tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603111403177147772024-03-18T16:25:52.665-07:00The Larson Lingomel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.comBlogger1503125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-1201347084443433612019-01-16T01:30:00.000-08:002019-10-14T12:13:42.028-07:00A Fond Farewell<div style="text-align: center;">
The time has come.</div>
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It's been an amazing 10.5 years of blogging, but all good things must come to an end, right?</div>
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This is something I've been thinking about for months. </div>
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When will it be time to say goodbye to blogging? </div>
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I have absolutely LOVED blogging. </div>
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It has been such a fun & a creative outlet for me. </div>
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I have loved sharing our lives with you, sharing recipes, printables, parties I've thrown and other day to day randomness with you.<br />
When I started this blog in August of 2008 it was a way to keep our family updated about our lives.<br />
It has changed and evolved the past 10.5 years in ways I never imagined.<br />
I am so thankful for all the people I have met & friendships I have formed because of my blog.<br />
It has given me amazing opportunities & for that I am thankful.<br />
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I want to thank you, my readers.<br />
You are some of the most supportive women out there.<br />
In the past 10.5 years I can count on one hand the negative comments I have gotten. You have all been so positive and supportive.<br />
I appreciate that SO much...thank you for keeping my little space on the internet a happy place :)<br />
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So why am I am saying goodbye?<br />
There really isn't one main reason, I have LOVED this space on the internet.</div>
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But, my kids are getting older. The past few years you might have noticed that I haven't blogged that much about my kids & their lives to give them some privacy. <br />
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Our lives are busy and it's been harder finding the time to blog. <br />
Maybe I will still pop on here every now & then with a new recipe or to share a new printable or share a party post, but for now it's time to say farewell.<br />
Everything has a season and over 10 years of blogging is a long time :)<br />
The time feels right to say goodbye. <br />
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I will still be on Instagram.</div>
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My handle is @mel_larson </div>
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My account is normally private, but I am setting it to public so you can follow along. </div>
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You can follow it <a href="http://instagram.com/mel_larson/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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I will still be doing my 10 on 10, on the 10th of each month & posting them to Instagram. </div>
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Doing 10 on 10 has probably been one of my favorite blogging posts....it's been so fun to look back on over 10 years and see what we did on the 10th of each month...I just can't quit that :)<br />
My January 10 on 10 is on Instagram last week.<br />
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You can follow the hashtag #LarsonLingo10on10</div>
I encourage you to join my10 on 10 on Instagram and post a day in your life each 10th of the month. <br />
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I will also keep sharing parties I throw on IG under the hashtag #LarsonLingoParties</div>
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I have so many more recipes that I've written up but haven't posted on here, but don't worry...I will keep posting them on IG as well. You can find my recipes under the hashtag #LarsonLingoRecipes<br />
I will post my weekly meal plans on IG stories each Sunday and hope to do more cooking (especially with the Instant Pot on my Instagram stories) Stay tuned for that! <br />
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You know I love reading, so will post all the books I am reading on IG under the hashtag #LarsonLingoReads</div>
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I'm still a consultant with Rodan + Fields and will still have specials each month that I will post on Instagram & Facebook, but if you ever have R+F questions or are interested in the products or joining my team, you can always send me an email:<br />
melissa_larson17@yahoo.com<br />
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I will also keep my blog Facebook page active, you can click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLarsonLingo/" target="_blank">HERE </a>if you haven't liked it already.</div>
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Don't worry...the blog will still be up so you can access any recipes, printables & everything I have on here.<br />
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It has been such a fun experience blogging these past 10+ years.<br />
I have loved having this tiny piece of the internet.</div>
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Life isn't always easy and I wanted this blog to be a happy & positive place, but I also wanted to keep it real. <br />
My hope is that
when you read my blog these past years you were encouraged, maybe got a recipe idea
for your family or left with a smile on your face.</div>
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When I started this blog in August 2008, Kate was just 18 months old & I was 8 months pregnant with Claire. My how our family has changed. </div>
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Thank YOU for being a part of our lives the past 10 years and watching all of us "grow up".</div>
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Thank
you for taking time to read my blog, listen to my
ramblings, try my recipes, or use my printables....I hope your time here has left you encouraged & inspired.<br />
Thank you for your encouragement, thank you for your comments, thank you
for supporting our family and following along the past decade.<br />
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From the bottom of my heart.... Thank you, thank you, thank you. </div>
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Signing off (for now) with lots of love. </div>
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XOXO, </div>
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Mel</div>
mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com555tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-56222434287460310982019-01-03T23:59:00.000-08:002019-01-07T01:22:51.230-08:00Dear 2018, <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-style: italic;">Every year I write a letter reflecting the past year.</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">I try to write it around December 31,
but
we are in Lake Tahoe and today was the first time I opened
my laptop in over a week. No blogging in the past week just
soaking up Christmas, New Years & Family time.....the BEST!</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">To read the other yearly letters, click </span><a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/search/label/yearly%20letter" style="font-style: italic;">HERE</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></div>
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Dear 2018, </div>
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You have been a year filled with good times & some hard times.<br />
Here are some highlights:<br />
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<b>January:</b> </div>
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My highlight of January is always Kate's birthday!</div>
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She turned 11 and we celebrated with a painting party.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkvDkQnpljZBd6Jf7vw8U4bXtBVJxamgEy0eY_mIEHtTD_CdxX2YBsX9gRp70ioIhd-ah3wUXzKnVUx3rTur_EoswKsKoDHaKh_CUqJ0U02c7ETEO8-VtaEIJ6pAXJZPdVUCz6_NkGy4/s1600/IMG_1032.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB5AKjcKZXm2-SFLczOpsNO5Jl9RtwLMxbgiyzqd8igtT2kgKQAFeq2zRUHTDiLS8dZ88hD7kHfLRH-gyR7w99H3eihmgzDhoEkm4sSbdlRDQO0Ggx2hOH7uvj4Ml3oCNRKyy0t5jP_8/s1600/IMG_0987.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB5AKjcKZXm2-SFLczOpsNO5Jl9RtwLMxbgiyzqd8igtT2kgKQAFeq2zRUHTDiLS8dZ88hD7kHfLRH-gyR7w99H3eihmgzDhoEkm4sSbdlRDQO0Ggx2hOH7uvj4Ml3oCNRKyy0t5jP_8/s640/IMG_0987.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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After painting at the warehouse we came back to our house for pizza & cake:</div>
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See the rest of the party <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/01/kates-painting-party.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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<b>February:</b></div>
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We also got ski passes for the 2nd year in a row and spent a few weekends in January & February skiing. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPboOH-kirXUnAm4dbtTpihxDymwp9h8m6lVZsphBM9zPxbg13Rw3bw9QeF1XWlVJ4FLwofGlYm02QVsOxVudM4WRh0x1ADs3nRhmJyTB68SHyHkc48mpW61YtPWH3aUHXUETCjMJ6pSE/s1600/IMG_1988.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2zdG_iNLdYE35wOIiN8HtXxk9z9ivK38VqoZp2FQaPvqTM_93yQcxOwQOM1DrtVQ84w0tUpmD5HjeSK8YsVx8GdYsrcNZ-Dpv89hZWnkqRCoLpfw6XUefh6AaUcrenhfC9_4eQdD7Gw/s1600/IMG_0754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2zdG_iNLdYE35wOIiN8HtXxk9z9ivK38VqoZp2FQaPvqTM_93yQcxOwQOM1DrtVQ84w0tUpmD5HjeSK8YsVx8GdYsrcNZ-Dpv89hZWnkqRCoLpfw6XUefh6AaUcrenhfC9_4eQdD7Gw/s640/IMG_0754.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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We went wine tasting in Sonoma:<br />
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We also visited more Missions. <br />
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We also spent the last weekend in February in San Francisco celebrating my mother in laws birthday.<br />
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We had dinner at the Tonga Room, so good!</div>
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<b>March:</b></div>
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More Skiing</div>
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School Auction...Boots, Buckles & Bling!</div>
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Always a fun night with our friends.
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Luke lost his first tooth:</div>
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Kevin and I headed to Giants Spring Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. </div>
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You can read all about our trip <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/03/spring-training-2018-winner.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div>
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We celebrated Easter: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgac8n8wZNPChshZfMnm_AkJJlvPOIYkuYW85fBrmgzFT2E5fkqWlwr6YSp_SY8DEqNlsMijgdwrNJmi4KfnNI6yQybLOdQFuRoEcQFM0GsEZp542SR19InsygJL8xHmW7a_j5dH_4qVLM/s1600/IMG_4100.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1600" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgac8n8wZNPChshZfMnm_AkJJlvPOIYkuYW85fBrmgzFT2E5fkqWlwr6YSp_SY8DEqNlsMijgdwrNJmi4KfnNI6yQybLOdQFuRoEcQFM0GsEZp542SR19InsygJL8xHmW7a_j5dH_4qVLM/s640/IMG_4100.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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The kids and I went on a Road Trip to San Diego over Spring Break<br />
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Kevin had to work, but my mother in law came with us! We went to Legoland..... </div>
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (my niece lived in San Diego so she met up with us also) </div>
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You can read about our trip <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/04/san-diego-spring-break-road-trip-part-1.html" target="_blank">Part 1 HERE</a> and <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/04/san-diego-spring-break-road-trip-part-2.html" target="_blank">Part 2 HERE </a></div>
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Luke started baseball. So cute:<br />
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We took a family trip to Yosemite</div>
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At the end of April Kevin and I went to Cancun. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpBr0yiFYq2nwj1Kaa6DZD5lvwwj1GI0l1_UTSJFHJG9aGHpFF3yYVdjM5DJ8roj-XMbpERtIbiAw1_4o2-ueQsbXHy3UuSCAjTxEQAMwgRWuqScf_E7ejxcJv2HKAXgYw29gJ8t76AU/s1600/IMG_6292+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="956" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpBr0yiFYq2nwj1Kaa6DZD5lvwwj1GI0l1_UTSJFHJG9aGHpFF3yYVdjM5DJ8roj-XMbpERtIbiAw1_4o2-ueQsbXHy3UuSCAjTxEQAMwgRWuqScf_E7ejxcJv2HKAXgYw29gJ8t76AU/s640/IMG_6292+2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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This was a free trip I earned with R+F and I was able to bring a guest, so Kevin was really excited to come! </div>
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We went on ATV, ziplined over the jungle & swam in caves</div>
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We had a blast on our trip.</div>
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Read <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/06/hola-cancun.html" target="_blank">Part 1 HERE</a> and <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/06/adios-cancun.html" target="_blank">Part 2 HERE </a></div>
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Ran a Half Marathon & turned 39</div>
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Decided to run a race every month until May 2019 when I turn 40 :)</div>
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We went to Universal Studios because my kids have been dying to go to Harry Potter World & their cousin was graduating from college in So Cal, so we made a long weekend out of it:</div>
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Read about our trip <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/07/universal-studios-harry-potter-world.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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And a few days at Disney:</div>
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We surprised the kids about Disney...it was so fun.</div>
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Read about our Disney Trip <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/07/disneyland-2018.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> </div>
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The highlight of June was the Oregon Road Trip we took to the Oregon Coast for a Larson Family Reunion. <br />
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On our way to the Oregon Coast we stopped in Ashland, Eugene & Tillamook.<br />
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After a few days on the Oregon Coast, we dropped Kevin off at the Portland airport because he had to get back for work and then the kids and I road tripped throughout Oregon as we made our way home.</div>
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We headed to Vancouver, Washington and then explored Portland, Sun River, Crater Lake & Grants Pass.</div>
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It was one of the highlights of my year! </div>
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Read Part 1 <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/07/oregon-road-trip-part-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and Part 2 <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/07/oregon-road-trip-part-2-winner.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Read more about my surgery <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/06/skin-cancer-chronicles.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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We hosted a 4th of July Party (I rocked a bandaid on my nose all summer!)<br />
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Kate went to overnight camp for a week in the Santa Cruz Mountains & had a blast.</div>
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The kids and I took a Road Trip to Santa Barbara to visit one of my best friends. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpz7dNldQTkm9yeac9TYM6UEvq2FTYJBmYe6ZtXijukcBplqAuDsq4QPH5oVEKNltroDQNDPSFeDVxbobvSyCLDip1esO8_rIxhIqmzpVSTiwr2gBDmr4UkCElYo11YQgZStU2-5ThxQk/s1600/IMG_2468.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpz7dNldQTkm9yeac9TYM6UEvq2FTYJBmYe6ZtXijukcBplqAuDsq4QPH5oVEKNltroDQNDPSFeDVxbobvSyCLDip1esO8_rIxhIqmzpVSTiwr2gBDmr4UkCElYo11YQgZStU2-5ThxQk/s640/IMG_2468.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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We checked off a few more missions while we were in the Santa Barbara area.</div>
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On the way home we made a slight detour and went to the final mission...the Carmel Mission!</div>
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I Finished 40 bags in 40 days!<br />
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Every single drawer, cabinet, closet & bedrooms were purged, cleaned and organized. </div>
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I highly recommend doing a clean out like this....I have so much peace when I am home! </div>
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I have kept it up since the Summer and 6 months later everything is still organized. </div>
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We went to Tahoe & enjoyed time on the lake.
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Luke turned 6 and we had a Lumberjack Party</div>
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The cake my mother in law made was amazing!</div>
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See the party post <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/08/lumberjack-luke-turns-6.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Back to School....Luke in Kinder, Claire in 4th and Kate in 6th grade...middle school at my school!</div>
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Kevin & I celebrated 16 years of marriage!</div>
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<b> September:</b></div>
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Claire turned 10 & we celebrated with a Unicorn Pool Party!</div>
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The girls also made slime...lots of slime!</div>
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See the party post <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/09/claires-unicorn-pool-party.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Kevin and I headed to NOLA for the Rodan + Fields Convention. </div>
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While we were there, we went to the Beyonce concert. <br />
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New Oreleans is such a great city & we had a blast.
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<b>October:</b></div>
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Soccer, soccer & more soccer</div>
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Kevin and I headed to Las Vegas for one of our friends 40th birthday!</div>
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Such a great trip....Beatles Love and also a Chainsmokers concert.</div>
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Halloween with a Candy Corn Queen, Bumblebee the Transformer & a 50's girl!
