We made the cutest fall treat the other day with the kids – it was these baked cinnamon apple rings. It was a fun family activity and they tasted so good! Here’s the recipe so you can try at home.

BAKED CINNAMON APPLE RINGS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS: 

* Puff pastry 

* 4 Apples (gala tastes the best! first time we did granny smith and it wasn’t as sweet – gala is sweeter 🙂 )

* 1/4 cup of Sugar

* 2 tsp ground cinnamon

* 1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg

* 1 egg beaten

DIRECTION

1. Peel, slice apples into rounds, core center
2. Unfold puff pastry, roll it out a little, cut into strips
3. Mix the cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg in a shallow dish and set aside.
4. Pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel and dust w/cinnamon sugar.
5. Wrap puff pastry strips around each apple ring.
6. Brush the wrapped apple rings with egg wash.
7. Dip or sprinkle rings into cinnamon sugar. (we drizzled maple syrup over to add some sweetness but don’t have to)

Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes until puff pastry is flaky and light golden brown.

XX, Christine

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Here are some of the best hacks I found for pulling off the ultimate 4th of July party. Don’t feel like you need to incorporate all of them! Even just adding 1 or 2 will add a fun, festive touch to your holiday weekend.

DETAILS: RED CROPPED TANK (under $30 – S) | DENIM (under $40 – size 25) | STAR BOWLS

Hack #1: Color-Coordinated Cuisine

To create a festive spread, I knew I wanted to stick to a red-white-and-blue color-scheme for all the snacks. It made it so much easier to make everything flow together and stick to the festive 4th of July theme. I went to Sam’s Club and knew the fruit would be easy with all the red and blue berries, but I was surprised at how many other red/white/blue snacks and candies they had for the upcoming holiday – especially when it comes to the ‘sweets’ spread which I’ll share later. 😉

Hack #2: It’s All In The Details

MINI ALPHABET CUTTERS
STAR-SHAPED CUTTERS
TREATS: SAM’S CLUB

I’m always a sucker for the details at any event I attend, so I knew I wanted to include some cute, festive details wherever I could. Try using mini cookie-cutters to spell out words in watermelon or cheese. We also used the star cookie cutters from this set for the cheese and sprinkled them throughout the 4th of July charcuterie. I had a local company from Utah help me and they made the most beautiful salami roses! My aunt actually tried to teach me a couple years ago at the lake, just use the rim of a glass and stagger them while layering them around the rim to get that perfect round shape.

Hack #3: Sparklers, But Sweet

We made some fruit sparklers for the kids out of watermelon stars and blueberries for some healthy treat options. They look so cute on their own but we also added to the red-white-and-blue drinks we made for an added festive touch.

Hack #4: Let the Festivities Flow

DETAILS: GLASSES

Whether kid-friendly or adult beverages, drinks are a great excuse to go big for the holiday. We set up a drink table for the kids where they got to assemble their own drinks. I set out red, white, and blue Gatorade and Sprite for the base and then set out Kool-aid ice cubes, cotton candy, popsicles, licorice straws, and fresh fruits so they could get creative.

Hack #5: Don’t Skimp On The Sweets

My kids would eat candy all day every day if I let them so they were in heaven when they saw this full candy spread AND the decadent s’mores bar. I’m glad my affinity for going over the top with these sort of things won me some points. 😉 They kept saying it was the best 4thof July spread ever. 😂 We did a candy charcuterie board with all the red, white, and blue finds from Sam’s Club and was so simple to put together. We also did a s’mores bar for our new fire pit area and did a mix of different chocolates – milk chocolate, cookies and cream, Reese’s, Andes mints, and more. The dessert boards were such a cute addition and were super popular with the whole fam!

Let me know if you guys have any hacks or hosting tips you love for 4th of July!

Also this red top, I’m obsessed with the square neckline on it! It comes in lots of colors and its under $30!

Also shout out to Beck & Noelle Board Co., if your in utah and want a big charcuterie board, or want to learn how to they can help you set up or do the whole thing for you. I love learning and being a part of the process but they do both!

You can also see past holiday charcuterie boards I’ve done here.

xx, Christine

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Clearly only interested in one thing haha

I can’t with Beckam’s face here 😂

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My dad used to make me pancakes almost every morning when I was in school. He would do fun shapes and letters. As an adult I don’t know how he did it, he’s super dad! I love making breakfast foods but we are usually running out the door eating breakfast in the car a lot of the times haha. Come weekends though I always make a good breakfast on Sundays, and leading up to holidays I like to do themes. Valentine’s is one of my favorites because you know how much I love the pink color scheme 😉

I saw this idea online so I ordered some food coloring, berries, sprinkles, and a few other details on Walmart+ to save me a trip to the store. As much as I wish I was a planner and able to plan out a full grocery list and order once a week, most of the time I’m having last minute ideas like this or I remember something I forgot, so I love being able to order groceries for right when I need them. 

I also got these cute plastic flutes to make a cotton candy mocktail which was no question the kids’ favorite part haha. We added some White Cran-Strawberry juice and a pink sugar rim – loved the idea for a cute, festive kids drink. With a Walmart+ membership you get free same-day delivery from your store and  free shipping with no order minimum. (Free Same-Day Delivery- $35 order min. Restrictions apply.; Free Shipping, No order minimum- Excludes most Marketplace items, location & freight surcharges.

