tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68278103613430988432024-03-18T13:40:58.185-07:00RuthAnne StrongRuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.comBlogger348125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-14582225119450063182022-12-29T22:31:00.004-08:002023-10-12T19:53:06.753-07:00New Website!!<p> Impact-Site-Verification: 1674193296</p><p>I wanted to give an update that I have a new <a href="https://ruthannestrong.com" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> now!! This blog will stay up and running as long as possible. I am noticing that some links won't let you download right away. If you need to access a file please follow the prompts to ask for permission. It will automatically send me an email, I'll approve it and then you'll get an email with the file you're able to download. I am hoping to go through all my old links and update them so you won't have to do that, but it does take time so please follow the prompts until then. I check my emails regularly so I should get back to you ASAP. If you need a file quickly the best way to reach me is through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthanne.strong/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. While you're there I'd super appreciate some support with a follow! You can find all my latest links including my LTK, Tik Tok and more <a href="https://linktr.ee/ruthanne.w.strong" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><p>If you have time to pin, share, mention my blog or Instagram posts, etc. it really does help so much and makes a big difference. Thank you!!</p><p>If you'd like to stay up to date on all things RuthAnne Strong please head on over to <a href="http://ruthannestrong.com">ruthannestrong.com</a>, I'll still share all the fun we had over here and hopefully even more!! Recipes, Bake Shop recipes, handouts, church lessons, parties, family updates, traditions and more! Thank you so much for supporting me and my family!</p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-61896715762714679272021-01-30T08:04:00.002-08:002021-01-30T08:04:17.603-08:00Pamper Love Notes<p style="text-align: center;">After a year like 2020 I think we all deserve some pampering! This Love Note would be perfect for thinking of you gifts, friends, loved ones, family, neighbors, or anyone that you know that has had a rough year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UrS1JfK7WqrC9TiL6VWhaQkMy3ElomS1EC48NPl6aKBJ-_zHzF97Ed30TDte5S1-rDtTo0wygeGHrZJg7VAkAdFN80gSslf8y3WQfctOcPZOCpEUMDUZ-nzHjMHtjKycs__w_jHclfg/s3473/IMG_3070.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3473" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UrS1JfK7WqrC9TiL6VWhaQkMy3ElomS1EC48NPl6aKBJ-_zHzF97Ed30TDte5S1-rDtTo0wygeGHrZJg7VAkAdFN80gSslf8y3WQfctOcPZOCpEUMDUZ-nzHjMHtjKycs__w_jHclfg/w558-h640/IMG_3070.jpeg" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M11QJN1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01M11QJN1&linkId=37905d991de82731b11a8f5f43ee662d" target="_blank">clear cellophane bags</a> and use them all the time. Use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ODRA3G/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007ODRA3G&linkId=fbde4c069b8d10adfff36ed238a18c59" target="_blank">bag filler</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3N2DLY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07D3N2DLY&linkId=15e8c5383b2d71314fb2573675fcba26" target="_blank">crinkle cut paper</a> in the bottom then fill to your hearts content! Some of my favorite pampering essentials lately include: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010GVEOT0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B010GVEOT0&linkId=ca1a01fd069eaa2c74ee7fed5a6b2d3c" target="_blank">a pumice stone</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085VSWBHF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B085VSWBHF&linkId=a06b9b4d0f299a49295e42543888792a" target="_blank">blue light glasses</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZR1P751/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07ZR1P751&linkId=8c3d661275b2bddc9f5851c93fb6258f" target="_blank">bath bombs</a>, <a href=" B076P8SRRM" target="_blank">shower cap</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3NBJ33/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07C3NBJ33&linkId=de6a9a61ddafe5a21b82548b3483ac73" target="_blank">sheet masks</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZPQQSRX/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07ZPQQSRX&linkId=9399dcedb3c32f95eb8be7ee692be4a9" target="_blank">scrunchies</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8S6HM4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00A8S6HM4&linkId=5cd4601ba732e50294aae30426a99e3c" target="_blank">hand lotion</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4GiPtYLs8MgYTOwE0JwsJmcb3Be5-rsF95KMIOvEoh6RNt97RuicfIoWPNQbUBDaiMYcdKSb7EUGYbLGguqSl1H7VAsBM_1LnLGzIAPmZZX74VHOpI4dNlyoG56JtTBjZkXsVrHYqoY/s4032/IMG_3069.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4GiPtYLs8MgYTOwE0JwsJmcb3Be5-rsF95KMIOvEoh6RNt97RuicfIoWPNQbUBDaiMYcdKSb7EUGYbLGguqSl1H7VAsBM_1LnLGzIAPmZZX74VHOpI4dNlyoG56JtTBjZkXsVrHYqoY/w480-h640/IMG_3069.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got most of these for Christmas and have honestly loved them all! I love gifts like that, things you actually use and love!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9T_BW5-2QiBen_4rnRRhd-L6f0f7jbtTsTK0cQzGuGujj3BH10DxswGZtMuRONh8fG0bdc0erT0oyBvthsoJMcYIXQNJRuSx4DMR0qjgLDg3hyphenhyphenPMu_JjmDseCjhw2OcWmbcmrCb0xNE/s4032/IMG_3068.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9T_BW5-2QiBen_4rnRRhd-L6f0f7jbtTsTK0cQzGuGujj3BH10DxswGZtMuRONh8fG0bdc0erT0oyBvthsoJMcYIXQNJRuSx4DMR0qjgLDg3hyphenhyphenPMu_JjmDseCjhw2OcWmbcmrCb0xNE/w480-h640/IMG_3068.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also love the options of a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08218BTDY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08218BTDY&linkId=e1ecab6483887d0441669bc15b9dfa2f" target="_blank">cute clutch</a> that can be used later in a purse or home to contain lots of little things, also making it perfect for gifts! Fill it with my favorite <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKH9HRE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00BKH9HRE&linkId=b5c2288e40c707a39f127ff39673f20c" target="_blank">NYX Butter Glosses</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZR1P751/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07ZR1P751&linkId=02ab1d6526f92a138fffe1885e8186d3" target="_blank">bath bomb</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFW67NT/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07DFW67NT&linkId=9699ff02451c131aa1c4fb22e1b2166e" target="_blank">EOS lip butter</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KWYuS3ciSUgzcHK52pHrUQLCwqIq10kK3tc2hAbus4d7R5l3SirHExfrCX1QJhY44m6qMjLPUuVH_faNWEo5m_HA2SIno_8YokVjJ9fE-VQ8WkgwqD8mH46B1e6Dcx3j-CzneGcpYAE/s3457/IMG_3067.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3457" data-original-width="2770" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KWYuS3ciSUgzcHK52pHrUQLCwqIq10kK3tc2hAbus4d7R5l3SirHExfrCX1QJhY44m6qMjLPUuVH_faNWEo5m_HA2SIno_8YokVjJ9fE-VQ8WkgwqD8mH46B1e6Dcx3j-CzneGcpYAE/w512-h640/IMG_3067.