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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
I know it’s fall, but this flavored water is a healthy way to treat yourself to a taste of summer anytime of year.
- One each: apple, lemon, orange, pear
- 4 large strawberries
- Handful of raspberries
- Handful of mint leaves
- 1 half-gallon of water
Cut fruit to your preference of large or thin slices or wedges of each fruit; place them in a large glass pitcher and add cold water. Refrigerate 2 hours and serve over ice in tall glasses. Enjoy!
Source: Pinterest
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
Nothing says autumn like hot apple cider, but when you’re trying to watch your calories or are diabetic, sugar is a no-no. This recipe tastes like the real thing and you can have as much as you want and still watch your diet.
Ingredients:
- 2 bags of Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea
- 1 lemon wedge
- NuNaturals Stevia
- 8 oz water
Boil water and pour over 2 tea bags. Let steep for a few minutes and then add stevia and juice from 1 lemon wedge. That’s it! Enjoy!
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
If you are planning a party and you want to make it an event that everyone you invite is dying to come to, you are going to need to get some really unique, custom printed party invitations. This means that you can’t just run out and buy any invitations you see in any old store, you are going to need the services of a company that specializes in creating invitations. Contrary to popular belief, custom printed invitations are not much more expensive than other invitations. In fact, party invitations that are custom printed tend to go over really well with your guests and they show that you took the time to personalize the party.
Let’s face it, sometimes people get burnt out going to party after party, so your goal is to make sure that when you send out your invitations, your intended guests see your party is going to be different and special. Basically personalized invitations encourage and entice guests to want to come to your event. You can’t do that with just generic invitations. But, if you spark their interest with your invitations, you have a guaranteed guest.
Many people think if they just sent out generic invitations and go all out for the party decorations that it’s enough. They are wrong. Every great party and event planner will tell you and swear that one of the most important factors of a successful party is how well received the invitation is. So if you don’t really care who or how many show up, then go ahead and send out generic invitations. But if you want to make this a great party that neither you, your guests or the guest of honor will ever forget, make sure you start the party with perfect custom party invitations.
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
Wooden trunks filled with Pine Cones and Greenery can take you from Thanksgiving through Christmas – just add a few poinsettias in your favorite color. Photo from Trendytree.com
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Friday, October 21st, 2011
Pumpkin Swirl Truffle Brownies
- 1 box TJ’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix
- 1 box TJ’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix
- 4 large TJ’s Eggs
- 1 stick (4 oz.) TJ’s Unsalted Butter
- ½ cup TJ’s Canola Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1 quart Pilgrim Joe’s Pumpkin Ice Cream
Preheat oven to 350º F. In a large mixing bowl, prepare Brownie Truffle Baking mix according to package directions. In another large mixing bowl, prepare Pumpkin Bread Mix according to package directions. Pour brownie mixture into a greased 9″ x 12″ baking pan and spread across pan. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the brownie mixture, and with a large stiff spatula swirl the two mixes together to make a marble effect. Place in oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool, cut and serve with a scoop of Pumpkin Ice Cream!
Serves: 12
Cooking Time: 50 Minutes
Recipe from traderjoes.com
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
In today’s world of cellphones, email, tweets and facebook posts, you might think mailing party invitations isn’t necessary. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mailing enticing party invitations to your guests shows that you value them as friends and as a guest at your upcoming event.
Printed party invitations get guests excited about your event and set the tone for your party. Invitations let guests know what you’re celebrating, what you’re serving, how to dress as well as the date, time and location. They also look great posted on their refrigerators. Custom printed invitations show your personality and can be casual, formal, modern or traditional.
An emailed invitation or a home-printed flyer might get guests to come to your party, but if you want an awesome turnout, nothing is better than mailing personalized party invitations to your guests. Invitations from Announcingit.com are a perfect way to invite guests to your birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, business event or even your wedding.
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