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On October 1st I decided to make a random goal for myself to run
everyday in October (for at least 10 minutes) and to run 100 total miles
in October. I barley made it, but I did it.</div>
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<b>November:</b></div>
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When I think of November 2018, I will always think of the Northern California fires. They were so devastating. Even here in the Bay Area we couldn't go outside because of the smoke for almost 2 weeks and school was cancelled one day.<br />
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Our family “rule” is you have to wait until you are 10 to get your
ears pierced.<br />
Claire’s 10th birthday was in September but it was right
in middle of soccer season which meant she had to wait until soccer was
over in November to get her ears pierced.<br />
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On Thanksgiving and we headed to the horse races at Golden Gate Fields with
Kevin's family. They have been going on Thanksgiving Day for over 50
years.<br />
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The day after Thanksgiving I went to the Fleetwood Mac Concert with my Dad, Aunts, Uncles & cousins. <br />
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So many childhood memories listening to them on family roadtrips! </div>
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<b>December:</b></div>
December was filled with fun Christmas celebrations.<br />
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I also threw my younger sister a baby shower!<br />
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A Great Adventure Awaits!<br />
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You can see the party details<a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/adventure-awaits-baby-shower.html" target="_blank"> HERE.</a> <br />
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On Christmas Eve Eve, I took the girls to San Fransisco with my mom & sister for a quick 24 hour overnight.<br />
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We saw all the beautiful Christmas decorations around SF...Ferry Building, Union Square, Neiman Marcus, Fairmont Hotel, Palace Hotel, Top of the Mark, Macy's & Grace Cathedral.<br />
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We had a wonderful Christmas & that week I had another skin check.<br />
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months ago to the day I had surgery on my nose for basal cell skin
cancer. I get to go twice a year now
because of my skin cancer history. </span></span><br />
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cell skin cancer spots on my back & shoulders.</span></span><br />
<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"> They also froze off 5 more pre-cancerous spots on my face and 1 on my
hand. <span class="text_exposed_show"> My doctor said most of
my basal cell skin cancers were caused from all the sun exposure I had
playing soccer in my teens & 20s. Wish I would have listened to my
parents and worn sunscreen regularly. </span></span></span><br />
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to get your skin checked and wear sunscreen, even in the winter....make
sure your daily moisturizer has at least an SPF 30. And, if you have
kids make sure they are using sunscreen as well.</span></span></span><br />
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We spent the last part of the year in my happy place...Lake Tahoe for 5 days to end the year & ring in 2019.</div>
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2018..... You were good to us & you have memorable.
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When I look back on 2018, there are 3 things that stick out to me that defined this year:<br />
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3) The year I purged & organized my house</div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Lots of good times, some sad times, more laughter than tears. </span>
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<span class="text_exposed_show">2019, you have a lot to live up to. </span></div>
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I am thankful to God for the ways he worked in our family this year and
for the ways that He will continue to work in us and through us.</div>
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Happy New Year, friends.</div>
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Thanks for reading my blog! </div>
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I appreciate all of you!<br />
May your 2019 be filled with joy & hope no matter your circumstances!</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com554tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-31003851070130171892018-12-25T13:13:00.001-08:002018-12-25T13:13:17.048-08:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">
From our family to yours....</div>
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<span class="text Isa-9-6" id="en-NIV-17836">"For to us a child is born,</span></div>
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<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">to us a son is given,</span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">and the government will be on his shoulders.</span></span><br />
<span class="text Isa-9-6">And he will be called</span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,</span></span><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."</span></span></div>
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from our family to yours....hope you had a wonderful day filled with
family, friends, good food....and most importantly, celebrating the
birth of Christ! </span></span></div>
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Happy Wednesday! It's time for our What's Up Wednesday Link Up!<br />
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<b>What We’re Eating this week..... </b><br />
<b>Monday: </b><a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/01/chicken-tortilla-casserole.html" target="_blank">Chicken Tortilla Casserole</a><b><br />
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<b>Tuesday: </b>Taco Tuesday<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Wednesday: </b>Tomato Soup & Caesar Salad<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Thursday: </b>Pizza Night (since this is like a Friday and we don't have school Friday!)<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Friday: </b>Dinner at our friends 40th Surprise Party<br />
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Treats I am making this week:<br />
Over the weekend we made Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-sprinkle-sugar-cookies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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My friend has her annual Cookie Exchange tomorrow night. This year I am making my <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/frosted-sugar-cookie-bars.html" target="_blank">Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars</a>:<br />
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Last year I made my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-crafting-baking-extravaganza.html" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Ritzies</a>:<br />
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The year before I made my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2012/12/cookie-exchange-candy-cane-kisses.html" target="_blank">Candy Cane Kisses:</a><br />
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<b><b><b>What I'm Reminiscing about.....</b></b></b><br />
Santa visits. This year, we went to visit our regular Santa where we have gone since Kate was born in 2007 and when we went last weekend, it was a different Santa...apparently our Santa might be sick? They were very vague, but my sister and I were so sad our regular Santa wasn't there.<br />
So, I've been reminiscing & looking back at all our Santa photos....if you've read my blog for awhile, you know that crying kids with Santa (and the Easter Bunny) are my favorite. My kids gave me some epic crying photos when they were toddlers.<br />
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Claire's 1st Christmas {3 months}, Kate {23 months}<b><b><b><b>
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Kate {3.5 years old} & Claire {2 years old}</div>
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One of the best ever. 2013....Luke & his cousin Jack. So good.
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Now my kids happily smile & sit with Santa. </div>
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<b><b><b><b> What I'm loving.....</b></b></b></b></div>
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12 Deals of Christmas! </div>
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I have 12 amazing Christmas deals that are all a part of a bulk order and I LOVE that you guys are taking advantage of these deals and that you get to save $$$.</div>
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These deals are good for customers or non customers.</div>
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Here are the 12 Deals: <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the biggest set of deals I've ever had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ends this Friday, 12/21</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #1 - Redefine Regimen for $160</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #2 - Reverse Lightening Regimen for $150</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #3 - Reverse Brightening Regimen for $150</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #4 - Unblemish Regimen for $140</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #5 - Soothe Regimen for $135</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #6 - Buy any Regimen and get Lash Boost for HALF OFF!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #7 - Get our AMP Roller & Intensive Renewing Serum for $175</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #8 - Buy Radiant Defense and get FREE make up removing wipes. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #9 - Bright Eye Complex & Radiant Defense Gift Set with FREE mirror</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #10 - Lash Boost and Radiant Defense Gift Set and you get a Free Brush ($38 value)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #11 - MicroDerm Paste & Active Hydration Body Replenish Gift Set and get a FREE Sunless Tanner ($25 value)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Deal #12
- Customer favorites at consultant pricing! Redefine Eye Cream for $48,
Lash Boost for $115 or Active Hydration Serum for $85 </i></span></div>
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If you have been wanting to try Rodan + Fields, this is the perfect time to order!</div>
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If you have been wanting to try Rodan + Fields and get a big discount, be sure and check out the full post <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/12-deals-of-christmas.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Email me to get one of these deals or email me with questions.</div>
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I am here to help :)</div>
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melissa_larson17@yahoo.com</div>
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<b><b><b><b><b><b>What We've been up to.....</b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
December has been a fun month!<br />
Kate & I ran a Christmas 5k <br />
We've had our court Christmas Party & White Elephant Exchange<br />
<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/adventure-awaits-baby-shower.html" target="_blank">Adventure Awaits Baby Shower</a> for my sister<br />
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Ice Skating in San Francisco<br />
3rd annual Christmas Sock Exchange with friends<br />
Seeing Santa<br />
Baking Cookies & Watching Christmas movies<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>What I'm Dreading.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b>Our semester ends tomorrow so I am dreading finishing up all the grading I have to get done.<br />
Grade 140 quizzes, 140 projects and 140 Homework Packets.<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>What I'm Working On.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
See above. Grading, grading, grading.<br />
Send coffee (and wine!!!) <b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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The fact that we have 2.5 weeks off starting tomorrow afternoon!!!!!!!<br />
This has been me the past couple days...<br />
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Specifically, Hallmark Christmas movies! Love them!</div>
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This pretty much sums up last weekend:</div>
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All the Hallmark Christmas movies! <br />
Please tell me you have the Hallmark Christmas movie app...it's amazing!!! <br />
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I am making really good progress :)<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b>Usually I read 4-5 books a month, but I've read ZERO.ZILCH.NADA because of my Hallmark Christmas movie addiction.<br />
Why read when you can watch cheesy Christmas movies? ;)<br />
Once December 26th hits I will stop watching Christmas movies & I
have plans to read some of the books that have been collecting dust on
my nightstand for the past month.<br />
We are heading to Tahoe at the end of the month, so I know I will have lots of reading time once we are there.</div>
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These are 3 of my favorite Christmas albums:<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br />
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Mariah Carey (<a href="http://bit.ly/2ieod2Z" target="_blank">HERE</a>)<br />
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Michael Buble (<a href="http://bit.ly/2h97W1J" target="_blank">HERE</a>)<br />
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This year I added another album to the mix and it's becoming a favorite:<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2T3kat5" target="_blank">Kelly Clarkson Wrapped in Red</a> <br />
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I also love the Today's Christmas Music Station on Pandora. </div>
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We have had really mild weather this month. It's been in the 60s here in Northern California.<br />
It's chilly in the morning, then it warms up and is really nice.<br />
These are the booties I have been wearing....<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2CEvCD0" target="_blank">These black</a> ones <b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br />
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I also wear this jacket a lot...the olive green color is perfect!<br />
This is my <a href="http://bit.ly/2waptLS" target="_blank">go-to jacket<b>.</b></a><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br />
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The color is perfect & neutral and goes with everything!<br />
I got it <a href="http://bit.ly/2waptLS" target="_blank">HERE</a>, but it's sold out so you can also get it <a href="http://bit.ly/2fdjhw1" target="_blank">HERE</a> & save 40%<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>What I’m doing this weekend.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
We have a really fun weekend ahead.<br />
Surprise 40th birthday party on Friday night<br />
Larson Family Christmas all day Saturday<br />
Surprising the girls and spending the day in San Francisco on Sunday </div>
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>What I'm Looking Forward to next month.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b>Going to Lake Tahoe and skiing!<br />
I LOVE Tahoe and I really love snow...so excited! <br />
We got ski passes again this year & now I am just praying for snow. <br />
The past 2 winters were so fun with all the snow we got, fingers crossed this winter is just as good!<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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This appetizer recipe I posted last week.<br />
New to the blog, but a holiday staple for us.<br />
It's a dried cranberry, diced apple, pecan & warm brown sugar mixture poured over a wedge of Brie Cheese.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTgYGdlkprvBCDFBd5xdCpkwyM5PgidFiYXva4C1izr9scwOanUbpD5XV0j7_J-DkWsRov0SPdt-z_Rh_WvfYsbYRAFDIn0ZDJzXMH5fyFPQEfUjgIeyPQlk_OkBdqlkX9s4wSt3A4-k/s1600/Screen+Shot+2018-12-13+at+1.40.48+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="703" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTgYGdlkprvBCDFBd5xdCpkwyM5PgidFiYXva4C1izr9scwOanUbpD5XV0j7_J-DkWsRov0SPdt-z_Rh_WvfYsbYRAFDIn0ZDJzXMH5fyFPQEfUjgIeyPQlk_OkBdqlkX9s4wSt3A4-k/s640/Screen+Shot+2018-12-13+at+1.40.48+PM.png" width="640" /></a> <br />
I'm making it for Christmas....so easy to make and good!<br />
Recipe <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/cranberry-apple-brie.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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<b>Question of the month is:</b><br />
<b>What are your last minute Christmas gift ideas?</b><br />
Two Words:<br />
GIFT CARDS!!!!!<b><br /></b><br />
I LOVE gift cards.<br />
I love giving them and I love getting them.<br />
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-22068575856264347202018-12-18T01:00:00.000-08:002018-12-18T01:07:24.683-08:00Adventure Awaits Baby Shower<div style="text-align: center;">
Last weekend I threw a Baby Shower "Sprinkle" for my younger sister.</div>
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She is pregnant with her 3rd baby and due in January, so we had a small, low key party to celebrate her Baby Boy that is arriving next month.</div>
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Because the shower was in December, I wanted to make sure the theme went with my Christmas decorations but I didn't want it too Christmas-y of a shower.</div>
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I seriously thought about throwing a Lumberjack shower since I had literally just done that theme for <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/08/lumberjack-luke-turns-6.html" target="_blank">Luke's 6th birthday</a>, but I decided against because I wanted a theme that incorporated blue. </div>
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I decided on the them Adventure Awaits, for several reasons.</div>
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First, because my sister is having her 3rd baby and that for sure is an adventure being outnumbered.</div>
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Secondly, this theme is outdoorsy with mountains/pine trees/arrows, etc so it goes well with all the Christmas decorations that are already up in my house. </div>
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Thirdly, the name they are using means "Great" and I thought it was fun to add into the theme and make the official theme "A Great Adventure Awaits"</div>
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I had the vision for the cake and planned that first and then planned all the other details.</div>
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I saw <a href="http://bit.ly/2STc3yX" target="_blank">THIS </a>cake topper and knew I wanted to put it on a bare/naked cake and put it on the wooden platter I used for Luke's birthday which I got<a href="http://bit.ly/2vT6Hef" target="_blank"> HERE</a> and then I added some<a href="http://bit.ly/2CitDqK" target="_blank"> mini bottle brush trees</a> for an extra touch.</div>
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Once I had that, then I added the rest of the shower details.</div>
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Again, I kept this really simple & low key since my house was decorated for Christmas.</div>
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The drink set up:</div>
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The food menu was BRUNCH!</div>
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I made 2 breakfast casseroles...You can see the recipes <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/04/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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One with Bacon, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Artichoke hearts</div>
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The other was Ham & Cheese:</div>
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Fruit Salad:</div>
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Mixed Green Salad with pecans, mandarin oranges & dried cranberries:</div>
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I made my banana muffins. <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/04/chocolate-chip-banana-muffins.html" target="_blank">This recipe</a> (but I left out chocolate chips)</div>
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And my pumpkin muffins. <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/10/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins.html" target="_blank">This recipe</a> (but I left out chocolate chips)</div>
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All the food:</div>
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This menu worked out perfectly because I was able to make most of the food the night before. </div>
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And, who doesn't love brunch foods? :)</div>
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Loved how simple it was.</div>
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My plate...YUM! </div>
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And my favorite....the dessert table! </div>
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It's a boy sign that I printed on brown cardstock:</div>
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I did brown cardstock to make it go with the "natural/woodsy/mountain" theme:</div>
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I kept the dessert table pretty simple also. </div>
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For desserts, I had my usual (and my sister's favorite!) Sugar Cookie Fruit Puffs:</div>
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I also made my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/12/salted-caramel-brownies.html" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Brownies</a>:</div>
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And, of course...the cake!</div>
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I was SO happy with how the cake turned out!</div>
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I didn't do that many desserts since there were under 20 ladies at the shower.</div>
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The guest of honor ready to eat some cake!</div>
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I didn't even want to cut into the cake because it turned out so cute!</div>
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Don't worry, we enjoyed the cake...it was lemon with a cream cheese frosting. So good! </div>
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Baby Presents under the Christmas tree: </div>
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It was a simple shower/sprinkle and we
didn't even do games, but we did have an activity :)</div>
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I set out these diapers with this sign & had
people write notes/funny sayings on the diapers. There were some funny ones!</div>
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As you know, I ALWAYS do cookie favors at my parties/showers.</div>
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I got the cookies from the bakery in our town.</div>
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I kept it really simple & just had her make the cookies in the shape of a onesie.</div>
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It was a lovely afternoon celebrating my sister and her new baby boy.</div>
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My mom & sisters:</div>
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I can't wait to meet my new nephew...Kate is hoping the baby is 3 days early and arrives on her birthday!</div>
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And, a reminder....the 12 Deals of Christmas has been extended until this Friday December 21st, so it's not too late to place your order and save big time!</div>
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Check out the post <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/12-deals-of-christmas.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> with all the details & savings.</div>
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These deals are available to everyone!</div>
mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-48492484036130090752018-12-14T09:00:00.000-08:002018-12-14T09:31:30.053-08:00Cranberry & Apple Brie<div style="text-align: center;">
Need an easy & delicious appetizer for the Holiday Season?<br />
Look no further... This is one of my go-to Holiday appetizers!<br />
I got this recipe from a friend over 15 years ago and I make it every December...sometimes several times the month for various parties. </div>
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Here is what you need:</div>
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- Brie Wedge (I love the Triple Cream Brie from Trader Joe's)</div>
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- 2 Granny Smith Apples, chopped & diced</div>
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- 2/3 cup dried cranberries</div>
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- 2/3 cup diced pecans</div>
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- 1 stick of butter, melted</div>
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-1/3 cup white sugar</div>
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-1/3 cup brown sugar<br />
-Serve with Triscuits</div>
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Directions:</div>
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I do all of this in the microwave because it's easier & faster, feel free to use the stove top if you prefer. </div>
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Melt the stick of butter.</div>
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Then, add the sugars & stir together.</div>
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Add diced apples, chopped pecans & dried cranberries to mixture & stir.</div>
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Pour the mixture over the wedge of Brie Cheese:<br />