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously you can make this as cheap or expensive as you want. Think a gift card for a manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, etc. they all sound so dreamy right!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAUaMm3HHPLCMbiNz6gIbsMfSgGSIiiKcAzM08wP3nG_f-qu782q2fZm9qV8H_SMNDPaJk43lHNsUybpgbB8VVOLWOj3WQ-bmxNTap24ntK3Yvf5Qosw4TqczFG7MIjH8bwK2eDcVWcM/s3697/IMG_3066.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3697" data-original-width="2772" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAUaMm3HHPLCMbiNz6gIbsMfSgGSIiiKcAzM08wP3nG_f-qu782q2fZm9qV8H_SMNDPaJk43lHNsUybpgbB8VVOLWOj3WQ-bmxNTap24ntK3Yvf5Qosw4TqczFG7MIjH8bwK2eDcVWcM/w480-h640/IMG_3066.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find both pamper love notes-<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BE7c1p5YvvcXDQYSBl3qo-jXiLz5_G7x/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-26567690091089460742021-01-06T20:52:00.004-08:002021-01-06T20:52:44.859-08:00Follow the Prophet Primary/ FHE Lesson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be honest I haven't been the best about home church. Especially when it comes to primary for my little Liv! One of my goals this year is to make home church, primary lessons and FHE a priority!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtA7Fj-c_LEOAzKx9mGpBW9uVvl0J7B7ag37emk0VeC5i28o3fOo1zq9NsS6Ir1q1TQJCEKWUhlvkj7BHMpULLllDE9oHzGK9_h5r1UqMI6MiJ6WeRxLAOD7Th7qFb34zUn9433Epdso/s3883/IMG_3314.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2990" data-original-width="3883" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtA7Fj-c_LEOAzKx9mGpBW9uVvl0J7B7ag37emk0VeC5i28o3fOo1zq9NsS6Ir1q1TQJCEKWUhlvkj7BHMpULLllDE9oHzGK9_h5r1UqMI6MiJ6WeRxLAOD7Th7qFb34zUn9433Epdso/w640-h492/IMG_3314.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittany.melzer/" target="_blank">My sister</a> and I decided to make a primary/FHE lesson each week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxkdBhGf2_SPfa9ya7EpFfzV6NdsMwgUcDWR8bFdQDcKD6ED4AB187JHojVFLs-gncQHedstNADMzCulXPmItXSSC4kbU_vbq-G2cZWICzEjR_BrRdSEsa2795BRUyASMFiLjO5q82oc/s3601/IMG_3319.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3601" data-original-width="2767" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxkdBhGf2_SPfa9ya7EpFfzV6NdsMwgUcDWR8bFdQDcKD6ED4AB187JHojVFLs-gncQHedstNADMzCulXPmItXSSC4kbU_vbq-G2cZWICzEjR_BrRdSEsa2795BRUyASMFiLjO5q82oc/w492-h640/IMG_3319.jpeg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-primary-doctrine-and-covenants-2021/01?lang=eng" target="_blank">This last week in Come Follow Me-For Primary</a> we focused on Following the Prophet, specifically on Doctrine and Covenants 1.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDzLG1KSPD9AJWtrBuMdlHvfVLw8Gg0eo0l-vwW0w7FPiqmEgGhsbj2-1jW7drkrdDWWkWdKn5cXkoEESsqfS55h_aUoG3U_7b7W_LNWvbvDS-CVw9jZXzEtPfwUxghTFftZRhJCVHxw/s4032/IMG_3293.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDzLG1KSPD9AJWtrBuMdlHvfVLw8Gg0eo0l-vwW0w7FPiqmEgGhsbj2-1jW7drkrdDWWkWdKn5cXkoEESsqfS55h_aUoG3U_7b7W_LNWvbvDS-CVw9jZXzEtPfwUxghTFftZRhJCVHxw/w480-h640/IMG_3293.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made cute little handouts and treats for each child. Rice Krispie treat traffic lights with a chocolate topping and red, yellow and green skittles on top. I cut them to be exactly the right size. I place them on a cupcake liner and then in a cellophane bag. Tied it with a few ribbons and attached the little note to tie into the lesson. I know how to do this part! haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6icFkV7D3N2onXQp6HVTjts4HPM92dQnTtqNEo2tlIiITVQNOCk1xO5uWAwth6pIkPmNB2ARnd7dQ24sbSsuxSq_RJy2Tjs4kDavxc5pIdZGIZkOnMXvVP-CaqoAUxAh8L6pOLKlVQEM/s3759/IMG_3292.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3759" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6icFkV7D3N2onXQp6HVTjts4HPM92dQnTtqNEo2tlIiITVQNOCk1xO5uWAwth6pIkPmNB2ARnd7dQ24sbSsuxSq_RJy2Tjs4kDavxc5pIdZGIZkOnMXvVP-CaqoAUxAh8L6pOLKlVQEM/w514-h640/IMG_3292.jpeg" width="514" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Working with Primary age kids I don't know how to do so well. Enter Brittany! The mastermind of Primary! She use to be a Kindergarten teacher, currently a preschool teacher and has had many callings in the primary! She knows what she's doing here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPITFTsI-Gx9iZ7GcikYmtdC_e8K_8XSeEw5vw-wWB7YJiV1deoHHJuGrTaXG2wz_-JrDWM40YQNXoayJYK8G9oh4C-DLT7IiqtUwdhc_GtUnlym1m1227BGFN2dq3Rr-MMCiMky0ZEDc/s4032/IMG_3316.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPITFTsI-Gx9iZ7GcikYmtdC_e8K_8XSeEw5vw-wWB7YJiV1deoHHJuGrTaXG2wz_-JrDWM40YQNXoayJYK8G9oh4C-DLT7IiqtUwdhc_GtUnlym1m1227BGFN2dq3Rr-MMCiMky0ZEDc/w480-h640/IMG_3316.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Us adults cut and glued road warning signs on large popsicle sticks. We discussed about how each of them help warn drivers on the road. We had a picture of President Nelson, cut out a Prophet Match Game and Brittany also created a little Follow the Prophet Maze! I'm so excited Brittany thought of a Come Follow me Journal that we can keep all of our lessons in all year long! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC68cze7wibrmBw9kkWaZaTur1nz7KwdiqVSdcjWOLVhDDQAUWQD7rq1bstwM42eYU58TnMf8Qm0iZHmfx9ME8GBASOr2t1RmKOZmodhaS8J8uy_JENPrpZ8ARcjCycKgvGAh6ylD8kck/s2852/IMG_3320.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2413" data-original-width="2852" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC68cze7wibrmBw9kkWaZaTur1nz7KwdiqVSdcjWOLVhDDQAUWQD7rq1bstwM42eYU58TnMf8Qm0iZHmfx9ME8GBASOr2t1RmKOZmodhaS8J8uy_JENPrpZ8ARcjCycKgvGAh6ylD8kck/w640-h542/IMG_3320.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Liv loved it too! In case your TOTALLY oblivious like me. Here's what we did for the scheduling! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday-short introductory lesson, Liv is 3 and loves to talk, we didn't cover much and that's ok! I talked about how we need to follow warning signs from the Prophet just like we need to follow warning signs on the road. And how these warning signs keep us safe and happy! We sang a few songs: Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam, Once there was a Snowman, I am a Child of God, and Follow the Prophet; then I introduced the topic. We played the prophet Match Game and then we watched Sacrament Meeting on Zoom while Liv ate her lunch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_MjsvQg-rpZn0FEszTz-6NIJiHtyXmP7yz7NQ-CM5y4lY1pH8DFy8n5ipYTDsUDI5ywab1MnHjhdLMB3WFSWClAX2vk_OxjuHRivNionATNQaRoxTgmSmeUQjCNsoHONVwrTa7SanuQ/s1472/ACB01912-AADE-468A-AE7D-CD0986B106AD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_MjsvQg-rpZn0FEszTz-6NIJiHtyXmP7yz7NQ-CM5y4lY1pH8DFy8n5ipYTDsUDI5ywab1MnHjhdLMB3WFSWClAX2vk_OxjuHRivNionATNQaRoxTgmSmeUQjCNsoHONVwrTa7SanuQ/w360-h640/ACB01912-AADE-468A-AE7D-CD0986B106AD.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Monday night = Family Home Evening, we talked about the same things we did on Sunday and then did all the activities. We played the Prophet Match Game, a Follow the Prophet game-where you hide the picture of the prophet and then give the child clues to where the Prophet is, like saying if they are getting warm/cold. Liv colored her Come Follow Me front page and did the Follow the Prophet maze. We talked about the signs again and watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLJFJPXmC0g&list=PLxnK0ycbxBdO5IGe1cDxnkNl6ySummxoC&index=2" target="_blank">THIS</a> video, I added that we need to follow the warning signs from the Prophet just as we need to follow the warning signs in the scriptures. Liv had her treat and loved every minute of it all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc9tWTz8BFS4lipC2YE93yCUtPQh1Hg8yUvmI6hIU0E6emekkmWlRBYrmrfT9zNBOxz3ZaiQ39OJcYpTsxj2-O8XgKDCwaO9BkFnNSpa0EQDEiF6WdNx0-cHG-fbmFhc9Y-9q5iXyVxU/s1472/34A84F98-9D1E-46B2-8D06-0D07DB52781D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLc9tWTz8BFS4lipC2YE93yCUtPQh1Hg8yUvmI6hIU0E6emekkmWlRBYrmrfT9zNBOxz3ZaiQ39OJcYpTsxj2-O8XgKDCwaO9BkFnNSpa0EQDEiF6WdNx0-cHG-fbmFhc9Y-9q5iXyVxU/w360-h640/34A84F98-9D1E-46B2-8D06-0D07DB52781D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've learned already to keep it as simple and straight forward as possible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWEDVXzqmDi-AOtNvTGrG9v5UBiaDxlD9Gu3ZwCMjcsBxTSR8Oshyx06B5jb-OhlTdN2zAgHWZuyrEi3wFig8D16lfYe1gr1WVTQBD2aLJ5zlcSOyH8ajWuGtjfCoDzY0esqokW7VFl0/s4032/IMG_3360.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWEDVXzqmDi-AOtNvTGrG9v5UBiaDxlD9Gu3ZwCMjcsBxTSR8Oshyx06B5jb-OhlTdN2zAgHWZuyrEi3wFig8D16lfYe1gr1WVTQBD2aLJ5zlcSOyH8ajWuGtjfCoDzY0esqokW7VFl0/w480-h640/IMG_3360.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also learned that Liv loved every minute we were "doing church" together and it is completely worth it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcypWPljAVSE_VBBb6G8BHnrppHI7UDsYcRYCuAGm9syXSw6mblozRn9BrwskrYSodXSYlCXFPcaBc8yMwb5mwKQSGIaOUzQBZHU1wq8kiPb5HGIiUuLUZKw3TSY0kGYdW3rjbh6f474Q/s4032/IMG_3361.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcypWPljAVSE_VBBb6G8BHnrppHI7UDsYcRYCuAGm9syXSw6mblozRn9BrwskrYSodXSYlCXFPcaBc8yMwb5mwKQSGIaOUzQBZHU1wq8kiPb5HGIiUuLUZKw3TSY0kGYdW3rjbh6f474Q/w480-h640/IMG_3361.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQvsLLVuG3yRxLP7_6gY2hxPsZSFc0h7x_fNZW1u7tuEDJtFjn33qCuj8xyYZASimwfRJ5OZ8D57R9BO5dm4-z1rfzfuSIB_cMCuTsgoNAG4ck8bEJKsdCtTQxq2e6P9RxecYH9KPPdI/s4032/IMG_3362.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQvsLLVuG3yRxLP7_6gY2hxPsZSFc0h7x_fNZW1u7tuEDJtFjn33qCuj8xyYZASimwfRJ5OZ8D57R9BO5dm4-z1rfzfuSIB_cMCuTsgoNAG4ck8bEJKsdCtTQxq2e6P9RxecYH9KPPdI/w480-h640/IMG_3362.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's to hoping for many more lessons in 2021!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNAiy7PtXscaZ4dqPxMBLqXU2si8vKh_sM21gd7XG4FaDNenuO9dDtgByoXZ1QhhHhDn5pjncB1fXfUldShdiTqVrJsNu2K-gZenbtKDKnUqV8PRnsjgzPlfvyQF1YO4AQnMU9QbQEhI/s4032/IMG_3363.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQNAiy7PtXscaZ4dqPxMBLqXU2si8vKh_sM21gd7XG4FaDNenuO9dDtgByoXZ1QhhHhDn5pjncB1fXfUldShdiTqVrJsNu2K-gZenbtKDKnUqV8PRnsjgzPlfvyQF1YO4AQnMU9QbQEhI/w480-h640/IMG_3363.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brittany was kind enough to give us the files she put together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find most of the printables<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hi2nLB8y0sgcynySMarxtHNHkTiZIKk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find the Follow the Prophet handout tag <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10kjKb-ImA3ztmIa2DypRrZPCTftYRvrv/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-38124106388249875632020-12-30T15:06:00.000-08:002020-12-30T15:06:25.798-08:00Kiss this Year Goodbye! Love Note<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't plan to roll out a Love Note any time soon but when I want to give a small gift I just have to have a tag, and if I don't have another one in mind, I create it! And then I think, maybe others would like this too? So hopefully you do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfGaY5ct8gEqdP9eEttFbdEYxqn_ODMHgGKM8OsrY_LemDqSEwKugAPVW6icgywNJEbDdNpZ9xjpF6H9oIQAVIbkPSurH92pNIcqgfCQfy0tNOQ__K1uBI5g5PbBaCy5cYKof_IasXAk/s3629/IMG_3057.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3629" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfGaY5ct8gEqdP9eEttFbdEYxqn_ODMHgGKM8OsrY_LemDqSEwKugAPVW6icgywNJEbDdNpZ9xjpF6H9oIQAVIbkPSurH92pNIcqgfCQfy0tNOQ__K1uBI5g5PbBaCy5cYKof_IasXAk/w534-h640/IMG_3057.jpeg" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If there was ever a year to kiss goodbye, I'm pretty sure 2020 is it! haha Wouldn't you love getting this from your minister-er, friend, or neighbor? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalRfGY0MXyOTa6SNqoFjWZtMAg3FCEO5qyoECcZDG8R9odGXLD3W78axQK_qwpMKmJTsih9WFhE_KNvUf886mj8HX2sfZC_MSN_APTYhZ-RPg0FCMFQbqMg83OcdmlgkGFo87H3InWEA/s3670/IMG_3058.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3670" data-original-width="2731" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhalRfGY0MXyOTa6SNqoFjWZtMAg3FCEO5qyoECcZDG8R9odGXLD3W78axQK_qwpMKmJTsih9WFhE_KNvUf886mj8HX2sfZC_MSN_APTYhZ-RPg0FCMFQbqMg83OcdmlgkGFo87H3InWEA/w476-h640/IMG_3058.jpeg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You could fill a small bag with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N9MNF6H/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07N9MNF6H&linkId=2985ab0e0780aa1bc5ba56d48eca78fd" target="_blank">Hershey's Kisses</a>, Always Lipgloss, my favorite <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICS9JN6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00ICS9JN6&linkId=5299c924cebe3eecf301c81aaee33705" target="_blank">NYX butter gloss</a> (this color is Creme Brûlée), an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2BVTZ2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06Y2BVTZ2&linkId=abe5854eea8d9a59b63b0d350b99f5e5" target="_blank">EOS lip balm</a> or<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K9J8GLW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00K9J8GLW&linkId=97fbe20def88c03980d6e83287e5c5b9" target="_blank"> Covergirl Lip product</a>. Or just tie up one lip product and attach the tag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyHAEl5XyB08uOiyRVAQvYywZL-kLNJGiiTSYp2HkrIpt1csplK1cq8LjlV6wZEhcCRasmgs-dqcCnxi6BaSW1HbTPvdWsIBRlWBoIFqqOI7YZP7NV_67-Vxa_I_UJLCvXW9Ouuliz1w/s4032/IMG_3063.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyHAEl5XyB08uOiyRVAQvYywZL-kLNJGiiTSYp2HkrIpt1csplK1cq8LjlV6wZEhcCRasmgs-dqcCnxi6BaSW1HbTPvdWsIBRlWBoIFqqOI7YZP7NV_67-Vxa_I_UJLCvXW9Ouuliz1w/w480-h640/IMG_3063.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every one always needs a new lipgloss! What better way to ring in the new year with a fun new tube!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fQRn2RIYS6SPMkFk6zrJ2Qn5wy2jQF1S5gEd2nr1GL6p2UcDOUUWx-ajs8XXdxlep3szoWuTfZCaN5qk6ns7Jl1XkBrC_XP4Ija4bCLJuIBSP9Ukt1Jq2Ou4hViDkd56HnYrGyVIap8/s3475/IMG_3059.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3475" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fQRn2RIYS6SPMkFk6zrJ2Qn5wy2jQF1S5gEd2nr1GL6p2UcDOUUWx-ajs8XXdxlep3szoWuTfZCaN5qk6ns7Jl1XkBrC_XP4Ija4bCLJuIBSP9Ukt1Jq2Ou4hViDkd56HnYrGyVIap8/w556-h640/IMG_3059.jpeg" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a little hang up on wording. I still think it should say KISS this year goodbye! And maybe one day it will. haha but until then hopefully you still like it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlgxsboOXnuJxjIMAdReNmdoLWmMERrvUdn2dLCb2NHF5mW-88AyVsDdQ56F6NDoRhZmZ-UUfZY-E7ChkdiGO5lqSRaw3Dvqd4UR13npoG18mskPzYSkb7eklOblWVsxfu4j5iLxx9Fc/s4032/IMG_3060.