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Stylish summertime Tupperware lemonade and snack bar

Stylish Summertime Tupperware Lemonade & Snack Bar

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on June 25, 2019June 24, 2019Leave a Comment

Thank you Tupperware for sponsoring this post. The official start of summer is moments away and with it comes a wave of nostalgia. The smell of sunblock, salty beach breeze, melting popsicles, and snacking out of Tupperware containers. Today I’ll be serving up warm-weather memories by creating a stylish summertime lemonade and snack bar for all your entertaining needs. The biggest hosting challenge I face during the summer months is the critters. We have all been there… the watermelon is perfectly sliced, veggies & dip set out for the munching, ice-cold lemonade glistening in the sunshine, and bugs on every …

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Classic Rewind: Almond Lavender Fudge

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

Today’s classic rewind comes from one of our most difficult recipes! Candy! Enjoy and make sure to scroll to the bottom to enter our newest kitchen giveaway… David and Goliath. Rocky and Drago. Tesla and Edison. Every good story has an arch nemesis that must be overcome by sheer will, grit, and resolve. My arch nemesis is fudge. I curse the sight of that thick, chocolaty nectar! Why, you ask? Because every time I attempt to make it, I fail. And trust me, nothing will kill your soul more than being bested by a tiny block of sugar. Well today …

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Don’t Let These Excuses Limit Your Travel Dreams

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

Image by DarkWorkX from Pixabay Many of us dream about traveling. We imagine ourselves on sun-soaked beaches. We long for the adventures that can be experienced in faraway countries. We eagerly listen to the stories of our friends and neighbors who have taken the time to see the world. We wonder what life might be like in Thailand, Paris, and Japan. We Google snapshots of the countries we desire the most and add destinations to our bucket lists. We do all of these things in the hope that one day we will have the opportunity to travel. However… Many of …

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Colonial-Style Summer Celebration

by Contributing Writerupdated on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019Leave a Comment

Guest Contributer: Becca Jones Becca is the head photographer for B. Jones Photography. Check out her site here. Vibrant Firs is a new wedding venue in Auburn, WA. It has a charming Colonial structure right by the lake, dock access, barn, gazebo, and 50 acres of land. Its exterior paint and front door design left a great impression on our first visit. As soon as we pull in the roundabout driveway, at the end of the brick path is the tiffany blue and white painted, column entrance. Along with the lake view, we immediately decide that we will be setting …

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Beer-Inspired Yoga with Michelob ULTRA

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on June 18, 2019June 17, 20191 Comment

This post was sponsored by Michelob ULTRA as part of Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Please drink responsibly! There’s nothing like an ice cold beer on a hot Summer’s day. But if you’re trying to live an active lifestyle, it can be a bit of a compromise to enjoy this Summertime treat. My avid readers know that 2019 has been the year of the “Swap” for me. I have been swapping out my usual foods and habits for more balanced options. Luckily, with Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold and Lime & Prickly Pear Cactus beers, I …

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Adulting is hard! Celebrate with Wilson Creek.

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on June 13, 2019June 13, 20191 Comment

Thank you Wilson Creek Winery for sponsoring this post. Wilson Creek Winery encourages you to celebrate the little things in life with their line of sparkling wines. Laundry is the bane of my existence. I thought I hated it before I had a kid, and then I had a kid. Now I am drowning in a never-ending pile of mismatched socks. In general, I am a fully-functioning, proper adult. I bathe. My kid is (usually) bathed. I pay my bills. Heck, I even pull the weeds from my garden on a weekly basis. I just can’t seem to get it …

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Travel the Globe with Sweet Earth

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on June 10, 2019June 10, 20191 Comment

Looking for delicious and easy meal options for those busy work days? Then you’re going to want to check out Sweet Earth. They are a flavor-forward food company that handcrafts plant-centric with globally-inspired dishes. Best of all, Sweet Earth can be easily found in the frozen section of your local Target. I personally do not adhere to a vegetarian or vegan diet, but I am always happy to try new foods. So here is my review of 5 of Sweet Earth’s delectable products… Mindbender Quesadilla This delightfully cheesy quesadilla hits all the scrumptious notes you’d expect from the treat. Filled …

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Classic Rewind: Bourbon Bacon Scones

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 29, 2019May 29, 20193 Comments

In honor of the upcoming Father’s Day celebrations, I’m throwing it back to our most “dad approved” recipe yet… Bourbon Bacon Scones! Grab the recipe or follow along with the tutorial below. Also make sure to enter our Father’s Day themed giveaway below! You are probably very familiar with scones. They’re sweet, delicious, and hail from Great Britain… what’s not to love? They are a morning staple that never fails to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Truly a perfected food. Or are they? I set out to challenge the traditional notion of the scone by making a …