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DIY Chocolate Peppermint Bath Salts

  You can make this for yourself or for a gift, it is a great way to soak in the tub, it’s one of my favorites. If you chose to give it as a gift use a 8oz mason jar, you could use an airtight container if you’re keeping it for yourself. You can use food coloring to get the pink color if you choose to. What you need: 1c epson salt 1/4c cocoa powder 10 drops peppermint essential oil Mix everything together and put in your mason jar or container.

12/12 - 12/20

  I had hoped that last week I would have had blog posts up. However life got in the way. This coming up week will consist of DIY for Christmas and recipes of all different kinds. I will make one post where to find the best deals on ham for your Christmas dinner. Once all the holidays are over with it will be business as usual.

Roasted Pumpkin with Feta & Honey

  Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin, well maybe turkey. What you'll need: 1 1.5lb butternut pumpkin or squash 3T evoo 2T sesame seeds 3T honey 1T balsamic vinegar 2oz crumbled feta cheese 1/2tsp chilli flakes salt & pepper Create: Preheat the oven to 410 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment. Peel the pumpkin and cut into bite sized cubes. Make sure you remove the seeds. Toss the pumpkin cubes in the oil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with sesame seeds. Put back in the oven for 10 minutes and roast. Drizzle with honey, balsamic vinegar, feta and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

DIY Pillar Candle Runner

Cheap, easy and chic... grab some fake vine, different sizes of white candles and some mini pumpkins and paint them white. Run it down the whole center of your table.

Dollar General Ad 11/8 - 11/14

When it comes to this sales post you have to keep in mind that some posts I have made days in advance which means some of the sales ads I have looked at are previews; that means that this post may not show all the actual sales posts for your region. In addition to that it is never the whole ad, it is the best deals they are offering. Always check your sales ad before you head out. Also remember to use eCoupons, printables and Sunday coupons. 3 day event 11/12 - 11/14 Toys Buy 1 get 1 75% off Outdoor Christmas decorations (select varieties) Buy 1 get 1 50% off Select pop 2 liters .85 Select pop 6 pack bottles 5/$10 11/14 eCoupon $5/$25 spent Clover valley cereal (select varieties) $1.50 Dasani 24 pack water (select varieties) 2/$7 Red bull 4 pack $5.50 Swanson broth (select varieties) 2/$1 Ziploc (select varieties) $2.95 Xtra laundry (select varieties $2 ***Daily Sale*** General mills (select varieties) 3/$6 McCafe k cups $5.95 - $1 eCoupon = $4.95 Gain (select varieties) $3.95 - $1 e...

What I am Thankful for November 12, 2020

  Life, we rarely stop and smell the roses! We are normally so busy that we don’t sit back and relax and look around at all the blessings that we have. I may complain about aches and pains or having a bad day but each night I go to bed and when I pray I thank God for giving me another day.

Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce

I absolutely love mushrooms and I have to say this would taste great with a turkey! This recipe serves 4 What you'll need: 1lb mushrooms 1T evoo salt and pepper to taste 1/4c butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1tsp thyme, chopped 1T lemon juice Create: Toss the mushrooms in the oil, salt and pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400 degree oven until they start to caramelize, about 20 minutes, make sure you mix them around about halfway through. Cook the butter over medium heat until it starts to turn a nice hazelnut brown, remove from heat and add garlic, thyme and lemon juice. Toss the roasted mushrooms in the butter and season with salt and pepper.