tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25152053289991172442024-03-27T02:38:11.225-04:00Hey, EEP!Hey, EEP is a creative lifestyle brand created by Erin Phraner. We share easy recipes, DIY projects, party ideas and clever hacks for making each day amazing!Erin Phranerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03568211726225133689noreply@blogger.comBlogger628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515205328999117244.post-29472177137727405762024-01-31T21:43:00.003-05:002024-01-31T21:53:41.573-05:00Cheesy Mexican Street Corn Chicken Wraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR5H-I35bSa5KijAK-t42UsJkb1O1mQ1IW5kmqxOCfSIpkFhZovo1syURcZs0InDjuORtWWpLMO3DcNq1ixWIiPNjy5OOnicWKfedjQ2ftKKLUOgD2JIzNuiqf3GURiora-f2iJr2NULw7yw21Xfk4j_5lhJiKnRGkojphcxBQM_Zker9jP9z16x74qU/s3840/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR5H-I35bSa5KijAK-t42UsJkb1O1mQ1IW5kmqxOCfSIpkFhZovo1syURcZs0InDjuORtWWpLMO3DcNq1ixWIiPNjy5OOnicWKfedjQ2ftKKLUOgD2JIzNuiqf3GURiora-f2iJr2NULw7yw21Xfk4j_5lhJiKnRGkojphcxBQM_Zker9jP9z16x74qU/s16000/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-22.jpg" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">f you love Mexican street corn, these snack-size chicken wraps will be your new favorite party recipe.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a>There's something magical about a party appetizer that steals the spotlight, offering a satisfying bite that feels more like a meal than just a nibble. These cheesy chicken wraps are my go-to for Super Bowl gatherings or any occasion that calls for a delicious crowd-pleaser.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ0G8Byu2GKW9rdxz2YadtABj9hSxfJQ_WGQiehTGTx2ESSJQWPC7k12IeiXGUGBi_YSkNKZbUWmPPX7aQJyZGDZjHiDdWTKtKd5jsz4LrBze3jcjlSF1Rft5YKqSRoRlWCmefI6jsWoiebYR3YMWCAiJd1mcIP5SkLbkjkT39-AWO2rKnykTKmumXDI/s3840/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ0G8Byu2GKW9rdxz2YadtABj9hSxfJQ_WGQiehTGTx2ESSJQWPC7k12IeiXGUGBi_YSkNKZbUWmPPX7aQJyZGDZjHiDdWTKtKd5jsz4LrBze3jcjlSF1Rft5YKqSRoRlWCmefI6jsWoiebYR3YMWCAiJd1mcIP5SkLbkjkT39-AWO2rKnykTKmumXDI/s16000/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-23.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Stuffed with corn, chicken and jalapeño, these pull-apart sandwiches are bite-size but incredibly satisfying. I’m a sucker for anything elote flavored— have you tried these <a href="https://amzn.to/49l7cOt"><span class="s1" style="color: #dca10d;">almonds</span></a>!?!?—so I make grilled corn all summer and do a stove-top version, off-the-cob, the rest of the year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">With the mini chicken wraps, you get the sweetness of the corn, the creaminess of the cheese, all of the great roasty savory spices, plus some bite from the jalapeño and lime.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrkci9gsRpLDekllaASA4ENnU2wHx4WRKQnOIj1VDOaBfWEuKMQL8qwRl7rJqX9YjzdIq-7W88uRgNhSvbcrdTHeUbIjscgSGktnpK_BRR1I6Rv90kE2mEo90nzTRPNMhKpBVqKBmWQHqjlIewUvq2ViBx9rWLuflrHPVu6zynqSUrYTn4ydXEXhuJmA/s3840/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrkci9gsRpLDekllaASA4ENnU2wHx4WRKQnOIj1VDOaBfWEuKMQL8qwRl7rJqX9YjzdIq-7W88uRgNhSvbcrdTHeUbIjscgSGktnpK_BRR1I6Rv90kE2mEo90nzTRPNMhKpBVqKBmWQHqjlIewUvq2ViBx9rWLuflrHPVu6zynqSUrYTn4ydXEXhuJmA/s16000/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-1.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The chicken gives this recipe a little bit of heft—like I said, I love an easy Super Bowl snacks or party snacks that feel almost like a main dish. That said, if you wanted to make a vegetarian appetizer, you could definitely replace the chicken with an equal amount of additional corn.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Speaking of which,</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I like to cook a few fresh cobs in the microwave and cut off the kernels myself but you could use canned or frozen that you’ve thawed. Similarly with the chicken, you can use shredded grocery-store rotisserie chicken or chicken that you’ve cooked and chopped yourself.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylT8uDBJHvXNRZs4ChjarQezlK33GvVeZcksHVpHTvKEi8Z2dY2gu0XBdk_04CkjrX8SQWxiw04hxOg09ADLq5oQz6r-ckj8iy2njcUUKy0mjyuQK2kuluEOSXpZPhW4ddQebdXOmzsrYUDAY4bBcM7nVC5PWOOXmOZ1hQG7WSULuXNomKdxPAFM7C5A/s3840/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-29.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylT8uDBJHvXNRZs4ChjarQezlK33GvVeZcksHVpHTvKEi8Z2dY2gu0XBdk_04CkjrX8SQWxiw04hxOg09ADLq5oQz6r-ckj8iy2njcUUKy0mjyuQK2kuluEOSXpZPhW4ddQebdXOmzsrYUDAY4bBcM7nVC5PWOOXmOZ1hQG7WSULuXNomKdxPAFM7C5A/s16000/Street-Corn-Chicken-Wraps-Erin-Phraner-29.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">But enough chitchatting, let’s get to the recipe shall we…</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Pull-Apart Street Corn Chicken Wraps</span></b></p><ul class="ul1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Cooking spray, for the pan</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1 (8oz) block of cream cheese, softened </span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1/4 cup sour cream </span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1 clove garlic, minced</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1 jalapeno, minced (seeds and rib removed for less heat)</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1/2 teaspoon chili powder</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1/2 teaspoon paprika</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1/2 teaspoon cumin </span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1/4 teaspoon of salt </span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1 cup corn, cooked and cut off the cob (about 3 ears) or canned/frozen, thawed</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>1 cup chicken, cooked and chopped or shredded rotisserie</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheddar cheese, plus more for sprinkling</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>7 to 9 (8") flour tortillas</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="s2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Chopped scallions, hot sauce and/or salsa for serving (optional) </span></li></ul><ol class="ol1"><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Preheat the oven to 400F. Spray a pie plate or springform pan with cooking spray (line with foil before spraying, if desired)</span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt until combined. Fold in the chicken, corn, cheese and lime juice.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Spread the filling on the tortillas, wrap tightly and cut into 1.5 to 2” rolls. Arrange rolls in the prepared pan and sprinkle with more cheese.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></li><li class="li1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Bake the chicken wraps until the cheese is bubbling and golden, about 10 minutes (you can cook more or broil quickly to get the cheesy recipe bubbly if you’d like). Serve as is or top with chopped scallions or cilantro — you could set out hot sauce or salsa for topping, as well, if desired.