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Sometimes I will put it in mircowave for 10 seconds so that Brie is extra soft & warm. </div>
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Serve with Triscuit crackers:</div>
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I made this last week for a group of my girlfriends. We were supposed to go to the Justin Timberlake concert, but it was postponed because he has a bruised vocal chord. We all had drinks & dinner that night anyways and I brought this as an appetizer. My friends went nuts over it and wanted the recipe, so I knew I needed to blog it for you guys also :)</div>
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This is a true crowd pleaser. I make this during the holiday season because it's so festive.</div>
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The 10th was Monday, so here is a sneak peek of my day.</div>
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This school year, I haven't been hitting the snooze button as much, but instead I've used my "snooze" time to have a cup of coffee in bed and watch the Today show for a little bit before I start my day.</div>
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View from my classroom...it was a cold, foggy day.</div>
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During the month of December, I string up lights around my white board to make it festive :)</div>
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We are working on Inequalities & I found this perfect Holiday lights activity as a review for their quiz this week. </div>
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I got a bunch of text notifications during my lunch that my Amazon orders had arrived (Merry Christmas, kids!!!) so before I got Luke I went home to hide the boxes so they didn't see them.</div>
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Got Luke from my mom and when we got home I made him a snack and while I was doing that, he made an orange tower...he is always building things. Legos, blocks, fruit...you name it, he builds it.</div>
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I was working on finishing up the rest of our Christmas cards & I opened up the last package of our cards and included with my cards were 3 of this other couple's cards. It was so bizarre. I did a quick google search of their last name and wedding date (their first names weren't on the cards) and I found their registry on the knot and they got married here in the Bay Area. Long story short & thanks to IG, I found this couple and found out not only does this couple live in my town but the girl works at our church and we have several friends in common!!! </div>
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I'm going to drop her cards off at church this week & I told her that I am keeping 1 to add to our 2018 Christmas card banner. I also told her I am giving her one of my cards since we are now Christmas Card buddies. So random! Such a small world. This was a highlight of my Monday :)</div>
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Another highlight was Luke wanting to sort all the clean laundry from the dryer :)</div>
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I also worked on my 12 Deals of Christmas post....if you missed it, you can see the post <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/12/12-deals-of-christmas.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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These deals are good for anyone, customers & non customers. Great prices & discounts. </div>
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Then it was time to drop Claire off at her Lacrosse clinic. </div>
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She is playing Lacrosse this Spring for the first time. </div>
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Back home and dinner time....Creamy Chicken & Tortellini Soup. </div>
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Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/crocktober-creamy-tuscan-tortellini_30.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div>
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Then I got a call from my mom & she needed me to come over and help her and my dad hold up their garage because it broke and they needed to get her car out. </div>
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Listened to Pentonix Christmas album on the way there! Loving it.</div>
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Back home and time for a glass of wine & a Hallmark Christmas movie.</div>
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We watched Welcome to Christmas. </div>
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What is your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie this year?</div>
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There you have it, a sneak peek of my 10th! </div>
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This is the biggest set of deals I've ever had!</div>
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Introducing 12 Deals of Christmas....</div>
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These deals are good for current customers or if you aren't a customer.</div>
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You don't have to become a customer to get these deals. </div>
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All deals include tax & free shipping. </div>
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All deals come with a 60 Day, empty bottle, 100% money back guarantee.</div>
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<b>Deal #1</b></div>
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Redefine Regimen for $160</div>
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This is $45 off retail price.</div>
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This regimen is good if you are concerned with fine lines, wrinkles & loss of skin firmness. </div>
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Comes with Daily Cleansing Mask, Pore Minimizing Toner, Triple Defense SPF 30 cream & Overnight Restorative Night Cream.</div>
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<b>Deal #2</b></div>
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Reverse Lightening Regimen for $150</div>
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This is $40 off retail price.</div>
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This regimen is good if you have stubborn dark spots, age spots, patches & marks.</div>
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Comes with Deep Exfoliating Wash, Skin Lightening Toner, Skin Lightening Lotion & Broad Spectrum SPF 50 lotion.</div>
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<b>Deal #3</b></div>
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Reverse Brightening Regimen for $150</div>
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This is $40 off retail price. </div>
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This regimen is good if you have dullness, discoloration or uneven skin tone.</div>
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Comes with Deep Exfoliating Wash, Skin Brightening Toner, Dual Active Brightening Complex with Vitamin C and Retinol & Broad Spectrum SPF 50 lotion.</div>
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<b>Deal #4</b></div>
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Unblemish Regimen for $140</div>
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This is $40 off retail price.</div>
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This regimen is good if you deal with acne (teen or adult)</div>
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Comes with Acne Treatment Sulfur wash, Clarifying Toner, Dual Instensive Acne Treatment & SPF 20 Oil Control Lotion.</div>
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<b>Deal #5</b></div>
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Soothe Regimen for $135</div>
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This is $35 off retail price,</div>
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This regimen is good if you have sensitive skin or facial redness.</div>
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Comes with Gentle Cream Wash, Sensitive Skin Treatment, Moisture Replenishing Cream & SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen.</div>
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<b>Deal #6 </b></div>
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Buy any Regimen and get Lash Boost for HALF OFF!</div>
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You will save almost $70 on this deal!!!!!</div>
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<b>Deal #7</b></div>
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Get our AMP Roller & Intensive Renewing Serum for $175</div>
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This is $45 off Retail Price.</div>
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Our AMP Roller has micro-exfoliating tips that safely and gently maximize the effectiveness
of applied products to amp up your results and visibly firm skin.
Intensive Renewing Serum empowers skin’s own renewing process
for more refined, firmer-looking, smooth skin with less visible lines
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Comes with our Amp Roller and a 60 day supply of our Intensive Renewing Serum.</div>
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<b>Deal #8 </b></div>
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Buy Radiant Defense and get FREE make up removing wipes. </div>
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You will save $32 on this deal.</div>
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Radiant Defense is <span id="ProductShortDescription">a tinted, multitasking liquid formula protects and instantly perfects skin with SPF 30 and comes in SIX shades.</span></div>
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<span id="ProductShortDescription">Our Make Up wipes are </span><span id="ProductShortDescription">ultra-soft cloths.</span></div>
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<span id="ProductShortDescription"></span><span id="ProductShortDescription">They gently yet effectively dissolve long-wearing makeup, dirt and oil.
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<b>Deal #9</b></div>
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Bright Eye Complex & Radiant Defense Gift Set</div>
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This comes in a gift box and you will get $16 off retail price and get a FREE mirror ($20 value)</div>
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Cost is $120</div>
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<span id="ProductShortDescription">Boost radiance and perfect your complexion with this illuminating, limited-edition skincare kit.</span></div>
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<b>Deal #10</b></div>
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Lash Boost and Radiant Defense Gift Set and you get a Free Brush ($38 value)</div>
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This comes in a gift box and you will save $60 off retail pricing.</div>
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Cost is $195</div>
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<span id="ProductShortDescription">Perfect your party-ready look with our beauty boosting skincare gift set.</span> </div>
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<b>Deal #11</b></div>
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Micro Derm Paste & Active Hydration Body Replenish Gift Set and get a FREE Sunless Tanner ($25 value)</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com148tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-44133620985546923432018-12-04T02:30:00.000-08:002018-12-12T12:57:30.990-08:00Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't know about you, but I LOVE sugar cookies. </div>
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But.....I don't love the hassle of waiting for the dough to chill, then rolling out the dough & dealing with cookie cutters. And, whenever I make sugar cookies, I always want them to be thicker & chewier.</div>
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Enter Sugar Cookie Bars. </div>
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I've been working on this recipe for a bit with some trial and error and they have finally been perfected....thick, chewy, soft & delicious.</div>
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I'm so excited to share this recipe with you guys....especially because today is National Cookie Day! <br />
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Here is what you need:</div>
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<b> For the bars:</b></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 stick of butter, softened to room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3/4 cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 egg + 1 egg yolk</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 teaspoon almond extract (if you don't like almond extract, leave it out, but the almond extract adds a wonderful touch)</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 and 1/2 cups flour</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li>
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<b>For the frosting:</b></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 stick of butter, softened to room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 1/2 cups powdered sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 Tablespoons milk<i><br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Food coloring</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Sprinkles</li>
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Directions:</div>
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute on
medium speed. When it's smooth, add the sugar on medium speed. Beat in egg, egg yolk, almond & vanilla. </div>
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder & baking
soda. </div>
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Slowly add
the dry ingredient & mix until combined: </div>
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Line a 9x9 pan with foli & spray with cooking spray:</div>
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Press the dough evenly into the pan:</div>
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Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes...DO NOT OVERBAKE!</div>
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When the dough is cooled, lift it out of the pan:</div>
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Now it's time to make the frosting.</div>
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Beat the butter on medium
speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, milk, salt
and vanilla extract & mix until combined. Mix in food coloring (I added 2 drops of green)</div>
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*Add more powdered sugar if
frosting is too thin or more milk if frosting is too thick*</div>
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Then, spread onto cookie:</div>
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Add sprinkles....sprinkles make everything better :)</div>
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Cut into bars. This recipe made 16 bars:</div>
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I made these for our court Holiday Party, so I wanted them to look "pretty".</div>
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I trimmed the edges off the bars & when I cut them, I would wipe my knife with a paper towel between each cut so that the frosting wouldn't get messy.</div>
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These bars could be made anytime of year....Valentine's Day, Easter, Birthdays, Halloween. </div>
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Just change the frosting color & sprinkles to match the holiday/event.</div>
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These are a big hit and SO much easier to make than regular sugar cookies.</div>
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Plus, I think they taste better because they are thick & chewy (like brownies) but in sugar cookie form.</div>
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Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies {Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-sprinkle-sugar-cookies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Preztel Hugs {Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-crafting-baking-extravaganza.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}
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Ritzies {Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-crafting-baking-extravaganza.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} </div>
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Christmas Cookies in a Jar (and free printable)
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What is your favorite Christmas cookie?</div>
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Mine are the <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2012/12/cookie-exchange-candy-cane-kisses.html" target="_blank">Candy Cane Kisses </a>and the <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-crafting-baking-extravaganza.html" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Ritzies</a> :)</div>
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But, I also really love these Sugar Cookie Bars!</div>
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I don't know about you, but I love baking. </div>
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I go through A LOT of vanilla extract each year. </div>
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Real vanilla extract is expensive! Anywhere between $8-$12 a bottle. </div>
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Years ago I heard about making your own vanilla extract, and it is so easy! </div>
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You only need 2 ingredients. </div>
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I thought I would share how to make it and it also makes a great gift idea for this time of year.</div>
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Who wouldn’t be happy to receive a bottle of this? </div>
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It makes the
perfect hostess gift when you are invited to a Holiday Party, a great gift
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Here is what you need to make 12 (2oz) bottles of Vanilla Extract:</div>
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<li> Vodka (use the cheap stuff!!!) Make sure it is at least 80 proof</li>
<li> 10 Vanilla Beans (make sure they are B grade) I got mine <a href="http://bit.ly/2Q0GV3z" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>12 (2oz) Glass Bottles. I got mine <a href="http://bit.ly/2Q2Vzrf" target="_blank">HERE</a></li>
<li>Mini Funnel. I got mine <a href="http://bit.ly/2PZ5ON0" target="_blank">HERE </a></li>
<li>Personalized labels. I got mine <a href="http://bit.ly/2RiDP7v" target="_blank">HERE</a> (Nancy is amazing to work with!)</li>
<li>Bakers Twine</li>
<li>Scissors </li>
<li>Thin Black Sharpie</li>
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Directions:</div>
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Wash & dry your bottles (either in the dishwasher or with soap & water) </div>
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Cut the Vanilla Beans in Half. Then cut them in half again.</div>
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(You can split them down the middle if you want, but that isn't necessary)</div>
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Place 3 cut pieces of Vanilla Beans into the bottle:</div>
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Get your mini funnel and pour the vodka into the bottle</div>
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I filled them almost to the top. </div>
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I like these funnels because they are small & have an overflow section.</div>
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After you have filled up your bottles, put the lids on tightly.</div>
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Now it's time to put on <a href="http://bit.ly/2RiDP7v" target="_blank">the labels</a>...I can't tell you how wonderful it was working with Nancy. She has TONS of labels & other types of customizable stickers in <a href="http://bit.ly/2PZjBDg" target="_blank">her shop</a>. I ordered these labels right when the California fires were going on & USPS was delaying a lot of our mail, so the labels I ordered got lost in the mail for awhile. Nancy felt bad and sent me out another batch of labels free of charge. My original order finally showed up yesterday, so now I have 2 sets of labels...that means I will be making more homemade vanilla!</div>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2RiDP7v" target="_blank">Her labels</a> can be completely customized. I like how there was a space for the Batch Number (you don't have to have that on there, but I liked it and I put 112818...I made this batch of vanilla on November 28, 2018. It helps me keep track of when I made it, so I know when it's ready.</div>
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I tied some bakers twine on the bottles to make them look more festive :)</div>
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Your homemade Vanilla will be ready to use in 6-8 weeks. Every few days for the first month, give the bottle a shake. </div>
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For this batch, I had 1 extra vanilla bean, so I added it to my sugar container. </div>
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I've been putting a vanilla bean in my sugar for over 10 years..it makes the sugar taste and smell amazing. </div>
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When I give these as gifts in the next few weeks, I will tell them it won't be ready to use until January. I meant to make this homemade Vanilla last month, but never got around to it. </div>
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It’s easy to scale this recipe up or down. </div>
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The proportions are 3 whole
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1 1/2 vanilla beans per 1/2 cup
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3/4 vanilla bean per (2oz) vodka.</div>
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The longer the beans stay in the vodka, the better the vanilla flavor (which is why you keep the vanilla beans in the glass jar)</div>
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This homemade vanilla is good for 5-6 years. If you run out, you can keep the same vanilla beans in the bottle, add more vodka and it will be ready in 6-8 weeks. It's the gift that keeps on giving. </div>
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I am keeping one of these bottles for myself because I am sick of buying store bought vanilla extract. </div>
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I have 6 Holiday parties in the next month and I can't wait to give these as a Hostess Gift. </div>
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I'm going to put them in a cute burlap bag and attach a cookie cutter to it. </div>
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Hope this tutorial was helpful and have fun making your own Homemade Vanilla!<br />
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It's the last Wednesday of the month, that means it's time for our What's Up Wednesday Link Up!<br />
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<b>What We’re Eating this week..... </b><br />
<b>Monday: </b>Spaghetti & Garlic Bread<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Tuesday: </b><a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/02/chicken-taco-soup.html" target="_blank">Chicken Taco Soup</a><b> </b>
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<b>Wednesday: </b><b> </b>Leftovers<b><br /></b><br />
<b>Thursday:</b> <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/03/instant-pot-butter-chicken.html" target="_blank">Instant Pot Butter Chicken</a><br />
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<b>Friday: </b>Friday Night Pizza Night<b><br /></b><br />
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Other things I am making this week:<br />
It's rainy all week, so I made a batch of <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/01/slow-cooker-split-pea-soup.html" target="_blank">Split Pea Soup </a>to have for lunch.<br />
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We have our cul-de-sac Christmas Party this weekend and I am in charge of desserts.<br />
I am going to make <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2011/12/peppermint-ice-cream-cake.html" target="_blank">Peppermint Ice Cream Cake </a><br />
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I am also making a batch of my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/12/salted-caramel-brownies.html" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Brownies</a>:<br />
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Because it was Thanksgiving last week I have been reminiscing about last Thanksgiving when we went to NYC see the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! <br />
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It was a Bucket List trip and one I will remember forever! I blogged about each day we were there.<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show">You can read about our trip: </span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show"><i>Day 1 <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/11/nyc-day-1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> </i></span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="text_exposed_show"><i>Day 3 <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/12/new-york-city-day-3.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> {Thanksgiving Parade Day}</i></span></span></div>
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<b>What I'm loving.....</b><br />
So, I did a thing this year...I got a 2nd tree so that we could
have one in our family room/kitchen area. This is where we spend most of
our time and I wanted to be able to see our tree while we have dinner
& watch Christmas movies.<br />
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Kate and I decided to make this tree a
“pretty adult tree” and it only has silver & gold ornaments on it. I
love it. The kids decorated our other tree in the living room by the
fireplace and it has all our other ornaments with memories & color.
The kids did a great job on it, I let them have full control over it and
they did the whole thing. I love that tree also & I really love
that wherever you are in our downstairs, you can see a Christmas tree.<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b>What We've been up to.....</b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b></b></b>November was a very strange month.<br />
The Northern California Paradise fire that started on November 8th caused terrible air quality here in the Bay Area until Thanksgiving Day. For 2 weeks, we stayed inside. Students couldn't go outside at school, PE and sports practices were cancelled and they even cancelled a day of school because the air quality was so bad.<br />
We watched a lot of movies, played board games & read books.<br />
The air cleared up on Thanksgiving and we headed to the horse races at Golden Gate Fields with Kevin's family. They have been going on Thanksgiving Day for over 50 years.<br />
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Then we went to my parents for Thanksgiving Dinner....my favorite meal of the year.<br />
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Cousins! <br />
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On Friday night I went to the Fleetwood Mac concert with my Dad and some of my aunts, uncles and cousins.<br />
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So many childhood memories listening to them on family roadtrips!<br />
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We had a blast!<br />
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They've still got it! <br />
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Saturday we went to the Colorado vs. Cal football game.<br />
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If you would have told me 5 weeks ago
(when Colorado was undefeated at 5-0) that we would lose the next 7
games, Coach Mac would be fired & we wouldn’t be going to a bowl
game...I wouldn’t have believed you.<br />
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Nothing right time, I just love this time of year!<br />
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Addressing envelopes to mail out our Christmas cards.<br />
I LOVE Christmas cards, but I don't love the prep work of them. LOL!<br />
I
still hand address them, I've been meaning to make a spreadsheet/labels
on our computer for years now, but just haven't done that yet...maybe I
will do that this weekend!<br />
My goal is to get them mailed out by early next week. <br />
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My personal favorite is Reverse...it got rid of my pregnancy melasma & sun damage brown spots.</div>
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The other Cyber Week deal is Lash Boost for $30 off retail pricing! <br />
$120 & free shipping!<br />
Lash boost is amazing...the results speak for themselves.<span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
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One tube will last 4-5 months.<br />
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The 3rd Cyber Week Deal is when you buy our newest product Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid.<br />
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When you order this, you get a brush for free! $35 value!<br />
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It goes on so easily & it so
lightweight. I never wear foundation, but I am loving the Radiant
Defense. You would use this in place of foundation. I am seriously
obsessed...it covers up the scar on my nose from my skin cancer surgery.
I don't even need to wear concealer on my scar anymore. <br />
This is me with Radiant Defense on in shade 3 (Sand):
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One bottle of Radiant Defense will last 5-6 months.<br />
Comes with a 60 day empty bottle 100% money back guarantee. <br />
Radiant Defense is good for all skin types, has SPF 30 and won't clog pores...it's good for your skin!</div>
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If you are interested in Radiant Defense, you can find your shade on my color matcher <a href="https://mlarson17.myrandf.com/pages/radiant-defense-lp" target="_blank">HERE.</a> </div>
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Message me to place an order. These deals end on Friday November 30th<br />
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Hallmark Christmas movies! <br />
Did you know they have an app?<br />
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You can track what you have watched and it tells you all the new movies for the season and what times they will be on TV.<br />
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I have Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel, so that is 37 new Hallmark Christmas movies I need to watch by Christmas :)<br />
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I can check them all off on my app & it tells me when the next showing is.<br />
What a time to be alive! LOL! <br />
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Download it!!!!!<br />
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dcnvfescwe" target="_blank"> China Rich Girlfriend</a><br />
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This is the 2nd in the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy & I liked it also!<br />
4 out of 5 stars. <br />
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dcnvpmscwe" target="_blank">The Perfect Mother</a><br />
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This was just okay...I wanted to like it more.<br />
3.5 out of 5 stars <br />
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Christmas music playing in our house 24-7<br />
These are my top 3 favorite Christmas albums:<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br />
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Mariah Carey (<a href="http://bit.ly/2ieod2Z" target="_blank">HERE</a>)<br />
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We have had really mild weather this month. It's been in the 60s here in Northern California.<br />
It's chilly in the morning, then it warms up and is really nice.<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2ubRYeq" target="_blank">THESE</a> are the booties I have been wearing....<br />
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They come in 4 colors and they are SO comfy!<br />
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I am leaning towards getting this color as well.<br />
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My favorite is <a href="http://bit.ly/2bUPpTW" target="_blank">THIS</a> denim jacket. I wear it at least once a week.<br />
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It comes in <a href="http://bit.ly/2bUPpTW" target="_blank">3 shades of denim</a>, I have the one above and the one below on the right.<br />
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It doesn't get too cold here in California, so these jackets are perfect for us here in all seasons.<br />
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Gingerbread Making Party<br />
Neighborhood Christmas Party<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
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Justin Timberlake concert!!!! <br />
Christmas!!!!!!<br />
2 weeks off of school & going skiing in Tahoe<br />
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Claire got her ears pierced! <br />
Our family “rule” is you have to wait until you are 10 to get your ears
pierced. Claire’s 10th birthday was 2 months ago, but it was right in
middle of soccer season which meant she had to wait until soccer was
over to get her ears pierced.<br />
It finally happened earlier this month and she
couldn’t be more excited!<br />
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If you need a place to get piercings, I recommend going to a tattoo/piercing shop. They did Kate’s 2 years ago & now Claire’s. <br />
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<b>Question of the month is:</b><br />
<b>What are your Elf on the Shelf ideas?</b><br />
We don't do that many "creative" Elf on the Shelf poses, we mostly just move the Elf to different spots around our house.<br />
This is your friendly reminder & PSA that you can delay having your
Elf appear for a week or so because they are in the N.E.T.P (New Elf
Training Program) and they are off training other Elves. <br />
I posted
about this last year, so wanted to remind you about it because one less
week of the Elf is the best! Kevin and I started delaying the Elf by
writing these letters a few years ago. Last year, I wrote this letter at
the end of November and our Elf didn’t appear until December 6<span class="text_exposed_show">th
or 7th...it was the BEST. Working on this years letter now, so wanted
to remind all of you about this. Even if you’ve already gotten your Elf
out this year, just leave a letter one morning letting your kids know
your Elf will be gone for 4-5 days (or a week!!!) training another Elf.
It will give you a nice little break. Thanksgiving was so early this
year. Don’t want to deal with moving the Elf everyday for a month.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Here is the original letter I wrote 3 years ago:</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Feel free to copy! </span> <br />
If actually need a creative idea for the Elf, I do have a fun one called "Magic Elf Seeds"<br />
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If you need a good laugh, read my Cautionary Tale <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/12/elf-on-shelf-cautionary-tale-plus-free.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> about planing Magic Elf Seeds and you can also get the free printable for Magic Elf Seeds!<br />
I did this 2 years ago & think I will attempt it again this year.<br />
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-7696952790139034642018-11-21T11:30:00.000-08:002018-11-21T11:30:07.080-08:00Brussels Spouts Gratin<div style="text-align: center;">
When I was a kid, you couldn't pay me to eat Brussels Sprouts.</div>
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But as an adult? I LOVE them.</div>
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The key to making Brussels is roasting them. </div>
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They taste even better when roasted and smothered in cheese, like this when they are made as a gratin. </div>
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- 2 lbs of Brussels Sprouts, trimmed & sliced in half<br />
- 1 cup White Cheddar cheese, shredded<br />
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese<br />
- 1/2 shredded Parmesan Cheese<br />
- 1/2 cup milk <br />
- 2 T butter<br />
- 2 T minced garlic<br />
- Sea Salt, Pepper & Olive Oil to coat<br />
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Directions:<br />
Cut brussels sprouts in half and trim the ends:</div>
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Place them in a gallon ziplock bag. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Shake to coat.</div>
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Put brussels on a cookie sheet and roast for 18 minutes in a 400 degree oven.</div>
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While the brussels are roasting, its time to make the cheesy sauce! </div>
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Add minced garlic & 2 T of butter to a pan.</div>
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Add the flour & whisk:</div>
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Whisk together on low heat:</div>
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Then, add the milk and keep whisking it.</div>
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Shred your white cheddar cheese:</div>
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Add the shredded white cheddar cheese and both types of Parmesan cheese.</div>
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Stir until all melted and remove from heat:</div>
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Once your brussels are done roasting, add them to an 8x8 baking dish:</div>
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Add the cheese mixture on top:</div>
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Then stir it up to coat the brussels:</div>
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Sprinkle more Parmesan on top:</div>
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Bake at 400 for 20 more minutes until the top is brown.</div>
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Let cool for 5-10 minutes & then serve.</div>
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This Brussels Sprouts Gratin is so yummy, it add a new level to roasted Brussels Sprouts.</div>
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If you want to put them on an even higher level, add some chopped bacon to the gratin! </div>
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These Brussels Spouts would be a perfect side side for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas or just because!</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-63017768081018159512018-11-16T02:30:00.000-08:002018-11-16T02:30:04.440-08:00Friday Favorites {Feeling Thankful}<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday!</div>
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Today I'm linking up with Friday Favorites!</div>
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<i>Hosted by:<a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Andrea</a>, <a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Erika</a> & <a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Narci</a></i>
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I am SO happy it's Friday.<br />
This has been A WEEK.<br />
It's the week before Thanksgiving break which is crazy for a teacher.<br />
But, it was extra crazy because of the smoke from the fires.<br />
No air conditioning or heaters were allowed to be used in our classroom because of the terrible outside air quality. No PE or outdoor activities allowed.<br />
Needless to say the students and my kids have been a little stir crazy. <br />
They actually canceled school for us today because the air quality index was over 250.<br />
It's so awful, but feeling thankful we are safe from the fires and that we have a roof over our heads.<br />
Here is the view from our backyard...it's so smoky :(<br />
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<b style="font-size: 14.3px;">{ONE}</b></div>
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Family Photos are my favorite. <a href="http://www.monikamcsweeneyphotography.com/" target="_blank">Monika</a> took them 2 weeks ago ....she has taken our family photos every Fall
since Luke was born. </div>
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Here is a behind the scenes picture of the photo shoot. </div>
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I can't wait to
get the pictures back. She has sent me some sneaks & I love them so
far!<br />
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I know Halloween was 2 weeks ago, but I never posted about it. </div>
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Halloween is one of my favorite nights of the year.</div>
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This year we had a Candy Corn Queen, Bumblebee the Transformer & a 50's girl!</div>
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<b> </b>Kate is such a middle schooler....she went trick or treating with her own friends and no more cute pumpkin trick or treat bag...she insisted on using a pillowcase. Ahhhh. So bittersweet.<br />
Our friends had a Halloween party and then we went trick or treating.<br />
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Such a fun night! <br />
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<span>On October 1st I decided to make a random goal for myself to run
everyday in October (for at least 10 minutes) and to run 100 total miles
in October. I barley made it, but I did it. </span></div>
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fun....except for the 10 minute treadmill run in Vegas the last weekend of October,
that felt harder than a 10 mile run. LOL!</span></div>
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anyone else do random challenges for themselves? </span><b> </b> </span></div>
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<span>Good thing I did this challenge in October and not November. </span></div>
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<span>Because of all the fires here in California, we have had unhealthy air quality so outside exercise is not recommended. I haven't gone running since last Thursday because of the air quality.</span></div>
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<span>Keep praying for California. It's so devastating. </span></div>
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Time Hop is one of my favorite apps. <br />
<span class="_Tgc _y9e">It's an app that lets you know what you posted
from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, iCloud and Dropbox each day of the
year. </span><br />
<span class="_Tgc _y9e">So, when you click on the app, it will tell you what you posted on
that day 1 year, 2 years, 3</span> years, 4 years ago, etc.<br />This week I hit a 2 year streak of checking my Time Hop each day...730 days in a row.<br />
I don't know if I should be ashamed or proud. LOL!<br />
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One of the traditions I do for our kids teachers & our neighbors for
Thanksgiving is make them pumpkin bread with a little printable I made:</div>
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You can find the printable & recipe {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-free-printable.html" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>}</div>
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year.<br />
I have a firm "No Christmas anything before Thanksgiving rule"<br />
My co worker posted this an I thought it was perfect!!! LOL!<br />
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I am so excited for next Thursday, I love Thanksgiving. I love Christmas also, but I wait until the day after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas.<span style="font-size: 14.3px;"><br /></span><br />
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.<span style="font-size: 14.3px;">Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite meals of the year. </span><span style="font-size: 14.3px;"> </span></div>
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Here is our menu:<br />
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Turkey, Sausage Stuffing, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/11/creamy-corn-bake.html" target="_blank">Baked Corn</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2015/12/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-cranberries.html" target="_blank">Brussels Sprouts</a>, Cranberry Sauce, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2013/11/pumpkin-cheesecake-with-maple-whipped.html" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cheesecake</a>....I LOVE it ALL!<br />
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<b>{SEVEN}</b><br />
<span>Our family “rule” is you have to wait until you are 10 to get your
ears pierced. </span><br />
<span>Claire’s 10th birthday was 2 months ago, but it was right
in middle of soccer season which meant she had to wait until soccer was
over to get her ears pierced. </span><br />
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<span>It finally happened last weekend and she
couldn’t be more excited. </span><br />
<span>Our favorite place to get ears pierced is at a Tatoo & Piercing shop. </span><br />
<span>That is where we had Kate's done and it is so much cleaner (and professional) than having it done at the mall. </span><br />
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<b>{EIGHT}</b><br />
Hallmark Fall Movies are our favorite...they are holding us over until next Friday.<br />
Because we can't go outside because of the bad air quality & now that soccer is over we have been spending lots of time inside watching movies. <br />
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My girls (and also Luke) love Hallmark movies. <br />
Once Thanksgiving is over we will watch all the Hallmark Christmas movies...I already have some on my DVR :)<br />
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<b>{NINE}</b><br />
The Reverse Regimen is a favorite of mine, especially during Fall & Winter...it helps get rid of any sun damage you got during the summer months. <br />
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Just like these Before & After photos, Reverse has gotten rid of my sun damage & pregnancy melasma.</div>
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I am also loving lash boost as well. <br />
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I am also loving the fact that 1 tube of Lash boost has lasted me over 5 months!!!!!<br />
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For my April special, all new preferred customers get $20 cash back, 10%
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We have special going on this weekend where you get Radiant Defense for HALF PRICE ($30!) when you buy a regimen. </div>
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<i>Find out what products are best for your skin <a href="https://www.rodanandfields.com/US/pws/mlarson17/skin-solution-tool" target="_blank">HERE</a></i><br />
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Email me to place an order or if you have questions!<br />
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<b>{TEN}</b><br />
If you love pumpkin as much as I do, be sure and check out my <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/11/pumpkin-bars-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Bar</a> recipe that I posted this week.<br />
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They have a Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and they are to die for! <br />
They are delicious! Check out the recipe <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/11/pumpkin-bars-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese.html" target="_blank">HERE. </a><br />
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So, there you have it..some of my favorites lately.<br />
And, please....keep praying for the fires in California.<br />
My cousin is a firefighter for Cal Fire and lives in Chico which is right next to Paradise so this is right in his backyard. His wife's parents lost their home in the fire and my other cousin's wife has a brother who lost their home in the fire.<br />
Several of you have asked how you can help.<br />
Right now they don't need any donations of "things" there is no where to put all the donations of clothing, furniture, etc.<br />
The best way to help is gift cards, especially for food.<br />
I am going to send a package up to Chico for them to hand out to people in need. <br />
If you would like to send any giftcards or if you would like to contribute via Paypal or venmo, let me know!<br />
Giftcards that would work in that area:<br />
In N Out Burger<br />
Wendy's<br />
McDonalds<br />
Arby's<br />
Safeway <br />
Target <br />
Walmart<br />
Trader Joe's<br />
Amazon <br />
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Send me an email if you would like to be a part of this.<br />
melissa_larson17@yahoo.com<br />
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Have a great weekend and TGIF!<br />
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October and November means that I am baking all the pumpkin things!<br />