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlgxsboOXnuJxjIMAdReNmdoLWmMERrvUdn2dLCb2NHF5mW-88AyVsDdQ56F6NDoRhZmZ-UUfZY-E7ChkdiGO5lqSRaw3Dvqd4UR13npoG18mskPzYSkb7eklOblWVsxfu4j5iLxx9Fc/w480-h640/IMG_3060.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I didn't know whether to put THIS year or LAST year. So I did both! Then you can have options and who doesn't love options!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuRo44xLQhGTxQwZI7V2KS55Epagco5SQ4dXHoKQ25CcD9ryO2SBZ3eEr7sdM5ELWy79dYfrCuuROz9gcDeKJEMW3wsu3vYfclyPlIm4GwVyAB1TLBdws4CaHOzHbbJkX9rKNP9snHk0/s3885/IMG_3061.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3885" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuRo44xLQhGTxQwZI7V2KS55Epagco5SQ4dXHoKQ25CcD9ryO2SBZ3eEr7sdM5ELWy79dYfrCuuROz9gcDeKJEMW3wsu3vYfclyPlIm4GwVyAB1TLBdws4CaHOzHbbJkX9rKNP9snHk0/w498-h640/IMG_3061.jpeg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even if you don't want to print the tags you've got to check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICS9JN6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00ICS9JN6&linkId=5299c924cebe3eecf301c81aaee33705" target="_blank">NYX Butter Glosses</a>, they are my favorite lip product for sure!! Happy New Year!! Here's to a better year ahead.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAk5hkDsL4gPZ41eEdxyrVVdM1babva8Hj7baDFKn7sAJgGzP5MrPN0HAPQCZ2mU3fQ_DGx58nynEn-C-c1bdGjZngqfISCRBw8Lk2yliMtZDPTeboNvKQNb85cvb7nm0F6F4QsqAOFlU/s4032/IMG_3062.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAk5hkDsL4gPZ41eEdxyrVVdM1babva8Hj7baDFKn7sAJgGzP5MrPN0HAPQCZ2mU3fQ_DGx58nynEn-C-c1bdGjZngqfISCRBw8Lk2yliMtZDPTeboNvKQNb85cvb7nm0F6F4QsqAOFlU/w400-h300/IMG_3062.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find this tag 'Let's KISS this year goodbye!' <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UBVOxBCsFcI5k7fQwodQ98S9aWRtehTV/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-43368915719620949932020-12-29T21:24:00.000-08:002020-12-29T21:24:03.127-08:00Christmas Children Books<p style="text-align: center;"> Livy loves books and she's especially loved all the fun Christmas books we have! I have kept my eye out at Dollar Tree and the dollar section at Target and Walmart and have grabbed most from there. A few have been hand me downs, some are mine from when I was younger, some are more expensive and some are very affordable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsgrhYCWiW_Y_2CETn-Nu7ce0dILk71MLZu9OeEF1BFuNpckdwlw7KPR8vrluG0T2hW5eL-w4ymEgjuqXDYhwypTOqCiL-flOulneXmxsjaV5na2l6wyTe48uFHVateAFMR5sM3kSVqw/s4032/IMG_0477.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsgrhYCWiW_Y_2CETn-Nu7ce0dILk71MLZu9OeEF1BFuNpckdwlw7KPR8vrluG0T2hW5eL-w4ymEgjuqXDYhwypTOqCiL-flOulneXmxsjaV5na2l6wyTe48uFHVateAFMR5sM3kSVqw/w480-h640/IMG_0477.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love books so we try to find a way around the price! Some of Livy's favorites are the cheapest ones, and they are perfect for reading quickly which I love when it's time to go to sleep. I store them with my Christmas decor so they are fun and new every December when I bring them out!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhultmx2ugZSIh-KVJriV1HtDIBcbxcoQDAAmvc-2b5tflWC87zKZcgzsW265kv_xYHrIoGGrQ4fcEIc3YXF2reJqKjGNaEmHdnrGi3ERNoGNE8B5rtdZG_1B2SX-NMMA87K0eCcQWQu1E/s4032/IMG_0478.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhultmx2ugZSIh-KVJriV1HtDIBcbxcoQDAAmvc-2b5tflWC87zKZcgzsW265kv_xYHrIoGGrQ4fcEIc3YXF2reJqKjGNaEmHdnrGi3ERNoGNE8B5rtdZG_1B2SX-NMMA87K0eCcQWQu1E/w480-h640/IMG_0478.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061344990/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0061344990&linkId=df6a518ff7cc6ee1e3a925d949b88179" target="_blank">Merry Christmas Mouse!</a> is a cute one, we love What's a Christmas?, and Twas' the Night Before Christmas (these were a gift from my Mom, can't find a link sorry!), and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054521596X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=054521596X&linkId=aa9d00df2e278ddb5dcc3c56281d3d7e" target="_blank">Clifford's Christmas</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSJx1VpWGl10z2m2UK2PJLM2BgCSH58xUsxjr-nylOcbi7meMHpYTPrRbXVQ6yR9tkrv35b64wr7Grg9AaTgh8ERL15x2yP60RqlqOKNkPced5LdkCmWRLmFjqE8wRJYQSqrIg3_tGT8/s4032/IMG_0479.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSJx1VpWGl10z2m2UK2PJLM2BgCSH58xUsxjr-nylOcbi7meMHpYTPrRbXVQ6yR9tkrv35b64wr7Grg9AaTgh8ERL15x2yP60RqlqOKNkPced5LdkCmWRLmFjqE8wRJYQSqrIg3_tGT8/w480-h640/IMG_0479.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Liv also loves <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0531068579/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0531068579&linkId=2ce68c8f4e45f2a369cf7d9efba37eb3" target="_blank">The Christmas Alphabet</a>, Jingle Bells, and The Story of Christmas (last two were more gifts from my Mom).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcRyW7furZSpY51BTzwXW02kGVLjPde0oWhyEtNsbZT3zqx5Q_utUuYAAumCSwUdtg6fDawq2T04w923PYHXYLcz81S96EdpsgBTcMAObYGsQUbX6HBeKshaPLJknSQl2iW72SDTbhAE/s4032/IMG_0480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcRyW7furZSpY51BTzwXW02kGVLjPde0oWhyEtNsbZT3zqx5Q_utUuYAAumCSwUdtg6fDawq2T04w923PYHXYLcz81S96EdpsgBTcMAObYGsQUbX6HBeKshaPLJknSQl2iW72SDTbhAE/w480-h640/IMG_0480.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I try to get 1 or 2 new books every holiday to add to the collection too. This year Santa brought <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544320417/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0544320417&linkId=87f9d68ab492bc55bcc478bc5f2e9f03" target="_blank">Little Blue Truck's Christmas</a>, and the elves brought <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544580141/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0544580141&linkId=59ff1ed2a283a19695231bca846a9b90" target="_blank">Polar Express</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/148472741X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=148472741X&linkId=961e2307194e15ac2f9ea9cf670d7c2f" target="_blank">5 Minute Disney Christmas Stories</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967357101/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0967357101&linkId=46eeafc0bcce5d0aa6bf1736286abed3" target="_blank">I Believe in Santa Claus</a>.</div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">I love Christmas books and am always adding more and more to my wish list! Let me know if you have a favorite that I should get! </p><p style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-37488251916513713622020-12-16T08:00:00.002-08:002021-11-29T14:06:56.786-08:00December Love Note-He is the GIFT<p style="text-align: center;"> I wanted to round out the year with sharing one last monthly Love Note. I'm not sure what next year has in store for this little old blog. I have lots of ideas with recipes, parties, kid activities and so on...so let's see how they all turn out. Instead of monthly I might do Seasonal/Quarterly Love Notes. We'll see! They just take a really long time to create and post. If you use my Love Notes let me know and I'll be more motivated to keep going!