</span></li></ol><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Make-ahead Tip:</b> If you’d like to prep these ahead of time, prepare the recipe until the rolls are arranged in the pan; tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days. To serve, sprinkle with cheese and bake as instructed (plus a few extra minutes, if needed).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px; min-height: 19px; text-align: center;"><b></b><br /></p>ephranerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02088553232709415380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515205328999117244.post-53037080217339081982023-10-23T10:40:00.005-04:002023-10-23T10:43:02.187-04:006 Fun & Easy Halloween Ideas 2023<p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #454545; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4yLiPpahN81DcwWf2vQ_q2spgb_6dkB1dVd_vVZVfj2tTkwCPXyzrhaogcP6D2j9mNY4lDOZck9hpClbEaYTQgYQbHzO6jQlBGA2OkhJPB82Xhf-66b2fbf80IVgihx764UCBLg7EWYhHq70uveByi8u8uxlyhibiqOEFS8RFtLmaNSJkhaLl1_Ny9Q/s1462/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-3-Fox-Pumpkin-DIY.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr4yLiPpahN81DcwWf2vQ_q2spgb_6dkB1dVd_vVZVfj2tTkwCPXyzrhaogcP6D2j9mNY4lDOZck9hpClbEaYTQgYQbHzO6jQlBGA2OkhJPB82Xhf-66b2fbf80IVgihx764UCBLg7EWYhHq70uveByi8u8uxlyhibiqOEFS8RFtLmaNSJkhaLl1_Ny9Q/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-3-Fox-Pumpkin-DIY.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #454545; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Here are some of my favorite DIY Halloween ideas if you’re looking for Halloween decor or Halloween treat recipes that your whole family will love. They’re super cute but, most importantly, they’re incredibly easy to make...</span></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n-GcTKrZG0QiPh2I91tSV47BzRSVryq3WFk1K4WiJcpcvFpiVn45qmrsueOaTVU7O26C9cie5shcBuERYiqjGTDr4DxsU_rVbzVkAlYjUOJd7dcpJly0VhN4KMO6txn4a4TLXgyZhfP6aOhVujl_rTJ-jH6-PHW07Qy7WkKHiRgxGa6JXJhYJg3y1dE/s989/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-6-Witch-Hat-Cupcakes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n-GcTKrZG0QiPh2I91tSV47BzRSVryq3WFk1K4WiJcpcvFpiVn45qmrsueOaTVU7O26C9cie5shcBuERYiqjGTDr4DxsU_rVbzVkAlYjUOJd7dcpJly0VhN4KMO6txn4a4TLXgyZhfP6aOhVujl_rTJ-jH6-PHW07Qy7WkKHiRgxGa6JXJhYJg3y1dE/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-6-Witch-Hat-Cupcakes.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p></span></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Witched Hat Cupcakes</span></span></h4><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups vanilla frosting<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Orange food coloring, for tinting<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />12 plain cupcakes<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1/2 cup chocolate frosting<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />12 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />12 Hershey's Kisses<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />3 tablespoons coarse black decorating sugar<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1. Tint the vanilla frosting orange using orange gel or liquid food coloring. Divide frosting among plain cupcakes and smooth using an offset spatula. <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />2. Put the chocolate frosting in a small resealable plastic bag. Snip the corner and pipe a generous dot chocolate frosting on the center of each Keebler Fudge Stripe cookie, chocolate-side up (this is your glue). Add a Hershey Kiss to each cookie, pressing into the frosting so it puffs up around the Hershey Kiss a bit. <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />3. Put the black decorating sugar in a small bowl. One at a time, hold a hat over the bowl and spoon the sugar over the chocolate frosting to coat and letting the excess fall back into the bowl. Arrange the hats on top of the frosted cupcakes. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day, if desired.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SQu9RiLthiahZ_FjoA6Ka-ecw3heYc-hPNejNA0cpS229mc-kqXN_ODMgUpbKKiHg4L3GQ2lL-1Q_3fiJX7fMOTaNRSumzQQ_h1WEMdoIWHtW7C5JaEfq_WF9g9nHpZ6FKqhO9zgwJBRGUmf8805sDllVq_JzPuy2p8DdZTWKSvcgaksWZKPcxzafQY/s1462/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-2-Fox-Pumpkin-DIY.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SQu9RiLthiahZ_FjoA6Ka-ecw3heYc-hPNejNA0cpS229mc-kqXN_ODMgUpbKKiHg4L3GQ2lL-1Q_3fiJX7fMOTaNRSumzQQ_h1WEMdoIWHtW7C5JaEfq_WF9g9nHpZ6FKqhO9zgwJBRGUmf8805sDllVq_JzPuy2p8DdZTWKSvcgaksWZKPcxzafQY/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-2-Fox-Pumpkin-DIY.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: 100; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">DIY Fox Pumpkins</span></h4><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cut out a heart-shaped face from a piece of white felt using scissors; attach to a pumpkin using a hot glue. Add 2 eyes and a nose using black felt or a permanent marker. Cut a tail and 2 ears from orange felt. If desired, cut 2 smaller ears and a furry tail-end from the white felt for detailing. Attach to each other and to the pumpkin using hot glue.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLpE1gqdleKvOkssvjZ8JL2XNFx_1rju_gBatNmHfEe5IHMy-JdeE-4bpdd0p7mEF5p3EOQqNzuaYRDqDLucDOOwZcNePnLsLoneyEOUM7j1aTDxE5DeBij2OP22YDdbaCZ5zMcjBALNyQdKbdmTdsmcHAzFgxhh_k1KEjiono7B46XMpeTQvsju199E/s1600/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-4-Rotten-Apple-Donut.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLpE1gqdleKvOkssvjZ8JL2XNFx_1rju_gBatNmHfEe5IHMy-JdeE-4bpdd0p7mEF5p3EOQqNzuaYRDqDLucDOOwZcNePnLsLoneyEOUM7j1aTDxE5DeBij2OP22YDdbaCZ5zMcjBALNyQdKbdmTdsmcHAzFgxhh_k1KEjiono7B46XMpeTQvsju199E/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-4-Rotten-Apple-Donut.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Rotten Apple Donuts</span></h4><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 dozen donuts, your choice<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1 cup confectioners' sugar<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1 bottle sparkling apple juice or apple juice<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Green food coloring (optional)<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />12 pretzels<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1 small jar apple sauce<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Gummy worms, for decorating <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />1. Divide the donuts among plates or arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />2. Put the confectioners' sugar in bowl. Slowly whisk in a little bit of sparkling apple juice (you only need a few tablespoons) until you reach the glaze consistency you'd like; set aside. Stir in green food coloring, if desired.<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />3. Insert a pretzel into each donut for an apple stem. Spoon a small scoop of apple sauce into the center of each donut. Add a gummy worm.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78w0MMai7o7MbLS_BFZOhTGgzOA5nRmclqa0f-VpXOIA-Da7XOLoc0k67d7jsDtakwqyESipnr1dHoD2sewoxNmEBztmRnHkpJA2JZDl03xq29TaNURw9f5hJaCv8RrGnpIaCErIF42KznjpR1ESigY7Y5Qz23x-yRoCK38G_V_w9FdxcPJ8PiONZWPA/s4032/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-8-Spider-Web-Brownies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78w0MMai7o7MbLS_BFZOhTGgzOA5nRmclqa0f-VpXOIA-Da7XOLoc0k67d7jsDtakwqyESipnr1dHoD2sewoxNmEBztmRnHkpJA2JZDl03xq29TaNURw9f5hJaCv8RrGnpIaCErIF42KznjpR1ESigY7Y5Qz23x-yRoCK38G_V_w9FdxcPJ8PiONZWPA/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-8-Spider-Web-Brownies.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Spiderweb Brownies</span></h4><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prepare your favorite brownie mix as the label director; slice into squares. Use melted chocolate or icing to create a spiderweb design (here’s an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cw5KuMguFmN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" style="border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; color: #1f1f1f; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: border 0.5s ease-out 0s;" target="_blank">easy how-to video</a>). Start by piping on a spiral design that covers the entire brownie. Drag a toothpick through the spiral, in each direction, to create the web pattern.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cJ_yUNs1l4c7IN_TIZwue-qXjWnbViF4INSEIkMRlIwbI2W04QZ90lz7L8kI-cKrEdeMItRf1C3TIoT8dM0cfG7FBG08d3IyP7lOaUlHm6GLmh_am64oCuHAbdZdIGjEqDodQEczCL8jtEFseNKHQaNK28QIAf5fu40NffL2huK2n-M-3I3xckNr4UU/s1496/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-9-Celementines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="964" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cJ_yUNs1l4c7IN_TIZwue-qXjWnbViF4INSEIkMRlIwbI2W04QZ90lz7L8kI-cKrEdeMItRf1C3TIoT8dM0cfG7FBG08d3IyP7lOaUlHm6GLmh_am64oCuHAbdZdIGjEqDodQEczCL8jtEFseNKHQaNK28QIAf5fu40NffL2huK2n-M-3I3xckNr4UU/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-9-Celementines.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Jack-o-Lantern Clementines</span></h4><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 dozen clementines<br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Handful of pretzel sticks <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Melted chocolate, for decorating <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />Green sprinkles or candies, for decorating</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Use a black marker to draw jack-o-lantern faces on your clementines (you can use a craft marker or a food-safe marker depending on your preference, I personally use a Sharpie!) <br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" /><br style="overflow-wrap: break-word;" />2. Break the pretzel sticks into pieces. Use melted chocolate to stick the bits on top of the clementines to create pumpkin “stem” then add green sprinkles or candies to decorate.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oT__VXjJgfPa-YpDeq3k3qKP5AOEQmINz2XC6NhyphenhyphenP4PHtXAeGFqKsZMI9ADvGw0nYRPBPRZsLDD3NbCHxZC-Yy8aWYDQWe9qj9zWqNbDmjsrHbUgK50ecU_hgxYzMB7MgeR3_i1o3h9Fo8jrHv1kA_QPl_BgSLHZ_3K9BlJXvlFVulmw69eMY3uEoL4/s1000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-7-Yarn-Halloween-Wreath.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oT__VXjJgfPa-YpDeq3k3qKP5AOEQmINz2XC6NhyphenhyphenP4PHtXAeGFqKsZMI9ADvGw0nYRPBPRZsLDD3NbCHxZC-Yy8aWYDQWe9qj9zWqNbDmjsrHbUgK50ecU_hgxYzMB7MgeR3_i1o3h9Fo8jrHv1kA_QPl_BgSLHZ_3K9BlJXvlFVulmw69eMY3uEoL4/s16000/Erin-Phraner-Halloween-7-Yarn-Halloween-Wreath.jpg" /></a></div><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">DIY Yarn Halloween Wreath</span></h4><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wrap a plain wreath base with black yarn, then tie some pieces across the wreath opening to create a spiderweb effect. Attach spiders and a faux bird using hot glue for a spooktacular look.</span></p><span><!--more--></span><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking for even more easy Halloween party ideas, here’s a short video with some other favorites…</span></p>
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Charlotte's teething like crazy! While she patiently waiting for that 1st tooth to pop through, I've been experimenting with easy, all-natural teething biscuit recipes & this one is our absolute favorite...<br />
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My mom often talks about how she gave me teething biscuits as a baby & I was always covered in "cookie snot" (her words not mine), do you know what I'm talking about!? Anyway, since Charlotte is teething and loves to experiment with new foods, I created this homemade teething biscuit recipe that anyone can make at home. Here's how...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>HEALTHY HOMEMADE TEETHING BISCUITS</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup old-fashioned oats</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 (6-oz) container yogurt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
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As a new mom, I'm always looking for fun activities to do at home with Charlotte. In this video, I'm sharing 4 easy sensory play ideas that anyone can do at home, perfect for small-space parenting and building strong bonds between parent-and-baby!<br />
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Here's a quick write-up and the time-codes for each idea so you can quickly find what you're looking for!<br />
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<b>1. Slime In A Bag (</b>01:00) Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch + 2 tablespoon sugar in a small pot; whisk in 2 cups cold water. Heat, stirring, over medium low heat until bubbling, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a plastic bag and let the baby play with the slime!<br />
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Like a lot of babies, Charlotte <i>loves</i> the Wubbanub! Part pacifier, part stuffed-animal...this lovey is super soothing but also seems super hard to clean. Not anymore! Here's how it's done...<br />
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Valentine's Day always creeps up! But don't worry, here are five easy ideas for your kid's class, best friend, husband—anyone!—that you can pull off last minute.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">1. Cupid's Bow Cookies: </span></b>Such a sweet treat for class valentines, skewer soft cookies on to paper straws. Cut out triangles from construction paper and glue on to create bows.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">4. Easiest Valentine's Day Breakfast Ever: </span></b>Instant breakfast in bed! Literally no effort at all, just create this cute <a href="http://hey eep pink milk">pink-milk surprise</a> with your valentine's favorite cereal.<br />
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If you have a diaper pail or a stinky garbage can at home that you'd love to hit the "refresh" button on, these easy DIY deodorizing tablets work wonders! With just a few ingredients, you can have a no-fuss way of keeping smells at bay. Who wouldn't want that!?<br />
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When I was pregnant, everyone told me to "enjoy the newborn poop" while it lasted. I had no idea what that meant until Charlotte started eating solid foods :) We have a great diaper pail but even when we change the bag frequently, sometime's there's a lingering scent...<br />
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I've made a lot of "cleaning pods" at my job at Nifty by BuzzFeed, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to try my hand at another tablet project: DIY Diaper Pail De-Stinkers! Using baking soda and water, I created a paste that I scented slightly with essential oils (totally optional).<br />
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I tried a few different ratios until getting it perfect, so check out the video (above) to see the full tutorial. And, if we're not friends on there already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel so we can share other easy DIY projects, recipes & more with you on the reg! xo<br />
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One lesson I learned quickly as a new mom is that baby poop happens & it's better to just roll with it, having a really good cleaning strategy in place, rather than stress. So I tried the most viral DIY cleaner on Pinterest (with a few tweaks) & spoiler alert....it REALLY works!<br />
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I'll include the full instructions below, plus the video that I posted on my YouTube channel with the full test of this awesome homemade cleaning product. Are we <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcdhVwUqW6ifV0NHjdVeaw">friends on YouTube</a> yet? If not, please feel free to subscribe & let me know if there's anything you're dying to see!<br />
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Looking for an easy cake recipe? It doesn't get simpler than this! If you have 1 box cake mix and some lemonade in the fridge, you can have this gorgeous dessert on the table in under an hour. Here's how...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's Charlotte's 1st Christmas and I cannot begin to tell you how excited I've been to send out our very first family cards to our loved ones. But to be honest, I don't have the time or extra $$$ this year to hire a photographer. Who cares!? </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These 4 Christmas card photo ideas are easy enough for even the most amateur photo-taker to master on their phone's camera app...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You may have seen on my Instagram that we're starting a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2dkgbBLEI/">"12 Books of Christmas"</a> holiday tradition! Take a photo of your little bookworm. Put colorful poster board on the floor. Grab a book. Let them play!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Similar to the first idea, tape craft paper to the wall so it swoops out onto the floor. Add cozy blankets and pillows. Put baby in his or her warmest, softest clothes and take a few photos. The craft paper is much larger that the wrapping paper, so they have room to move around and/or add a sibling if you have multiple littles to feature on your card!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope this is helpful! I'd love to see some of your holiday cards! Please shoot me a message on Instagram or comment below. I'm sure you just have the cutest faces to show off! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, here's a little video I made walking through each idea and showing you when happened when I let the internet pick our card...<i>gah!!!</i></span><br />
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My daughter Charlotte <i>loves</i> foxes, which is pretty hilarious since she's a newborn baby! This is her first Halloween, so I thought it would be fun to make an easy, no-carve fox pumpkin to keep in her room. Here's what I did...<br />
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Yes, it's true. Charlotte babbles and makes eyes <i>only</i> at foxes no other creatures; stuffed animals, foxes in books, on her pajamas. I don't know what it is about them but she's obsessed! I should really dress her as a fox for Halloween but I already started on another costume (whoops!) and I feel like it's too late to change it...<br />
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So since she won't be dressed as a fox, I thought a homemade pumpkin might be a cute DIY Halloween decor idea for her nursery. This is a super easy, fast project. I made this no-carve pumpkin in literally 5 minutes with things I already had around the house.</div>
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Honestly, I feel like the woodland creature theme is so hot for baby rooms right now, you could totally make this with a funkin (those fake pumpkins you see at Target and Michael) and just keep it as DIY decor all year round. Anyway! I hope you enjoy this simple tutorial. Here are the instruction written out below.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2:00PM At my final OB appointment on Friday afternoon, I was told “baby looks great but your cervix is still 100% closed,” despite all of the tricks. They scheduled me for an induction Sunday night. On my way back to the office, I called my mom and asked if she could meet me after work and walk home with me from Union Square to Brooklyn. "Can you please help me walk this baby out, mama?!"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">4:30AM I felt a contraction coming on and all of a sudden I felt a POP! I yelled to my husband, "I think my water's about to break!" and with that a gush of fluid came out like someone popped a giant water balloon up in my vagina lol which, I mean, is kind of what happened, right?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2:36PM Twenty minutes (5 pushes) later, I was holding our chubby, pink baby girl! She was all cheeks and pure sweetness. She had a strong cry and a pouty lower lip, just like I did when I was born. They immediately put her on my chest and we just sat there loving on each other with her dad while my doctor finished everything up. We decided to delay her cord clamping. I asked to wait for the placenta to detach by itself, which it did and honestly I didn't even feel it come out. I had 2 minor tears that needed stitching; the OB said "you're going to feel a pinch" a few different times but I didn't feel that either. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4:00PM We were wheeled up to our recovery room, which we shared with another couple. My parents went home, the nurse drew the curtain on our little matchbox size space. It felt like we were left alone to parent for the very first time on an airplane lol I remember feeling so surprised and overwhelmed that they just leave you with the baby. "Diapers are in that drawer, you should feed her about every 2 to 3 hours, the night-nurse starts at eight" And that was it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Name: </span></b>Charlotte Elizabeth Sytsma</span></div>
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<b style="color: #9fc5e8; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Favorites: </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Her carseat, having her hair brushed, sleeping with 1 hand on her face.</span></div>
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Have you heard of the 2-ingredient recipe people are calling the best smelling room spray ever? Apparently it's the secret to a house the smells amazing, even if it's less than fresh! So I decided to give it a try in a new series I'm calling "Mama Tried!"<br />
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My goal has always been to have a home that people walk into and say "oh my gosh, it smells <i>amazing</i> in here!" With our little baby on the way, I know things are going to get a bit stinkier than I might like—that comes with the territory, right?—but I wanted to find a way to combat odor without a bunch of chemicals that could aggravate her sweet, sensitive body.<br />
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That's how I came across this "secret spray" on Pinterest! Every post I read said this 2-ingredient recipe creates the most incredible, long-lasting scent. All you need: fabric softener and baking soda. To keep things as natural as possible, I sought out <a href="https://www.mrsmeyers.com/honeysuckle-fabric-softener/" target="_blank">Mrs Meyer's</a> fabric softener (not sponsored, this is just what we use in our home). It might not be chemical-free but I feel a lot better using this around the house than other store-bought sprays. And, honestly, it smells so much better, too! Here's how it's done...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's the deal, I am currently a week past my due date with our sweet little baby! So I decided to start a quick knitting project to keep my mind busy. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;">That's how I ended up on Etsy looking for knitting patterns for beginners and found this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/518589024/baby-all-in-one-knitting-pattern-eve?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">amazing tutorial</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pippyeve?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Pippy Eve.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The pattern cost about $5, totally worth it. It provides instructions for how to knit a baby romper using either button or tie straps—I went with ties! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For the yarn, I stopped by my favorite </span><a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Purl Soho</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> for their </span><a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/worsted-twist.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Worsted Twist yarn</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in the color Super Pink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't usually share other people's project here on Hey, EEP! But this was such a great experience for me, I figured you might be interested. Plus, it's not often that I get through a knitting pattern without screwing it up lol so I really wanted to show you how it turned out!</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Do you have any favorite knitting patterns for babies or children? I'd love to know! xo Erin</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Baby clothes are just the CUTEST! So tiny, so sweet, so tempting to buy a zillion teeny things! Whether you’re dressing your own little or you’re searching for an easy DIY baby shower gift, these graphic tee onesies say it all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It’s fair to say, as a low key shop-a-holic who’s 7-months pregnant...I’m a bit baby clothing obsessed! One thing I cannot stand, though: all of the cheesy phrase t-shirts, onesies and dresses you see in the stores and online. Whats with the corniness!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In an effort to stock our baby girl’s closet with a few essentials that don’t make me cringe AND don’t break the bank, I set out to turn a bulk-pack of onesies into itty-bitty graphic tees even I’d be down to wear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Iron-on letters aren’t anything new. But sometimes I forget how easy it is to get exactly what you want with a pack of letters and one swipe of the iron. I got these ones from Ban.do, here's <a href="https://www.bando.com/products/black-flock-iron-on-letters?gdffi=8d793df56c864a5c8d0b9fe5ed5ea1ec&gdfms=AABC9C4D69C44ADC85205B751A520997&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlOLVvYnC2gIVAQOGCh2y2gd8EAQYAiABEgLnMfD_BwE" target="_blank">the link</a> if you're interested.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I’ve made similar personalized onesies for baby showers and they’re the perfect gift! Compared to the custom finds you can buy on Etsy, I think they’re cuter and way more affordable.</span></div>
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I'm not a calorie counter but I'm a bit of an ingredient nut. I try to have things that only contain ingredients I recognize and it turns out that kind of eating is really delicious! This healthy twist on banana pudding doesn't contain any pudding mix or canned condensed milk, just easy, good-for-you staples you can feel great about! Here's how you make it...<br />
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You gals probably remember back when I shared my <a href="http://www.heyeep.com/2015/12/6-month-wedding-slim-down.html" target="_blank">6-Month Wedding Slim Down</a> that I'm not into deprivation but, instead, try to eat well and clean by avoiding processed foods as much as possible. It's been such a positive eating routine for me! And I really value it now that I'm pregnant.<br />
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Growing this little lady, I'm even more aware of what I'm putting in my body. Which can be a funny thing to balance when certain cravings kick in! For me, it's been all cold, creamy and sweet—ice cream, yogurt, pudding...<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqclolKQaQM/WrT2ktfpWII/AAAAAAAANgs/MGbvK-mhi1oOU4xSUWSOzTB_1mMq7EsSQCKgBGAs/s1600/Healthy-Banana-Pudding-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqclolKQaQM/WrT2ktfpWII/AAAAAAAANgs/MGbvK-mhi1oOU4xSUWSOzTB_1mMq7EsSQCKgBGAs/s1600/Healthy-Banana-Pudding-3.jpg" /></a><br />
Ice cream is easy; I usually stick with <a href="https://www.haagendazs.us/products/2473/ice-cream/vanilla" target="_blank">vanilla Haagen Dazs</a> (cream, skim milk, can sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract) or any of the <a href="http://www.vanleeuwenicecream.com/where-to-buy/" target="_blank">Van Leeuwen ice creams</a> (I usually go with strawberry, which is just milk, cream, organic egg yolks, cane sugar, salt and fresh strawberries).<br />
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But last week, I had the strongest craving for banana pudding! How on earth was I going to do that without A) Reaching for industrial ingredients like pudding mix or sweetened condensed milk B) Having too much sugar, since I know that's not great for bebe.</div>
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That's how I came up with this recipe! I've been eating a ton of <a href="https://siggis.com/product/vanilla-whole-milk/" target="_blank">Siggi's 4% vanilla yogurt</a> (not an ad, just my fave) so I had the idea of using it as the base of a creamy, dreamy dessert. Mixed with a little heavy cream, I know exactly what's inside of my treat and honestly I think I prefer it to my old standby recipe. Yes, I still used Nilla Wafers—there are only a few per serving, but you could swap in a healthier shortbread cookie if you'd prefer.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 (4.4-ounce) containers super-thick vanilla yogurt</span><br />