RECIPE: 

I used Bisquick pancake mix and followed the instructions on the back. I made the first handful of pancakes with just the normal pancake mix, then separated 4 bowls for other colors. I added a couple drops of pink food coloring to the batter. The pink from this set is SO bright and rich, I’m obsessed! You can just eyeball the amount of drops you want to add since it will depend on how big a batch you’re making. Just start with a drop or two and mix to get an idea of the color. A little goes a long way – Then after cooking the next ‘shade’ pancakes, you’ll add a few more drops of the food coloring and repeat. 

You can repeat as many times as you want and go as slowly/gradually as you want but the more you do, the bigger your pancake stack haha. We just did mini stackers because I knew the kids wouldn’t be able to eat that many if they were full sized. I also used this cute little mold (works for pancakes, eggs, etc) that has a circle or heart shaped option. So cute for Valentine’s Day or just to use throughout the year for fun. It also made it so much easier for the stack to do multiple at once. These are AMAZING!! 

We topped with berries, syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles. I also ordered these edible flower petals that would be so pretty for a Valentine’s Day brunch with your partner or even a baby shower/bridal shower brunch. I forgot to put them on when we did this so I’m going to use them when I make it again they are SO PRETTY!! 

Linked all the ingredients/details below if you want to recreate it. You can also sign up for a free 30-day trial for Walmart+ here.

XX, Christine

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Cutest holiday drink! Love adding greenery to drinks.

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If there’s one holiday hosting hack that I live by, it’s to have your food (and drink!) double as decorations. Nothing brings more ambience to a holiday party than an on-theme spread of food and drinks and it might be easier than you think. From charcuterie boards laid out in wreaths to festive-shaped desserts, or festive drinks bring the holiday spirit to your table spread for your holiday gatherings.

Drinks are a super easy way to set the vibe for a holiday party. One of my favorite mocktail recipes is mixing pomegranate juice with a sparkling cider and adding pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch. I always get tons of compliments on how good it turns out – it’s hard to believe it only takes 2 seconds haha. To dress the drink up even more, try a gold-rimmed glass like these.

Now let’s talk outfits- for an extra holiday hosting outfit hack – one of the easiest pieces to take your look from ‘typical Friday night’ to ‘Festive’ is an embellished headband. Headbands are one of the hottest accessories this season. I found this cute white beaded one at Kohl’s (on sale under $10 right now!) and love how much it adds to a simple fuzzy cardigan and jeans look. (With a red lip of course – that’s a holiday must. 🙃) I also got this cute sparkly mesh one and this rhinestone one – all on sale under $10 right now. You can see a video I made with all 3 here.

Linking a few more of my favorite holiday-ready headbands below:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Kohl’s. 

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Easiest ingredient list for this cute charcuterie!

Mio’s face in these pics 😂😂

DETAILS: INGREDIENTS VIA WALMART+ MEMBERSHIP | WOOD CUTTING BOARD | GREY HOODIE

We all have those people on our list who are impossible to shop for. The ones who already own everything they need, some who live a more minimalist lifestyle, and others who buy things for themselves the second they think of it so you never get a chance 😂. Anyone else have people like that on their list? I think parents are especially hard to shop for where they feel like they already have everything they need.

We signed up for Walmart+ membership this year and it’s made me realize what a great gift idea it is. It’s unlimited free delivery ($35 order minimum. Restrictions apply) for fresh groceries and more straight to your door with free shipping (Excludes most Marketplace items, location & freight surcharges). It’s so convenient – whether you’re a meal planner or are more last minute about picking out groceries, or for any impromptu holiday gatherings this season.

The kids have really started to love cooking/baking recently and I thought putting together a little charcuterie wreath would be so cute so we just ordered a few things we didn’t have on hand and it was here within hours. (You can also schedule delivery for the following week if you know you’ll need things by a specific day but want the produce to be fresh.)

It’s also a lifesaver when you forget an ingredient or something you need ASAP and you don’t have time to run to the grocery story – best time saver ever haha.  They have the annual membership for under $100 so it’s such an easy gift idea for convenience and saving time and errands. You can also sign up for the Walmart+ free trial here to try it out.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Walmart. 

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Happy Monday guys! Sharing this yummy healthy breakfast recipe with you. When you get a healthy breakfast in it boosts your brain stimulation, gives essential nutrients you need for the day, contributes to heart health, reduces metabolic syndrome, improves skin, and stabilizes energy levels. My usual breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal, I like to switch it up once in a while and incorporate some superfoods. I’ve started making chia seed pudding in these cute mason jars (similar here) mixed with protein bites, it has a  massive amount of nutrients like antioxidants, Omega-3, and fiber- here’s the recipe I used:

RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• Toppings: extra peanut butter, raspberries, perfect bar protein squares

Directions:

1. Whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla. Make sure to keep whisking until the peanut butter is dispersed. Let the mixture sit for five minutes and whisk again to remove any clumps. Place in the fridge to set- I kept it overnight but I noticed they started expanding after about an hour!
2. When ready to eat, top with a drizzle of peanut butter, add some perfect bar protein squares, and raspberries. I also thought blueberries and granola would be yummy options too! I love these gold spoons to eat with to make it extra pretty!

And enjoy! Super easy and healthy!! Let me know if you try it 🙂

Also, I always have a lot of people asking about this runner in my kitchen- you can find it here!

XX,

Christine

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The Kitchenaid Mixer is a kitchen essential! Ours is 15% off right now here.

Obsessed with my new knife set!

