tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84790444674673636352024-03-10T22:22:21.534-05:00Running from the LawSara McCarty: RFTL is a personal blog I started in 2007 while training for a marathon as a creative outlet & way to keep myself accountable for miles. I quickly discovered that I loved writing much more than running. RFTL has evolved into a place where I share my parenting accomplishments (and failures), photography, DIY projects, recipes, crafts, tutorials, parties, vacations, favorite products and thoughts.Sara McCartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942635767083902005noreply@blogger.comBlogger851125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-42954668916786753012017-05-01T15:29:00.001-05:002017-05-01T15:30:59.462-05:00Run Wild My Child<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you all must certainly know by now, I'm a <i>bit </i>OBSESSED with photography. I'm pretty sure I take thousands of photos of the kids each month, and while I'll post a few to Instagram and use a few on the blog, the majority of them stay trapped on my computer until I get around to doing something with them. I'm currently in the process of updating all the photos on the walls in our house and it's been really fun looking back at my favorites and getting them out where we can all see them and talk about them. I've also been printing a few here and there to give to Mac for school projects and to put in his bedroom. Over the last few years he's been increasingly reluctant to let me take his picture and he fights me more and more over it. Yet, recently he's been asking me to take pictures of him and I think it's because he likes having and seeing photos of himself on our walls and printed out. </div>
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One of my favorite ways to print/display photos in through <a href="https://ooh.li/3deb1be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo books and albums</a>. I've made books for birthday parties, the kids' baptisms, family photo shoots, Christmas albums, vacations, yearbooks and other special events and occasions. I'm obsessed with photo books and would order a book for every single event in my life, if I had the time to make them all. I also love gifting books to friends and family members. I love being able to pull a photo book off the shelf and relive a day, year or trip through the photos. I'm never lacking in pictures of our days, but I am lacking in having the time to make books. I'm picky and it takes me FOREVER to make a photo album because everything has to be just right. I also tend to get really overwhelmed with all the options, accessories, bells and whistles that you can do with <a href="https://ooh.li/3deb1be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo albums</a>, so I don't use any of them. I can't tell you how many times I've wished I had someone else with discerning taste and experience to make photo albums for me. </div>
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As promised, I thought it would be fun to share a few of the outtakes from our little love-inspired photo shoot. As in years past, I threw the kids in front of the camera in to snap some pictures of them for a Valentine's Day card to send to friends and family. Unfortunately, both kids were germy, snotty, disgusting messes that day, with bedhead and cranky attitudes and the photos reflect their annoyance with me. The picture I used in our card is the best I could get (out of approximately 175 photos) and they both look like death warmed over. Y'all, this winter is going to kill us. Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day, filled with all the love, kisses and chocolate you want! </div>
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I absolutely cannot believe it's already February. What happened to January? Where did it go? Did I just imagine it? Somewhere between my crazy work schedule, Ryan's insane travel schedule, an ice storm, a round of the stomach flu, a political disaster, a birthday, a new website, a round of the regular flu and a preschool discipline problem, it turned into February without me even realizing it. I guess that's what happens when you're sleep deprived, living on pizza rolls and desperately waiting for the neighbor girls to finally deliver those Girl Scout cookies you ordered ages ago! Come on already...I need Samoas in my life. </div>
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Anyway, here it is February and so it's time to start thinking of all thing Valentine's Day! While I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of Valentine's Day pre-kids, over the last few years it has been really fun to do little things with them that teach them about love and kindness. We also have some fun Valentine's Day traditions that we've started and continue to do. Every year on Valentine's Day we make our friend Dorothy's famous <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/01/valentine-cake-with-strawberry.html" target="_blank">Pink Cake</a> with strawberry buttercream icing. This year I might switch it up and try it with a chocolate cake mix and raspberries! I like to get crazy like that sometimes.</div>
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We also had a little Valentine's Day photo shoot and made a cute photo card to send to family. This year's photos were not nearly as good as <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/02/my-little-hearts.html" target="_blank">last year's photos</a> (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2015/02/happy-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">or the year before</a>), because the kids were both snotty disgusting messes with bedhead and attitudes, but I still love it! I ordered a super cute <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fvalentines%2Dday%3Fdevice%3Ddesktop%26feature%3Dtertiary%5Fnav%26l1%5Fnode%5Fname%3Dstationery%26l2%5Fnode%5Fname%3Dvalentine%2527s%2Bday%26l3%5Fnode%5Fname%3DValentine%2527s%2BDay%2BPhoto%2BCards%26event%3Dclick%26node%5Ftype%3Dtext%26t%5Fapi%3D1" target="_blank">Valentine's Day photo card from Minted</a> that I'll post later, along with all of the hilarious outtakes of Mim crying and zoned out and Mac scowling and begging for candy. Typical. But she's sporting one of her very first-ever ponytails and I just about died of cuteness.</div>
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This year I started the tradition of leaving the kids little hearts on their door every day with compliments or something I love about them written on it. Mac's hearts say things like, "You're an amazing fisherman. I love your laugh. You are a wonderful helper." Mim's say things like, "You take the best naps. I love your hugs. Best booty shaker ever!" I'm also planning on doing some random acts of kindness with them next weekend - we always do a few of these over Christmas and they're a big hit with the kids. I think the entire world could use some extra love and kindness right now, so I'm looking for ideas, if you have any. </div>
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We also participate in a Valentine's Day card exchange with a bunch of other bloggers, where we make and exchange valentines. Last year we made <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/02/valentines-day-counting-printable.html" target="_blank">Valentine's Day counting printables</a> that you could play with candy conversation hearts and <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/02/watercolor-valentines.html" target="_blank">watercolor valentines</a>. The year before that we made <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2015/02/diy-valentine-heart-suncatchers.html" target="_blank">DIY tissue paper suncatcher hearts</a> to hang in the window. And three years ago, when Mac was a tiny little thing, he and I made <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2014/02/diy-valentines-day-heart-pennant-and.html" target="_blank">heart pennant banners</a> to send to our friends. Mac also gets to give out valentines cards at school, which he's super excited about. </div>
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I would have loved to make our own valentines this year, however, we just ran out of time (and energy and focus and everything else), so instead, I picked out a couple of my favorite options of <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fkids%2Dvalentines%2Dday%2Dcards" target="_blank">classroom valentines from Minted</a> and put together some fun non-candy (per school rules) ideas of little trickets to give with our classroom cards. I showed Mac all the options and let him pick which card he wanted. He chose this really cute "<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZOD%2DCVD%2Fyoure%2Dout%2Dof%2Dthis%2Dworld%3Forg%3Dphoto" target="_blank">YOU'RE OUT OF THIS WORLD</a>" space valentine card, with matching stickers. We paired it with some fun glow-in-the-dark stars and voila! Instant (and super awesome, if I do say so myself) valentine! </div>
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The classroom valentines from Minted are adorable. They're tiny, so they're not for mailing, but they're the perfect size for little hands and a tiny little treat/gift. </div>
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I bought 2 different packs of glow-in-the-dark stars (<a href="http://amzn.to/2E7tlVo" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2BQhu8N" target="_blank">here</a>) and put a few in a cellophane bag. Closed the bag with a cute personalized planet sticker and stapled it to the card. Mission accomplished. </div>
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Mac and I both love the way these turned out. I think the <a href="http://amzn.to/2E7tlVo" target="_blank">stars</a> are a fun gift that his classmates will really like. Actually, I really liked all of the ideas that I had this year so I thought I might as well share them with you in case you're looking for ideas. So, if you're more of an Amazon Prime type mom than a Pinterest mom, you're going to love these!<br />
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All of the cards are from Minted and all of the little trinkets can be purchased in bulk (very cheap) from Amazon. Done and done. </div>
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1. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZOD%2DCVD%2Fyoure%2Dout%2Dof%2Dthis%2Dworld%3Forg%3Dphoto" target="_blank">Out of this world (space) valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2E7tlVo" target="_blank">glow in the dark stars</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZP4%2DCVD%2Fbugs%2Dand%2Dkisses%3FccId%3D1328161%26color%3DA%26org%3Dtitle%26feature%3DBrowse%26event%3Dsku%5Fclick%26sku%3DMIN%2DZP4%2DCVD%26pop%5Frank%3D9%26source%3Dname%26t%5Fapi%3D1" target="_blank">Bugs & Kisses valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2FD8tCy" target="_blank">assorted plastic bugs</a></div>
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3. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2D2KW%2DCVD%2Fsharp%2Dstudent%3FdcC%3DAG%26org%3Dphoto" target="_blank">Looking Sharp valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2GHMUSE" target="_blank">mini pencil sharpener</a></div>
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4. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DXU6%2DCVD%2Fcolorful%2Dlove%3FdcC%3DAD%26org%3Dphoto" target="_blank">Color My World valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2DYy9ZG" target="_blank">mini crayon pack</a></div>
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5. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZOF%2DCVD%2Fkiss%2Demoji%3FccId%3D1331853%26dcC%3DAE%26color%3DA%26shape%3DAE%26org%3Dtitle%26feature%3DBrowse%26event%3Dsku%5Fclick%26sku%3DMIN%2DZOF%2DCVD%26pop%5Frank%3D10%26source%3Dname%26t%5Fapi%3D1" target="_blank">Kiss Emoji valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2DWcwtj" target="_blank">emoji erasers</a></div>
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6. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZOP%2DCVD%2Ftool%2Dguy%3FccId%3D1328521%26color%3DA%26org%3Dtitle%26feature%3DBrowse%26event%3Dsku%5Fclick%26sku%3DMIN%2DZOP%2DCVD%26pop%5Frank%3D109%26source%3Dname%26t%5Fapi%3D1" target="_blank">Tool Guy (flashlight) valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2GHNrnC" target="_blank">mini flashlight</a></div>
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7. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DA0D%2DCVD%2Fhappy%2Dcamping%3Forg%3Dphoto" target="_blank">Happy Camper valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2EAxZcr" target="_blank">mini compass</a></div>
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8. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Ffoil%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DZOE%2DCVF%2Fsuper%2Dfriend%3FdcC%3DAD%26org%3Dphoto" target="_blank">Super Friend valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2GJ7bY8" target="_blank">super hero masks</a></div>
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9. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fclassroom%2Dvalentine%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DOD6%2DCVD%2Fmermaid%2Dfor%2Dme%3FccId%3D158129%26dcC%3DAG%26color%3DA%26shape%3DAG%26org%3Dtitle%26feature%3DBrowse%26event%3Dsku%5Fclick%26sku%3DMIN%2DOD6%2DCVD%26pop%5Frank%3D178%26source%3Dname%26t%5Fapi%3D1" target="_blank">Mermaid for Me valentine</a> + <a href="http://amzn.to/2EydRY7" target="_blank">mermaid stickers</a></div>
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Sara McCartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942635767083902005noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-42339186913119581052017-02-01T06:00:00.000-06:002018-01-16T11:30:05.402-06:00Stitch Fix Reveal - Birthday Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to share another <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> box with you. This box arrived just days after my birthday in January (don't ask...I'm really old) and I once again requested the same stylist I've had over the last year. Every box with her seems to get better and better, so I was excited to see what she'd pull together for my birthday. I request a few of my "favorite things" in this box - anything bright and colorful (bonus points for something yellow), anything with polka dots, ruffles or peplum, a vest or jacket and an amazing pair of jeans. <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">JessicaV</a> got the job done and hit all my requests. I was so excited to pull out each piece and know she really paid attention to what I asked for. I was extra picky this month, so I only ended up keeping 1 out of the 5 items, but I honestly could have kept them all and been happy with them. After I adjusted my sizes last month, everything fit so much better and I'm already looking forward to my next fix. </div>
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And speaking of "next fix" -- if you want to win an AWESOME giveaway for a $150 gift certificate to <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> for <i>your </i>next fix, make sure you read all the way to the bottom of this post!</div>