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You guys! I've been waiting so long to share the happy news with you: We're expecting our first little one! Coming soon, our sweet baby girl, due June 13th...<br />
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It's been a roller coaster; incredible highs and intense lows. Getting pregnant and staying pregnant can be such a long, heartbreaking process. If you're reading this and struggling, know that I'm sending you the most hugs and I'm always here to talk (in the comments, on Instagram, wherever). Pregnancy can be painfully isolating, especially when things aren't going how you thought or hoped they would. Trust me, I know. So I hope you don't take the "highs" of my story the wrong way. This is just an honest account of how things have unfolded so far...</div>
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Here it goes! By total surprise, I got pregnant on the first try. I stopped taking birth control about 8 months beforehand and logged my temperature every morning on the <a href="https://www.naturalcycles.com/en?campaignid=1022821160&adgroupid=52934380280&adid=241746700548&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2LLEmfrn2AIVVzuBCh18YA6nEAAYASAAEgJBvPD_BwE" target="_blank">Natural Cycles app</a> (highly recommend it) to track my ovulation. I used the app initially to <i>prevent</i> pregnancy, then switch it to the "trying to get pregnant" mode when we were ready to get going!</div>
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Here's where the cloud rolls in. Before things got started, I went for a pre-conception checkup at my OBGYN. It included a foresight screening, basically a DNA test to see if I have any genetic issues that could be passed on to a baby. The test revealed that I'm a carrier for a common mutation that only affects males (which is why I'm perfectly fine and healthy) but it means that any boy baby of mine has a 50/50 chance of inheriting a serious problem. The doctor encouraged me to consider IVF or adoption, "just to be safe."</div>
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I can't begin to describe the days and weeks that followed that phone call. I've never been so broken. Even now, I have a hard time writing about it (this is my third attempt and there is a gross pile of snotty tissues next to me). I actually recorded a video on my phone right after I found out because I thought maybe at some point I could share it and help other people not feel so alone when they get similar news. But honestly, I can't bring myself to watch it. </div>
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With all of my options out on the table, I decided to continue naturally. After all, it was <i>more</i> likely (75% chance) that everything would be fine. That didn't stop me from feeling like I had a 500LB brick crushing my chest at all hours of the day. I carried it around with me constantly; at work, at home, even after I found out I was pregnant. It would be months until I knew whether my baby was sick—and whether I'd keep being pregnant. Most days I couldn't stop crying. I had absolutely no interest in the things I loved. The fear and uncertainty was crippling. And on top of it all, I was newly pregnant. I felt guilty that I wasn't the happy, exuberant pregnant lady that my sweet little baby deserved. I also was slowly figuring out that I'd have Princess Kate–levels of morning sickness that kept me from moving, eating or drinking without barfing my guts out. And I felt like I couldn't tell anyone. How do you even start explaining all of this? </div>
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One particularly difficult day, I started feeling really claustrophobic in the office and had to rush outside for some air. I couldn't breath. I couldn't pull myself together. So I googled "prenatal therapy nyc?" The first thing that popped up was a link to the <a href="https://www.seleni.org/" target="_blank">Seleni Institute,</a> a perinatal mental health facility that deals with infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc. I remember calling the number, walking up and down 18th street in tears. I was blubbering to the person on the other line about how I wasn't sure if I was the right person for what they do but I was pregnant and waiting and struggling and didn't know where to turn. They saw me the next day and I've continued going ever since. It was the best call I've ever made. </div>
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The week before Thanksgiving, I had 9 vials of blood drawn for a cell-free DNA test. It would determine if the baby was a boy or a girl. I prayed my heart out. I went to bed Thanksgiving night, expecting not to hear anything until Monday morning.</div>
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At midnight I woke up to use the bathroom and saw 2 missed called and a voicemail on my phone. I quickly skimmed the voicemail transcription and saw the words <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Downtown Women OBGYN</span></b> and <span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>BABY GIRL.</b></span> I woke up my husband. We listened to the voicemail. The outcome I had been wishing, praying, hoping for the past 3 months actually came true. She's a baby girl! It was the most overwhelming sense of relief and joy that I have ever felt. I spent the rest of the night crying, laughing, and looking at baby clothes and nursery photos on my phone because I hadn't let myself start believing or dreaming about her until I knew everything was going to be okay. I didn't sleep at all. </div>
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I am now <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">20 weeks pregnant</span></b> with our sweet baby girl. We had her big midway anatomy scan last week. She's healthy and growing and we couldn't be happier. To say I feel lucky or blessed would be a ridiculous understatement. Someone was really watching over us. I thank God and the universe for her every single day.</div>
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The morning sickness stopped about a week ago. My belly popped. I'm starting to feel her swim around and we have the most adorable photos of her pretty little face that I find myself just staring at morning, noon and night. I love being pregnant. I want to soak up every minute of the next few months.</div>
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So that's where we are. My husband and I are over-the-moon, waiting for our lady to arrive. Right now we're working on her nursery (which is currently his office). I'd love to share some of that process with you if you're interested. Since I'm finally able to eat, I'm coming up with new pregnancy-safe recipes that I'd really like to post about, as well. You don't have to be knock-up to enjoy 'em! I'm talking about easy, healthy recipes anyone would love—expectant mamas, included!</div>
