Mango Madness
I loved the Banana “Ice Cream” (post here!) so much I decided to try it out with another creamy-type fruit recommended online: Mango! (more…)
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Trader Joe’s Holiday Haul
26 Dec
Trader Joe's Holiday Goodie Bag
First and foremost: Happy Holidays and National Exchange-Your-Gift-Day (or simply made it up). Luckily I only had one gift worth exchanging– the Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencil Stash I reviewed last week! My best friend knows me as well (if not better) than I know myself, so it was funny to have received it twice. Secondly: It feels good to be back to blogging! I missed sharing photos and doing beauty reviews, but really enjoyed the family and friend time. (more…)
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Going… Green
21 Dec
Naked Green Machine & Mango Veggie
I’ve been hearing more and more about “green drinks”, especially this Dr. Oz recipe. Not only are these green juice/drink/smoothies loaded with vitamins and fiber, they are also known to enhance your complexion and give you more energy. While I am not ready to try Dr. Oz’s chunky, weird-sounding concoction, I have been itching to try a bottled green drink. They might be pricey, but I am infamous for making things and not finishing them. Plus, I know my boyfriend will NOT do me the favor of finishing off the green gloop. (more…)
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Mini Christmas Tree Cupcakes
20 DecChristmas is one of my favorite holidays. I look forward to seeing all of the houses dressed up with glistening lights and holiday decorations. I love coming up with creative ways to wrap presents, listening to Christmas music, spending time with family and friends and of course the sweets!! One of my favorite and easiest recipes is the Mini Christmas Tree Cupcakes.
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Candy Cane Swirl Martini
16 DecCall me a lush, but “holiday cheer” equals “booze” to me, at least since turning 21. Here’s a fun martini to sip at your holiday party via Whattodrink.com:
Candy Cane Swirl
Candy Cane Swirl
- 1 oz. SKYY Infusions Raspberry
- 3 oz. Red Cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz. Grenadine
- 0.5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
- Lemon Lime soda
Rim martini glass with crushed candy cane. Combine SKYY Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into martini glass. Top with Lemon Lime Soda and garnish with small peppermint candy cane.
“The Candy Cane Swirl is designed to add a simple, yet festive element to your larger holiday parties, utilizing familiar ingredients easily mixed in larger quantities.”
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Cuppa Good Cheer
14 DecCuppa Good Cheer
Who doesn’t love a nice holiday cocktail? Be the hotesses with the mostess with a concoction like this:
Cuppa Good Cheer
- 1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Cherry
- 0.5 oz. white creme de cacao
- 4 oz. Hot Cocoa
- 1 oz. Half ‘n Half
- Whipped Cream
- Maraschino Cherry
Combine all ingredients into a holiday mug and top with whipped cream, red sprinkles and a Maraschino Cherry. Omnomnomnom!
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Rudolph Cookies
7 Dec
Rudolph Cookies
From Alice’s “A Little Lovin From My Oven” baked goods, Rudolph cookies with chocolate covered pretzel antlers. Jingle jangle!
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Gingerbread Man Cupcakes
3 Dec
As Christmas approaches, I can’t wait to share more of Alice’s “A Little Lovin’ From My Oven” baked goods! Today: Gingerbread Men made out of Gingerbread flavored cupcakes. So cute, I bet it would be perfect with a Gingerbread Latte from Starbucks.
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Thanksgiving Feast
25 NovBefore I go back to the usual bloggings of beauty, fashion, & frugality, I wanted to share the awesome Thanksgiving I made with my beau. It was super exciting to make Thanksgiving together for the first time in our new house, and still get to see family after. So here’s some pics to make your mouth water, hope your fest was just as delicious!
Champagne-Basted Turkey
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sausage Apple Stuffing
The Spread, nomnomnom
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The Best Birthday Present
18 Nov
Birthday Breakfast in Bed
The best birthday present ever: breakfast in bed, delivered by a handsome 30-something 