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This was probably my least favorite item in the box, but looking back at the photos, I kind of wish I would have kept it. When I tried it on the first time, I didn't love the color. It looked very garnet, and while that's my birthstone, I just don't love that dark color on me. I love bright red, but burgundy/wine...not so much. However, once I got outside the color was so much lighter/brighter - more of a raspberry color and I loved it so much more. I also really loved the v-neck on the shirt and the length. However, I just couldn't get on board with the lattice/cut-out look and felt like the body of the shirt just hung boxy on me. Maybe I just needed to steam it or something. Like I said, looking at these photos, I'm not sure I see that and now I'm kicking myself a little bit for sending it back. </div>
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Next up, yellow! While I prefer bright lemon yellow, this mustard color was so pretty! Perfect for fall and winter. The length was great and I loved the softness of the knit, but the lace on the top just turned me off. I love wearing camisoles under shirts (and non-strapless bras) - both of which would be impossible with this top. And I felt like the lace was a little too old lady and dated me a bit. I felt the same way trying on lace wedding gowns - lace just doesn't work on me. </div>
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Gah! How cute is this little black and white polka dot puffer vest?? I wanted to love this vest so much, but it just didn't do anything for me. So much potential and then it just looked plain and boring when I put it on. I don't know! It's sporty and casual and so me! I tried it on with a number of different tops in various prints/patterns/colors/styles and it just didn't look as cute on me as it looked on the hanger. I also have a number of black/grey puffy vests very similar to this one, so maybe it was just looked too much like what I already have to stand out. Maybe next time I'll ask for faux leather or shearling or something a bit more exotic? </div>
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I was not expecting to love this jacket as much as I did when I first pulled it out of the box. Heather grey usually washes me out, but this jacket was just too good to pass up. The black leather details on the jacket made it just a tad bit edgy/modern, while still being really warm and comfortable. I loved the cross-body asymmetrical zipper and the collar and thought it looked just as cute zipped up completely as it did half-zipped. This is one of those items that's casual enough to wear with jeans and boots on the weekend and can also be dressed up with a pair of black slacks and black heeled booties to work.</div>
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I've received a lot of questions lately about the launch of the new website, <a href="http://runwildmychild.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Run Wild My Child</span></a> (and whether that's still happening). I just wanted to pop on here and let you know that we're still a GO for a late Spring launch date! Woo hoo! </div>
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Content is being developed (or at least brainstormed), the website is being finalized and I'm working on building a social media presence online. There's so much to do! I'm also trying to figure out how to celebrate the big launch in the proper way (obviously champagne will be involved, but gifts and prizes would also be nice). This project has been a labor of love and has taken longer to finalize than I was expecting (because, you know...life), but I'm hoping to have everything up and running for you by the time school lets out so you'll be ready for summer outdoor adventures with your kids. </div>
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A few days after Thanksgiving, after eating all our leftovers and emerging from our turkey coma, we packed our bags and headed down to the beach for a few days of sunshine and Florida fun. We tried a new (to us) location this time - Anna Maria Island - which we've heard wonderful things about. We rented a charming little bungalow, right off the beach, with a heated pool out back and plenty of lizards running around the yard to keep the littles entertained. The waves were cold, but the sunshine was warm, the sand was so soft, the tidepools were teeming, the seafood was savory and the light was absolutely Lovely (with a capital L). Plus, the beaches were nearly deserted and we felt like we owned miles of white sandy stretches. Basically, the whole place was a photographer's dream, so it's no surprise that I took a million photos. I had a very hard time narrowing it down to less than 100 to post today! </div>
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Every morning we'd take the kids to the beach at low tide to check out all the fun creatures in the tidepools. We found all kinds of crabs, sea slugs, conch, sharks teeth, hermit crabs, puffer fish, whelk, minnows, snails and every type of shell imaginable. We watched pods of dolphins swim by, skipped sand dollars, chased seagulls, fed heron, fished off the beach (caught a shark!), made sandcastles, found buried treasure, collected shells and just splashed in the waves. Evenings were also lovely, with some of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen. It was a really wonderful little getaway and someplace I'd love to go back to and explore a bit more. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snow is falling to the ground <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Piling up in enormous mounds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">School is cancelled for the day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Children run outside to play<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-size: large;">Snowballs are thrown in the air</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No one has a single care<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Laughing, playing, chilly fun <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because the day’s a snowy one<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snowmen are stacked round and high<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their top hats almost skim the sky<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make them solid they must pat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then finish off with mittens and hat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-size: large;">If the weather gets too cold</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the children will be told<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To come inside, get warm and eat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hot chocolate with marshmallow treats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the kids are warm and done <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They put on their gear for more snowy fun<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of them will run around<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While other kids lay on the ground<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A snow angel each will make<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With lovely wings, for goodness sake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They spread their arms and up they fly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Into the flurries in the sky<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Almost over is the day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The children start to walk away<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As snow falls, so does the sun<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*Snow Day poem by Sam Donaldson (age 12)</span></div>
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It's that time again...time for another <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> reveal! This fix showed up on my doorstep back in December, the day after I got home from vacation and right in the middle of holiday madness, so pardon the messy hair and haggard face in these photos. If you've ever traveled alone with 2 children, luggage and car seats, you'll know why I look like I've been hit by a bus. It's a miracle I got them photographed at all instead of sitting in a dark corner drinking wine straight out of the bottle.</div>
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For this fix, I asked for knits in bright colors, something Christmasy, a fun sparkly top for New Years and a great pair of flattering jeans (since I've finally lost a bit of baby weight I've been carrying around for 4+ years and my favorite jeans don't fit as well as I would like). My stylist did a great job of picking out pieces that were exactly what I asked for. Despite not keeping many of the items due to fit/sizing, I really think she did a great job of picking pieces that were totally my style. And now looking back at the photos, I wish I would have kept a few more things. Thanks for another great fix, <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Jessica V</a>! You're a keeper!<br />
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I fell in love with this top the second I saw the color. You all know I love yellow and this top is a gorgeous shade of mustard that's perfect for fall/winter. The color goes great with jeans - I also paired it with a <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=610523500&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">navy polka dot scarf</a> and some <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=450210284&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">taupe boots</a>. The knit was soft and cozy and I liked the added detail of the cross front (flattering), but I just couldn't get past how short it was in the front. It doesn't look too bad in the photo because I'm leaning forward a bit, but I felt like my belly button was exposed - it was <i>that </i>short. Even with a camisole underneath, it felt really awkward. I don't think a larger size would help with the length, so unfortunately I sent this one back. Womp womp.</div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Collective Concepts Turan Keyhole Front Blouse</a></span><br />
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This was the only item in the entire fix I was totally underwhelmed by. Not that I had big plans to go out and really get my party on this New Years Eve (I never left the house), but I wanted a top that was a bit sparkly, fun and flattering (something my wardrobe is really missing). This was <i>not </i>that top. This top was frumpy, dowdy and much more old-lady-looking than I was hoping for. Black is fine and I like pops of silver, but it was sheer and boxy with a tie keyhole in the front and baggy arms. Just not a good look on me. </div>
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This henley was a gorgeous little casual top in a navy, green and red plaid. I loved the v-neck and the rich colors in the top and I'm kicking myself now as I look at the photos, because it's super cute and flattering on. But alas, I did not keep it. I like the tab sleeves and the collar, but it just felt too light/thin (cold) for the upcoming months and I didn't know if I'd get much wear out of it until next fall. It's a PERFECT early fall piece and I just wish I would have received it a few months ago (or lived in a warmer climate). </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Kut From the Kloth Denna Skinny Jean</a></span><br />
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I'm also wearing the dark wash skinny jeans that I received in this fix in the above photo (and in the photo with the mustard top). These jeans were so soft and a really great dark color. They were also the perfect length, but (like I mentioned above), I've finally dropped a few pounds and they were just too big. That has never happened to me with pants and it's totally my fault! I feel like Stitch Fix always NAILS the fit on any pair of jeans/pants they send - it was my mistake that I didn't go back into my style profile and update my measurements and sizes. I totally forgot. Stitch Fix does let you make exchanges for a different size, but without being 100% sure the replacement size I picked would be a great fit, I opted to return them and I'll just ask for another pair of jeans in my next fix! </div>
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Every year since getting pregnant with Mac, I set a goal for myself on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/906064-sara" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> to read one book a month. ONE. That's 12 books total for the year, for all you math geniuses like myself out there, counting along on your fingers. Want to take a guess at how many of the last 5 years I've reached that goal? If you guessed a big fat ZERO, then you'd be correct. Not one single year. This English major used to read about a book a week, so it kills me to say that. But all that changed this past year! </div>
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2016 was a big year for me. It was the first year in a long long time that I felt like my former self again, now that I've emerged from those first couple post-baby sleep-deprived hormone-raging years. I traveled, I spent time with friends, I started running again. It was also the year that I discovered how much I really like audiobooks. While I'll always love the smell of paper and the feel of turning your own pages, but I cannot deny how much I love the convenience of audiobooks. I don't know how I ever managed to go this long in life without them. </div>
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I listen in the car on my way to and from work, on long runs and while working out, in the evening while I'm editing photos and working on the computer, while I'm getting ready in the morning, while grocery shopping. I love that they let me multi-task and get other things done at the same time. Double win. I still listen to my favorite podcasts too, but audiobooks have dominated my attention these days. I ended up "reading" (mostly listening to) 42 books last year! FORTY-TWO! </div>
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I've printed the full list below and noted a few of my favorites (and disappointments), but if you want my full review (or want to see what I'm reading now), follow me on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/906064-sara" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>. You might notice I have an affinity for WW2/Holocaust books - I can't get enough of them, so if you have a recommendation for a good one, please send it my way! And if you have questions about any book in particular, ask in the comments! </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Total books read:</span> 42<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Best book:</span> All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Worst book:</span> Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Feel good book:</span> A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Biggest disappointment:</span> </span>White Teeth by Zadie Smith<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Biggest surprise like</span>:</span> The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Best biography:</span> </span>Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Best thriller:</span> No One Knows by J.T. Ellison<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Toughest read:</span> A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Most fun to read:</span> </span>Wonder by R.J. Palacio<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Wish I liked more:</span> The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Wish it would never end:</span> The Book Thief by Markus Zusak<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Wish it would've ended a bit sooner:</span> </span>The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (but loved it)<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Easy beach read: </span>Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Best rainy day read: </span>The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302985-the-zookeeper-s-wife" target="_blank">The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18774964-a-man-called-ove" target="_blank">A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23604559-my-grandmother-asked-me-to-tell-you-she-s-sorry" target="_blank">My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27852639-burying-the-honeysuckle-girls" target="_blank">Burying the Honeysuckle Girls by Emily Carpenter</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27181144-the-girl-with-no-past" target="_blank">The Girl with No Past by Kathryn Croft</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18143977-all-the-light-we-cannot-see" target="_blank">All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9549746-a-visit-from-the-goon-squad" target="_blank">A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25814204-no-one-knows" target="_blank">No One Knows by J.T. Ellison</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10964693-the-marriage-plot" target="_blank">The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15707124-an-abundance-of-katherines" target="_blank">An Abundance of Katherines by John Green</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21853621-the-nightingale" target="_blank">The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21864196-unbroken" target="_blank">Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18079776-the-invention-of-wings" target="_blank">The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5220.The_Poisonwood_Bible" target="_blank">The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69571.Rich_Dad_Poor_Dad" target="_blank">Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18812405-the-good-girl" target="_blank">The Good Girl by Mary Kubick</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25074850-the-girl-in-the-spider-s-web" target="_blank">The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47281.Number_the_Stars" target="_blank">Number the Stars by Lois Lowry</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22544024-secrets-of-a-charmed-life" target="_blank">Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8683812-the-paris-wife" target="_blank">The Paris Wife by Paula McLain</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18007535-the-winter-people" target="_blank">The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12377535-what-alice-forgot" target="_blank">What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21104828-the-lake-house" target="_blank">The Lake House by Kate Morton</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15507958-me-before-you" target="_blank">Me Before You by JoJo Moyes</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7603.Reading_Lolita_in_Tehran" target="_blank">Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6202342-her-fearful-symmetry" target="_blank">Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7613.Animal_Farm" target="_blank">Animal Farm by George Orwell</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11387515-wonder" target="_blank">Wonder by R.J. Palacio</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18816603-leaving-time" target="_blank">Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15753740-the-storyteller" target="_blank">The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16177515-the-lost-wife" target="_blank">The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18232495-the-auschwitz-escape" target="_blank">The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28802599-the-light-of-the-fireflies" target="_blank">The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13526165-where-d-you-go-bernadette" target="_blank">Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3711.White_Teeth" target="_blank">White Teeth by Zadie Smith</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7763.The_Joy_Luck_Club" target="_blank">The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17333223-the-goldfinch" target="_blank">The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15329.The_Hobbit" target="_blank">The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien</a><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30555488-the-underground-railroad" target="_blank">The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11263358-call-the-midwife" target="_blank">Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-life" target="_blank">A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara</a><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19063.The_Book_Thief" target="_blank">The Book Thief by Markus Zusak</a></div>
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Busy, busy, busy!! Does anyone else feel like they're drowning this time of year? My to do list is out of control these days and I'm simultaneously trying to get as much done as possible, yet still be present with the kids and enjoy the holiday season. Weekends are always busy, but it seems like even weeknights have been filling up with holiday parties, events and activities as we get closer to Christmas. I'm exhausted when I get home from work and the kids are crazy from being cooped up in the house. It certainly doesn't help that it's bitter cold outside and dark well before I even leave the office. Dinner needs to be simple these days and I'm always on the lookout for anything that makes mealtime easier for me, while still tasting good and not costing a fortune. Enter <a href="http://cbi.as/6l759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schnucks Simple Solution Meals</a> - $10.99 or less for a whole roasted chicken, 15-16 oz American Salad (potato salad, egg salad, etc.) and a 1.25L of Coca-Cola. </div>
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One of my go-to dinners for both me and the kids is a rotisserie chicken - it's one of those things that everyone in our house loves. The kids have no problem taking down a chicken leg a piece, while I use the breast meat to make dinner for myself. I use rotisserie chicken meat in soups, salads, tacos, casseroles, and sliders...basically any recipe that needs cooked chicken gets rotisserie chicken to save time. One of my favorite, healthy and super easy to make meals is a Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, made with rotisserie chicken. </div>
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I love this recipe because it's homemade, but comprised of ingredients you already have in your fridge. It's made with spaghetti squash, so it's low in carbs, yet still very filling. You can add/subtract/substitute ingredients really easily, as you want, making this recipe to fit your taste (or to include whatever you have in the fridge). I've included my original recipe below, but I've also included a number of substitutions, additions and other ingredient ideas. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Prep Your Squash</span></div>
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If you've never made spaghetti squash before, it might sound a bit intimidating, but I am here to tell you that it's easy as pie. Actually, it's WAY EASIER than making a pie, so you are in luck. All you have to do to prep a spaghetti squash is cut it in half length-wise, remove the seeds, drizzle with evoo with a sprinkle of salt and bake it open-face down on a cookie sheet in a 375 degree oven for 45-60 minutes. Cutting the squash in half is literally the hardest part of this entire recipe. It takes every ounce of strength I have to cut squash, even with my sharpest knife, so I just go ahead and consider this 5 minutes of brut force and squash wrangling an equivalent of 30 minutes of cardio. Seriously, if you can cut squash, you can do ANYTHING. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Prep Your Stuffing</span><br />
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While you spaghetti squash is cooking, take the meat from a roasted rotisserie chicken and shred it into bite-size pieces. One side of a chicken breast is perfect for one spaghetti squash. If you're cooking two squashes, use both breasts. And for three squashes, use the entire chicken. Once you've pulled all the meat off the chicken, combine it with some pre-made pesto. You can use as much or as little as you want. I used about 2 heaping tablespoons of pesto - enough to completely coat the chicken. Add a big pinch of kosher salt (or a sprinkle of garlic salt) to the chicken and mix. If you're not a big pesto fan, just leave it off - the final product will still taste great without it. Or mix ranch dressing in with the chicken instead. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Lasagna Layers</span></div>
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Once your squash is cooked, flip them over and start filling them. I put a thick layer of pasta sauce, topped with ricotta cheese, then the chicken and top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. You could easily substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta, if you prefer. You can mix extra cheese and/or herbs in with the ricotta. Top with any type of cheese you like - mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, fontina or even crumbled goat cheese. Feel free to add an additional layer of pasta sauce on top of the chicken to make it a bit saucier. </div>
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Bake your squash until hot, bubbly and heated throughout. I usually turn the broiler on at the last minute to ensure the cheese on top gets melted and slightly browned. Once cooked, you can eat right out of the squash "shell" - no need to scoop everything out. Your fork is the perfect utensil for scraping the sides of your lasagna boat and pulling out that stringy spaghetti threads. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Coca-Cola Floats</span><br />
We also thought it would be fun to make Coca-Cola floats for dessert. I haven't had one of these since I was a kid and they were just as good as I remembered. All you have to do is pour some Coca-Cola over vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt and enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><u>Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash Lasagna</u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
- 2 spaghetti squash<br />
- 1 rotisserie chicken (2 breasts)<br />
- 2-4 tablespoons pesto<br />
- 1 cup ricotta cheese<br />
- 2 cups pasta sauce<br />
- shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
- salt & pepper (to taste)<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Directions:</span><br />
1. Preheat the oven to 375. Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place squash cut-side down on a cookie sheet (or baking dish) and cook for 45-60 minutes.<br />
2. Combine pulled chicken breast meat with pesto and a hefty sprinkle of kosher salt.<br />
3. Fill each spaghetti squash boat with about 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce, 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/4 of the chicken pesto mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add an extra layer of sauce on top of chicken, if desired.<br />
4. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.<br />
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Anyone that's ever met me or laid eyes on this blog knows that photos are a very big deal to me. I both blame and credit my mother for this - she's just as obsessed with photography as I am and was the one that gave me my first camera and inspired my love for taking pictures. As you may remember, last year she lost her house, her pets and everything she owned in a horrible house fire, including all her photos. Years and years of documenting, preserving, scrapbooking and memory-keeping of her life, her children and her family were gone in the blink of an eye. It honestly breaks my heart thinking about losing my childhood photos and all those precious memories we'll never be able to revisit by looking through albums and scrapbooks. But we also know how lucky we are to have her still in our lives and we're now focused on making new memories and documenting life going forward. </div>
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One of my best friends from high school is an incredibly talented photographer - Stephanie from <a href="https://svsiefkas.com/" target="_blank">SVSiefkas Photography</a>. (Have I mentioned how lucky I am to have so many amazing photographer friends?!) While we were back home visiting my mom a few weeks ago, she just happened to be hosting mini sessions at a local tree farm, so we had to go! I've been dying to do a "Mommy & Me" session with the kids (and Ryan was busy hunting), so this was the perfect opportunity. I even drug my mom along and even forced her into a picture or two with the kids. I was really hoping to turn these photos into some fun Christmas gifts for my mom and all the grandparents on our list. Stephanie did an amazing job and I'm just madly in love with the photos, even if Mac was a bit "bah humbug" by this point in the day (late night, early morning, no nap, lots of sugar = crankypants). I still adore them and we even managed to get a few smiles out of him by making fart noises and singing songs about toots. Boys (insert eye roll emoji here). Scroll down to the bottom of the post to see a little sneak peek of some of the fun items I made with these photos for gifts! </div>
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Aren't they lovely? How could I not turn them into adorable gifts? I started with the idea of making ornaments out of the photos and came across the prettiest glass and zinc <a rel="noskim" href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/custom-ornaments.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiny Prints photo ornaments</a>. They have a great selection of sizes, layouts and colors. I ordered one for all three sets of grandparents and one for ourselves. And then I got more excited when I found the Tiny Prints mugs, notepads and the magnets. Can you ever have too many mugs, notepads or magnets? I also make a personalized photo calendar for our families each year (which I adore all year long). And while I was at it, might as well throw in a cute photo iPhone case, a canvas and maybe even a personalized stocking(with or without photo)!</div>
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Because if you have beautiful photos - don't leave them stuck in your computer or on your phone. Use them! Print them! Gift them! </div>
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If you want to make some personalize photo gifts from Tiny Prints, you still have time to order any of these items and receive them by Christmas with expedited shipping (you can get cards in only 2 days!). And don't forget your <a rel="noskim" href="https://www.tinyprints.com/shop/picture-christmas-cards.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photo holiday cards</a>! Tiny Prints as a huge selection.
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A few years ago, we began the tradition of taking annual photos of Mac and his cousin Alex (Ryan's brother's daughter) in their Christmas pajamas while they were in town for Thanksgiving. The first year we did this (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2012/12/mac-alex-holiday-photos.html" target="_blank">photos here</a>), Mac was about 6 months old and could barely sit up by himself. Alex was almost 2 and did not want anything to do with me or my camera (I think she was slightly terrified of me). The photos are hilarious - you can see the parents on the side of the photos grabbing the kid by the arms to keep them from falling out of bed or running away. It was a fiasco! But so much fun. The next year went much better (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2013/12/mac-alex-holiday-photos-year-2.html" target="_blank">photos here</a>). Alex was almost 3 and loved jumping on the bed and smiling for me. Mac was only about 18 months old - he did great for a while, but had limited patience for yet another mommy photo session and fizzled out, leaving me with a super smiley Alex hamming it up and loving all the attention.</div>
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Since we took those photos, a lot has changed. Both Mac and Alex each got a new baby sister the following year, making travel for the holidays impossible and thus no photos. Womp womp. Last year was also a miss, due to... (honestly, I can't even remember what we did last year - I'm losing my mind). Anyway, we were able to pick the tradition up again this year while the Chicago crew was in town for Thanksgiving and let me tell you...wrangling four wild kids and trying to get them all to cooperate and look at the camera and maybe even smile is HARD. How do photographers do this? None of my usual bribery tricks (candy, candy and more candy) worked (on my kids). Alex and Addy were actually both super easy to photograph. Alex loved the camera and was my rock star little model. She's the only one smiling in every single photo. Almost 6 year-olds are awesome! Again, the shoot was a total fiasco, but totally fun! </div>
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I know this is complete photo overload, but they are all just too funny not to post. I didn't get a single "money" shot of all four of them happy (or even really looking at the camera), but I got some super cute ones of just the girls and scrolling through the photos tells a hilarious story as you watch them interact all with me and each other. Their expressions just kill me! Alex with that big happy missing-tooth grin. Mac with his bored face and look of utter humiliation. Mim with tears in her eyes and dreaming of donuts. And Addy is sweet as can be, slightly bewildered by them all! You can really get a good sense of their personalities just by looking at these photos and I just can't help but share a million of them. I just love them all so much (the photos and the kids). </div>
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I don't know about you, but the surest way for me to get into the holiday spirit is by baking in the kitchen, with a vanilla candle burning and holiday music playing over the speaker. I absolutely love holiday baking and it's been so much fun getting the kids involved this year. Mac loves measuring the ingredients, counting the steps and operating the mixer - he's a control freak like me. And Mim, bless her heart, just loves dancing around the kitchen and giving hugs in exchange for nibbles/tastes of whatever it is Mac and I are whipping up. </div>
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As much as I'd love to keep (and eat) all our holiday treats for ourselves, it's so much more fun and meaningful when you give those treats to friends, neighbors, loved ones, or someone in the community that's making a difference. Every year, we do an advent calendar filled with fun winter and holiday activities. Some are specifically for the kids (watch a Christmas movie, go ice skating, look at lights), while others are focused around giving, charity and acts of kindness. We always take treats to our local fire department. We drop off goodies at the police station. We donate new toys to needy kids. We hand out $5 coffee gift cards to strangers in the mall parking lot. It's important for me to show my kids that giving (no matter how big or small) is significant, necessary and feels really good. I want them to know how lucky they are and appreciate what they have, as well as feel good about giving back to their community and others that could use a little support. </div>
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This year, the kids and I made the most amazing <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><a href="http://cbi.as/5-g-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M&M’S®</a></span> cookie dough truffle pops to give to our local firefighters. My family has suffered through two incredibly devastating house fires in the last two years, so firefighters have a very special place in my heart these days. We not only make a donation to our fire department, we try supporting them in any way we can. Last year we took them a giant box of savory kolaches, so this year we decided to go the sweet route. Trust me, the firefighters are going to love them! I personally made sure that they were edible by taste-testing about a half dozen of them myself and I whole-heartedly approve. Plus, this recipe is fun and easy - in my opinion, you cannot go wrong with anything cookie dough and <span style="background-color: white;">M&M’S®</span>. It's super easy to whip up, festive for the holidays and goes great with a big glass of milk. To make them extra fun, I used these red and green holiday <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><a href="http://cbi.as/5-g-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M&M’S®</a></span> from <a href="http://cbi.as/67wj6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walmart</a>. </div>
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Start by mixing together your butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. This recipe uses only milk, so no need to worry about eating cookie dough with raw eggs (is it just me that worries about that?). If you have a little helper, this is a great job for them. Once these ingredients are creamed, add your flour, vanilla extract and milk. If your recipe is way too crumbly, add a dash more milk until you get your desired texture (a very thick sticky dough).</div>
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Once your dough is ready, add your crushed (or whole) <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S®</span> and chocolate chips. Fold together with a rubber spatula until combined. </div>
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Pull chunks of dough out and roll into balls. You can make them as big or small as you'd like. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Insert popsicle stick into each ball and pop them into the freezer to solidify. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Tuffle Pop!</span><br />
Next step is to melt your chocolate. If it's too thick or clumpy, you can add a bit (a tablespoon or two) of shortening, which will help make it really smooth and a bit thinner - a little trick I learned from cooking class ages ago. Only take out a few frozen truffle balls at a time because you want them to remain really cold/frozen and not fall apart in the hot melted chocolate. Dip them in the chocolate, tap the stick against the pan to get rid of any excess chocolate or lumps. Sprinkle with crushed <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S® </span>and set on lined cookie sheet to solidify. </div>
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You can also make them without the stick (less pop, more truffle). </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<li>1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature</li>
<li>1/4 cup granulated sugar</li>
<li>1/2 cup packed light brown sugar</li>
<li>3 Tablespoons milk</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 1/4 cups flour</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/2 cup chocolate chips</li>
<li>1 bag crushed <span style="background-color: white;">M&M’S®</span> holiday candies (red/green), split</li>
<li>12 oz melting chocolate for dipping</li>
<li>30 popsicle sticks</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamed. Mix in milk and vanilla. Add flour and salt and mix on low until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and 1 cup crushed <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S®</span>. If necessary, chill the dough in refrigerator until firm enough to roll.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough into balls and insert popsicle stick into each ball. Freeze balls for at least 15 minutes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Melt chocolate following directions on the package. Remove a couple of balls from the freezer at a time and dip into melted chocolate. Tap the stick against the bowl and let any excess chocolate or lumps fall off. Sprinkle with whole/crushed <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S®</span> and allow chocolate to set on lined cookie sheet. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Serve truffles with ice cold milk. Enjoy! </li>
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<span style="text-align: center;">As I mentioned above, anything this decadent and chocolately deserves to be paired with a big glass of milk. And speaking of milk and <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S®</span>, just a heads-up for anyone else looking to help others in need, now through December 25th, every time you buy <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">M&M’S®</span> at Walmart, milk will be donated to kids and families i<span style="background-color: white;">n ne<span style="font-family: inherit;">ed. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cbi.as/5-h0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Great American Milk Drive</a>, a collaborative effort between Feeding America, America’s dairy farmers and milk companies, turns online donations into gallons of milk for families in local communities. This season, The Great American Milk Drive will deliver its ONE MILLIONTH gallon to Feeding America and its nationwide food bank network. You can visit <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_450723619">w</a></span><a href="http://cbi.as/5-g-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ww.MyConfectionCorner.com</a> for more information or head over to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cbi.as/5-h0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">milklife.com/give</a> to donate. </span></span></div>
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We barely had time to digest our third Thanksgiving dinner of the weekend before I was itching to move on to the main event of the season...Christmas!! I was all kinds of excited about this being the first year that the McCarty family would cut down our own tree! If we're going to claim to be all outdoorsy and all, it's only appropriate. While my husband begged me to pack up the mule and the chainsaw and head into the forest to find our tree, I instead opted for the cultivated orchard/tree farm experience. I mean, we're not freaking frontiersman here, as much as his beard wants you to believe otherwise. </div>
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Anyway, we headed to one of our ultimate family happy places - <a href="http://www.eckerts.com/" target="_blank">Eckert's Farm, Belleville</a> - to take a nice warm bus out to a beautiful field of perfectly coiffured Christmas trees, any of which would look beautiful in our living room. They had field after field of pretty little trees all lined up in rows, just waiting for us to make our selection. Mac was in charge of the measuring tape and possibly measured every single tree we passed. Once again, he liked the little ones and the smaller they were, the more adamantly he wanted to take them home with us. Once again, I liked the giant trees that would never even fit through our front door, forcing Ryan to be the voice of reason - talking us both into more appropriately sized trees. Mimmy just ran around hugging every single tree, petting the branches and saying how much she loved them all. Occasionally, she'd just sit down in the middle of everything and refuse to move until I gave her a snack. That kid is something. </div>
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It only took us about 20 minutes of aimless wandering around to find the PERFECT tree! We all unanimously decided that it was the most gorgeous little tree on the whole lot and everyone else there was a fool to have missed this beauty. We stood around staring at it for a good long while, making wagers on how hard it was going to be to cut through the trunk with the handsaw provided. Ryan did the honors, while Mac supervised and Mim ate graham crackers. He had our tree felled in no time (literally, less than a minute). So, we hauled her back to the road and took her home with us to decorate! Her name's Holly and she's been a constant source of joy for the kids (and our cat). We couldn't be happier with the new addition to our family. </div>
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Hello friends! I'm so excited to share our fall family photos with you and give you a sneak peek of our 2016 Christmas card! I went a little bit out of my normal comfort zone with our card this year and used multiple photos on the front, instead of just one photo - mainly because I just couldn't decide which adorable photo to use, I love them all so much! My ultra-talented friend (and BFF's sister-in-law) Becca of <a href="http://www.littlefoxphotography.net/" target="_blank">Little Fox Photography</a> took these photos of us in Ryan's parents' backyard. We were planning on hitting a local park with a lakeside beach, but it was an overly warm day in October and the park was so crowded that afternoon that we couldn't even find a parking spot! Luckily, we were able to take advantage of the gorgeous yard and creek behind Ryan's parents' house, just down the highway. The kids loved playing in the creek a bit and we even brought along stuff to roast s'mores at the end of the session as a reward. </div>
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This session was a bit atypical for us because all of a sudden, Mac seemed to love the camera (or at least the Smarties I was bribing him with) and Mim wanted nothing to do with us, photos or Smarties. She played along for a while, but mainly only participated when she could get Becca's full attention to herself. Otherwise, she mainly just wanted to go back in the house and play kitchen with grandma. Mac, on the other hand, was all smiles and cheesing it up! This is so unlike both of them, we were thrown for a loop. Becca was great with the kids (having 3 of her own) and got some really great shots of me with them, which was my number 1 request. I'm thrilled to finally have a few (even if they're fake) smiling photos of Mac, but certainly wish Mim would have played along too. Oh well...one of these days we're all going to nail pictures. Until then, this session was pretty awesome and turned out better than I anticipated (I tend to keep my expectations very very low these days). Thank you so much, Becca! </div>
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Also, I owe a big GIANT thank you to my lovely friend (and personal stylist) Dacy of <a href="http://mindfulcloset.com/#mindful-closet" target="_blank">Mindful Closet</a> for coming over to the house, picking out our outfits and styling the entire family. I gave her some general directions on what colors I was leaning towards and Dacy picked out every piece of clothing, shopping exclusively from our closets! Everything we're wearing we already owned, which I think is fantastic. It is also so incredibly awesome to not have to think/stress/worry about what we're going to wear in our photos for the days/weeks/months leading up to them. I'm terrible at putting everything together with coordinating colors, patterns, layers and textures, but she's amazing at it. She had all four of us styled (in clothing we felt confident and comfortable in) in less than an hour. Plus, the money she saved me from buying us all new stuff was <i>way </i>more than she charges for a consult, so GO HIRE HER RIGHT NOW. </div>
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(all photos taken by Becca Fox of <a href="http://www.littlefoxphotography.net/" target="_blank">Little Fox Photography</a>)</div>
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Like I said, there were just too many cute photos to pick from! I had the hardest time narrowing it down to just one photo...so I didn't! Once again, I used <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">Minted</a> for our Christmas cards because their quality and selection is just outstanding. I love their beautiful, classic, simple designs and <i>really </i>love the fact that you can see your own photos in the sample cards, to help you choose the right layout and colors. I love that they have options for foil printing, envelope liners, return address labels and let you add images/text to the back of the card. Plus, they will print and address your envelopes FOR FREE! </div>
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It took me about 5 hours and an entire bottle of wine, but I finally narrowed down my 600 card choices to one final winner. And here it is! (it's the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fholiday%2Dphoto%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DYMJ%2DHYC%2Fmerry%2Dglow%3Forg%3Dtitle%26greeting%3Dchristmas%26color%3DA%26shape%3Ddefault" target="_blank">Merry Glow</a> style, in case you care) (and if you haven't yet received our card, act surprised when you get it...)</div>
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*A huge thank you to <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1309263&b=120126&m=17025&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2F" target="_blank">Minted</a> for inspiring this post. I received this product in exchange for my honest review and feedback. I couldn't be happier! All opinions and adorable kids belong to me! </div>
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One of the things on my holiday to do list this year is make a batch of gift baskets to have on hand and ready to give to friends, neighbors, teachers, co-workers and hostesses, as the need arises. I feel like every year I'm scrambling at the last minute to come up with cute and clever ideas for little gifts for all those people that we love, appreciate and want to thank with a sweet little gift. My initial idea was to put together a basket full of homemade fruit spreads and jams that I made over the summer from all our Eckert's fruit picking adventures (spiced blackberry honey jam, peach salsa, strawberry preserves and apple butter) with a loaf of freshly baked bread or some muffins. I mean, how amazing would that have been, right? But, alas, when I went to check my stock of canned jams, I realized that we (the kids!) ate nearly everything I made this year already! Reminder for next year to double up on all picked fruit! </div>
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My next idea was to make something a little more "holiday" appropriate, so I decided to go with a homemade hot chocolate basket. Homemade hot chocolate mix is stupidly easy to whip up and throw in a cute Mason jar with a printable lid label and direction tag (both of which I've included below). But mainly, I've been really excited to make my own homemade marshmallows! This has been on my baking bucket list for a while now and I was stunned by how easy they were to make and tasted even more delicious than I expected. And since I had some chocolates and candies leftover from another project, I decided to make a few chocolate candy coated spoons to dunk into your hot chocolate to give it an extra little kick. Add a few pretty paper straws and some candy canes, throw it all in a box/basket and voila! You've got the perfect gift for everyone on your list! </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix</span></div>
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Let's start with the main ingredient, shall we? Homemade hot chocolate mix is comprised of 4 simple ingredients (powdered sugar, cocoa powder, dry milk and salt) and all you have to do is mix them together. It literally couldn't be any easier! Once everything is incorporated together, spoon out enough mix to fill a jar. The recipe below will fill 3 <a href="http://amzn.to/2Gamw3C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pint sized Mason jars</a> - I used the ones with handles, so they'd double as a mug for the recipient. </div>
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<li>2 cups powdered sugar</li>
<li>1 cup cocoa powder</li>
<li>1/2 cup dry milk</li>
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<li>Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.</li>
<li>To make hot chocolate, mix 1/2 cup hot chocolate powder into 1 mason mug of hot water. Add marshmallows (and any other fun toppings or fixings) and enjoy!</li>
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Once your mugs are filled, free free to use these free printable lid labels and attach a direction tag. I've included links to both below. I printed the tags on kraft paper and tied the them on with some red <a href="http://amzn.to/2Gamw3C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">baker's twine</a>, but any ribbon would work. </div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows</span></div>
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While the hot chocolate mix might be the main ingredient in this gift basket, these homemade vanilla bean marshmallows are going to steal the show! They are UNREAL. So light and fluffy. So creamy and melty and amazing. If you've never had homemade marshmallows, you are missing out! They are super easy to make, I promise. And you'll never go back to store-bought again! </div>
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First up, mix your gelatin with cold water in the bowl of your standing mixer. Let sit to solidify while you bring your sugar, corn syrup, salt and water to a boil on the stove. Make sure you have a candy thermometer (<a href="http://amzn.to/2rBE05L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I have this one</a> - it's cheap and works like a charm) and get your melted mixture up to 240 degrees. This is important and it takes a bit longer than I would have boiled it had I not been using my thermometer. And by bit, I mean a couple minutes. This whole process is pretty quick (less than 10 minutes). </div>
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Once your syrup mixture is sufficiently HOT, add it to the gelatin mixture in the mixing bowl and whip on high for about 15 minutes until the mixture is very thick. At the very end, stop your machine and add your <a href="http://amzn.to/2rBE05L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vanilla bean paste</a>. You can use regular vanilla extract, but vanilla bean paste will give this a much richer, stronger vanilla flavor and you'll be able to see those awesome little specks of vanilla bean in the marshmallow. If you can, warm the vanilla bean paste (or extract) up a bit so it melts into the marshmallow mixture easier (and doesn't make it separate). Mix for another minute or two until completely incorporated. </div>
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While all this mixing is going on, line a pan with plastic wrap, spray it with non-stick cooking spray and dust the whole thing with a heavy coating of powdered sugar. This mixture is STICKY like you wouldn't believe, so be sure to coat everything nook and cranny thoroughly. Smooth the top of the mixture and dust the whole thing with more powdered sugar. Store uncovered in a cool dry place overnight. </div>
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Once you're ready, turn the mixture out onto a cutting board covered in (you guessed it) powdered sugar and cut into 1 inch wide strips (using a knife or a pizza cutter!). Then cut your strips into squares. Roll the sides in powdered sugar to prevent sticking and store in an airtight container. </div>
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<li>3 envelopes unflavored gelatin </li>
<li>1 c. cold water, divided </li>
<li>1 1/2 c. granulated sugar </li>
<li>1 c. light corn syrup </li>
<li>1/4 tsp. kosher salt </li>
<li>2 T. vanilla bean paste</li>
<li>2 cups powdered sugar, for dusting </li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Allow to sit while you
prepare the sugar syrup.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup
cold water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Raise heat to
high and cook until the sugar syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Remove sugar syrup from the heat. With the mixer on low speed and fitted with the whisk
attachment, slowly pour sugar syrup into the gelatin. Turn mixer up to high speed and whip
until very thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla bean paste (warmed) and mix thoroughly. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Line the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13" glass baking dish with plastic wrap. Spray plastic
wrap with nonÂ-stick cooking spray and dust generously with <span style="text-align: left;">powdered </span>sugar. Pour
marshmallow mixture into pan, smooth the top, and dust top with more <span style="text-align: left;">powdered </span>sugar.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Allow marshmallows to stand uncovered overnight to dry. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Turn marshmallows out onto a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut marshmallow into 1Â
inch wide strips. Cut strips into 1Â inch squares. Roll cut sides in <span style="text-align: left;">powdered </span>sugar. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 or 4 days. If marshmallows
become sticky, remove the container lid for a bit to allow marshmallows to dry.</li>
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My last homemade addition to the hot chocolate basket was a trio of chocolate dipped spoons, topped with Ande's mints, white chocolate chips and <a href="http://amzn.to/2rxWrrR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mini cinnamon chips</a>. Again, this is super easy. I started with <a href="http://amzn.to/2F9cXAH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these wooden spoons</a> and dipped them into melted milk chocolate. Once they solidified a little bit, I sprinkled the toppings on and let them harden in the fridge overnight. Each hot chocolate box contained one bag of a variety pack of chocolate dipped spoons. Other amazing variations would be butterscotch chips, peppermints, salted caramel, coconut, peanut butter chips, sprinkles, etc. </div>
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When that was all said and done, I threw it all together into the cutest little hot chocolate kit you ever did see. I added a few red striped straws, some candy canes for dipping/stirring and tied a pretty bow around a little wooden fruit basket. You could use any basket, bin, crate or bag you wanted. I just so happened to have a few of <a href="http://amzn.to/2Bob00O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these wooden baskets</a> on hand and they made the perfect size container for 2 jars of hot chocolate and all the fixings. Although, you could probably go even smaller and just gift one jar of mix, with the toppings (I think that'd be plenty). </div>
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I'm joining forces today with a few other bloggers to bring you a variety of fun, cute and clever gift basket ideas for the holidays. If hot chocolate and/or baking isn't your thing, be sure to check out some of the other ideas (for beer lovers, crafty kids, the perfect hostess or your best friend). </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hostess Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.iloveyoumorethancarrots.com/&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNEepx7hakDxgGQmUgCCobA6sl4rww" href="http://www.iloveyoumorethancarrots.com/2016/12/gift-ideas-for-gracious-host-diy-gift.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">I Love You More Than Carrots</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Craft Beer Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.ellieandaddie.com/2016/12/08/hoppy-holidays-diy-beer-gift-basket&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNGUP9hTDtLL8tM-r06QI_NYRm7QEw" href="http://www.ellieandaddie.com/2016/12/08/hoppy-holidays-diy-beer-gift-basket" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Ellie & Addie</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Coffee Lovers Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.chasinmasonblog.com/2016/12/holiday-gift-basket-idea-round-up-for.html&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNH_bG3uiTOM-Bkw1AdRzr_uv9Spfw" href="http://www.chasinmasonblog.com/2016/12/holiday-gift-basket-idea-round-up-for.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Chasin' Mason</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY Money Tree - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.seeingallsides.com/2016/12/diy-money-tree.html&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNHiEzNJmtUWH3ff77xpbWwjBsG0ug" href="http://www.seeingallsides.com/2016/12/diy-money-tree.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Seeing All Sides</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Homemade Hot Chocolate Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/11/diy-hot-chocolate-basket.html&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNGpk5zGrkyf3SAskbXfbClXFl7UHg" href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/11/diy-hot-chocolate-basket.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Running From The Law </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Champagne Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.eastcoastchicblog.com/2016/12/thoughts-for-thursday-diy-champagne.htm&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNFAkv7dMnDpWgHVBfKfuv6GSqrS5Q" href="http://www.eastcoastchicblog.com/2016/12/thoughts-for-thursday-diy-champagne.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">East Coast Chic</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spa Day Gift Basket - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://secretsofasahmom.blogspot.com/2016/12/diy-holiday-gift-basket.html&source=gmail&ust=1481261161630000&usg=AFQjCNEd1gExwY80k6FG41PG-NcmPSTvUQ" href="http://secretsofasahmom.blogspot.com/2016/12/diy-holiday-gift-basket.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Secrets of a Stay At Home Mom</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kid Craft Gift Basket - <a href="http://www.theadventurestartshereblog.com/2016/12/color-craft-creat-gift-baskets-galore.html" target="_blank">The Adventure Starts Here</a></span></div>
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Hopefully none of my co-workers, neighbors or Mac's teachers read this blog, because I made 10 of these little baskets and they're all getting one! (If you read this and get one, please just pretend to be surprised). </div>
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1. <a href="http://stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Stitch Fix Gift Certificates</a> - Receiving <a href="http://stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> boxes has definitely been one of the highlights of my year. I love this service that picks out items for you, based on your style preferences. I love being surprised by what my stylist chooses for me and am always thrilled by how well things fit and how much I wear and love the items. <a href="http://stitchfix.com/referral/4768904" target="_blank">Stitch Fix gift certificates</a> are the perfect gift for any SF lover or anyone wanting to try out the service. (hint hint: scroll all the way down for a big surprise!)</div>
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2. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=213443154&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Cuisinart smoothie maker</a> - The kids and I have really been into smoothies lately and have had so much fun trying out new recipes. My go-to is a banana, almond butter, oatmeal creation with some vanilla greek yogurt. Amazing. However, I hate dragging out my huge blender daily (not to mention cleaning it). A smoothie maker with travel cups would be awesome.</div>
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3. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.neimanmarcus.com%2FTory-Burch-Striped-Tassel-Key-Fob-Multicolor%2Fprod181990117%2Fp.prod&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Tory Burch tassel key fob</a> - I currently have a gold tassel key fob that I love, but it's slowly being pulled apart by the kids. I am crushing hard on this bright colorful rainbow tassel key fob from Tory Burch. Seriously, she can do no wrong in my book.</div>
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4. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=517993705&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Swell water bottle</a> - I realize I'm totally late to the game on the Swell bottles, but I'm obsessed with this pretty gold bottle.</div>
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5. <span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2BoGQdT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendra Scott earrings</a></span> - I have a few pairs of KS earrings and they're all just so pretty! I love the ones with bright colors, but I especially adore these white and gold ones. They are the perfect neutral that will go with everything! </div>
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6. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=600781804&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Powerbeats wireless headphones</a> - These wireless Bluetooth headphones are on the top of my list so I can finally ditch the cord to my cell phone while I run. It would be so nice not to have to untangle earbuds every single time I went for a run or get myself all caught up in the cord while I listened to my audiobooks in the evening while doing household chores. </div>
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7. <a href="http://amzn.to/2n4Ytew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iPhone 7plus</a> - While I've never been a sucker for having the latest and greatest technology, I'm drooling over the new camera on the iPhone 7 plus and pining over having more memory to take more (and better) photos of the kids while we're out and about. </div>
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8. <a href="http://amzn.to/2rA7e4L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canon 35mm f/1.4 L lens</a> - Speaking of photos, this lens is next on my lineup of must haves. I've been desperately wanting a wide angle lens so I can take better photos indoors during those cold dark winter months when we're not outside as much. I love my 50mm f/1.4, but I need something that allows me to get a bit closer to the kids and not be shooting straight up their noses.</div>
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9. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Ffrye-melissa-button-leather-riding-boot-women%2F4551447%3Forigin%3Dcategory-personalizedsort%26fashioncolor%3DSLATE%2520LEATHER&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Melissa Button Frye boots</a> - I need these boots in my life, STAT. I've been wanting them forever and ever amen. Please Santa. </div>
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10. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=442792955&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Bay leaf wreath</a> - Slightly weird, but I'm obsessed with these gorgeous bay leaf wreaths. I love the smell of bay leaves and fresh herbs and want to hang one of these babies from every single door and window in my house. </div>
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11. <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.nordstrom.com%2Fs%2Fray-ban-59mm-semi-rimless-aviator-sunglasses%2F3149368%3Forigin%3Dcategory-personalizedsort%26fashioncolor%3DGREEN%252F%2520MIRROR&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Ray-Bans Rimless Aviators</a> - These sunglasses are my all-time favorites. For some reason, the rimless frames are the only ones that look good on my face and don't look like they're drooping down to my chin. I want them in every color/shade they come in. I already have the original, but these brown/gold ones are next on my list. </div>
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12. <a href="http://tieks.com/" target="_blank">Tieks</a> - Again, something that I already own, but can't get enough of. If you're wondering if they're worth the price...yes, they absolutely are. I have the mustard yellow color and now want them in hot pink, leopard, black matte, gold and tan. Give me all the Tieks. </div>
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One of my favorite things about the holidays has to be making treats to give to our friends, neighbors and family. While some people make cookies or pie, I make the world's best brownie bar. And I am not even close to kidding when I call this the world's best...it's that good! When I bring this bar to parties, people gush and rave. They beg me for the recipe. They melt a little with each bite. The last few years I've been whipping up a batch of these brownie bars for my co-workers, in a small effort to thank them for putting up with me all year and apologizing for having to deal with me. I think these bars may single-handedly be the reason I'm still employed. Until now, I've never shared the recipe so they have to keep me around so I'll keep making the bars. Fingers crossed that none of them read this post. </div>
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These 7 Deadly Sins Brownie Bars contain seven of the most incredible, decadent, wonderful ingredients you could ever throw together and they're guaranteed to make you a believer. Everything you could possibly want/love/crave is in these bars. They're chewy and crunchy. They're sweet and salty. They're chocolatey and peanut buttery. They're UNBELIEVABLE. And bonus - they're easy to make! Let's start from the bottom and work our way up, shall we? </div>
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The bottom layer of this masterpiece is all brownie. Feel free to use a box of brownie mix and make as directed. Or if you're feeling ultra-fancy, you can make your brownie layer from scratch (you overachiever, you!). You can make your brownies as soft and chewy or dense and crunchy as you'd like, but just be sure to grease the pan well so the bars come out easily and don't stick to the side of the pan. </div>
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After your brownies have cooled completely, mix one container of vanilla icing (or flavor of your choosing) with one container of marshmallow fluff. The two combined make the most incredibly, rich, whipped concoction that you've ever tasted. Try not to eat spoonfuls of just the icing - you want at least enough for a thick layer to spread evenly over the brownies. </div>
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At this point, you might be questioning my sanity as to why keep going when we've already made an absolutely incredible dessert. Just trust me here...I will not lead you astray. While brownies topped with vanilla marshmallow fluff icing sounds like perfection, we're not even half way through this dessert yet. Don't give up on me now! Next up, add a cup of coarsely chopped lightly salted peanuts to the brownies. I made the mistake of throwing some peanuts in a plastic bag and lettime Mac go at them with the hammer. They were nearly pulverized to smithereens and peanut dust, so I had to throw that bag away and do it myself with a lighter hand. Also, I've made this recipe with and without this peanut layer (as I'm not really a huge fan of nutty desserts), but this one is better with the nuts. Again, trust me. </div>
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Our final layer is what puts this recipe above and beyond anything else you've ever tasted: melted chocolate chips, swirled with creamy peanut butter, mixed with Rice Krispies cereal. If this layer doesn't convince you that this recipe deserves a gold medal, I don't know what possibly could. This is my favorite layer. I could eat this layer all by itself for every meal of my life. It's SOOOOO good. I use semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter and <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kellogg's Rice Krispies</a> cereal. Trust me on the Rice Krispies - use Kellogg's because the generic brands go flat/stale and lose their crunch when mixed with the chocolate. </div>
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Once your 7 Deadly Sins Brownie Bars are fully assembled, pop the dish into the fridge for about an hour and let the whole thing cool and harden. The top <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rice Krispies</a> layer will solidify, but not be so hard that it's tough to bite through. You want the whole dessert to harden enough so that you can cut the brownies into bars for serving without the whole thing falling apart. Although, if it does fall apart, it still tastes just as good (if not better). Feel free to let soften a little bit once sliced (but good luck not eating it all immediately). </div>
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If your kids are anything like mine, they absolutely love <i>helping </i>in the kitchen. Of course, their definition of helping is far from my definition of helping, but I do like to get them involved and let them feel like they offered some assistance. They're always so proud of the help they give and it gives me a way to work on following directions, being patient and cleaning up after yourself. They get the added benefit of getting to try out all the ingredients (and licking the spoons) and I get a bit of extra help in washing the dishes (which they inexplicably love to do). Although, when they saw me break out the box of <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rice Krispies</a>, they immediately wanted a bowl full of cereal with their lunch. </div>
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<li>1 box brownie mix</li>
<li>Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on
brownie mix box</li>
<li>1 container vanilla frosting</li>
<li>1 container marshmallow fluff</li>
<li>1 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped</li>
<li>3<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> cups <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rice Krispies</a> cereal</span></li>
<li>1 cup peanut butter</li>
<li>1 bag (12 oz or 2 cups) semisweet chocolate
chips</li>
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<li>Preheat oven and make brownies as directed on
box in greased 13x9 inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.</li>
<li>Mix icing and marshmallow fluff together in a
medium-sized bowl. Frost brownies with icing mixture.</li>
<li>Sprinkle brownies with peanuts; refrigerate for
30 minutes.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, measure <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rice Krispies</a> into large
bowl; set aside. In saucepan or double-broiler, melt peanut butter and
chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl,
stirring until evenly coated.</li>
<li>Spread over iced brownies. Refrigerate at least
1 hour or until set before cutting.</li>
<li>Store tightly covered in refrigerator.</li>
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<a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kellogg's Rice Krispies</a> cereal (original and the red/green holiday special box) can be found at your local <a href="http://www.target.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a>, in the cereal aisle. Right now they're running a special where you can buy 2 get 1 free of Jet puffed marshmallows and Rice & Cocoa Krispies cereal (thru 12/3). Also, if you make a treat using Rice Krispies cereal and share a photo of it on social media using the tag #Treats4Toys, Rice Krispies will donate a toy to a child in need through Toys for Tots! Now thru January 1st. So head over to <a href="http://www.target.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a>and get the biggest box you can find. You won't regret it. </div>
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For more Kellogg's inspiration and recipes, please check out <a href="http://cbi.as/5vvyr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THIS SITE</a>. </div>
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I don't know what exactly it is about this time of year, but life is crazy right now! Maybe it's because we're trying to cram so many fall and holiday activities into fewer daylight hours that there never seems to be enough time to get everything done. Maybe it's because my husband is traveling so much for work as he preps for a big upcoming trial and I feel like I'm left doing the work of two during the week. Maybe it's because I'm trying really <i>really</i> hard to lose the rest of that baby weight and finally feel good/confident about myself again that it takes more energy than I ever imagined to be active and disciplined. Or maybe it's just that life's crazy because I'm a mom and kids are a lot of work! </div>
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Whatever it is, I've been left with a deficit of time, energy and enthusiasm. By the time I get home from work and dinner rolls around most nights, I'm utterly exhausted and overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, I love to cook -- but cooking a balanced, healthy, delicious meal for one person is sometimes just too hard, impractical and unnecessary. It's important for me to eat well, but honestly, it's just too hard to whip something healthy up most nights when you have kids clamoring for your attention and begging to be held, played with and doted on. I know they miss me during the day (because I miss them fiercely!) and as hungry as I am when I get home, I'd much rather spend the time it would take to make myself dinner with them instead of cooking. So, I'm constantly looking for ways to simplify my weeknight meals, whether that's make-ahead single-serve portioned meals, healthy take-out options, slow cooker dinners, or frozen meals.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">10 Things I'd Rather Do Than Cook Dinner for Myself</span></div>
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<li>Play games with the kids - we've really been into Kerplunk lately.</li>
<li>Paint pictures.</li>
<li>Have a dance party! The Little Mermaid and the Superman theme song are on constant repeat around here.</li>
<li>Go geocaching in a local park. </li>
<li>Take a bubble bath together. </li>
<li>Take a ridiculous amount of photos of the kids in matching jammies. </li>
<li>Watch Superman.</li>
<li>Go for a wagon ride around the neighborhood. </li>
<li>Play Hide & Seek.</li>
<li>Do a craft project. </li>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Easy Healthy Meal Solutions</span></div>
Over the last few months my go-to weeknight single-serving meal was a piece of frozen salmon, sprinkled with taco seasoning and topped with some peach salsa, served alongside a portion of frozen microwaved broccoli: healthy, yet boring. 9 times out of 10, I overcooked/burned the fish because the kids were begging me to read them a book, play a game or chase them around the basement. And seriously, there are only so many nights in a row you can eat bland steamed broccoli. I'm over this meal. While I love slow cooker meals, they usually take some pre-planning the night before and/or set-up that morning and I'm just too much of a disorganized mess these days to follow through. Again, who has the time? This has left me with one very simple, practical and (surprisingly) delicious option: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://goo.gl/yBzNx2&source=gmail&ust=1480526014122000&usg=AFQjCNGCDtxF6LRikVf9tC3aARGUJ8rAOg" href="https://goo.gl/yBzNx2" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" target="_blank">SMARTMADE â„¢ by SmartOnes (R)</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">SMARTMADEâ„¢<strong> </strong>Meals</span><br />
I've been a big fan of Smart Ones® frozen meals forever, so I knew that the new <a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2465892&cid=2465864&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FyBzNx2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMARTMADE™</a> meal bowls would be just as good. I have a long history and love affair for Smart Ones® - before we had a cafeteria in my office building, Smart Ones® were my go-to choice for lunch nearly everyday. Mainly because I like hot meals (salads are out) and I'm not a huge fan of leftovers multiple days in a row (twice in one week is my max). When they came out with these new <a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2465892&cid=2465864&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FyBzNx2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMARTMADE</a><a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2465892&cid=2465864&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FyBzNx2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">™</a> bowls, made from real ingredients with lots of veggies, I jumped on the opportunity to try them. As I expected, they were just as good (if not better) than I anticipated. Simple ingredients, lots of flavor and tons of variety. I was really happy with the serving size and with the nutritional value for each bowl - they're high in protein (good for recovering muscles after a long run) and heavy on the veggies.<br />
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I know that with Thanksgiving coming up the only thing on people's minds right now is probably turkey, but I'm dying to share this AMAZING sea bass recipe with you. After gorging on all the carbs and piling on the gravy this week, you're probably going to want to lighten things up a bit and this recipe is perfect! It's light and healthy and absolutely divine! There are only a few ingredients (really good ones) and it's super easy to make, but it's guaranteed to impress. This is the meal that I make for company when I really want to show off. It's one of our favorite "special occasion" meals and I'll probably make it a few times over the next month as we entertain friends and family around the holidays. It's one of those dishes that feels like a big splurge, but is so simple (and healthy!) that you don't have to feel guilty about. It's unbelievably good and everyone that's had it has begged me for the recipe. I promise you will not be disappointed. </div>
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This recipe so simple, but the flavors make it taste like you cooked all day. Each of the ingredients is prepped and then placed together in a foil packet to steam, where the flavors all come together to create one incredible meal. Other than the ingredients pictured here (sea bass, shiitake mushrooms, onion, broccolini, <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white wine</a>), all you need is a little garlic, some kosher salt, pepper, olive oil and a pat of butter (all things I usually have on hand at home). </div>
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Preparation of the ingredients for this meal is also really simple. It's done in a few steps, but can all be done in 1 pan (less clean-up) and only takes a few minutes. I start with sauteeing the broccolini in a little bit of olive oil. I only cook them for a few minutes to get them slightly crispy and bright green. Then throw in a pinch of kosher salt and put them on your foil packet as the base of the recipe.</div>
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Next, caramelize the onions with some olive oil and garlic. I like to cook them on medium-high heat - enough for the onions to get soft and browned, but not burn the garlic. When the onions are ready, I add the mushrooms and salt and cook for another minute or two to fuse the flavors and get the mushrooms just barely soft. Put these in a bowl on the side. </div>
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Finally, season the sea bass with a heathy pinch of kosher salt and a sprinkling of black pepper and pan sear the top and bottom of the fish in the same pan, with a splash of olive oil (to keep the fish from sticking). This will give the fish a nice brown crispy top and bottom with extra flavor from the previous ingredients (the benefit of using the same pan). You don't need the cook the fish throughout, just enough to brown it and crisp up the edges. Remove from heat.</div>
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Remove the sea bass from the pan and place directly on the broccolini on the foil. Top the fish with the onion/mushroom mixture and add 1 pat of butter directly on top. Pour a few tablespoons of white wine. (I like using <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this chardonnay</a> because it's light with a nice buttery flavor) into the packet and sprinkle the entire thing with another pinch of kosher salt. Seal the edges of the foil packet around the fish and pop in the oven to finish the cooking/steaming process. Cook for about 15-20 minutes at 425 degrees, just until the fish is cooked throughout and the broccolini is slightly soft. Cooking everything together in a foil packet really brings this dish home. The steam will cook the fish and the wine will permeate through all the food and give it an extra richness. </div>
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If you're hosting a dinner party and want to serve this to a group, you can do all the prep-work ahead of time and get the foil packets ready for cooking. Store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to throw them in the oven. You'll have an entire meal cooked in 20 minutes with little to no clean-up! </div>
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There will be a lot of steam escaping when you open the foil packet, so be careful! You could take everything out of the packet and plate (as shown below), but we usually put the foil packets on plates and eat directly out of them, so we don't lose any juices (and don't have to wash more dishes). Enjoy! </div>
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This is a really simple recipe with only a few ingredients, but let's start with the main event...the fish. I know that sea bass can be a little bit of a splurge (price-wise), but a little goes a long way and it does not disappoint. Sea bass is a flaky white fish with a rich buttery taste. It's not overly fishy and practically melts in your mouth. However, if sea bass is not available or out of budget, feel free to substitute another white flaky fish of your choice in this recipe (cod, grouper, orange roughy, striped bass, tilapia). </div>
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Next ingredient...shiitake mushrooms. Again, this is a splurge item. Shiitakes can be found in most grocery stores or specialty markets. They have a rich woodsy smoked flavor that really complements the flavors in this dish. However, they're pricy. Feel free to substitute portobello mushrooms for the shiitakes (or use a combination of both) - you'll still get that hearty flavor, without the sticker shock. </div>
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Finally, let's talk about broccolini. If you've never had it, broccolini might surprise you. It feels a bit like a combination of broccoli and asparagus - it's got smaller florets than broccoli, with long thin stems like asparagus. But it has it's own distinct flavor. I like using it in this recipe because it's a bit hardier than regular broccoli that can get mushy while cooking, but more substantial than asparagus. However, either can be used in this recipe in exactly the same way, with just a minor variation in flavor. </div>
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Since this is usually a special occasion dish for us, we go all out! I put together a little wine and cheese board for an appetizer, with jalapeno havarti, brie, smoked gouda and some really incredible spicy sausage. However, my favorite part is the wine! I'm a huge fan of the <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wente Vineyards Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc</a>. It's light and crisp and just a tiny bit fruity. I think it's a perfect complement to the rich cheese and the sea bass. Ryan's more of a red drinker (even with fish) and he prefers the <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet</a>. And of course, we used the <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay</a> in the recipe, which would also make a great pairing if you wanted a rich, buttery wine. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of these. And they make the perfect hostess gift! Pair with a block of cheese, a wine opener or some fancy jellies and you've got yourself a gift! </div>
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- 1/2 white onion<br />
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic<br />
- extra virgin olive oil<br />
- 2 pieces sea bass (about 6 oz each)<br />
- 1 bundle broccolini<br />
- 12-15 shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced, stems discarded</div>
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- 1/2 cup <a href="https://ooh.li/c99ed09" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay</a><br />
- kosher salt, to taste<br />
- black pepper, to taste</div>
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- 2 pats butter</div>
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<li>Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place 2 large pieces of foil on separate plates. </li>
<li>Sautee broccolini in skillet with dash of olive oil until broccolini is bright green and florets start to get crisp. Remove from heat and split between foil pieces to create a bed for the fish.</li>
<li>Sautee onions with garlic and olive oil over medium-high heat until onions carmelize and edges turn brown. Add a hefty pinch of kosher salt and sliced mushroom caps and cook for another 1-2 minutes until mushrooms slightly soften. Remove from pan. </li>
<li>Season sea bass with kosher salt and pepper. Sautee top and bottom in same pan over medium-high heat until edges turn brown and crispy. Remove from heat and place on top of broccolini on foil. </li>
<li>Top fish with onion/mushroom mixture. Add a few tablespoons of white wine to packet. Top fish with 1 pat of butter and sprinkle entire meal with pinch of kosher salt. </li>
<li>Fold foil over fish and crimp/fold edges to create a seal foil packet around fish and veggies. Place on cookie sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through. </li>
<li>Open packets (beware of escaping steam) and enjoy! </li>
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They were the best of friends...they were the worst of friends...</div>
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It's been about a year since I've done a sibling update on these two little humans of mine (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2015/12/the-complex-sibling-dynamic.html" target="_blank">which you can read here</a>) and a lot has changed (although a lot has stayed the same), so I think it's about time for another update. Let me start by saying, for good or for bad, it has been an absolute joy watching their relationship grow over this past year. Siblinghood has it's challenges, disappointments and battles, but these two wild hooligans have also become partners in crime, co-conspirators and each other's biggest fan. For every toy shared, there's one that's snatched away leading to tears and hysterics. For every hug given, there's a sucker punch that quickly follows. Life is full of give and take - siblinghood is no different. They keep me on my toes, keep each other entertained and cometitive and I think they'll both come to realize how truly blessed they are to have each other in their lives. Or...maybe they'll just hate each other - it's a toss-up. </div>
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Let's start with the good, shall we? During the best of times, these two are everything to each other. Mac loves his little sister and is incredibly protective and possessive of her. Mim looks at Mac like he hung the moon and wants to do absolutely everything he does, in just the same manner. Mac tells me all the time that when he's at school he misses her. He gets incredibly jealous and hates it when she wants to play with anyone but him. Mim swoons when Mac asks her to play and she's pretty much willing to give him absolutely anything he wants if he asks her in that sweet voice of his. He's the first thing on her mind every morning and she asks me where Mac is when I get her out of her crib. When he's at school, she wants to wear his clothes, read books in his bed and can't wait to go pick him up. </div>
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Mac loves being the big brother and loves helping/showing Mim how to do things, from casting a fishing pole to riding a scooter. He helps her pick out clothes in the morning, put on her shoes, turn on her ipad, reach her snacks, pick out her jammies and eat any sweets she gets. He loves showing her his bug finds, pulling her around in the wagon and playing hide and seek with her. He relishes in giving her directions, bossing her around and making her fetch him things. Most of the time, she's happy to oblige and soaks up .any attention he pours on her. He's recently discovered that since she's the baby and the "easy" kid, she basically gets whatever she wants, so he's taught her to ask for dessert on his behalf and beg for suckers anytime he wants one. If he wants to do something that we said no to, all he has to do is get her on his side to ask and he knows we'll eventually cave. He's brilliant and diabolical. She's a not-so-innocent accomplice. </div>
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Things they both love: being outside, screaming, their grandparents, Go Karts, ice cream, swimming, reading books, singing, mud, trampolines, ponies/goats. sweets, painting, Superman, the hose, fishing, arcades, Daddy, sandboxes, bowling, washing dishes, puddle jumping and baseball.</div>
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Things they disagree on: snuggling, naps, TV shows, eating, worm digging, iPad games, baths, photo taking, sunglasses, rainstorms, loud noises, camouflage, hiking, Frosted Flakes, the importance of tooth-brushing and long car ride entertainment.</div>
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Oh, but believe me, not everything is rainbows and sunshine with these two. While they might seem like two peas in a pod, they couldn't be more different. Mac is still my intense, aggressive, energetic, 100 mph, go-get-em wild-child. And Mim is the opposite. She's my laid-back, easy-going, la-dee-da, go with the flow, easy-breezy second child. He's all me and she's all Ryan. As a first child, I relate and understand so much of what Mac is feeling and experiencing. I was that first born, over-achiever, extremely conscientious, controlling and intense kid. My intensity came out in a different way (mainly reading), while his is focused on outdoor activities and sports, but we're so much alike. And as the second child (and baby of the family), my husband and Mim are incredibly similar. They're both very musical, social and easy-going. They're peace-makers, fun-loving and uncomplicated. It's no wonder that Mac and I butt heads constantly (since we're so much alike), whereas Mim and I get along famously. Ryan gets along great with both kids (because he's just that easy-going) and he can deal with Mac above and beyond my capacity (probably because he's had so much experience dealing with me). </div>
