up. There is seriously nothing I love more than baking in the colder months. And there is nothing I love more than baking pie. With the help of Pillsbury Rolled Pie Crusts from Sam’s Club, I have created an homage to everything that is wonderful during the season. Bourbon, sweet cheese, pumpkin, and buttery leaf-shaped crust. Who wants a slice of …

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Hot Cocoa Dessert Hummus + Blue Diamond Nut-Thins

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 15, 2019November 15, 20192 Comments

I’ve partnered with Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you get holiday recipe burn-out? You know, that blank spot in your head when you need to write up a dinner menu. Not only do you need to come up wth an entree, sides, and dessert, you also have to think of appetizers and light bites. I will admit, I occasionally find myself staring vacantly down a grocery aisle with no idea where to start. That’s where today’s recipe pairing comes to the rescue! I am pairing Blue Diamond …

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Cozy Home Ideas To Keep You Toasty During Winter

by Contributing Writerupdated on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019Leave a Comment

Image by Rebecca Varney from Pixabay The cold months are here, and in order to stay warm without spending a fortune there are a few things you’re going to want to do to your home. Below, you’ll find some ideas that will allow you to keep your home toasty and cosy during winter. Take a look! Bring In More Texture Bringing in more texture will not only serve to make your decor look more interesting, it’ll also help you to keep heat in. Add a rug, add cushions and blankets, and you’ll immediately notice that your home feels cosier. These …

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Holiday Multitasking & Unique Gifts with Office Depot Pack & Ship

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 12, 2019November 12, 20196 Comments

Office Depot and OfficeMax sponsored this post, but all opinions are my own. As a small business owner and mom to a preschooler, the holiday season is nothing short of a master class in multitasking. From finalizing client orders for the year’s end to shipping gifts to out-of-state relatives, I make a game of finding the fastest and most efficient way of getting everything checked off my list. So you can imagine my excitement to find out that my favorite business hub, Office Depot, not only carries everything I need to run my small business, they also have a pack …

Camomile Pumpkin Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting

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Classic Rewind: Camomile Pumpkin Cake

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on November 11, 2019November 11, 20192 Comments

Today we’re revisiting one of our more popular posts over the years, the Camomile Pumpkin Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting! Yum! This is a fabulous alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie for the holiday season. So let’s go over the recipe again and whip up some deliciousness… CAMOMILE PUMPKIN CAKE WITH GREEK YOGURT FROSTING INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 cup of sugar 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt 1 cup of pumpkin purée 1 cup of almond meal 1/2 cup of butter (softened) 4 eggs 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon …