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I want to thank Bing Smart Search for sponsoring this post and inspiring me to find some super yummy Christmas Cookies recipes! When I decided I wanted to do the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies feature, I realized quickly I didn’t want to just do the cookies that my family has known and loved for decades. I wanted to kind…
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Here are some gift ideas for women – not just for holiday time! Some of these items were received in exchange for gift guide inclusion- some were donated to those less fortunate. Opinions are my own. Cyndi Bands Hair Ties Quality hair ties are pretty hard to come by. Most of the ones found in the supermarket only last for…
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Today’s installment for the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies is Chocolate Covered Cherry Shortbreads ! These are fun and easy to make (oh wait. Most of my recipes are!!) and the kids can totally help! Their grama loves chocolate covered cherries and she loves cookies so now she can enjoy two of her faves together..and have them made with love…
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How fun is this guy? This Grinch Cake is not only adorable and fun, but quite simple to create! This is what you’ll need. Ingredients for Grinch Cake: 2 – 8” round cakes (completely cooled then frozen for approximately 30 minutes) 9” cardboard cake base Prepared buttercream frosting (in white) Prepared fondant frosting (in green & red) (Satin Ice….
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Some of these gift ideas for girls were received in exchange for inclusion in the gift guide. Others we just love. Some items were donated to local organizations or national organizations for those less fortunate. American Girl Clothing: American Girl dolls are a toy that every little girl wants at one point in her life. Not only are they beautiful,…
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Some of these gift ideas for boys were received in exchange for inclusion in the gift guide. Others we just love. Some items were donated to local organizations or national organizations for those less fortunate. PlayMG Mobile Android Entertainment System Bundle with Charger – 24GB Storage (We loved this last year too!) Parents, get your phones and tablets BACK from…
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