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The biggest issue between these two is still jealousy - that hasn't changed. Mac is a total daddy's boy and I don't ever see that changing. Those two have a very special bond that I love, respect and don't ever want to jeopardize. Ryan's intense travel schedule over the past year has been both good and bad for our family, but especially hard on Mac. During the week while Ryan's in Alabama, things are pretty normal and low-key for me and the kids. Sometimes, I selfishly think it's nice having the kids all to myself during the weeks when Ryan travels because I love spending that time with them. They're usually pretty good for me and get along with each other exceptionally well. We do special date night dinners out, go out for frozen yogurt, hit up a local park or try to do something extra fun to pass the time. It never makes up for daddy being gone, but it helps us all get through the week a little easier and maybe makes mommy seem like a tiny bit more fun. When Ryan comes home, it becomes a competition between the kids as to who can get the most attention from him, which always causes fights and acting out. They both love their dad so much (which is fantastic), but it's incredibly hard to share him. They both spend the transition period (whether that's days, hours or minutes) fighting over who gets his attention, affection and energy. Mac usually wins because he's just <i>way </i>more intense about everything than Mim. I'm basically chopped liver, so unless I'm in full-on tears and sobs, no one's really concerned about getting my attention. Thus is the life of the default parent, I guess. </div>
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But we're hanging in there. Having that time with the kids to myself during the week has made my relationship with them stronger. It also makes us appreciate daddy being home that much more and we try really hard to take advantage of weekend family time to do fun stuff. Since Mac went back to school a few month ago and Ryan's travel schedule has died down a bit, I can't even begin to tell you how much better things have gotten between these two at home. I think both kids having a few hours a day to themselves to do their own thing has made a huge difference at home. It's adorable that they both talk about how much they miss each other in those 3 <i>long </i>hours apart and they are so incredibly excited to be reunited at the end of the school day that they can't stop hugging. It's really adorable. </div>
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As Mim gets older and becomes even much more active and interactive, Mac has slowly realized how much fun she can be to have around. He loves it when she laughs at his jokes, burps/toots in his presence and gets in trouble instead of him. He eggs her on to jump off furniture, scream at dinner, splash in the bathtub and she basks in the glory. She doesn't care one bit that she gets in trouble and he's just thrilled that she did it and he's not in trouble. They are brilliant little co-conspirators working against Ryan and I and getting better at it by the day. And while it drives me nuts, I hope their relationship only gets stronger over the years and they continue to work together to drive me insane. These two have the potential to be the best of friends and I hope with all my heart that they always have each other's back and hug fiercely when reunited.</div>
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Me: What did you do at school today?<br />
Mac: I don't remember. <br />
Me: Did you have fun?<br />
Mac: It was ok.<br />
Me: What would have made it better?<br />
Mac: If Mim was there too. She would have really liked snack today.<br />
Me: Awwww! That's so sweet! What did you have for snack that she'd like?<br />
Mac: I don't know. Food. Mim loves food.<br />
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Mac: Mim's not being nice.<br />
Me: What did she do?<br />
Mac: She won't give me her sucker.<br />
Me: That's her sucker. She doesn't have to give it to you.<br />
Mac: If she was nice she would share it with me.<br />
Me: Did you share your sucker with her?<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Mac: No, but I'm a bad guy. Bad guys don't share. </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Me: What if Mim wants to be a bad guy too and not share?</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Mac: She laughs too much to be a bad guy. She needs to growl more. </span></div>
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Mac: Hey Mim! Do you want to play a game?<br />
Mim: Ok!<br />
Mac: Go ask mommy for a popsicle and then bring it to me and I'll eat it.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Mim: Ok! </span><br />
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(while playing a flight simulation game)<br />
Ryan: You get points for safe landings and flying through the targets.<br />
Mac: I know.<br />
Ryan: What are you doing?<br />
Mac: Going to the lighthouse.<br />
Ryan: You can't land on the lighthouse.<br />
Mac: I know. I'm not going to land the plane...I'm going to crash into the lighthouse and blow it up.<br />
Ryan: Oh. Okay. That's not very nice.<br />
Mac: Mim! Come watch this! You're going to love it!<br />
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Me: You're such a good girl.<br />
Mim: No I not!<br />
Me: You're not? Are you a bad girl?<br />
Mim: No.<br />
Me: Are you a smart girl?<br />
Mim: No, I not.<br />
Me: Are you a sweet girl?<br />
Mim: No, I not.<br />
Me: Are you a pretty girl?<br />
Mim: NO.<br />
Me: Well, what are you?<br />
Mim: I a giraffe!<br />
Me: Oh, a giraffe. And what's Mac?<br />
Mim: Bad.<br />
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Last weekend we had absolutely perfect weather here in St. Louis and it was the final weekend of the <a href="http://www.eckerts.com/millstadt-farm/" target="_blank">Fun Farm at Eckert's in Millstadt</a>, so we packed the kids up and headed out to enjoy the day. We arrived early (or at least early for us) and nearly had the entire place to ourselves for the first hour, which gave the kids time to run completely wild as they explored the area and we came up with a plan for all the things they wanted to do. This is our first time visiting the <a href="http://www.eckerts.com/millstadt-farm/" target="_blank">Millstadt </a>location and we were blown away by all the fun stuff there was for little kids to do and how big the area was. They had a couple small carnival-type rides (airplanes and spinning buckets), pig races, a playground, tractors, farm animals, train rides, mini golf, swings, pony rides, sandboxes, a jump pillow and a massive pumpkin rocket launcher. Other than the pony rides, everything was included in the price of admission and the kids could ride/jump/play over and over and over again, which they loved. They also have firepits you can reserve in the evenings for bonfires and s'mores making. They offer haunted hayrides and ghost stories. I wish we could have stayed all night and done everything! Maybe next year...</div>
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Both kids (and even both parents) had so much fun. I liked riding out to the fields to pick your own pumpkins. Ryan liked the giant turkey legs! Mac was really excited about the carnival rides and the pumpkin cannon (although it was loud and scared him a bit). Mim loved the pony rides and feeding the goats. But the biggest hit by far for the kids was the jump pillow! I've never seen one of these things, but once the kids discovered it, there was no stopping them. They both jumped and jumped and jumped until I was worried they were going to pass out. It was warm and sunny, so they were both hot sweaty messes, but just kept going. We had to force them off to go eat and then right back on they went. Thankfully, no one threw up their lunch from jumping so hard (although I was really worried about it). After at least another hour of jumping we finally had to drag them off, kicking and screaming and head home. They both took fantastic naps that afternoon. Needless to say, I think we need one of these things for the backyard! </div>
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Anyway, I know today is a heart-heavy day for a lot of people, so I thought it would be nice to bombard you with a million photos of cute kids and farm fun. Because if bouncing kids and baby goats can't make you smile, the terrorists have won. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyone know if Santa's sleigh is big enough <br />to bring us one of these giant jump pillows? </span></div>
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Once again, it's been months and months since I last did a <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> post (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/07/stitch-fix-reveal-east-coast-edition.html" target="_blank">July</a>). That certainly doesn't mean I haven't been receiving my SF boxes...just that I can't seem to get my act together enough to actually take photos of the clothing in that ridiculously quick 3-day window. Seriously, it's nearly impossible to find the time (during daylight hours) to get yourself presentable, style and model the clothes and take the photos, while two wild hooligans run around and destroy the house the second you turn your back. How do people do it? </div>
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Anyway, since I missed my opportunity to get photos while I had all the items, I decided to do just another post with just the items I've kept from my last few <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">fixes</a>. I've done this once before (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/01/stitch-fix-keepers.html" target="_blank">here</a>), which worked out well. This time I kept 6 items from my last 3 fixes. Since I started requesting the same stylist over and over again, I'm averaging keeping 2-3 pieces from each fix, which I think is pretty good. And the items I end up not keeping are usually because I have something really similar already. Jessica V has been doing an awesome job paying attention to what I request (lately I've been asking for casual tops, v-necks, simple styles), what I <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sara_mccarty/clothing-and-fashion/" target="_blank">pin</a> and what I share here on the blog. Her notes are always great and I feel like she's really getting my style down. </div>
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So, each of the items below are keepers from my last three fixes. I've styled them all very simply, to really showcase the item and basically that's just the way I like to wear them day-to-day. I'm wearing my favorite jeans (<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=603985241&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Icon Skinny Joe's Jeans</a>) with every top, because I love these jeans so much. Ok, let's get to it, shall we? </div>
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Hands-down, this is my absolute favorite item I've ever received from <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a>. This sweater is SO <i>me</i>. I love the v-neckline, the soft light fabric, the neutral colors, the polka dots. It's absolute perfection. I love bright colors, but I have a serious soft spot for anything white/cream. Those colors just work with my skin tone and I can't get enough. I love that this can be dressed down with jeans or up with white or tan slacks for work. It's really light and really soft. I've already worn it a dozen times in the two months I've had it (<a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/10/pumpkin-patching.html" target="_blank">to the pumpkin patch</a>), usually with my <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=524878747&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">favorite neutral flat</a>. And can't wait to pair it with a thick cream scarf and leather boots for fall/winter. And how awesome is this going to look with that <a href="http://www.running-from-the-law.com/2016/02/stitch-fix-sundance-edition.html" target="_blank">tan fur-lined coat I got in my January Stitch Fix box</a>? I love everything about this sweater! </div>
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I was pretty confident when I pulled this one out of the box that I was going to hate it. I'm not a big fan of blue (it's just not my color), plus, I really prefer v-necks to crew necks, but there's something about this top that I just fell in love with. I love the stripes and the contrasting top and sleeves. It's super light, soft and comfortable. It doesn't wrinkle, which makes it great for traveling. It goes perfectly with my aqua <a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=606333025&pid=uid5625-29650325-19" target="_blank">Converse Chuck Taylor Shoreline sneakers</a> (a perfect color match!). It looks great with every pair of jeans I own and is stylish enough for casual day at work, but comfy enough for playdates and lounging around the house. This one is a big winner. </div>
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This is probably the most "un-me" purchase I've ever made from <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a>. While I love purple and floral, this top is much busier and brighter than I usually go for. However, it's so incredibly thick and soft and well-made, which I love. I got it over the summer and it was perfect to wear with white skinnies or crisp white shorts. The back lace detail is really unexpected and pretty, taking it a step beyond super casual. And looking at the photos, I feel like it's so much more flattering and pretty in person than it is in pictures. The colors are fun and it surprisingly goes with nearly everything! Great spring, summer and into fall piece.</div>
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This was another one that I was expecting to hate, but pleasantly surprised me when I put it on. Honestly, that's a huge part of what I love about <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4768904?sod=w&som=c" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a>! This is a top that I probably never would have tried on in a store or given a second look at, but as soon as I tried it on, I loved it! Obviously, I love a good v-neck and this bright red print is so much fun! It's perfect to pair with jeans and booties and is nice enough to be worn on a day date, but also casual and comfortable enough to wear while running errands. I've also thrown this on with a pair of black slacks and worn it to work. The front has some pleating down the middle, which is barely noticeable.</div>
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How pretty is this little pink top? I love it so much. Pink has never been a color I gravitate towards, but I think this color is so complimentary. While the coloring and fabric on the front of the top have that faded/blended casual athlesiure-wear look, the lace detail on the back of the top makes it really different and takes it up a notch. It's comfortable enough to feel like casual wear with a pair of tennis shoes (how I styled it), but it's also easy to dress up with skinny jeans and heels. This top's really fun and I'm surprised how many times I've reached for it over the last couple months. I've gotten a lot of wear out of it. </div>
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Last but not least, (surprise!) another simple v-neck knit top that can be dressed up or down! Yeah, so perhaps I'm more predictable than I realize. Anyway, this top is a beautiful thick knit top in a gorgeous green color. The photos don't do the color justice - for some reason I just couldn't get the color to photograph as pretty as it is in person. It looks a bit blue/mint in the photos, but it's a much richer green color in person. I love the v-neck the front, and while the back v isn't my favorite, it doesn't really bother me as much as I thought it might when I first looked at it. I like the half-sleeves on this and the length is flattering. And as I said, it's so versatile - this is a top I've worn hiking, to the grocery store, to work and to a parent/teacher conference. </div>
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