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This month I'm sharing an oldie but a goodie! I made these for my Singles Ward Relief Society when I was in the RS Presidency for Christmas gifts for each of the women. It was simple but reminded them of the true meaning of Christmas which I love! </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAEpxbTuMhyphenhyphen_cFx5fKk-4J07qn8WDV0Q_tGCs4ktNgH05nHlLBM_EDn6i7meu-U41yhpQlR8Hn9sDoukXFewrYdCTq46QTiP6X7rRxYPWXttNlGMgYgLKveTqIx3aiGybpooDqQho10o/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAEpxbTuMhyphenhyphen_cFx5fKk-4J07qn8WDV0Q_tGCs4ktNgH05nHlLBM_EDn6i7meu-U41yhpQlR8Hn9sDoukXFewrYdCTq46QTiP6X7rRxYPWXttNlGMgYgLKveTqIx3aiGybpooDqQho10o/w480-h640/IMG_2423.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got some Peppermint Joe Joe's at Trader Joe's and dipped them in milk or white chocolate, then topped them with different toppings, crushed peppermint, drizzled chocolate, etc. BE WARE of the Gluten Free Peppermint Joe Joe's! We accidentally got a box a year ago and they are nasty! If you're not near a TJ"s obviously use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PDK5B5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B078PDK5B5&linkId=c4c3c182e6c71483e364ed985e882714" target="_blank">Oreo's</a>! I used <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YRPHR5X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08YRPHR5X&linkId=fa0c0ec6c7fcd2ef3289e632ab1de9d4" target="_blank">THESE</a> bags to package each individual cookie. then just tape the top down in the back. I separated the picture from the cookies so if people had aversions or allergies they could choose to take one or not.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBoqc4LXs-sPUGWULiZySA1bmlTQaBMyJzvDwBB_o4O58La4IX2nR8zaC514b3SOPPT1-MXKTLhLnotjCMjOJ8G1xzPUNdzQD0sojr1VhlrtUnLkMNYLqfyvhLwsEchb9ClPC2NvMdEE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBoqc4LXs-sPUGWULiZySA1bmlTQaBMyJzvDwBB_o4O58La4IX2nR8zaC514b3SOPPT1-MXKTLhLnotjCMjOJ8G1xzPUNdzQD0sojr1VhlrtUnLkMNYLqfyvhLwsEchb9ClPC2NvMdEE/w640-h480/IMG_2424.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Along with one dipped cookie I gave them a small 3X4 picture of Christ, I found a set from Seagull Book, I found some online <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RZGNFT/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071RZGNFT&linkId=8752da9ef96b75fafea54b5c2fcf6c2c" target="_blank">HERE</a>, or I've been able to find them in store near the pictures. Just get a small variety pack and it will make it super easyI probably got 2 packs of pictures for under $5, which covered the main cost of the whole gift. Then wrapped it with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HN6LKDY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08HN6LKDY&linkId=32924e93f655eed72ea9b2eb1566a7da" target="_blank">small ribbon</a> to look like a gift. They could put the picture anywhere from their journal, car, room, fridge, the list could go on and on.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">You can find the "He is the GIFT!" tag-<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxBt0v_KKf32TFVZSE9pUmlrSm9Xa0dIc0pva2lRUC1meFR3/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-NTpV-ju1_vIn2zAIsiINpA" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-86718334273949886782020-11-19T14:08:00.001-08:002020-11-19T14:08:17.758-08:00Thankful November Love Notes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We know this Thanksgiving is going to be different than any other, but we can still show gratitude and show others we are grateful for them. These little tags would be perfect to give to your family, friends, ministering sisters, teachers, students, etc. All the people that you are going to miss this holiday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RTMHca2WeR9GYs5JGTvh52jntVqtnzq12oUkwTq-_jT5o26iARQ8skjFXKQyXPIS-McNJv6euCM1pHcgMg-rVi6qWPxEKDYQbInDQkC4ynShfqQMWUvOWnIJxRFcmdV14odsDa1Wfnc/s4032/IMG_1092.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RTMHca2WeR9GYs5JGTvh52jntVqtnzq12oUkwTq-_jT5o26iARQ8skjFXKQyXPIS-McNJv6euCM1pHcgMg-rVi6qWPxEKDYQbInDQkC4ynShfqQMWUvOWnIJxRFcmdV14odsDa1Wfnc/w480-h640/IMG_1092.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or print them and use them as decor around your house. Just one or two would add a touch of Thanksgiving to any room.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MTUiHypQPGU8Dc459POOdO8t17sYyFqPvmoV_c3LO9iHIvCe69YwEKrCekcFBt-gYvo2kd3WRLnAxV5EiA8jzrA1iOH2XYWO6ZcBsYefni6vDCBrpAbL0oi8y6Pmmsr7tryt-yxQq3Y/s3372/IMG_1091.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MTUiHypQPGU8Dc459POOdO8t17sYyFqPvmoV_c3LO9iHIvCe69YwEKrCekcFBt-gYvo2kd3WRLnAxV5EiA8jzrA1iOH2XYWO6ZcBsYefni6vDCBrpAbL0oi8y6Pmmsr7tryt-yxQq3Y/w574-h640/IMG_1091.jpeg" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mom always has chocolate turkeys at each place setting. I'm going to miss that and so much about our usual Thanksgiving, this year.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cQTKeyue1_Fw7mXGDIHvd_s-4c2_oT8bCK-EQxtUGjzE-teXnqUZW1uSSOcetDJhoTMCVQyDJGtLD5Fvzr9n12CzuBN3quQDObd83zICPhSeWT0eN1C8eeAINgLw97cjAuR8m-Wgdd8/s3828/IMG_1090.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3828" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cQTKeyue1_Fw7mXGDIHvd_s-4c2_oT8bCK-EQxtUGjzE-teXnqUZW1uSSOcetDJhoTMCVQyDJGtLD5Fvzr9n12CzuBN3quQDObd83zICPhSeWT0eN1C8eeAINgLw97cjAuR8m-Wgdd8/w506-h640/IMG_1090.jpeg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We found these at Reams but you can find them at See's, Trader Joe's, or online <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DTYLLCQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07DTYLLCQ&linkId=f5074073efefdc7610369f1bd53426b4" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Or make your own with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EJRBOA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000EJRBOA&linkId=0edad3038e9390bbda2953ffd71a207e" target="_blank">THIS</a> mold.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlknMisReR4A0_En8n12t8eEXgGYU42z-co_CGE_yJ6uFR2jI7hyphenhyphenJMUvt3nZuFkX_m-bR8lgaRJnhgPid8DohERW32zXjyb-Z7SWHpViiBDxV84OwlHevvb8oKeByN2vAZIIWRW5jpto8/s3467/IMG_1008.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3467" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlknMisReR4A0_En8n12t8eEXgGYU42z-co_CGE_yJ6uFR2jI7hyphenhyphenJMUvt3nZuFkX_m-bR8lgaRJnhgPid8DohERW32zXjyb-Z7SWHpViiBDxV84OwlHevvb8oKeByN2vAZIIWRW5jpto8/w558-h640/IMG_1008.jpeg" width="558" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've had these cute Happy Thanksgiving containers for years and decided to pull them out! This would be SO cute packed with my Chewy Cereal Mix, trail mix or any candy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrUnAQs2aWGjHbdKRXT_meNx6R_nZUCge7pY0CXwu9cMOrzekPmJo-IZMoQHOdB0NgbD1kamFUvjuoHpKb2m-ZLJiR818tGIjm0iNO8Um4DrAR1oo2vMUV10P1sLHhjvIAc9i3vAxe5E/s4032/IMG_1003.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrUnAQs2aWGjHbdKRXT_meNx6R_nZUCge7pY0CXwu9cMOrzekPmJo-IZMoQHOdB0NgbD1kamFUvjuoHpKb2m-ZLJiR818tGIjm0iNO8Um4DrAR1oo2vMUV10P1sLHhjvIAc9i3vAxe5E/w300-h400/IMG_1003.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D99HCQN/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07D99HCQN&linkId=6710415e92e486b2a8acb592b565cf75" target="_blank">HERE </a>is some more cute packaging options, find the Malt Balls<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4F4MYM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00O4F4MYM&linkId=229350a62b60d9d2aa5cce0e9530a5e4" target="_blank"> HERE</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6zYT1iRWHlhG4-eNFUuhoF_exY3nGQcpPbAZgFHgK5n2P7FJe9vl-3aZzga_yByZ6tW_OjNzNVxacPp4-3KExy-h9UpJTBOM3HkPupdJCvDJa5fyoGY3WM9nwkOnJDa7ujbi72NXkUY/s4032/IMG_1002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6zYT1iRWHlhG4-eNFUuhoF_exY3nGQcpPbAZgFHgK5n2P7FJe9vl-3aZzga_yByZ6tW_OjNzNVxacPp4-3KExy-h9UpJTBOM3HkPupdJCvDJa5fyoGY3WM9nwkOnJDa7ujbi72NXkUY/w480-h640/IMG_1002.