September is all about apples & December is peppermint & chocolate, but October & November are reserved for pumpkin, pumpkin & more pumpkin!<br />
I am excited to share this recipe with you....moist Pumpkin Bars with a (Cinnamon!!!!) Cream Cheese Frosting! <br />
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Here is what you need for the bars:<br />
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- 4 eggs<br />
- 1 can Pumpkin Puree<br />
- 1 cup vegetable oil<br />
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar </div>
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- 2 cups flour<br />
-2 t baking powder<br />
- 1 t baking soda<br />
- 2 t cinnamon<br />
- 2 t pumpkin pie spice<br />
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In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar & pumpkin puree.</div>
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Mix until combined.</div>
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In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice:</div>
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Sift it together:</div>
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Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin/sugar/egg mixture:</div>
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Mix until all combined:</div>
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Spray a jelly roll cookie sheet with cooking spray and then spread the batter:</div>
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Bake in a 350 oven for 20-22 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean)</div>
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Here is what you need for the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:</div>
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- 1 stick of butter, softened<br />
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (I use 1/3 fat), softened<br />
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- 1/2 t cinnamon<br />
- 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice <br />
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In a mixing bowl, mix the softened butter & softened cream cheese. Once mixed, add the cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice.</div>
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Add the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time until you get the desired consistency. You will use about 1.5 - 2 cups of powdered sugar. </div>
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Wait until the pumpkin bars are cooled (about 15-20 minutes) and then frost!</div>
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Slice them into squares and serve! </div>
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I am not usually a frosting person, but I LOVE THIS FROSTING! </div>
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I make a similar frosting for my carrot cake. All 5 of us love these pumpkin bars.</div>
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We may or may not have had them for breakfast one day over the weekend :)</div>
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I hope you love them as much as we do! </div>
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ENJOY! </div>
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Here are pictures of our day on Saturday the 10th.</div>
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I woke up with a heavy heart..... Pray for California...2 big fires going on. </div>
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One in Southern
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smoke. It smells like campfire outside and the air quality is horrible,
no outside recess is allowed, all PE and sporting events cancelled were canceled Friday and for this weekend. Our eyes are burning even inside. </div>
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We have
family & friends near Chico who have been evacuated and who have lost their
homes. Devastating. Pray for all the firefighters including my
cousin who is out there fighting the fire here in Northern California.</div>
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This was our first Saturday in over 2 months without soccer games. Soccer ended last weekend, so we were really looking forward to a slow Saturday morning at home, plus with the air quality we had to stay inside.</div>
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Coffee in bed and watching College Football. </div>
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After coffee, I was able to function so I made my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/01/mels-light-fluffy-pancakes.html" target="_blank">Homemade Pancakes.</a></div>
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I am telling you...these are the best pancakes! So light and fluffy.</div>
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The kids made cards for their cousin Megan who turned 25...we were headed to her surprise party later on in the day.</div>
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Since the kids couldn't go outside and play, they played soccer inside to try and burn off some energy.</div>
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Our sweet yellow lab Boulder...she is getting so old 13 years 8 months old.</div>
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I had my race shirt & bib all laid out and ready to go for my 10 mile race on Sunday in San Francisco, but I got an email that it was canceled because of the smoke and air quality. </div>
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I spent some time researching other races this month that I can do for
my November race (I have a goal of running a race every month from May
2018 until I turn 40 in May 2019)</div>
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Later that afternoon we headed to my niece's 25th birthday surprise party....look at all the smoke. So sad.</div>
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It's about an hour and half drive....our kids all fell asleep! I don't know the last time all 3 fell asleep in the car driving somewhere. I have taken them on countless road trips....to San Diego and to Oregon and they didn't fall asleep on those long road trips!!!! What is up with that?!?</div>
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I think the girls were tired because I let them have a sleepover in Claire's room the night before. </div>
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We had so much fun at her surprise party. Can't believe she is 25...I met her on her 8th birthday! Now she is grown up & married. </div>
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Her husband threw her this surprise party and it was a Friends theme....the cake looked like the door from Rachel & Monica's apartment. So creative! </div>
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After dinner he had a Friends Trivia/Jeopardy game that he made. It was a blast! </div>
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We drove back home, put kids to bed and then I wanted to re-watch Friends again starting from the beginning.<br />
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It was a good day, but a weird day since we couldn't go outside.<br />
Please pray for California...the destruction is horrific.<br />
My cousin's wifes parents lost their home and my other cousins wife has a brother & sister in law who lost their home.<br />
Absolutely heartbreaking.<br />
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-68378177824201450022018-11-08T23:00:00.000-08:002018-11-09T09:07:19.966-08:00Prime Time & Winners!<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't know about you, but I have an Amazon Prime Problem. </div>
I thought it would be fun to do another post on some of the things that I buy on <a href="http://bit.ly/2jkSHmP" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.<br />
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I did a post like this 6 months ago in May, you can see it <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/05/prime-time.html" target="_blank">HERE.</a></div>
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I love seeing what people buy on <a href="http://bit.ly/2jkSHmP" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!<br />
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Before I get to my Amazon purchases, here are the THREE winners of the Instant Pot-ober Giveaway!<br />
Each of you wins an Insant Pot AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card!<br />
The winners are:<br />
<i>Kendall J, Linda T. and Cassidy L.</i><br />
CONGRATULATIONS!<br />
Leave a comment or send me and email to claim your prizes!<br />
melissa_larson17@yahoo.com<br />
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I buy things on Amazon about 2-3 times a week. If we need something, I look on <a href="http://bit.ly/2jkSHmP" target="_blank">Amazon</a> first...because FREE 2 Day Shipping!<br />
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Here are some recent Amazon orders:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PecrdW" target="_blank">Powdered Peanut Butter</a> (perfect for adding to smoothies!)<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pf5BoB" target="_blank">Nuun!</a><br />
Perfect to add to my water for electrolytes. Way better for you than Gatorade.<br />
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I love these for days I go on runs.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QqMJj6" target="_blank">Butter Spreader</a>! <br />
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Holds your butter so you can spread on toast, pancakes, corn on the cob, etc! Comes in a 2 pack. <br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QoYgzi" target="_blank">Lid organizer!</a>!!<br />
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Why didn't I buy one of these before?!? No more mess of lids in my kitchen!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QqxTsN" target="_blank">Gift of Dyslexia</a>:<br />
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If you have a child who is Dyslexic this is a great read & so insightful.<br />
This would also be a great read if you are an Elementary school teacher.<br />
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When I went to <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/10/nola-2018.html" target="_blank">NOLA in September</a> I needed a dress for our Gala....found this gem for under $25!<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2Qrfqwp" target="_blank">This is the Dress I wore:</a><br />
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Here it is on:<br />
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I am 5'9 and wore a medium. I got the small as well but returned it because it was SO short! <br />
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For our Vegas trip, I actually bought BOTH of my dresses on Amazon...and they were both under $25!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PlGTTI" target="_blank">The dress </a>I wore Friday Night:<br />
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Here it is on: <br />
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I wore the small. It was a little short, but we were in Vegas, so I fit right in. LOL!<br />
The medium was way too baggy. This dress was so comfy. That night we had dinner/drinks in our friends suite, went to Beatles LOVE, then the Chainsmokers concert at club XS. We were at the concert until after 4am and I danced the night away in that dress and it was so comfy! I loved that it looked like it was a skirt/shirt, but it was actually a dress! <br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Qrfqwp" target="_blank">The dress</a> I wore Saturday Night:<br />
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Here it is on:<br />
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This is the same as the NOLA dress, just in black instead of the gold/silver color. <br />
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I love that I got cute/fashionable dresses without having to spend an arm and a leg...don't know the next time I will have a need to wear sequins/flashy dresses like this, so Amazon was the perfect option :) <br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PicTYA" target="_blank">Lightweight Leather Earrings</a>. 4 for under $20!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pgyr8g" target="_blank">Claire's Halloween Costume</a>:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pe9JoW" target="_blank">Kate's tutu</a> for her Halloween costume:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QrAjYe" target="_blank">Sweater I wore</a> for our Family Photos:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pi7GjC" target="_blank">Cute shirt</a> for under $20<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QrBd74" target="_blank">Pencil Grips for Luke</a>...he holds his pencil wrong, so needed to get these for him.<br />
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They are helping so much!<br />
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I love all the colors & I color coordinate my grade book, so these are the best :)<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pl0sM0" target="_blank">Avocado Slicer</a>....this thing is AMAZING!</div>
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It cuts the avocado open, gets the pit out & slices it! I am obsessed!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2QrHqQe" target="_blank">This laundry detergent</a>!<br />
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My friend Jen told me about it....it is amazing. </div>
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You soak your workout clothes/clothes/towels or sheets in the detergent in your bathtub and then wash in your washer with regular detergent....look at the after of the bathtub water....EWWW!!!</div>
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Front loading washers don't get things as clean, so this stuff is a miracle worker.</div>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PkYWti" target="_blank">Harry Potter DVD set</a></div>
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(Meant to give this to Claire for her birthday, but I forgot so it will be a Christmas present)</div>
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Lego Advent Calendars...our elf brought these last year and my kids loved them!<br />
Got new ones for Elf to give them this year.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2Pgwadb" target="_blank">Kate's</a>:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PlGkJy" target="_blank">Claire's:</a><br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2PgPMO8" target="_blank">Luke's</a>:<br />
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So, there you have it...some of my Amazon Prime finds for the past few months. </div>
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Did your kids get a lot of Reese' Peanut Butter Cups for Halloween?</div>
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Do you need a delicious recipe idea to use up that extra Halloween candy? </div>
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Here is a decadent dessert that is a crowd pleaser! </div>
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Reese's are my favorite Halloween candy...my kids know that I will raid their stash after Trick or Treating :)
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The past few years they have picked Reeses Peanut Butter Cups when trick or treating and this year they gave me a HUGE stash of them. I didn't want to eat all of them, so thought I would make a dessert out of them. This dessert is inspired by one of Kevin's co workers. She made something similar a few months ago & I knew I had to recreate it! </div>
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Here is what you need:</div>
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- 2 packages of 12 count pre made chocolate chip cookie dough (the big cookies)</div>
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- Your favorite brownie mix</div>
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- 18 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups</div>
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Directions:</div>
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Spray Cupcake Sheets with cooking spray:</div>
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Press the pre-made cookie dough into the cupcake tins</div>
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Make sure you press the dough into the tin so the bottom is covered.</div>
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This recipe makes 18 cookies, so you will have 6 leftover pre made
cookie doughs, so you can cook those separately or eat them ;)</div>
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While you are pressing the cookie dough into the cupcake tin, have one of your kids unwrap the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and put them UPSIDE down on top of the dough.</div>
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You want the larger side facing down, so that they don't sink.</div>
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Next, it's time to make the brownie mix. Make it according to package directions.</div>
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Luke loves helping me bake :)</div>
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Once your brownie mix is ready, get a cookie scoop & use that to drop the brownie mix onto the Reese's. <a href="http://bit.ly/2bfUNiJ" target="_blank">THIS</a> is the cookie scoop I have.</div>
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Luke insisted on helping with this also :)</div>
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Bake at 375 for 18 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean)</div>
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Once they are done baking, let them cook for 15-20 minutes.</div>
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Once they have cooled, use a butter knife around the edges to pop them out of the muffin tins. </div>
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Look at these amazing layers of goodness!</div>
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What's not to like? </div>
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Chocolate Chip Cookies...good.</div>
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups....good.</div>
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Brownies....good. </div>
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These are so decadent & delicious!</div>
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If you want to be really over the top with this dessert, add a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.</div>
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You won't regret it!</div>
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You can also freeze these Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies in ziplock bags...the batch makes 18 so I like to freeze some and take them out when I want a treat!</div>
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Hope you love these as much as we do!</div>
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I am giving away an Instant Pot and $100 Amazon Gift card to THREE people.</div>
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I'm so excited about this giveway! </div>
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Enter <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/10/instant-pot-ober-instant-pot-chili.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you haven't already!</div>
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Happy Halloween!!!! <br />
It's the last Wednesday of the month, that means it's time for our What's Up Wednesday Link Up!<br />
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Link up with me, <a href="http://www.sheaffertoldmeto.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer </a>&<a href="http://www.shayshull.com/" target="_blank"> Shay</a> the LAST Wednesday of each month so we can read about What's Up with YOU!<br />
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<b>What We’re Eating this week.....</b><br />
Monday: Instant Pot Pasta & Turkey Meatballs (Need to Blog this!)<br />
Tuesday: <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2015/10/crocktober-white-chicken-chili-plus.html" target="_blank">White Chicken Chili</a><br />
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(This is the crock pot recipe, I need to update it with the Instant Pot recipe!)<br />
Wednesday: Dinner at our friends Halloween Party!!<br />
Thursday: <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/03/mexican-chicken-couscous-casserole.html" target="_blank">Mexican Chicken Couscous Casserole</a><br />
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Friday: Friday Night Pizza Night!<br />
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Snacks I am making this week...<br />
<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Bread</a> & <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/10/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins</a><br />
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<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/pumpkin-dip.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Dip:</a><br />
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<b><b><b>What I'm Reminiscing about.....</b></b></b></div>
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Since it is Halloween, I am reminiscing about Halloween of years past....the sweet days of little kids and Halloween.<br />
<b><b><b><b> </b></b></b></b>Love looking back at some of my kids Halloween costumes.<br />
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<b><b><b>2007:</b></b></b><br />
Kate the Butterfly<b><b><b> </b></b></b><br />
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Kitty Cat & Pink Poodle:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Ladybug and Bumble Bee</span></span><br />
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<b><b><b>2010:</b></b></b><br />
Super Girl & Wonder Girl:<br />
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<b><b><b>2011:</b></b></b><br />
Pirate Girl & Tinkerbell:<br />
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<b><b><b>2012:</b></b></b><br />
Cupcake, Ice Cream Cone & Luke the Whoppie Cushion<br />
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<b><b><b>2013:</b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b>Wizard of Oz</b></b></b><br />
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<b><b><b>2014:</b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b>Anna, Elsa & Olaf</b></b></b><br />
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<b><b><b><b>2015:</b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><span style="font-size: small;"> First year with no theme.</span></b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b><span style="font-size: small;">50's girl, Fireman & Peacock</span> </b></b></b></b><br />
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<b><b><b><b>2016:</b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b>Star Wars!<br />
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<b><b><b><b>2017:</b></b></b></b><br />
<b><b><b><b> Harry Potter! </b></b></b></b>
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No theme this year either, but I'm excited to show you our costumes! <br />
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<b><b><b><b>What I'm loving.....</b></b></b></b></div>
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Rodan + Fields newest product, Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid.
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What makes Radiant Defense so special?<br />
-Protects skin from environmental stressors pollution, dirt and moisture loss<br />
-Repairs skins protective moisture barrier<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3">-</span>Defends against harmful UVA & UVB rays with SPF 30<br />
-After just one week notice visible results on bare skin (no product on)<br />
<span class="_5mfr _47e3">-</span>It's unlike anything you have EVER used before! It won’t clog your pores and is buildable to the coverage you desire.<br />
-Who knew there could actually be cosmetics that are GOOD for your skin?<br />
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If you want to try it, I will be placing a BULK order of it on Friday.<br />
Cost is $60 and free shipping. <br />
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And, because I love Lash Boost so much, I will also be placing Lash Boost orders.<br />
Get amazing lashes by the holidays!<br />
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Cost is $135 and free shipping.<br />
Let me know if you have questions or if you want to order!<br />
melissa_larson17@yahoo.com<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b>What We've been up to.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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October has been fun, the highlight was going to Vegas this past weekend to celebrate one of our friends 40th birthdays!<br />
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We saw Beatles Love.<br />
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Always love seeing a Cirque show in Vegas.<br />
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Highlight was going to the Chainsmokers concert.</div>
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I LOVE The Chainsmokers!!!<br />
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The concert started at 1:30 am and ended at 4:00am.<br />
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EPIC night!!<br />
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Such a fun weekend with our friends!<br />
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Loved celebrating our friend Lauren!<br />
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<b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>What I'm Dreading.....</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></div>
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Teaching on Halloween. If you are a teacher, you know the CRAZINESS of Halloween and all the excitement. I love it, but also dread this day a little bit because the kids...especially middle school kids love Halloween and think they can eat candy all day in class. Its a fun day, but it's just insane.<br />
Like I said....I love it, but dread it because the energy is just a whole new level!<br />
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My younger sister is having her 3rd baby in January (It's a BOY!)<br />
I'm working on her baby shower that I am throwing...I need to get the invites out next week.<br />
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Sneak Peek of the theme :)<br />
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If you missed my post on Monday.....it's Instant Pot-ober!!<br />
Formerly known as Crocktober :)<br />
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I am giving away an Instant Pot and $100 Amazon Gift card to THREE people.<br />
I'm so excited about this giveway! <br />
Enter <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/10/instant-pot-ober-instant-pot-chili.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you haven't already!<br />
I'm also excited about the recipe I posted for Instant Pot-ober.<br />
It's a Chili recipe that uses 1 inch cubes of beef instead of ground beef.<br />
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It's so good! Check it out <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/10/instant-pot-ober-instant-pot-chili.html" target="_blank">HERE!</a><br />
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Kevin and I also started watching Ozark. We finished Season 1....loving it so far!<br />
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Also watching Hallmark Fall Harvest Movies....my girls LOVE watching them with me! <br />
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Their favorite is Pumpkin Pie Wars.<br />
We just love the Fall ones! <br />
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I read 4 books this month:<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2OXiq6Z" target="_blank">The Bad Daughter</a><br />
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Psychological Thriller & kept me guessing.<br />
3.5 out of 5 stars<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2OZVQuo" target="_blank"><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>The Kind Worth Killing</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></a><br />
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Another psychological thriller with lots of twists & turns!<br />
4 out of 5 stars<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2CQ4K6s" target="_blank">Victorious Secret</a><br />
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This book is good for your soul. It is refreshing & honest.<br />
It talks about the battles we face everyday.<br />
This would be a great Bible Study or book to read with a group of women from church <br />
4.5 out of 5 stars<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2OZXBru" target="_blank">Crazy Rich Asians </a><br />
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This was good, but not as good as it was hyped up to be. I just started the 2nd in the trilogy.<br />
3.5 out of 5 stars. <b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b><br /></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br />
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Pandora's Top Hits.<br />
Currently loving The Chainsmokers new song with Kelsea Bellerini<br />
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It's called This Feeling. <br />
Love it!!!!<br />
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Here in California, it's been in the 80s almost the entire month of October.<br />
So warm! Haven't switched over to booties/boots yet, so I am still wearing my <a href="https://www.talkable.com/x/w4VEAW" target="_blank">Rothy's</a> pretty much everyday.<br />
I've worn them everyday to work except once!<br />
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I have 2 pairs of the pointed tow version...the Cloud Gray Birdseye and the Solid Black.</div>
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They are made from recycled water bottles!<br />
They come in tons of colors and 4 different styles.<br />
I love the pointed toe version, but they also come in rounded toe, loafer or sneakers.<br />
They just now started carrying kids sizes.<br />
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It feels like I am wearing slippers.<br />
And, the insoles are machine washable! <br />
Size up 1/2 a size....I PROMISE!<br />
Click <a href="https://www.talkable.com/x/a98JZy" target="_blank">HERE</a> to save $20 on your first pair. <br />
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We have our family photos!<br />
And soccer. Lots of soccer!<br />
This is the last couple weeks of the season.<br />
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Thanksgiving!<br />
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Love this time of year :)<br />
And, Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite meal of the year...really looking forward to that!<br />
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I finally updated my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/p/recipe-index.html" target="_blank">Recipe Box</a> on my blog!!!<br />
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I added an Instant Pot category...check it out <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/p/instant-pot.html" target="_blank">HERE! </a><br />
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All my Instant Pot recipes in ONE spot! Look at all those IP recipes :)<br />
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<b>Question of the month is:</b><br />
<b>What is your favorite Halloween Costume?</b><br />
Hands down it was the costume I made a couple years ago.<br />
The staff theme at my school was 80's.<br />
So, I wore my actual clothes I had in the late 80s/early 90s and I made a photo background from the 80s that were used in school photos.<br />
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I was "me" in the 80s! The background was my favorite part...I added rope & wore it like a backpack on my back so it stayed proped up.<br />
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-57649690381612585032018-10-29T02:00:00.001-07:002018-10-29T02:00:02.633-07:00Instant Pot-ober : Instant Pot Chili + A GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;">
Welcome to the Larson Lingo's annual Instant Pot-ober </div>
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<i>(formerly known as Crocktober since 2011)</i><br />
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Out with the OLD (Crockpots!) in with the NEW (Instant Pots!)</div>
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Every October, I post one of my favorite Slow Cooker Recipes &
declare it "Crock-tober"<br />
2 years ago I got an Instant Pot & used my
<a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> for my
Crocktober post and I haven't looked back. I have been using my Instant
Pot instead of my Crock Pot for the past 2 years and I am in love.<br />
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Instant Pot-ober doesn't have a ring to it like Crocktober does, but oh well ;)<br />
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As a working mom, an <a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> (or Crock Pot) is a staple during the Fall & Winter months.<br />
They make my life & dinner time so much easier!<br />
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I am so excited to share this recipe with you. Everyone in my family loves it.<br />
When Kevin and I got married 16 (!!!) years ago and one of my bridal showers, the hostess knew I loved to cook so she sent a blank recipe card with the invitation and asked everyone to fill out the recipe card with a tried & true recipe. The hostess put them in a binder for me & as a young wife of 23 years old, I had a great little collection of recipes! <br />
This chili recipe was one of the recipes that was given to me by our family friend Jenna.<br />
I have tweaked & changed the recipe a little bit (the original doesn't call for diced tomatoes, but we like those added in) and I converted it from a stove top to Instant Pot!<br />
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Here is what you need:<br />
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<li>2.5-3 lbs of Beef Stew Meat (cut in 1 inch cubes)</li>
<li>1 T minced garlic</li>
<li> 1 cup diced onion</li>
<li> 1 can of beef broth</li>
<li>3 cans of chili beans (or pinto beans)</li>
<li>1 cans of diced tomatoes with green peppers/onions</li>
<li>1 1/2 t cumin</li>
<li>1 T Italian Seasoning</li>
<li>3 T chili powder</li>
<li>1 t salt</li>
<li>1 t pepper </li>
<li>Splash of Olive Oil </li>
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Directions:<br />
Press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot:<br />
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Add a splash of olive oil, the meat, diced onions & minced garlic. </div>
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You are going to saute this for a couple minutes to get the meat browned:<br />
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Then, add in the spices:<br />
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Saute for another minute or so, just to get everything coated:<br />
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Then add in the diced tomatoes & beans (drained):<br />
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Add in the can of Beef Broth:<br />
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Give everything a big stir:<br />
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Then put the lid on your <a href="http://bit.ly/2kvWSKy" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> turn the knob to SEALING:<br />
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Cook on Manuel HIGH PRESSURE for 18 minutes:<br />
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After it is done cooking for 18 minutes, When time is up, let it do a natural release for 15 minutes. If there steam left, do a manual release.<br />
When you open the lid, it will look like this:<br />
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Give it a big stir & you will be able to see how tender the meat is:<br />
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It is ready to serve! We like to garnish it with sour cream, shredded cheese & cilantro:<br />
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This Chili is so good...we love having beef chunks rather than ground beef.<br />
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I also serve this with Cornbread & whipped honey butter:<br />
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To make whipped honey butter, buy whipped butter and let it sit out on counter until soft. Then spoon into a bowl & add honey. Mix together & viola! Whipped Honey Butter!<br />
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We hope you love this Chili as much as we do!<br />
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It feeds a crowd and is very filling.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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You could make this in a crock pot, you would just add all the ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If you wanted to brown the meat, you could do that before hand.<i><br /></i><br />
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I am OBSESSED with it & I am excited to give one away to 3 lucky readers!<br /><br />
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Crocktober is now Instant Pot-ober! </div>
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Mark your calendars for this Monday, October 29th!</div>
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There will be BIG Giveaways and I will be posting a new Instant Pot Recipe!<br />
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For the past 7 years, it was called Crocktober, but I decided to switch the name this year because I haven't used my Crock Pot in TWO YEARS. <br />
I actually donated my Crock Pot to Goodwill this Summer when I did my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/02/40-bags-in-40-days-2018.html" target="_blank">40 bags in 40 days </a>clean out. <br />
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I have had my Instant Pot for 2 years and I haven't looked back.<br />
This is the <a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> I have: <br />
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If you haven't gotten an <a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> yet...what are you waiting for?<br />
I use mine 1-2 times a week! <br />
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Read <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/5-reasons-why-i-love-my-instant-pot.html" target="_blank">THIS </a>post...The Top 5 Reasons Why I love my Instant Pot.<br />
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Last year, I bought some Instant Pot decals!<br />
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Yes, I am aware that this brings to to a whole new level of Instant Pot Nerdiness.<br />
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The first decal is from <a href="http://bit.ly/2JQJkGB" target="_blank">HERE</a> & the Unplug me one is from<a href="http://bit.ly/2JQ5lp2" target="_blank"> HERE</a>.</div>
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Also, I finally updated my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/p/recipe-index.html" target="_blank">Recipe Box</a> on my blog!!!<br />
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I made a new icon for Instant Pot recipes! <br />
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I added an Instant Pot category...check it out <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/p/instant-pot.html" target="_blank">HERE! </a><br />
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All my Instant Pot recipes in ONE spot! Look at all those IP recipes :)<br />
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Trying to make everything more user friendly for you. I am also working on getting a recipe card widget/code that I can insert on my recipe posts so that you can print the recipe....STAY TUNED!<br />
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I also want you to know I have converted ALL of my <a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/p/crock-pot.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker/Crock Pot recipes</a> to Instant Pot recipes, I just need to take photos & blog them for you guys....STAY TUNED! </div>
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It's quite the process.</div>
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I also have about 8 new Instant Pot Recipes that I need to blog that are staples for us. </div>
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Again...STAY TUNED! :)</div>
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Do you own an <a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a>?<br />
What Instant Pot recipes would you like me to create/convert/post?<br />
I have SO much fun converting recipes into Instant Pot recipes & would love to know what recipes you are looking for!</div>
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If you don't have an <a href="http://bit.ly/2yMVqyz" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> yet, put it on your Christmas List
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I bet they will be on sale on Black Friday.</div>
Or, better yet....come back here on Monday for Instant Pot-ober...there will be a Giveaway!</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-8648285293269880892018-10-22T23:59:00.000-07:002018-10-23T11:39:36.033-07:00Miscellaneous Monday!<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Monday....thought I would share a little randomness on this Miscellaneous Monday!</div>
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<b> </b>I am pretty sure this is the warmest October on record here in the Bay Area, </div>
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It's been in the 80s all month. </div>
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No rain, no clouds. </div>
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Just sun & warm temperatures.</div>
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Hoping & praying that Fall arrives to California in November. </div>
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Even though the weather has been warm, we are still all about the <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">pumpkin bread</a>!</div>
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My recipe makes 2 batches and we devour them in less than 48 hours. </div>
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If you need a perfect pumpkin bread recipe, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">here it is</a>! </div>
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The local bookstore in my town has been killing it this month with author visits!</div>
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First, Jodi Picoult came for an event. She is one of my favorite authors.</div>
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She gave an awesome talk, shared about her new book <a href="http://bit.ly/2O0MNEl" target="_blank">A Spark of Light </a>and then had a meet & greet. </div>
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Jodi was so lovely & down to earth. I got a signed copy of the book can’t wait to read it. </div>
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Have you read it yet?</div>
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Then on Friday, Elin Hilderbrand came to our bookstore for a book signing and to talk about her new book, <a href="http://bit.ly/2NW36Sx" target="_blank">Winter in Paradise.</a></div>
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Elin (pronounced Ellen...did not know that) was promoting her
new book, Winter In Paradise...the first book in a new trilogy,</div>
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Loved meeting her & hearing some of her story. Elin is real, down to
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I think I’ve read 15 or 16 of her books....Can’t
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<b>{THREE}</b></div>
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I'm still on my mission to run a race every month until I turn 40 in May.</div>
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This month, I did the Run for Education 10k.</div>
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I'm also doing a little October running challenge and running at least 1 mile everyday in the month of October. I haven't missed a day yet this month. Hope I can keep the streak alive....especially since we are going to Vegas this weekend. </div>
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<b>{FOUR}</b></div>
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I've been wanting to show the kids Freaky Friday. I loved the book as a kid and found the newer version of the movie <a href="http://bit.ly/2OEMK69" target="_blank">HERE</a> for only $5!</div>
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My girls LOVED it!</div>
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This weekend the Colorado Women's Soccer Team was playing here in the Bay Area. </div>
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They played Cal on Thursday & Stanford on Sunday.</div>
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We took the kids to the Stanford game & we had a blast!</div>
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We invited a bunch of friends, including some girls I coach and our girls friends. They were so awesome and made signs and cheered so hard for Colorado. </div>
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We lost, but it was still so much fun!</div>
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So many great memories playing soccer at Colorado. </div>
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Hamilton is coming back to San Francisco next year. My mom, sister and I went when it was here last year. It was AMAZING. I knew I wanted to get tickets so that Kevin and I could go. Tickets when on sale this morning. I was number 55, 277 in line.</div>
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The website opened up at 10 am and almost 7 hours later it was my turn (luckily, once you put your name in, you could give them your email and they would email you when it was your turn) When I checked it after school, it said I my turn would be around 2:25 pm.</div>
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WRONG! It was my turn at 4:45....and soccer practice started at 5 and I am a coach, so needless to say, I did NOT have a chance to buy Hamilton tickets. Oh well! Thankful I got to see it last year.</div>
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Sorry Kevin, I tried!</div>
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<b>{SEVEN}</b></div>
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As you know, Rodan + Fields came out with a new product, Radiant Defense.</div>
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What is Radiant Defense? It is Derma Cosmetics.
Derma-Cosmetics offer instant cosmetic results with long-term dermatologic skin improvements.</div>
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How is this different from foundation or B.B. or CC creams?</div>
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Derma-Cosmetics work to IMPROVE your skins health, not just cover it up.</div>
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👉 Functions as the last step of your morning skincare regimen </div>
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I am the 3rd shade which is Sand. It goes on so easily & it so
lightweight. I never wear foundation, but I am loving the Radiant
Defense. You would use this in place of foundation. I am seriously
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One bottle of Radiant Defense will last 5-6 months.<br />
Comes with a 60 day empty bottle 100% money back guarantee. <br />
Radiant Defense is good for all skin types, has SPF 30 and won't clog pores...it's good for your skin!</div>
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If you are interested in Radiant Defense, you can find your shade on my color matcher <a href="https://mlarson17.myrandf.com/pages/radiant-defense-lp" target="_blank">HERE.</a> </div>
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<b>{EIGHT}</b></div>
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If you've read my blog for several years, you know that every October, I have a Crock-tober event where I share a Crock Pot recipe and do a giveaway.</div>
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I got an <a href="http://bit.ly/2O1wKG2" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> in September 2016 and since then I haven't used my Crock Pot. </div>
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2 years of no crock pot, in fact...I gave it away this Summer when I was doing my 40 bags in 40 days.</div>
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Why keep it if I don't use it? I have my <a href="http://bit.ly/2O1wKG2" target="_blank">Instant Po</a>t that I love!</div>
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So, instead of having Crock-tober this year, I am officially changing the name to:</div>
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Instant Pot-ober!</div>
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It's not as catchy as Crock-tober, but I felt like I needed to change the name since I don't even own a Crock Pot anymore!</div>
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Stay tuned for Instat Pot-ober...coming to my blog <i>VERY</i> soon!</div>
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<b>{NINE}</b></div>
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Have you heard of the <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7745721-12547596" target="_blank">Lost My Name</a> books?
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The books are so cute, you customize them with your child's name. Each
child’s adventure is totally unique and based on their name</div>
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Luke has both of these books.<br />
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It's an outer space adventure staring your child & their house and
they use an actual satellite image of your child's house. You can
preview all the books with your customization. Luke loves them!<br />
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They now have a Birthday book called the Birthday Thief </div>
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I love how you can personalize it!</div>
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Another cute book is Kingdom of You. Planning on getting this one for Luke this Christmas.</div>
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These books make great birthday or Christmas gifts. </div>
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<b>{TEN}</b></div>
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Someone has to get glasses & isn't excited about it.</div>
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I think she looks adorable! And, she looks so old!</div>
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She only needs to wear them at school & while reading, so that makes her happy.</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-14770215480838440642018-10-18T23:30:00.000-07:002020-03-09T11:25:37.412-07:00Taco Cornbread Casserole<div style="text-align: center;">
Growing up, we had some sort of casserole for dinner each week.<br />
I think the word casserole gets a bad rap sometimes because in the 80's & 90's many casseroles were filled with "cream of soups" and cheese. Lots of cheese.<br />
But, casseroles CAN be healthy! And good for you!<br />
Whenever I see a casserole recipe, I try and "healthy" it up and add fresh ingredients to it and also as a garnish.<br />
The beauty of casseroles is that you can make them ahead of time.<br />
Here is a casserole that is a family favorite! <br />
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Here is what you need:</div>
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- 1 lb of ground turkey</div>
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- 1 cup of diced onion</div>
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- 1 packet of Taco seasoning (I use the less sodium one)</div>
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- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained</div>
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-1 can of corn, rinsed and drained</div>
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- 1 cup of your favorite Salsa (I use fresh salsa from the refrigerated section)</div>
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- Shredded Cheese</div>
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- 1 box of Jiffy Corn Muffin mix (plus the ingredients needed to for the mix which is 1/3 cup milk and 1 egg)</div>
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Directions:</div>
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In a skillet, cook the ground turkey with the packet of taco seasoning and 1 cup of diced onions.</div>
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Note: You are NOT adding water to the taco seasoning mix.</div>
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When the ground turkey, onion & taco seasoning is done cooking, add 1 cup of salsa, drained black beans & drained corn to the mixture.</div>
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Simmer for 5 minutes so all the flavors combine.</div>
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While the mixture is simmering, mix the Jiffy Corn bread mix per the package directions (you will need to add 1 egg & 1/3 cup of milk) Spread the cornbread mixture in an 8x8 or 9x9 pan.</div>
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I spray the pan with Pam before I add the cornbread mixture.</div>
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DO NOT COOK THE CORNBREAD YET. Add the mixture to the uncooked cornbread:</div>
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Cover with foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. </div>
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Take off the foil and cover the top with shredded cheese:</div>
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Bake (uncovered) for 10 minutes (or until cheese is all melted)</div>
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Let cool for a few minutes & then you are ready to serve it!</div>
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We love garnishing it with avocado & cilantro on top.</div>
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I also like to add sour cream & more fresh salsa.</div>
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The cornbread on the bottom adds so much flavor! YUM.</div>
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I hope you like this as much as our family does. </div>
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This is a meal that ALL 5 of us will eat, even my 2 picky eaters!</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-79100012104474667982018-10-16T02:00:00.000-07:002018-10-25T11:20:58.642-07:00A Sunday Well Spent Brings a Week of Content<div style="text-align: center;">
We've been in school for 8 weeks so I
wanted to share what I've done this school year to help me stay
organized each week....this is the most organized I have felt in YEARS,
so I wanted to share some tips that have helped me. </div>
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What I've realized is that making a plan on Sunday for the week ahead is a game changer.</div>
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This includes Meal Planning for the week, making lunches, going over calendars, having a clean house, etc.</div>
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This statement could not ring more true for me:</div>
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What I've realized is that if I spend some time on Sunday prepping for the week, it will make my life less chaotic.<br />
Here are some things I do on Sundays....<br />
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<u><b>MEAL PLANNING: </b></u><br />
Every Sunday I sit down and make a Meal Plan for the week.<br />
I ask my kids & Kevin what they feel like having for dinner during the week and I also flip though my recipe book & the recipes I have on my blog. <br />
Here is an example of what I do on my meal planning:<br />
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<i>Recipes on my blog from this list: </i><br />
<i><a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2011/01/chicken-tortilla-soup.html" target="_blank">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/10/homemade-mac-cheese.html" target="_blank">Homemade Mac & Cheese</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/04/instant-pot-spicy-shredded-pork-tacos.html" target="_blank">Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/03/mexican-chicken-couscous-casserole.html" target="_blank">Mexican Chicken Couscous Casserole. </a></i><br />
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I go through our pantry and see what ingredients I have on hand & what I need to get at the store. <br />
For my meal plan, in the Fall/Winter I generally do an Instant Pot meal on Sundays (aka Slow Cooker Sundays).<br />
I try and do a variety of meals. A chicken dish, a beef dish & a pasta dish each week.<br />
Tuesday is usually a Taco Tuesday of some sort, either Tacos, Taco Soup or Taco Casserole.<br />
On the weekends we like to BBQ or grill.We love Mexican & Italian flavors, so you will see those a lot.<br />
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I also write down any appointments that we have during the week like dentist, orthodontist, etc or if it is a conference week, minimum days, field trips, etc.<br />
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I know most people use their phones for this, but I like having it on paper...I just write this down in a notebook, nothing fancy. Keeping it simple :) <br />
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Here is a different week...I write down what things we have at night (like soccer or youth group)<br />
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<i>Recipes on my blog from this list: <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/06/italian-stuffed-peppers.html" target="_blank">Italian Stuffed Peppers</a></i><br />
<i>Coming to the blog this week...Taco Cornbread Casserole! </i><br />
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This
Fall, every Thursday is leftover night because all 3 kids have soccer
practice from 5-6 and since Kevin and I are coaching, it is a crazy
night to get dinner made, so we have leftovers!<br />
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You will also notice that Friday is Pizza Night. I started doing that once Kate was born.<br />
As
a working mom with kids, Friday night Pizza Night is my favorite. I
LOVE to cook and meal plan and don't mind doing that during the week,
but on Fridays, I am done! Plus, I LOVE pizza, so it's a fun way to end
the week.<br />
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With planning our meals each Sunday, it
makes life easier to get dinner on the table & eliminates the need
to get take out or go out to dinner. We rarely get take out or go out to
eat.....maybe once or twice a month (if that!)<br />
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<u><b>GROCERY STORE & FOOD PREP:</b></u><br />
I have been very consistent with this during the first 2 months of school.<br />
On Sundays, after I write down our meal plan, I inventory our pantry to see what I need to get.<br />
I also figure out what lunch foods/snacks for the kids we are running low on and add that to my shopping list.<br />
When I get home from the store, I put all the food away and then I prep food!<br />
What this means is I wash fruit & cut up fruit and put it in containers.<br />
I do the same for veggies (my kids love sliced peppers)<br />
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I also make any after school snacks for the week. </div>
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My kids <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/09/no-bake-protein-energy-balls.html" target="_blank">LOVE protein bites</a> and muffins for after school or before soccer practice.</div>
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Some of their favorite muffins are: <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/02/blueberry-lemon-muffins.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Lemon</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/04/cinnamon-sugar-applesauce-muffins.html" target="_blank">Cinnamon Sugar Applesauce Muffins</a> , <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/04/chocolate-chip-banana-muffins.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins</a> and <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Bread/Muffins.</a></div>
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I
have found that when I wash/prep the food and store them in the fridge,
then we are more likely to eat the fruit/veggies throughout the week
because it is ready to eat! I use this fruit for lunches. If they are
hungry after school or if they want an extra fruit/veggie at dinner, I
will pull out the container and they will eat it. </div>
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These are the containers I have and I love them:</div>
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I have<a href="http://bit.ly/2IXsTsT" target="_blank"> these large ones</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2IZls4n" target="_blank">the medium square ones</a>.</div>
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They stack really well in my fridge and keep things fresh!</div>
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<u><b>MAKING LUNCHES:</b></u></div>
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Every night I make lunches for my kids </div>
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(Luke
is in kinder and they are half day in our district & he is done
before noon, so he doesn't eat lunch at school, only a snack. I usually
give him a granola bar, cereal bar, Zbar or goldfish for his school
snack)</div>
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The girls each have one Yum Box & I clean it out each night before I make their lunch.</div>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2J4eriV" target="_blank">This is the one</a> Claire has & it fits perfectly in her <a href="http://bit.ly/2IYOGjY" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids</a> lunchbox.</div>
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This
is an example of Claire's lunch. She likes 1/2 a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
with cream cheese. In her yum box, I add veggie straws (or chips), fruit
(usually grapes, berries or a cutie) and some mini oreos for dessert.
In the lunch bag, I add an applesauce squeezer and granola bar.</div>
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Here is Kate's....she like a mini plain bagel with cream cheese. </div>
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Sometimes I will make Kate a Turkey Sandwich on a Hawaiian roll, but this year she wanted bagels. </div>
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Sometimes I will sub out the granola bar for a string cheese or frozen gogurt.</div>
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My kids are obsessed with Pb & J with our <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-jam-time.html" target="_blank">Homemade Strawberry jam</a>,
but I don't let them bring pb&j to school because of other kids
with nut allergies. They are allowed to bring nut based items, but I
don't want to risk it and cause harm to other students, so I have never
given them nuts at school. They can have pb & j on the weekends, as
an after school snack or before soccer. </div>
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What
I've been doing this year on Sunday nights is making the girls bagels
& cream cheese for the week and storing them in one of the <a href="http://bit.ly/2IXsTsT" target="_blank">the large containers</a> in the fridge.</div>
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I
have done this every Sunday night for the past 2 months & my kids
haven't complained once about their bagel not tasting fresh. So, if you
see my kids...don't tell them I pre make their bagel & cream cheese.