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I'd really love to hear about your pregnancy stories. <span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>What did pregnancy look like for you? </b></span>Did you have similar issues? Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you just interested in pregnancy (no shame, girl, I was a mommy-blog creeper long before I ever wanted a family of my own)?<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Also, do you have any <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">pregnancy advice?</span></b> Or advice for a <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">first-time-mama</span></b> like me? I'm all ears! Thank you for listening. I feel like a weight has been lifted writing this all down. I'm an open book, so please let me know if you have any questions. You gals are truly the best <i>xo Erin</i></span></div>
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'Tis the busy season! I love making DIY decorations for the holidays but they have to be quick and easy. These homemade Christmas trees couldn't be simpler to make. Three items. Two minutes. Here's how it's done...<br />
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Today in partnership with <a href="http://izze.com/" target="_blank">IZZE</a> I'm super excited to share my couldn't-be-easier tutorial for these DIY party hat trees with you. They have such a fun, midcentury modern look and they're seriously ready in minutes.<br />
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I found a few bags of metallic party hats in Target the other day. I snagged as many green ones as I could find! But you could do this with any type of party hat. It might even be fun to mix-and-match patterns and colors.<br />
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All you do, stuff 1 hat with some tissue paper (with all the gift wrapping, I have a lot of extra tissue hanging around these days), stack on top of another party hat and add a pompom topper if you'd like!<br />
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I love the idea of putting these out for a festive tablescape for a cookie swap, cocoa party or even for Christmas dinner. I added some pink napkins and a few bottles of <a href="http://izze.com/products/izze-sparkling-cherry-lime/" target="_blank">IZZE Sparkling Cherry Lime Juice </a>since the bottles are red and green—so perfect for the holidays!<br />
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Do you stick to a particular style when you're decorating? Are you more traditional? Rustic? Modern? I seem to go back and forth, a little traditional with a little mod thrown in. That's why I think these will be a perfect addition! They seem a little retro don't they?<br />
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Another benefit of these's DIY trees, it's totally up to you whether you want to save them for next year or recycle them with your other paper goods. I know in our little Brooklyn condo, storage space is hard to come by. So having something I could make easily each year without having to store 'em is a mega bonus for us.<br />
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If you're making something for the holidays: homemade gifts, DIY decorations, cookies, anything! I'd love to know. Let me know in the comments what you're whipping up. I'd love to chat about it xo<br />
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Do you find always yourself scrambling for Halloween ideas right before the big day? That's me every year! But these <i>rotten</i> apple donuts are the perfect last-minute treat for friends and family! Equal parts creepy and cute, this no-bake recipe is ready in 15 minutes or less...<br />
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I love when IZZE asks me to come up with spooky and simple ideas for Halloween! Last year I made these <a href="http://www.heyeep.com/2016/10/layered-jello-shots-ghosts.html">BOO-zy jello shots.</a> This year, life is busier and crazier. I'm sure a lot of you can relate! So I thought we should come up with a super-duper easy Halloween dessert that you can literally make in minutes. I'm talking "make-it-after-work-on-Tuesday-night" easy—and that's exactly what this recipe is!<br />
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Start with store-bought donuts. They can be whatever flavor you'd like; chocolate, glazed, plain, cream-filled, you go for it! To create the apple look, just stir together confectioners' sugar and <a href="http://www.izze.com/products/izze-sparkling-apple-2/">IZZE Sparkling Apple</a> to create a glaze. I love the sweet, tart, green-apple taste of IZZE. It's seriously perfect for this! A drop of green food coloring (or black / brown food coloring if you're feeling extra creepy) completes the look!<br />
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To me, the perfect dessert idea only uses things you can find in the regular grocery store. I don't always have the time for a special trip to Michael's or Party City. That's why, for the rest of the apple decoration, all you need are pretzels, apple sauce and gummy worms.<br />
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If you're really feeling fancy, you could always use frosting to pipe on an apple leaf or other decorations. It's completely up to you! Make these as easy or as intricate as you'd like!<br />
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I could see little ones freaking out over this "gross" Halloween treat, couldn't you!? They look super slimy and spooky but they taste amazing! Who doesn't love green-apple!? And who can say no to donut!?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 bottle IZZE Sparkling Apple</span><br />
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All of my friends are having babies! It's super exciting and brings up lots of new questions for me. Like, what do you give as a baptism gift!? Well, I made these teething-friendly rosary beads for a special babe. They were really well received, so I thought I'd share the tutorial with you in case you're looking for an idea, too...<br />
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This homemade baptism gift is super fast to make. I made this rosary the morning of the baptism, no joke! All you'll need: Natural wooden beads, natural wood cross, nylon cord and silicone beads (which are a new discovery for me and I'm totally obsessed)! I found this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012F830LA">pack on Amazon</a> that already had the nylon cord included.<br />
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To soften and coat the wood beads for sensitive baby gums, I soaked the cross and spheres in coconut oil for 15 minutes. This makes a <i>huge</i> difference and I highly recommend doing it.</div>
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Does your friend have a favorite color that you could share with the baby? Or maybe a specific thee for the nursery that you could match the rosary to? These silicone beads come in so many colors, you can customize the rosary however you'd like! You know me, though. I'm a color addict. I went all out on this gift with blue, turquoise, pink, yellow and an orangey-red.</div>