He was so entertained with this orange haha. They always say everyday items are sometimes more exciting than toys and this was a case and point again 😜

WEARING: TIE-DYE SWEATSHIRT | SLIPPERS 

DETAILS: KITCHENAID MIXER (ON SALE 15% OFF) | CITRUS JUICER (ON SALE UNDER $30) | SPIRALIZER ATTACHMENT (ON SALE 25% OFF) | SLICER/SHREDDER ATTACHMENT (ON SALE 20% OFF) | MINI HEART WAFFLE MAKER (UNDER $20) | TEXTURED MIXING BOWLS (ON SALE UNDER $30) | WHITE KNIFE SET (ON SALE UNDER $100)

If it were ever possible to break the ‘eating-out’ too much habit, it’s right now. Coincidentally, my parents were in town visiting last month when everything hit and it was the perfect chance to take advantage of their amazing cooking skills. We practiced some of their recipes together and they also gave me a list of their must-haves for cooking at home, so I wanted to share those plus the #1 kitchen essential everyone needs: THE KITCHENAID! I know it’s an investment but I seriously use mine so much!!  We usually used our mixer for chocolate chip cookies, but once this hit I just discovered all the attachments that blew my mind haha! I got this slicer, spiralizer, and citrus juicer attachment. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to cook but this makes all the prep work so easy! The Kitchenaid mixer and attachments are all on sale right now so if you have been on the fence about investing in one, now is the perfect chance. (You can also get an extra $10 off Home Sale items with code: HOME10 for orders $50+).

I also ordered this FryDaddy – french fries are my weakness! So excited to make some at home and Cody is obsessed with donuts so going to try and make those too!

And how cute is this heart waffle maker!

I’ve also saw a pretty white knife set a few months ago and have been dying for one so when I found this one on sale under $100, I had to have it.

Also love these pretty textured mixing bowls. There’s something about having pretty kitchenware that makes being in the kitchen a little easier, right? (Or is it just me haha).

Below are some other kitchen favorites!

XX, Christine

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Beckam is really into crafts these days, and this time of year I love making easy Christmas snacks that B looks at as a craft he can eat! Does anyone else have way too much junk food this time of year! Can’t help it 😉 I printed out a bunch of easy holiday recipes for us to do together.

He kills me in this little apron!  He was so excited to wear it 🙂

Beckam and I had so much fun making these Christmas tree brownies recently…and they were so easy!  Thought I would share the recipe along with a few of our other favorites 🙂  Happy baking!

DETAILS: B’s Apron | My Apron |

Easy Christmas Tree Brownies 

Ingredients:

• Hot cocoa (powdered)
• Mini marshmallows
• Large Piping bags (can be purchased at your local craft store). If you use smaller ones you will need less cocoa.
• Red Pom Poms (can be purchased at your local craft store)
• Brown Pipe Cleaners (can be purchased at your local craft store)
• Googly eyes (can be purchased at your local craft store)
• Chocolate chips *optional
• Circle Sticky tabs or velcro circles to adhere the red pom poms

Instructions: 

You will need two cups of powdered cocoa for each cocoa cone if you use the large sized bags.

• Fill your Piping bags with the hot cocoa mix (2 cups worth per bag- I used larger bags)
• Top with mini marshmallows, and then a small amount of chocolate chips.
• Tie them off it a knot.
• Wrap your pipe cleaner around the knot to make them look like antlers.
• Using double-sided tape, or sticky circles tape the googly eyes, and red pom poms to your bags.

Source: Savvy Saving Couple 

Snowman Chocolate Bark 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk or dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening (optional)
• White candy melts
• Pretzel sticks
• White non pareil sprinkles
• Black and orange candy color OR black and orange food writers
• Small paint brush

Instructions:

• Line a baking tray with wax paper and set aside. Have your white candy melts, pretzel sticks and sprinkles ready.
• Place the chocolate chips and shortening (if using, it thins the chocolate for better consistency, but it isn’t necessary) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir and continue to microwave at 30 second, then 15 second, intervals until fully melted and smooth when stirred well.
• Spread on the baking tray. Tip: Use a large offset spatula greased with shortening to help spread the chocolate. You won’t fill up the entire tray, just spread to fill about 80 percent of the tray. Immediately assemble three white candy melts for each snowman scattered across the chocolate. Add pretzel stick arms. Sprinkle white sprinkles over the chocolate.
• Place a few drops of black and orange candy color on a piece of wax paper. Use the paint brush to paint faces and carrots on each snowman OR use the edible writers. The edible writers are much easier and dry more quickly, but they are less vibrant on the candy melts.
• Let the tray sit at room temperature to set about an hour, or place in the refrigerator to set about 30 minutes. Cut the bark into pieces around the snowmen. Let set fully at room temperature or in the fridge.

Source: The Decorated Cookie 

Christmas Banana Snowmen

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1/4 of a carrot
• Handful of currents or sultanas chopped
• 3 strawberries
• 6 grapes
• 6 skewers

Instructions:

1. Cut the bananas into thick slices (approx. 9 rounds per banana)
2. Peel the carrot and cut into small triangular slivers for a pointy nose
3. Trim the stem from the strawberries and then cut in half. You should get two hats out of each strawberry
4. Cut the grapes in half. (We only used the smooth half and ate the stem end)
5. To assemble, thread three slices of banana on to each skewer followed by a strawberry hat and grape half. Gently press the currents into the banana slices to create eyes and the buttons on the body then add the carrot nose
6. Serve immediately
7. Tip: Chop everything up, place all the bits in separate bowls and then have the kids assemble the snowmen

Source: One Handed Cookies 

Let me know if you guys try any of them! Who else loves baking during the holidays?

