Easter Foyer

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Happy Spring!  Although I wouldn’t know it since there are a few inches of snow out here in the Northeast.  Nevertheless, Easter is on its way! I love greeting my guests with a holiday themed entrance because I think it gets them into the spirit of the holiday.   When I think of Easter I think of Easter eggs so I wanted that to be the centerpiece of my look. I want to digress for a moment and give you a few suggested general money saving tips for holiday decorating. Check out the florist department in your local grocery because they have …

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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Early last week it started to feel like springtime because we had warmer temperatures and sunny weather but now the temperatures have dipped back down to feel like winter again.  What happened?  Perhaps it’s the perfect last chance to make soup for the season, since I don’t tend to crave hearty soups in the warmer weather. I’m not really into using a slow cooker and by that I mean that I have literally used my slow cooker for one recipe, this one.  I’m not against using them but I guess I prefer cooking a meal. Okay so the term “cooking” is …

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Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Happy St. Patty’s Day!  Even though I’m not Irish, everyone is Irish today so to celebrate the occasion I wanted to bake something with green in it.  I couldn’t find anything green that looked appetizing, and green makes me think of minty things, so I found the next best thing.  York Peppermint Patties to be exact.  I love them by themselves and to combine them with chocolate chip cookies (my other love) and now we’re talking something that will be out of this world delicious! Warning, warning. These cookie bars are mad sweet.  If you have a sweet tooth then …

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Springtime Decor

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I’m from the Northeast and I look forward to Springtime.  There is something about the warmer temperatures, the birds chirping, and the smell of fresh air that makes me happy.  Plus, this is the time when I can go back to running outside! I want my home decor to match my cheerful mood and the best way to do that is to use light and bright colors, lovely typical Springtime colors. What colors make you smile?  I am loving white and orange right now. I love using white accents throughout my home because I think it is stylish and affordable.  …

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Make Nail Polish Last Longer

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Are you constantly searching for tips on how to make your nail polish last longer?  Well, I am.  And I’ve finally found the simple and inexpensive answer! I think it comes down to two things: 1. The nail polish color needs something rough to stick to, like a primer that you would apply to walls before you paint them. The Nail Tek Foundation II (aka foundation) is an opaque polish that has a bit of a rough texture once it’s dried.  Nail Tek Foundation II dries within one minute.  Yay for a quick step! 2. The nail polish color needs a good quality clear coat …

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