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or a favorite candy bar wrapped in a bow to let them know just how sweet they are!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3dbyPBj53tH0qi4luFkg3inkRajAPzrukbi8cYqgHVySoUJqD7q6-b5sMxiDno5Uhpehc2w3qtqBE7z6abxR6WZrgngDt02PaLasFPW4s5QmP4ZnIJqXj7TnNqjx-aa_ha4vRpa974o/s4032/IMG_1001.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3dbyPBj53tH0qi4luFkg3inkRajAPzrukbi8cYqgHVySoUJqD7q6-b5sMxiDno5Uhpehc2w3qtqBE7z6abxR6WZrgngDt02PaLasFPW4s5QmP4ZnIJqXj7TnNqjx-aa_ha4vRpa974o/w480-h640/IMG_1001.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cute little turkey can be easily made with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TSNL7TX/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07TSNL7TX&linkId=f6746d1504b4db3f3027224dcaffa271" target="_blank">little pot</a>, some painted wood shapes, ribbon, pom pom eyes and fake leaves.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOaxkGFQD3xCO7FoH1awLR2LiFuF-UcMizrwnqmZAqsN1NEBJsqEZhrXTsUk1MAR1Df8jDt04ncnTs4aIFW1g-WrVLl97xhp4CqQUkgAGo6J4ffq8hysQuIAfP6VzZ91cdVkFYnzDdWc/s4032/IMG_0999.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOaxkGFQD3xCO7FoH1awLR2LiFuF-UcMizrwnqmZAqsN1NEBJsqEZhrXTsUk1MAR1Df8jDt04ncnTs4aIFW1g-WrVLl97xhp4CqQUkgAGo6J4ffq8hysQuIAfP6VzZ91cdVkFYnzDdWc/w480-h640/IMG_0999.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This sweet tag can be paired with anything SWEET!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOUUUpxKeOcWNuTtYDOfGkMHaNBpu-nLczwJTmdcTwfZQByILkBm1ljMFKqz0ZIqg6mGz-A_4PBC_CSmmHu4JigELriu4vxTUKV0O6jSaKaTh_kDcLBAabHLXItZqYiZDsyQ689D2rAE/s4032/IMG_0998.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOUUUpxKeOcWNuTtYDOfGkMHaNBpu-nLczwJTmdcTwfZQByILkBm1ljMFKqz0ZIqg6mGz-A_4PBC_CSmmHu4JigELriu4vxTUKV0O6jSaKaTh_kDcLBAabHLXItZqYiZDsyQ689D2rAE/w480-h640/IMG_0998.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or anything really, give them this tag just to let them know that THEY are sweet! How cute would a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BLGX1HL/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08BLGX1HL&linkId=112233db93b64900f1561a7fdf7ca372" target="_blank">Thanksgiving decoration</a> would be with any of these tags. Like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L7TL7PW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08L7TL7PW&linkId=75d282afad1828449be3a26f19818163" target="_blank">THIS</a>, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08G87HZVX/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08G87HZVX&linkId=16bb64efb88992c4aa437acd0a63d5a3" target="_blank">THIS</a>, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HPJ3KHQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08HPJ3KHQ&linkId=0f70402b8608d494b4a3a89c376e9719" target="_blank">THIS</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpn0fp0McuBd1_qum74Dsufx7AaW3NzG9giNmD79TPlF-VXyFQ0VsZxew359McFB1eP_Tn2pNCKlq33yv3A1d8UXM67uBtp2MRJyfUlRgvFoNETc52OyTwqGDAJW0UBs4HTbk8GM2nso/s4032/IMG_0988.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpn0fp0McuBd1_qum74Dsufx7AaW3NzG9giNmD79TPlF-VXyFQ0VsZxew359McFB1eP_Tn2pNCKlq33yv3A1d8UXM67uBtp2MRJyfUlRgvFoNETc52OyTwqGDAJW0UBs4HTbk8GM2nso/w480-h640/IMG_0988.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Throw some treats in a cute container and put on some cute<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GQY7N2V/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08GQY7N2V&linkId=f5def01b34f2fff097dc0d782932eba4" target="_blank"> washi tape</a> and you're good to go!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo61R23QQItE_XY3Dlyix0517LTz3VR4_2Xsy0UwqLuTVhMvy5_NA1fcvy06dLm3Yo3STpc7kX_mltkDHSiI86p5ZKI24Mc5S-NJBtRv_drVevy-J3G0JsCUGAGVNOmEAz1VnbLcQ0YQY/s4032/IMG_1032.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo61R23QQItE_XY3Dlyix0517LTz3VR4_2Xsy0UwqLuTVhMvy5_NA1fcvy06dLm3Yo3STpc7kX_mltkDHSiI86p5ZKI24Mc5S-NJBtRv_drVevy-J3G0JsCUGAGVNOmEAz1VnbLcQ0YQY/w480-h640/IMG_1032.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HJGJVQQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HJGJVQQ&linkId=96bb08c0cd82a43ca6742cab87470046" target="_blank">Candy corn</a> gets a bad rap but it is real sweet! Find a cute <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WT5WXR8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07WT5WXR8&linkId=a62ad1b552727731a0a7dbeccdb0dce9" target="_blank">little container</a>, like this small <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q3K54Z8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07Q3K54Z8&linkId=916613d0327e7f1ff0a83dd6dae5ba0a" target="_blank">leaf tray</a>-fill it with something sweet and pair it with this tag.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDq1YJ9lJw2-WfQvVjJbfFkyBfR9A49auLAqhg1g2_AwAtbd3l8lzKgK1EnUNabzSAd0Q5a6Bu5Ci4z6_VPK_QbVn1Y9idF6QDm7tQU_F9-Iqph0n7mcBK10WHxuFibZdWN_qmm0BPGg8/s3024/IMG_0997.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2802" data-original-width="3024" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDq1YJ9lJw2-WfQvVjJbfFkyBfR9A49auLAqhg1g2_AwAtbd3l8lzKgK1EnUNabzSAd0Q5a6Bu5Ci4z6_VPK_QbVn1Y9idF6QDm7tQU_F9-Iqph0n7mcBK10WHxuFibZdWN_qmm0BPGg8/w640-h594/IMG_0997.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this little turkey clipart that can be paired with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VQZXC9K/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07VQZXC9K&linkId=582fe6277b809bcf171e7bce28a0c7fb" target="_blank">THESE</a> little turkey decorations, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CBC6TG8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CBC6TG8&linkId=bb4f27774efa5f3a6417666b4325e5ae" target="_blank">THIS</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H4LS511/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08H4LS511&linkId=a0e464e738989df7d40a7bfc62a31fab" target="_blank">THIS</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Ciq3_LIwUCq-ZJtBQdi27TfrHQakLSqKM4yococOVh1QMitVF0CXHH6W72shSvyvgJBo_tnuAoBym8ykS8tpjYew8ij9denT-PMSPE2yphvgFucoJv0FRrto4U2hHaV7X44rPgPg4F4/s4032/IMG_0994.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Ciq3_LIwUCq-ZJtBQdi27TfrHQakLSqKM4yococOVh1QMitVF0CXHH6W72shSvyvgJBo_tnuAoBym8ykS8tpjYew8ij9denT-PMSPE2yphvgFucoJv0FRrto4U2hHaV7X44rPgPg4F4/w480-h640/IMG_0994.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or that same little turkey we saw before.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGi9FVbI3yAe7IjQm02RXx-35ITgZUElFgXzCuQcqcvJI0v_4ywnGRyvhvF4KsClsPyhZvcE3viJWd29YYfqKjwPMSjxYmSVw9ksmq-f5nC_MhAa2Ep8T5MqRaFNgNMChr8Eb6Qa2nwns/s4032/IMG_0993.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGi9FVbI3yAe7IjQm02RXx-35ITgZUElFgXzCuQcqcvJI0v_4ywnGRyvhvF4KsClsPyhZvcE3viJWd29YYfqKjwPMSjxYmSVw9ksmq-f5nC_MhAa2Ep8T5MqRaFNgNMChr8Eb6Qa2nwns/w480-h640/IMG_0993.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or a "turkey feather" sucker, I found these from a local candy shop but you can find these adorable turkey sucker covers <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DS73KO/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B005DS73KO&linkId=c6b47e37f3336c34bade1df906081f3b" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5iCTWa726nLemI1w3cbIR8eXZZUBSauLPWYLue0tCpJxj4GeJ8S7yrrI7nhY1twjMdYpJ5pIij-_Bepubhng10u55giWUJSZfVMLcRTiTeTyqJIwMpIsSUr1CWMq1iCY_79DMIN429s/s4032/IMG_0996.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5iCTWa726nLemI1w3cbIR8eXZZUBSauLPWYLue0tCpJxj4GeJ8S7yrrI7nhY1twjMdYpJ5pIij-_Bepubhng10u55giWUJSZfVMLcRTiTeTyqJIwMpIsSUr1CWMq1iCY_79DMIN429s/w480-h640/IMG_0996.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the idea of gifting a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976436184/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976436184&linkId=b8ed2e85ef2dbae3f577c0083a399006" target="_blank">Gratitude Journal</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797P84CZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0797P84CZ&linkId=1b88d3376f30b5ea4a0d0ceec96aa4d4" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a> that they can use for the upcoming year for any reason or to list what they are grateful for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvEEeQhJZ5Lf35YcdqvBeirw1WJMzE1FUVSccD231MWQX0pFtURMJINf16o9HaO5H3ymibnhmXnjDXLF9KIKaG03WH4VK3WN7f0fP1qgz6sf4F_bgiNogLvBsbgVBvolPDAFSOoW8puM/s4032/IMG_0987.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvEEeQhJZ5Lf35YcdqvBeirw1WJMzE1FUVSccD231MWQX0pFtURMJINf16o9HaO5H3ymibnhmXnjDXLF9KIKaG03WH4VK3WN7f0fP1qgz6sf4F_bgiNogLvBsbgVBvolPDAFSOoW8puM/w480-h640/IMG_0987.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many options, love these mini bread loafs pans too! They'd be so cute with a mini home made bread or treats. I love <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6WATVE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01M6WATVE&linkId=3a1412e900de8ec1fd3c815a48e939e4" target="_blank">this paper option</a>, less expensive and still so cute!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSaPSnO8_pSjbhnViU3C24JB2uzjSgS94pflmUNSIU75eD-PPM5ARdupCMUFCvaQayBOOZfSyzyDBWfi6JRgAak2Yk2eUuaL5t1mv7PNUxOjaV701FXXXO9VtZoXgKjaX0BNU4BpwSSQ/s3291/IMG_0986.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3291" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSaPSnO8_pSjbhnViU3C24JB2uzjSgS94pflmUNSIU75eD-PPM5ARdupCMUFCvaQayBOOZfSyzyDBWfi6JRgAak2Yk2eUuaL5t1mv7PNUxOjaV701FXXXO9VtZoXgKjaX0BNU4BpwSSQ/w588-h640/IMG_0986.jpeg" width="588" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you'd like any of these FREE printable you can find them <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qlJB7AcJNMQB8iRy5phzuEhdo6ymIx86/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-4915087128660709932020-11-18T07:54:00.000-08:002020-11-18T07:54:34.554-08:00Soft & Fluffy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> My MIL makes these soft, fluffy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and my husband is obsessed with them! They have a hint of pumpkin spice and have a cake like texture. Super different compared to my recipe. I'll be sharing that in a couple days, but until then this recipe is a winner. Dallin and I disagree on which recipe is better ;) we take pumpkin chocolate chip cookies pretty seriously around here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZ9Okoh_YTOs8DgmqZuhlUdwekaCwC79YyFj3MLiTSEHtuRvfr3IgaAMsxKZVfcbtTlIZHdAavv6_0MnNeHrO-bnIWIa5y6lH-lHjl5SWGcos1XL60cBH1uJhqcjPkAaPw1XrcJprGcY/s3486/IMG_4858.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3486" data-original-width="2549" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZ9Okoh_YTOs8DgmqZuhlUdwekaCwC79YyFj3MLiTSEHtuRvfr3IgaAMsxKZVfcbtTlIZHdAavv6_0MnNeHrO-bnIWIa5y6lH-lHjl5SWGcos1XL60cBH1uJhqcjPkAaPw1XrcJprGcY/w468-h640/IMG_4858.jpeg" width="468" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His mom would make them for him every fall! No matter what! Even while he was on his mission, and when we first got married. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9Rt0DcL0fGMSVjlS9E7i_glvgE_syA7fJ-67JsjYkTz0r_kBZxRTqAM-qM_dkErnGYN1CnnibjGeZsp3JTHUHqmyjB0iDSmjKDSBeyGZqTzpKStfajcnpYRkMQULlz90BpT1o8FFZW4/s4032/IMG_4857.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9Rt0DcL0fGMSVjlS9E7i_glvgE_syA7fJ-67JsjYkTz0r_kBZxRTqAM-qM_dkErnGYN1CnnibjGeZsp3JTHUHqmyjB0iDSmjKDSBeyGZqTzpKStfajcnpYRkMQULlz90BpT1o8FFZW4/w480-h640/IMG_4857.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a family favorite recipe i'm pretty sure for, forever! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJCNKzKQAzxtGT0jsBdZ1e6ch2D51CvfkZAoarkbvwLmkGW0vbI8AuEO7Ua117M0v9g0y1lXu5MLoJuH385TQ5Dh6gq97sDy76sl_LLBFfWUNLJoY_A20pxZl3pSIefW9ogOdyiOtO0_U/s3814/IMG_4847.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3814" data-original-width="2941" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJCNKzKQAzxtGT0jsBdZ1e6ch2D51CvfkZAoarkbvwLmkGW0vbI8AuEO7Ua117M0v9g0y1lXu5MLoJuH385TQ5Dh6gq97sDy76sl_LLBFfWUNLJoY_A20pxZl3pSIefW9ogOdyiOtO0_U/w494-h640/IMG_4847.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only thing I did differently was adding chocolate chips to the top of the cookies for a little more chocolate! Of course!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5TXJHblRWEE-zEWyfMdJJ3imuIXa-6TQm9z7YPIN_eZHVfS9GV7V6y198WDl6q7yKEmrIdJmg6hkHyXF03OtdLuYkEsUgFzamMrOC5eEgpwi-6ZuCqg7rGW-HHce561zKlu3Zr3sv3d4/s3834/IMG_4848.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2875" data-original-width="3834" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5TXJHblRWEE-zEWyfMdJJ3imuIXa-6TQm9z7YPIN_eZHVfS9GV7V6y198WDl6q7yKEmrIdJmg6hkHyXF03OtdLuYkEsUgFzamMrOC5eEgpwi-6ZuCqg7rGW-HHce561zKlu3Zr3sv3d4/w640-h480/IMG_4848.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My MIL amps up the spices depending on her preferences but this is the recipe you should definitely start with.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAU5Y6qU3FnPmbfEaAwry0z7kmNY8C5XphOVutbPZSc1DSkzEOXarKPs9Vfvx5P9ph40KnR0gAvdZXIwI5fzjbAk90lsGCcNuU27QHJLFZHeKNkSmmIyaoKm1dBcB6tH3J7HDk8neESU/s4032/IMG_4849.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAU5Y6qU3FnPmbfEaAwry0z7kmNY8C5XphOVutbPZSc1DSkzEOXarKPs9Vfvx5P9ph40KnR0gAvdZXIwI5fzjbAk90lsGCcNuU27QHJLFZHeKNkSmmIyaoKm1dBcB6tH3J7HDk8neESU/w480-h640/IMG_4849.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the perfect time to have your last pumpkin treats for the year. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3reZYJWx33tEO6iUrrNFdkEz8tiMA5GsMxg7DBmY-faI60hd1C_QFmel0d0yJpg_04eurFRHWO2bj9gwhe_Ab7zsEc-MLfBlxe_MNgdhJq1DOfa08SVVrgXUvaelKazBeP2AaC6Rwe3M/s4032/IMG_4850.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3reZYJWx33tEO6iUrrNFdkEz8tiMA5GsMxg7DBmY-faI60hd1C_QFmel0d0yJpg_04eurFRHWO2bj9gwhe_Ab7zsEc-MLfBlxe_MNgdhJq1DOfa08SVVrgXUvaelKazBeP2AaC6Rwe3M/w480-h640/IMG_4850.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Give this recipe a try then make my cookies on Friday and see which one YOU like more!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_dnZnxoyNGddohygf5S80kiuso2OYTbsYKLav-CB0ulMcafFBh3UA-Exz1cWf_vfjpX7y0moc9GAIirVZQapL1zHB0oQT344gOU6FVvdI4RSXqGkghgZfN01cpisnOWdafAIv6c88Ks/s4032/IMG_4851.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_dnZnxoyNGddohygf5S80kiuso2OYTbsYKLav-CB0ulMcafFBh3UA-Exz1cWf_vfjpX7y0moc9GAIirVZQapL1zHB0oQT344gOU6FVvdI4RSXqGkghgZfN01cpisnOWdafAIv6c88Ks/w480-h640/IMG_4851.