XX,

Christine

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recipe via pinterest credit: givemesomeoven

EGG WHITE OMELETTE

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small jalepeno, thinly sliced and seeded (if desired), stem discarded
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• salt and pepper
• 6 egg whites, whisked
• half an avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• chopped fresh cilantro
• crumbled cotija cheese

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and onion and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and tomato and continue sautéing for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.  Then transfer the mixture to a separate plate. Return pan to the stove, and reduce heat to medium.  Add the whisked egg whites and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set and the bottom of the egg is golden.  Remove from heat. Add the onion mixture, diced avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese to the egg white, and fold over to form the omelet.  Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro and cheese if desired.

recipe via pinterest credit: baking-ginger.com

OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cups Almond Milk
• 1tsp Honey
• 3/4 Cup Blueberries (fresh/frozen)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 3/4 Cup Oats

Directions:

1. Place all the vanilla, oats, ilk, honey and half the blueberries into 1 large jar or 2 small jars.
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Close the jar/s and place in the fridge overnight.
4. Top with remaining blueberries and extra milk (optional) before serving.

recipe via pinterest credit: thehealthyfoodie.com

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

Ingredients:

• ½ ripe banana
• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk (or other milk of your choice)
• 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter
• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp organic cacao powder
• 1 scoop (30g) chocolate flavored whey protein powder
• 8-10 ice cubes

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in the container of your blender and process on high speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve immediately.

recipe via pinterest credit: withsaltandwit.com

GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vanilla (or plain) greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
• 2 Tbsp old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

recipe via pinterest credit: twopeasandtheirpod.com

AVOCADO TOAST

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread (can use gluten-free bread)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 large ripe avocado
• Everything Bagel Seasoning

Directions:

1. Toast the bread. Spread cream cheese evenly on slices of bread.
2. Mash half of the avocado and place mashed avocado evenly on slices of bread. Slice the other half of the avocado and place slices on top. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning and eat immediately.

What are your favorite breakfast recipes?

XX, Christine

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Who else LOVES sugar! I used to drink a Coke almost everyday. Every morning I would have a chai latte from Starbucks, and every night I would eat a bowl of my favorite sugary cereal before bed. Sugar was a major part of my life!

The reason I started this 14 Day No Sugar Challenge had nothing to do with fitness but was actually because I am obsessed with skincare, skincare products, how to improve your skin, anything and everything, I just love to learn and read about it. I had been reading all these articles about how sugar and processed foods affect so many aspects of your body, one of the main ones being wrinkles and aging your face. It was early December when I came across the article, but I knew there was NO WAY I would make it through the holidays without sugar so I pushed it aside and decided to wait until the new year. January 1st hit and I decided to go 14 days with NO SUGAR! I posted it on my Instagram so I had extra accountability to do it and so many of you guys chimed in with ideas and your favorite snacks to make it happen.

Let me put one disclaimer out there. I did no major artificial sugars, so I still had honey, fruit, yogurt – I was staying away from the major things like pop, candy, cookies, sugary cereals, sugary lattes, processed junk food (I know it’s not sugar but just junk food in general – basically stuff I knew was bad for you). Below is my no sugar diary – if you want to skip past my blabbering I give some tips and and ideas at the bottom and what my overall outcome was.

DAY 1 & 2:

The first two days weren’t that big a deal. I definitely thought about it but had that beginning motivation of “I got this!” which made it easy to fight through the little headaches and tired spells.

DAY 3-7:

The next couple days were when it started to get rough! I got bad headaches, felt agitated, super tired, felt like an addict noticing sugar EVERYWHERE we went. You know when you’re not supposed to have something so all you do is think about it. Ya, that was happening! I was really craving a fizzy soda and posted about it on my stories and a bunch of you recommended Le Croix. Mara picked out the flavors it was strawberry something and you know the burning feeling from the bubbles when you drink pop it kind of gave that effect so it filled my void for the need for pop.

DAY 7 CONFESSION:

Cody and I were driving to Spaghetti Factory, chatting away listening to music, and he’s eating a bag of cinnamon bears totally not thinking I reach my hand in the bang, grab one and take a bite. I’m like dannnng this tastes SO GOOD WHY?! And then mid chew it hit me- I was like crap it’s sugar!! Ahhh!!! I started yelling ” HURRY babe roll down the window I gotta spit this out!!!” I didn’t swallow it and it was 100% an accident so I feel like it’s not a true cheat lol 🙂

DAY 8:

Headed on a flight to Miami and it was super weird because I ALWAYS get Twizzler nibs for the flight. We fly quite a bit so it was so weird my body like wanted to go through the motions at the airport and get my snack foods, but mentally I had stop myself a couple times. Habitually I ordered Ginger Ale, because I have that or Coke on every flight but then the second she handed it to me it was like oh ya I’m not drinking pop so I handed it back to her and switched out for water.

DAY 9 – 11:

Was in Miami and luckily my friends with me are pretty healthy eaters, I found this place that had all organic fruit pops that were like popsicles but just with fresh fruit! They were super yummy and I got a kiwi strawberry one.

DAY 12-14: HOME STRETCH!