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Do you have a wee one in your life that might like a baby rosary of their own? Or maybe a friend who would find a homemade baby rosary really lovely and special? It meant a lot to me to be able to make this for my friend. Maybe one day I'll be able to make one for a babe of my own!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>DIY BABY ROSARY BEADS</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MAKES: 1 rosary </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 natural unfinished wood beads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 natural unfinished wood cross</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">25 silicone beads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 piece nylon cord</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Soak the wood beads and wood cross in melted coconut oil for at least 15 minutes to soften. Remove and rub dry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. String the wood beads and silicon beads onto nylon cord; tie off the end. Melt the end of the knot with a lighter to secure (this way there's no way the string can come undone).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Add the wood cross and tie off the end; repeat the melting. </span><br />
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<span class="m_1515978905817498297s1"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">I get girl crushes very easily! They're not frivolous or trivial, I just feel really connected to and inspired by other women determined to rise, help, create, whatever it is! I'm lucky to call many of those crushes my friends and today with <a href="http://izze.com/">IZZE</a> I'd love to share an easy way to celebrate your own girlies on National Friends Day!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My own personal girl gang is chockfull of powerful ladies who are super passionate about what they do, whether they're</span><span class="m_1515978905817498297Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a kick-ass fashion editor, changing how we access local foods, educating the next generation, raising amazing babies or literally bringing babies into this world! I am humbled by them. I am amazed by them. I am their biggest fan.</span><span class="m_1515978905817498297Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="m_1515978905817498297s1"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One big thing we have in common is our commitment to empowering other women. We've all been called #girlboss before. We've also all been called pushy. Bossy. Bitchy. You name it! As a result, I think we all feel responsible for lifting up the ladies around us and protecting them for the haters, even in small ways.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This may sound totally silly but after attending the Women's March in Washington, D.C. I started to see what I was calling <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=boob%20tshirts">"boob" shirts</a> everywhere. Some of the designs were actual hand-sketched boobs, others were seashells, daisies, pineapples...you could really have your pick. Have you noticed the same thing!?</span></div>
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<span class="m_1515978905817498297s1"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">When I see those shirts in person or on Instagram I think, "you frickin' go girl!!!" The trolls would say, "ummm...well...you're just trying to bring attention to your boobs. That's not powerful that's slutty. That's the opposite of feminism." And to them I say, thank you for your opinion. I don't agree but that's totally fine.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">By the way, Jenna is an amazing boss-lady in the food industry. She works for a cool startup that's basically online groceries for famers' market lovers. It's called <a href="https://ourharvest.com/">Our Harvest</a>, check it out if you're interested in yummy local foods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love a waffle recipe that uses self-rising flour. Something about not having to measure baking soda or baking powder feels so sneaky and cool to me. I've never found a waffle or pancake mix that I've really loved. Do you have one you like? For the past few years, this has been my "waffle mix," simply because it's so easy and fast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Meanwhile, whisk the self-rising flour and instant coffee in a medium bowl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Add the milk, egg and butter to the flour mixture and gently stir together until just combined. Let sit 2 minutes while you spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Spoon batter into the waffle iron and cook to your desired doneness, I usually select "medium." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Serve with butter, syrup or whipped cream—you do you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>TIP: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar to the batter for sweeter waffles, if you'd like. </i></span>Erin Phranerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03568211726225133689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515205328999117244.post-68182690051805454202017-07-11T19:43:00.000-04:002017-07-14T17:14:10.672-04:00Cherry Cake Pop Recipe!<div style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">
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<span class="m_6298697225177656912s1"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you say cake pops or cake truffles? Either way, there's nothing quite as cute, bite-size and party-ready than these cherry-shaped treats! Equally as fun to make as they are to eat, I'd love to share this super easy cake pop recipe with you...</span></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Gah! </i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I said cake pop. Well, that's what I tend to call them (though, cake truffles do sound a tad fancier). I've had this idea for a while. I LOVE cherries and cute cakes are kind of my jam. Here's what we're going to do: Form cake pop dough into balls, dip 'em in red candy melts, sprinkle with sugar and add stems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Forgive me if cake pops seem a little 2010 but I thought it was a fun idea you might enjoy. Have you made cake pops before? I'd love to know what you think!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MAKES: ABOUT 30 cake pops</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 box cake mix</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl. Add half to two-tirds of the store-bought frosting in the container (don't add the whole tub, it'll be too much) and mix until the mixture resembled wet sand and sticks together when you pinch between your fingers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">4. Meanwhile, melt the candy melt and put the sanding sugar in a bowl. Line a making sheet with parchment or wax paper; set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">5. For each cake pop, dip in the candy melts (shaking to remove any excess), then transfer to the sanding sugar and roll to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Chill for at least 1 hour or until the candy melt coating is hard. </span></span></div>
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