LOL!</div>
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It is SO much easier for me to make their lunches each night with the bagels already pre-made! </div>
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<u><b>MAKE COFFEE FOR NEXT DAY:</b></u></div>
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Our coffee maker has a timer on it, so every night while I am making lunches, Kevin makes coffee for the next morning. <br />
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We have it set to start brewing at 7am in the morning....one less thing for us to worry about doing in the morning! <br />
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We are not morning people, so it 's so nice to wake up to the smell of coffee brewing :)</div>
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<u><b>CLEAN KITCHEN AT NIGHT:</b></u></div>
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This has been a game changer in the best way.</div>
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In
previous school years, I was good about doing this on Sunday nights,
but then as the week went on, everything went to crap and my house would
end up as a disaster by Friday.</div>
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As you might know, this Summer I finished my <span title="Edited"></span><a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/02/40-bags-in-40-days-2018.html" target="_blank">40 Bags in 40 Days</a> Project! This was the biggest clean out I have ever done.</div>
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And,
guess what? It's been almost 3 months since I have finished and all the
areas in my house are STILL ORGANIZED!!!! It's a MIRACLE! </div>
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Actually,
it's not a miracle, it mostly because everything has a place & I
have kept good habits...like not having a dumping ground of piles
anymore. </div>
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One
of the things that has helped me keep my house organized is that since
the summer, each night before I go to bed, I clean the downstairs and
put things away.</div>
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On
school nights, I go through backpacks & take out any important
papers and file them (or recycle them) right away. I make sure the girls
have their homework put in their backpack. I have lunches made &
lunchboxes on the table so all the girls have to do in the morning is
put take their yum box out of the fridge & put in their lunch box.<br />
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It's
so nice to know that each night we are all ready for the next day and
there won't be (as much) rushing around in the morning. <br />
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It's so much easier to relax & watch TV at night knowing your house
is clean. It really just takes 10 minutes (sometimes 15) to get it
clean, organized and stuff ready for the morning.<br />
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This
was a habit I used to do just on Sunday nights, but this school year I
have been doing this almost every night and it really helps with keeping
it clean.<br />
I LOVE having a clean kitchen at night! </div>
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<b><u>PICK OUT OUTFITS FOR THE NEXT DAY:</u></b></div>
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Each night as part of our kids bedtime routine, they need to:</div>
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2) Brush their teeth</div>
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3) Pick out their outfit for the next day.</div>
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We have been doing this since Kate was in Preschool. </div>
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We check the weather app so they know what the weather will be & they can dress accordingly.</div>
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They lay out their outfit for the next day & they know they can't change their mind in the morning.</div>
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Mornings
are chaotic enough trying to get 3 kids & 2 adults out of the house
to school & work and this has been such a time saver!!!</div>
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Sometimes
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another random "life hack" about clothing that I've started doing
earlier school year.</div>
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I have a "pattern" of what I wear on each day of the week. </div>
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Mondays I wear black pants or black jeans.</div>
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Tuesdays I wear dark wash jeans.</div>
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Wednesdays I wear colored pants (either white jeans, my olive green moto pants or olive green jeans)</div>
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Thursdays I wear gray pants (or gray jeans) <br />
Fridays I wear regular wash/casual jeans. </div>
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If
know what type of pants I am wearing, it's one less decision I have to
make and I just have to pick out my top/sweater, jewelry and shoes.</div>
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You
know how Steve Jobs wore the same thing everyday? </div>
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A black shirt & jeans. </div>
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The reason he did
this is to simplify his day and reduce "decision fatigue". Have you
heard of this term? I read an article on it years ago and it basically
said that people have to make thousands of decisions each day.</div>
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What to eat for breakfast? What shirt to wear? What route to drive to work Where to go for lunch? What to make for dinner? Etc.</div>
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One way to be more productive and save brain power is to cut down on the number of decisions you need to make.</div>
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Simplify your decision making process and build habits.</div>
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I
swear I get ready faster in the mornings because I already have an idea
of what I'm going to wear. And, I've found that I've been wearing a
wider variety of my wardrobe because of this. </div>
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Does anyone else do this or am I just crazy?</div>
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So, there you have it....my Sunday night (and week night) tips to help us stay organized for the week.<br />
We are not morning people so this system/routine works really well for our family.</div>
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I
would love to hear what other meal planning tips, household tips, etc
that you have to help stay organized. I am always looking for more ideas
to help simplify things...especially laundry! UGH! Can't figure out a good system for that one. Laundry is my nemesis.</div>
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Leave your organization tips & ideas in the comments!</div>
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10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!
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<span style="font-style: italic;">{Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!}</span></div>
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10 years ago on October 10, 2008, I participated with 10 on 10 for the very first time.</div>
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It was super small & only a handful of people even knew about it.</div>
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My blog was only 2 months old and I thought it was such a fun idea to
document my day every hour for 10 hours. My little Claire Bear was only 1
month old. Kate was 20 months old.</div>
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Since that very first time I did 10 on 10, I was hooked.</div>
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For the past TEN years, every month, I have documented the 10th day of the month.</div>
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I haven't missed a month yet!!!<br />
I have been a couple days late posting my 10 on 10 but
I have still documented the 10th of each month. Sometimes life just
gets busy & I don't have time to post on the actual 10th.</div>
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I love looking back on the 10th of each month and seeing the beauty in the ordinary days.</div>
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It is so neat to look back on some of those early years of doing 10 on
10 when I was in the thick of it with parenting 2 kids under 2. How far
we've all come! </div>
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Here is a sneak peek at our day...my 120th time doing 10 on 10!</div>
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It is conference week at school, so I knew today would be a crazy day.</div>
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Got to school and reviewing my notes for today...taught the kids Distributive Property today.</div>
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I always have a bar for breakfast...today I had the Pumpkin Perfect Bar...so good!</div>
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One of the activities we did in class today was Distributive Property Tic Tac Toe. </div>
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We had minimum days today because it's conference week, so I headed home for lunch.</div>
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Kale Salad from Trader Joe's....so good! </div>
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It was so nice out today (80 degrees...gotta love Fall in California)</div>
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I also read my book for a few minutes...I am finally reading <a href="http://bit.ly/2OiyAqZ" target="_blank">Crazy Rich Asians</a>! </div>
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I headed back to school for my conferences...the leadership kids had hung a poster on my window...we have the Run for Education 10k this weekend.</div>
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After my conferences, I headed to the Elementary School for Luke's Kindergarten conference. </div>
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Got home from Luke's conference and saw that some happy mail from Rodan + Fields arrived....samples!!!!</div>
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Email or comment if you want me to send you one!</div>
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Kevin was home early (because he went to Luke's conference with me) so I ran some errands while he got some work done at home. My first stop was Peet's coffee since I had a free drink coupon on my Peet's app that expired today. Love the succulents that are in planters outside of Peet's.</div>
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I also had to return books at the library & pick up a couple birthday presents for this weekend, and while I was at Target I also picked up a few things for Kevin & the kids to try on for our family photo shoot next month. Going with a gray/cream/denim theme. I think.</div>
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Spent almost an hour at Target...I haven't been there in over a month (!!!!!!) Felt good to browse the aisles with no kids. The best!</div>
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Then I had to pick up my race packet for my 10k this weekend!</div>
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Made some <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">pumpkin bread</a>....my kids have been begging for it this week as an after school snack. <br />
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Anyone else have kids (and a husband) that pick at the top of the bread while they wait for it to cool?</div>
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These 2 loaves will be gone in 2 days. My kids DEVOUR <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">pumpkin bread</a>!</div>
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Dinner time...I made Chili in the Instant Pot but instead of ground beef I used boneless chuck. It was so yummy & only takes 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. </div>
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I realized I don't have a traditional chili recipe. I have <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/10/taco-soup.html" target="_blank">Taco Soup</a>, <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/10/crocktober-sweet-potato-black-bean_30.html" target="_blank">Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili</a> and my <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2015/10/crocktober-white-chicken-chili-plus.html" target="_blank">White Chicken Chili,</a> but not a "traditional" chili.</div>
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So I've been playing around with different combinations/ingredients. I just need to do one more tweak and then it will be perfect. </div>
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Wednesday night means youth group for Kate! I dropped off her and 3 of her friends. </div>
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I love that she loves youth group so much.</div>
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After I dropped them off, I finally had time to go on a run before it got to late. My goal for the month of October is to go on a run everyday. </div>
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I also decided that once a month I would just run 1 mile to see how fast I could go. I like doing random challenges like this for myself.</div>
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Then it was time to clean up the kitchen & organize backpacks for the morning. Didn't have to make their lunches since it's conference week, but snacks are ready to go. </div>
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Sat down with a glass of wine & got caught up with some of the news for Hurricane Michael....praying for all of you who live in Florida or who have family/friends affected by the Hurricane. So scary!</div>
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I then turned on won of my Fall Hallmark movies that I have on my DVR. </div>
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This one was called "Truly, Madly, Sweetly" It was cute, but it was based in San Francisco. Obviously I love San Francisco, since I live so close to it, but we don't get Fall here in SF, so even though it was a Fall movie, it didn't have the big Fall feel that I was hoping for.</div>
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I prefer the Fall Hallmark movies that are based in a small town in New England or on a farm. </div>
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(If you are looking for ones like that, you will like Pumpkin Pie Wars, October Kiss, Falling for Vermont)</div>
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So, there you have it....a sneak peek of our day on yet another 10th of the month.</div>
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It's crazy to me that for the past DECADE, I have documented the 10th of each and every month. </div>
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What a precious time capsule these 10 on 10 posts are.<br />
While I was watching my Hallmark movie tonight, I had so much fun going through my previous 10 on 10 posts. What a journey it's been doing this fun project and looking back on those baby/toddler years. Those were some crazy years with 2 under 2 and then a few years later adding Luke to the mix.<br />
So glad I have a glimpse into our daily life for the past decade. The days are long but the years are short. </div>
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Thanks for following along :)</div>
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mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-91102463042380267312018-10-08T01:30:00.000-07:002018-10-08T11:18:50.410-07:00For the love of October <div style="text-align: center;">
Oh, October. </div>
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How I love thee.<br />
You have always been my favorite month.<br />
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October 1st is one of my favorite days of the year because to me, that means Fall is really here.<br />
I know the first official day of Fall is September 22nd, but to me, it is October 1st<br />
(probably because in California, we can still get temperatures in the 90s at the end of September)<br />
But, October?<br />
That's when the weather starts to change.<br />
Days get shorter, it gets dark earlier and the air is crisp. <br />
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October is the gateway to the holiday season.</div>
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Once October arrives, that means it will soon be Halloween, then Thanksgiving & then Christmas.<br />
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My heart sings a little song once October arrives. <br />
Leaves changing colors.<br />
Football.<br />
Soup. Chili. Stew.</div>
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The rustle of fallen leaves underfoot. </div>
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Crisp & cooler
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Casseroles. Pot Roast. </div>
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The
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Pumpkins. </div>
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Cozy sweaters and boots.</div>
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Baking. </div>
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The smell of the Fall air.<br />
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Is there anything better than Fall?</div>
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It is surprising that I am born & raised in California. </div>
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I am not your typical California girl.<br />
Sure, I love the pool, the sunshine, the beach & the summer months.....but Fall.<br />
Oh, Fall. How I love thee.</div>
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We barely get Fall colors here. </div>
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Going to college at the University of Colorado was when I first fell in love with Fall because it was the first time I had experienced a "real" Fall. </div>
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I really should live in New England or the Pacific Northwest.</div>
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On my bucket list is to travel to New England in October to see all the Fall leaves & foliage.<br />
So, every October 1st, it is like a holiday around here.<br />
That is the day I bust out my Fall decor....not a day earlier....you
know I am OCD about these things....holidays must be celebrated in order
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Yes, I have issues ;)<br />
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This year I decided to keep my Fall decorations to a minimum.<br />
This summer I finished 40 bags in 40 days and did a MAJOR purge of my house.<br />
I got rid of so much stuff and simplified.<br />
Here are the decorations that I have up....which are barely any.<br />
Front Porch: <br />
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Close up of wreaths...I've had these for years!<br />
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I love mums!<br />
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I will keep the mums out until the end of November. <br />
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Here is the most boring Fall decorated house...<br />
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Mantle with 5 pumpkins for the 5 of us:<br />
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These are fake pumpkins from Target a few years ago:<br />
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Miniature pumpkins in my candle holder:<br />
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Mini Pumpkin from our garden:<br />
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Pumpkin Patch sign in our Dining Room<br />
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Into our kitchen and all I have is this pumpkin on our table. Boring & Simple. <br />
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It's made of yarn...I got it at Target a few years ago.<br />
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On our Kitchen counter, I also have our Pumpkin candy jar filled up.<br />
The first week of October I fill our glass pumpkin candy jar with
candy corn, harvest corn, pumpkins, Reese’s pieces and some peanuts. I
keep it on the kitchen counter. It’s the one and only time I fill it
up...the kids know this and have to pace themselves and have self
control.<br />
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lasted is 6 days. Not that tempting to me, I only like the Reese’s
pieces, not a fan of candy corn :)<br />
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October also means my pantry is stocked with canned pumpkin & making
everything pumpkin. In 2009 or 2010 there was a canned pumpkin
shortage....do you remember that? Ever since then I stock up on canned
pumpkin :)<br />
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October means baking pumpkin bread (Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-bread.html" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a>) & Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins (Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2016/10/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) weekly:
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Sweet Potato Black Bean & Pumpkin Chili {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/10/crocktober-sweet-potato-black-bean_30.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>} </div>
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Pumpkin Spice Cake {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2015/11/pumpkin-spice-cake.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}
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Pumpkin Cheesecake {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2013/11/pumpkin-cheesecake-with-maple-whipped.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}
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Pumpkin Dip {<a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/pumpkin-dip.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkin-cheesecake-brownies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crumble Cake {<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/pumpkin-cream-cheese-crumble-cake.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}<br />
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Can there be too many pumpkin desserts? No! :)</div>
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Last Fall I discovered that the Hallmark Channel had Fall Harvest movies.<br />
The girls & I think they are the best :)<br />
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Just as cheesy as the Hallmark Christmas movie, but with a Fall setting.<br />
I LOVE THEM. There are 5 new ones this year, set your DVR's!<br />
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So many other good ones from years past as well! <br />
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<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2010/10/taco-soup.html" style="color: #b2c486; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Taco Soup</a> is one of our favorites...YUM!</div>
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Last year, I converted my taco soup recipe to an Instant Pot recipe (and made it with chicken instead of ground beef. </div>
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It's SO easy & so good! Recipe <a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/02/chicken-taco-soup.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Other favorite soup recipes that I make:<br />
<a href="https://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2017/10/crocktober-creamy-tuscan-tortellini_30.html" target="_blank">Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup</a>:<br />
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<a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2018/02/instant-pot-chicken-fajita-soup.html" target="_blank">Chicken Fajita Soup</a> is another family favorite.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "century gothic" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Download them {</span><a href="http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2014/10/weve-been-boo-zed.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #b2c486; font-family: "Century Gothic", Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "century gothic" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">}</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "century gothic" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">It's so fun to Boo friends. My kids love it! </span><br />
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October means<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "century gothic" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.3px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> going to the pumpkin patch & seeing all the varieties of pumpkins & gourds....they are so photogenic!</span><br />
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I love you, so!<br />
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What do you love about October?<br />
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