I got home from Miami and my best friend flew into town. We stalked up on a bunch of snacks for the kids and Beckam picked one of my all time favorite POWDERED DONUTS! – yes im realizing this is basically turning into a diary of all the sugary things I missed. I opened the bag to give one to B and they smelt SO GOOD. It literally took everything in me not to take one. My friend was like just do it your a day away you seriously did so good already and I was like I can’t, I’ve come this far I have to do ONE MORE DAY! And I know it sounds so dumb but when I finally finished knowing I really really made it and set my mind to something and actually did it felt SO GOOD!

I DID IT!

It was literally a celebration when Day 14 came! I was so excited to have some sort of treat! Yes it was powdered donuts lol, and of course a Coke. But what was weird is usually I can drink a full Coke no big deal I only had a couple sips and was kind of over it. I wasn’t as into as I used to be, and I didn’t even crave my chai lattes anymore! But let’s be honest the donuts tasted like heaven 😉

So I wanted to share some tips and pointers from what I learned:

SUBSTITUTES:

Milk: I  made the switch from regular milk to almond milk, and surprisingly didn’t even miss normal milk that much. On average one cup of milk has about 10-12 grams of sugar, whereas most almond milks contain no sugar at all.

Soda: On a couple occasions I had really bad cravings for soda, so I turned to drinking zero sugar drinks like La Croix instead. They’re not necessarily my favorite drinks ever, but the carbonation helped to curb the cravings.

When it came to snacks, I loved almonds, apple slices, protein shakes, etc. I also probably ate eggs way more than ever. Scrambled egg whites, egg sandwiches, avocado toast with eggs, really egg anything I like.

EATING OUT:

If you’re going to attempt any sort of lifestyle or diet change it’s probably unrealistic to say that you’ll never eat at your favorite restaurants, drinks or desserts. Something that helped me a lot was one of my friends told me you could look up restaurants menus and nutrition facts online. Nowadays most restaurants include dietary information on their websites which is extremely helpful and insightful. For example a lot of times I thought a salad off the menu would have the least amount of sugar compared to everything else, but most the time was completely wrong! What I would do is look up those facts online for wherever we were planning on eating so that I would know ahead of time what I would be ordering so that I could still stick to my plan.

For example, you can plan your no-sugar Starbucks run in advance with their nutrition information here. It definitely takes a little more planning, but so worth it!

WHAT I LEARNED:

Since the two weeks have been over I’ve been much more aware of sugar and how prevalent it is in the foods we eat. Since the challenge,  I still have my occasional chai lattes and cold Coke, but I’ve cut my overall sugar down SO much. I’m trying to limit myself to two days a week of having a cheat item, and honestly the weeks I don’t limit myself and just eat whatever (it’s been almost 2 months since I finished), I notice a huge change in my energy and overall feelings.

I noticed more changes (for the good) in my body those two weeks of no sugar than ever before! Not to say that working out isn’t important because I started going to the gym a lot more during this too, but sometimes I forget that what we’re eating is what plays the biggest role in how our bodies react and change.

My reason for starting this was out of the intention to be a little healthier and feel better overall, but in the end I realized this was WAY more of a mental challenge than a physical one. If you read my daily diary above you know day thirteen when I was opening a bag of powdered donuts for B it literally took everything in me to resist. At that point I knew one donut wouldn’t ruin everything, but I wanted to push myself and prove to myself that I could stick to my guns. So many times during these two weeks I was pushed to the breaking point of giving in. Once it was over I was so proud of myself for pushing through and it was a good reminder that I really can do anything I set my mind too, and that we’re all stronger than we think. I know this sounds cheesy but I feel like it’s helped me have a stronger mental focus in other areas of my life as well. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel like it’s so hard to really explain.

Also I had originally set out to do this for skin improvements and one of the girls who does my makeup a lot came over for a shoot and she was like your skin seems tighter under your eyes have you been doing something different? And I was so excited she saw a difference! She had no idea I was on the sugar challenge and she’s someone who is constantly looking at my skin so I was excited to see it actually worked!

Have you guys ever tried to go without sugar? What was your experience like and would you do it again? Or how long did you last without sugar – so curious!

XX, Christine

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There are so many cute holiday recipes and treats all over Pinterest that during the holidays I actually end up cooking a lot more than usual! The kids get excited about it too so I always try to find quick, easy recipes so our attention spans don’t run out haha. I saw a similar version of this cute pizza wreath and was excited to make it with the kids. It’s super easy (even easier since we like to use the pre-made dough from the store 🙈) and was just as much fun to make as it was to eat. 🙂 Below is the recipe for you guys to try at home!

HOLIDAY PIZZA WREATH RECIPE:

Ingredients:

Uniquely J Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce (Also love their Organic Four Cheese Pasta Sauce – both are so good!)

Uniquely J Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I don’t cook a ton, but when I do it’s always Italian. Love this olive oil made from non-GMO olives.)

Pepperoni

Basil

Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese

Halved Cherry Tomatoes

Red Bell Pepper

Pizza Dough or Pre-Made Crust

Directions:

1. Roll out dough and place on greased pizza pan. (I just put a little olive oil on a paper towel to grease the pan.)

2. Roll up edges for crust.

3. Use a glass to cut out a circle in the center of the pizza to make it look like a wreath.

4. Add Uniquely J Organic Tomato Basil Sauce and grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese to taste and any other topping you like. We used: fresh basil and spinach leaves (for the wreath leaves), and cherry tomatoes (for the holly/ornaments). Slice red bell pepper into thin slices to create the bow for the wreath.

5. Lightly drizzle Uniquely J Extra Virgin Olive Oil and sprinkle with salt. I love salt on everything. 🙂

6. Bake in the oven at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

7. ENJOY!! Also if you have kiddos I got an extra pack of dough so the kids could make another pizza however they wanted. Mara loves animals so she opted for a kitty-bunny pizza.

Going to the grocery store is one of my least favorite things so I have started ordering some of our groceries online! Uniquely J has food, snacks, cleaning supplies, and food storage. I love being able to order a lot of the necessities online with quick shipping. Below are a few more of their products I’m excited to try:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Uniquely J.

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DETAILS: RED SWEATER (ON SALE UNDER $100) | DENIM (LOVE THESE UNDER $100)

GIFT SETS: COPPER NESTING BOWLS | PEPPERMINT SPRINKLES | SUGAR COOKIE MIX | CHOCOLATE COOKIE MIX (ALSO COMES IN THIS GINGERBREAK MIX – SO CUTE!) | HOT COCOA MIXES | GOURMET MARSHMALLOWS (SNOWMAN | SNOWFLAKE | GINGERBREAD MAN) | PEPPERMINT STICK STIRRERS | WILD BLUEBERRY JAM | CHOCOLATES

Don’t judge me but I’m in full holiday mode! I’ve been trying to be proactive this year and get my Christmas shopping done early. I was roaming through Macy’s trying to find some new towels and they had the cutest holiday home section. It started out with these cute peppermint sticks that caught my eye (the kids love to do hot cocoa bars during the holidays) but then I found like 50 other cute holiday treats and before I knew it my arms were overflowing with cute treats and snacks. Dying over these snowman marshmallows!! I thought it would be cute to make little gift sets for neighbors and some of the people we work with so I kind of went overboard on treats, all the treats were under $20 too! How cute are these cookie mixes? They also had so many cute options for gourmet hot cocoa – obsessed with these festive marshmallows, peppermint stir sticks and sprinkles. Can’t wait to have our hot cocoa party with the kids this year!

Macy’s has already launched their Black Friday sale- below are some of my favorites that you can get for 20% off with code: HURRY through the 25th!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with ShopStyle and Macy’s.

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Wanted our fall tablescape to feel a little more moody so we went with rich burgundy hues in the florals and candles and warm wood accents like these cute coasters.

He thinks licking things is the funniest thing ever. He always does it try to make us laugh 🙂

This white and mixed metal pitcher was probably my favorite Marshalls buy. Love the mixed metal!

You guys have seen a few sneak peeks along the way as I’ve been putting this together, so I’m excited to share our fall tablescape! I love decorating for the season or upcoming holidays because it always makes a home feel cozier.

Before moving from our old home, I wanted to create a special family dinner as a way to celebrate our time here, the special memories we made, and enjoy our last family meal in this home. Our schedule has been pretty crazy, so we’re always looking for ways to slow down and just enjoy our time together. During our family dinners, we talk about anything and everything from superheroes to the kids’ day at school. While our schedules are busy and sometimes it’s not always easy to make time for these dinners, having sit down family dinners is something my parents always taught me was important and I want to carry that on with our kids.

My parents have always been really good at hosting dinners and making everything feel really festive, so with that in mind I started picking out pieces for our fall tablescape. My first stop was Marshalls and I was excited to find pretty much everything I needed there. I love these pretty ceramic serving bowls and the metal details on this pitcher so they were my foundation for the rest of the settings. They were the perfect pieces to combine gold and coppery/bronze tones in my tablescape! I can never decide between gold and the coppery/bronze tones so I was excited I could tie both metals into the tablescape.

My other favorite find was the candlestick centerpiece –  I wanted a moody feel, so I went a little overboard on the candles haha. I also found individual candlesticks to add height variation that created a pretty effect. Whenever I go to Marshalls I always end up finding way more than I was looking for and everything is always at really good price points. I went in with the intention of getting one or two things as a centerpiece, and I left with way too much stuff! You can see more of my fall tablescape later this month on MarshallsOnline.

Have you guys started planning your fall or Thanksgiving tablescape yet? I love the design process so I’m excited to share more home decor posts as we settle into our condo and finish our build!

XX, Christine

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B’s cute little face! He has the funniest expressions these days 🙂

When I ask him for kisses he always goes straight for my nose lol.

DETAILS: OUI BY YOPLAIT FRENCH STYLE YOGURT (SO YUMMY!) |  WHITE TEE (UNDER $20) | BLUSH PANTS (UNDER $50) | SUNGLASSES | SILVER WATCH

If there’s one thing that always makes me smile it’s flowersssss! I would travel the world for pretty flower fields. It’s kind of a joke in our family because I will call Cody soooo excited when I find new flower spots. And typical boy, he’s never as excited as me. But this one was a dream!  We packed some of our favorite snacks in a basket and enjoyed one of the last summer afternoons surrounded by flowers and the beautiful sunset.

Oui by Yoplait just came out with a French-style yogurt and the whole family is obsessed. Yogurt is a family favorite that we eat daily and is always in our refrigerator. We are always mixing yogurt in our smoothies or with granola but the new Oui ones are so good on their own. I haven’t tried them all yet (they come in 8 flavors) but my favorite so far is the coconut one! B’s favorite flavor is vanilla. He loves vanilla everything. Also how cute are the glass jars they come in! They are perfect to wash and reuse for packing lunches or cute little vases for blooms. Have you guys tried them yet? What do you think??

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Oui by Yoplait. 

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This dining table (similar here) was the first piece I picked. It looks like a high-end designer table but a third the price!

These dining chairs are probably my favorite piece from our new space! The leather is so easy it clean which is a must with kiddos! Also love these!

He was pretty excited to help and stir the juice!

Cute pink striped pitcher (under $20) Also ordered this pretty navy brush stroke pitcher too.

Love the modern feel of these modern bar stools!

This bowl looks great with lemons and limes in it too! It’s such a good decorative statement piece.

OUTFIT DETAILS: WHITE RUFFLED OFF THE SHOULDER (UNDER $100) | DISTRESSED DENIM (UNDER $100) | PINK PUMPS

FURNITURE: WOOD DINING TABLE (SIMILAR HERE) | WHITE LEATHER CHAIRS (SIMILAR HERE & LOVE THESE) | GOLD WIRE-FRAME BAR STOOLS | BLUE RUG | FAUX PALM TREE | WHITE PICTURE FRAMES (SIMILAR HERE)

TABLETOP: WHITE DECORATIVE BOWL | PATTERNED SERVING PLATTER | RUBBERWOOD PLATES | WHITE SALAD PLATES | STRIPED PITCHER | WOODEN SPOON SET | PINK GLASSES (SIMILAR HERE) | WHITE VASES

LINENS: BLUE PATTERNED NAPKINS | BLUSH PLACEMATS

Happy Monday guys! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend! I am so excited to share our dining room makeover with Joss & Main! I shared a few sneak peaks on Instastories but here’s the full reveal!

I have been putting off our dining room redesign for the longest time! Our dining table was the first thing Cody and I bought after we got married with money from our wedding gifts so it was definitely a sentimental piece. But the table was a little too small for our current space, so it was time for a refresher  it was time for a refresher! I’m so happy with how it turned out. I always get a lot of questions on our home decor so I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces, why we chose them, and a few must-haves to make a dining room feel both fresh and functional.

Space to entertain. We had outgrown our table a while ago so I had been on the hunt for something bigger and when I found this one (similar here) I got really excited! It looked like the high-end designer ones I had been eyeing but it was less than half of the price. That’s one of the things I love about shopping at Joss & Main – their pieces are great quality and are all at really good price points. I love how big the table is, so there’s plenty of room for some extra seats when we have guests over. We also got these bar stools to add a few more seats while we are entertaining and the kids love to sit there for breakfast or while Cody and I are cooking. You can never have too many places to sit!

Easy-to-clean seating. This was a big one on our list. We used to have linen chairs but they  got destroyed so fast- the kids spilled so much on them, they were ruined in no time. I love white to brighten up an area, but Knew I had to get something that could hold up against spills. These chairs are amazing! Probably my favorite piece from the redesign.We’ve already spilled syrup, spaghetti, juice – the works, haha – and it wipes up and cleans so easily because they are leather. Also love the rose gold hardware on them. They are so beautiful!

Dishware you can mix-and-match. I’m always collecting different pieces, so whenever we entertain, we always have a variety of color depending on the occasion. It helps add dimension by mixing colors and patterns. I’m obsessed with these wood dishes! And I just ordered these cute gingham napkins.

Something green. I don’t have much of a green thumb but having a plant of some sort makes such a huge difference to liven up a space! I loved the look of this faux palm (just ordered this one) and knew it stood a better chance of sticking around a little longer since it doesn’t require me watering it. 🙂 Fresh flowers also make a huge difference and are my favorite trick to brightening up any space.

Let me know what you guys think! You can shop my full dining room collection here and also see my favorite finds from Joss & Main below:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Joss & Main.

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We got these new pans a couple weeks ago and they are oven safe up to 500° so it’s really easy to just prep and stick right in the oven.

How amazing is this built-in strainer!

When you realize you don’t have a brush to brush olive oil onto your bread you improvise with tomatoes lol!

DETAILS: WHITE TEE | CALVIN KLEIN JOGGERS

COOKWARE: LAGOSTINA COOKWARE SET| OBSESSED WITH THIS COPPER SET

RECIPES: BRUSCHETTA | ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGGIE DINNER

Hey guys! I’ve talked about it before but having alone time with your significant other is so important. Make time for it! Especially once you have kids, that time together is so important because life gets way more chaotic the older they get!

I’ve gotten a lot of a comments and emails from you guys about date ideas when you are on a budget, or when you have kids at home and can’t always get a sitter. So I wanted to put a list together of some fun ways to spend a romantic night in:

1. Try something new. For us it’s cooking. We are both not the best cooks. When you can’t rely on your cooking skills, you for sure need to invest in good cookware so we just got this Lagostina set. It’s comical because we are such beginners we were making this Italian chicken dish the other night and we literally had to google how to crush garlic because we weren’t sure if there was a specific technique or what?! (so embarrassing!) We got halfway through and realized we didn’t have a brush for the olive oil and bruschetta, and improvised with garlic cloves and tomatoes to spread the olive oil across the bread.  Honestly I feel like it’s those moments that make an experience more memorable. Having everything come easy and run smoothly is boring, it’s the funny mishaps that are memorable! We’ve also had those times when we plan to stay in for a romantic night and the kids just don’t stay occupied (or asleep if it’s their bedtime) – you can incorporate them and have them act as servers or put them on clean up duty so they get to participate. The Lagostina pots is dishwasher safe so it makes clean-up easy.
2. Youtube dance lessons. You can take this as silly or as seriously as you want to, but either way sounds like so much fun!
3. Make your own board game. Cody does this with the kids all the time but it works great for adults too! Pick up a game from the dollar store (we picked up a travel sized Chutes & Ladders last time) and grab some small pieces of paper (we use old business cards) to make funny ‘chance’ cards. Every time you land on an odd number, for example, you have to draw a chance card which might have something funny or a chore, etc. For date night at home, your chance cards could be anything from giving a 5 minute massage to a 2-second make-out, etc. (You can make it as PG or non-PG as you want 🙂
4. Have a cook-off! Whether it’s a full meal or just dessert, pick a couple recipes and see who can make it better or invite some of your couple friends over for a cook-off! You might need to recruit some unbiased judges, which is another fun way to involve the kids if they won’t stay in bed ;).
5. Build a fort & binge-watch a new show.  Cody is a master for builder! We love to string lights around our forts and make it overflowing with pillows and cozy blankets. We love finding new shots, and one of our favorites is The Night Of. It’s a little dark at some parts, but it’s really good! We watched 5 episodes in one night. For a laugh, we love King of Queens. It’s an old school classic, but the way they jokingly argue kind of reminds me and Cody of the way we banter so it’s a good, easy show to watch.
6. Blind taste test.  You can either pick up some fun treats at the store that you think will stump each other or have fun quizzing each other on ingredients you already have at home.
7. Bubble Bath and Your Favorite Playlist.  Baths are one of the best ways to relax! You can make it extra romantic by making a playlist with some of your favorite songs from your relationship. You can also stick a bath bomb in your S/O’s bag when they leave in the morning with a note that says “Bubble Bath: you & me – tonight.” or think of other ways to build it up for them.

What are some of you favorite ways to spend a date night at home?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Macy’s and ShopStyle. 

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CARROTT, PISTACHIO, AND POMEGRANATE LOAF RECIPE

| Makes: 8 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 7/8 cup of self-raising flour
• 7/8 cup of  golden caster sugar
• 5/8 cup of  butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons milk (you can use normal, semi or fully skimmed milk)
• 1/2 cup of grated carrot
• 1/3 cup of roughly chopped pistachios (plus extra to decorate)
• 1 pomegranate
• sieved icing sugar

See directions with photos .

junipercakery.co

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BLUEBERRY AND COCONUT POPSICLES

| Makes: 8 Servings |

Ingredients:

•  1½ cups coconut milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructionss:

1. Mix the coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
2. Add the blueberries and pulse until they’ve’ been “smashed” but not completely blended.
3. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight.

wallflowerkitchen.com

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EXTRA CRISPY BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

| Makes: 3 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 3 whole Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cut Into 1/4-inch wide Thin Sticks
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup ghee (or olive oil)
• 1 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt (or Plain Salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

See full instructions here.

layersofhappiness.com

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SWEET POTATO PIZZA

| Makes: 2 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 1 medium size sweet potato, peeled
• ⅔ cup rolled oats
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• a pinch of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Detailed instructions here.

pinchofyum.com

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE

| Makes: 9 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips for topping – optional

Instructions:

1. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas and brown sugar until the bananas are mashed and the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the applesauce, vanilla, and egg. Mix together.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
4. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips.
5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to determine doneness. Best eaten warm.

dessertnowdinnerlater.com

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XX, Christine

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GINGER BREAD CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM

| Makes: 36-40 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® European Style Salted Butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
• 1 1/3 cups molasses
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• gingerbread men/women, gold sprinkles + rosemary, for decoration (optional)

Caramel Frosting

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 sticks (20 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® European Style Salted Butter, softened
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• gingerbread cookies, for decorating

Instructions here.

halfbakedharvest.com

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MARSHMELLOW REINDEER TREATS

| Makes: 12 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 12 large marshmallows
• 1 bag small pretzels
• 12 eight inch lolly pop sticks
• 12 red mini M&M’s
• 24 small candy eyes
• 1 cup dark Merckens chocolate or chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

See detailed instructions with pictures here.

onelittleproject.com

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT CUPCAKES

| Makes: 18 Servings |

Ingredients for cupcakes:

• 1 box milk chocolate cake mix
• 1 small box chocolate instant-pudding mix
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup water
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Vanilla Buttercream frosting
• store bought black frosting
• M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line two muffin tins with 18 paper liners.
2. Add cupcake ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat well, about 3 minutes, scrapping the bowl occassionally.
3. Divide batter evenly between muffin tin. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
4. Using a large round tip, pipe buttercream in a swril onto the cupcakes. Draw a black line around the surface of the frosting. Stick M&Ms vertically into the side of the cupcakes.

bakedbree.com

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SNOWY CHOCOLATE PINECOES

| Makes: 6 Servings |

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Chex Chocolate cereal or comparable (I used Chocolate Fiber One cereal)
• 6 pretzel sticks (I used the thicker dipping sticks)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Detailed instructions here.

handmadecharlotte.com

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SNOWY CHOCOLATE PINECOES

| Makes: 24 Servings |

Ingredients for icing:

• 4 egg whites
• 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Ingredients for snowmen decor:

• 24 large marshmallows
• 1 tube black decorating gel
• 1 tube orange decorating gel
• 75 silver nonpareils, or as desired 
• 1 tube red decorating gel 
• 1  tube green decorating gel 

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