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Soft & Fluffy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies<p></p><div>Mix:</div><div>1 C. sugar</div><div>1/2 oil</div><div>1 egg, beaten </div><div>1 C. canned pumpkin</div><div>1 tsp. milk</div><div>1 tsp. vanilla</div><div><br /></div><div>Add and mix:</div><div><br /></div><div>2 C. flour</div><div>1/2 tsp. salt</div><div>1 tsp. cinnamon</div><div>2 tsp. baking powder</div><div>1 tsp. baking soda</div><div><br /></div><div>Add one bag of chocolate chips (6 oz.). Drop by teaspoonful on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Add extra chocolate chips to the top before or after baking for even more chocolate!</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-6744131633427986772020-11-11T07:58:00.001-08:002020-11-11T07:58:52.748-08:00Thanksgiving Home Decor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the more simple, clean break from Halloween. One of my favorite things to do on Halloween night is to watch the last somewhat scary movie (usually the last Harry Potter movie), and take down all my Halloween decorations. Call me crazy but that stuff needs to come down ASAP! I'm all for the warmer, cozy, happier holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivNtuBfCsk8IrVtL3tKLPm1wQ8RYia_3szF6yju64PTj6tu3e6MjRfSjN-nq1FQYm936-pq-wmWz4PAa6yDVeNG4XmJlOhIGhTgjtcySkSbG657qYdNiEuuHuVWLH4OM-isrN0xFaQDU/s3024/IMG_0421.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2778" data-original-width="3024" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivNtuBfCsk8IrVtL3tKLPm1wQ8RYia_3szF6yju64PTj6tu3e6MjRfSjN-nq1FQYm936-pq-wmWz4PAa6yDVeNG4XmJlOhIGhTgjtcySkSbG657qYdNiEuuHuVWLH4OM-isrN0xFaQDU/w640-h588/IMG_0421.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that I can reuse all the pumpkins and fall decor and just switch out a few things. For this small shelf I added a wood pumpkin, a small floral arrangement and small pilgrim decorations to the small cake stand and fabric pumpkin I had up for Halloween already.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40wC1xZf9rEHTTb5tdQ9LwlXnDAYIAvuD0-WVHor-cUf1hwba6mXqZonWU1Fa1H0F_cMCYcWr531emDdxLACQuEzqf-NuUJQKc1htySvYbHmJscd_Zri6Jq9lOfN_nWsuaOVjk9gjngM/s4032/IMG_0423.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40wC1xZf9rEHTTb5tdQ9LwlXnDAYIAvuD0-WVHor-cUf1hwba6mXqZonWU1Fa1H0F_cMCYcWr531emDdxLACQuEzqf-NuUJQKc1htySvYbHmJscd_Zri6Jq9lOfN_nWsuaOVjk9gjngM/w640-h480/IMG_0423.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the pops of orange, cream and brown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I love to create height and dimension with cake stands and layering. How cute is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003E2VEOC/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B003E2VEOC&linkId=1ec26af8b76a0d2c8378356e9a155cb2" target="_blank">THIS</a> little cupcake stand and<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L99YQGT/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07L99YQGT&linkId=69b76d462d7b91c17c055f5dce66938d" target="_blank"> this</a> larger one and<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C1I2ZBG/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00C1I2ZBG&linkId=6030ec4323e5135d6360f562e7085f7f" target="_blank"> this </a>large cake stand too!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Y26hPsRW-o0alPXvyenNYnmNwqkaCSQdreBzUmcau3Dsyc63qm9CpumfSLmIZYvjmLQIWaGeK_YyN_G05FxzWohi6Ge6APd9WlMu6L4gbfI6_L9syAY-sbgmvH9wACnjS04WkYt4c9I/s4032/IMG_0425.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Y26hPsRW-o0alPXvyenNYnmNwqkaCSQdreBzUmcau3Dsyc63qm9CpumfSLmIZYvjmLQIWaGeK_YyN_G05FxzWohi6Ge6APd9WlMu6L4gbfI6_L9syAY-sbgmvH9wACnjS04WkYt4c9I/w480-h640/IMG_0425.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved the pumpkin collage so much I just switched out a few pumpkins and kept it for another month! Here are some pumpkins I love! Pumpkins-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088896812/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B088896812&linkId=70e2eb95f9c6cc7b18ed7d856488ae07" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5Y8699/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07G5Y8699&linkId=f51659259dfb47b3b594d72e1907d3f7" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WJWXDP9/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07WJWXDP9&linkId=8a78231577806c2c9ae1acec6f67478e" target="_blank">3</a>. I used pumpkins I already had on hand but I love to add new ones each year. I also used leaf picks and burlap flower picks from Dollar Tree to create a garland effect. One day hope to have something like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJP2MSZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08BJP2MSZ&linkId=d4d8a319369de4765e3c5cf3a6538b96" target="_blank">THIS</a> to make it easier! Here are links for everything else I could find, or similar: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JG96HH5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08JG96HH5&linkId=b704cd4cc7d2c01a8d0589ef56a35587" target="_blank"> small turkeys</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N92RDQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B074N92RDQ&linkId=0c57f013f3ca7bf8bdce9dcdb799754c" target="_blank">wood candle sticks</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KJPS8L9/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08KJPS8L9&linkId=992429c138d08d49a707b64179ae6540" target="_blank">cornucopia</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJX67JM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08BJX67JM&linkId=f22412c87a904767b119e0652a44361e" target="_blank">filler</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JY1Lrp-SX4eMeRNrCd_bGD-ZNZgi4adO5tpoKcftWYpK4iYzMpZOZseMoOlmF0O3UuasUQn9IyMaCFUWL08vhy_VEPmcmDFGQAfWC-Jfb7KJyiFhysryrIxrTsx7bMf0Ab-IkDDAaX8/s4032/IMG_0424.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JY1Lrp-SX4eMeRNrCd_bGD-ZNZgi4adO5tpoKcftWYpK4iYzMpZOZseMoOlmF0O3UuasUQn9IyMaCFUWL08vhy_VEPmcmDFGQAfWC-Jfb7KJyiFhysryrIxrTsx7bMf0Ab-IkDDAaX8/w480-h640/IMG_0424.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I replaced the chevron placemats and jack-o-lantern runner with a simple <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NLK6N6X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NLK6N6X&linkId=dc290f79b9b2159cc39f18bf17f17131" target="_blank">burlap runner</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CPHmRI8Qey4haIWGOBZdqe7KaRAdqcLYq1EYk6rkt_Fr4mSSGM7jAf55FFOYOta9DZ3L-ir1mnqmDYPUgkR69Jv73R0VE_gpheT6eAqZL2bkkyLNaHWwQku95SqiKTZSfUhQro1O7lU/s4032/IMG_0426.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CPHmRI8Qey4haIWGOBZdqe7KaRAdqcLYq1EYk6rkt_Fr4mSSGM7jAf55FFOYOta9DZ3L-ir1mnqmDYPUgkR69Jv73R0VE_gpheT6eAqZL2bkkyLNaHWwQku95SqiKTZSfUhQro1O7lU/w480-h640/IMG_0426.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swapped some ribbon on my small picture of Christ in my favorite <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T72FSYU/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00T72FSYU&linkId=c5f18eb73c7ed8bb484f29a3c2a08a2d" target="_blank">IKEA frame</a> (Please tell me it's just a lie that they don't have them anymore! I'm crying inside. But I linked where you can still find them.) Love this classic <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007T4J4BQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007T4J4BQ&linkId=39183b9a972b0d305eee10aab598879d" target="_blank">pumpkin jar</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0_cbzUOhgnZtYKPzVC0JI7_fj_cncwKXyEtXLAe6aMlAD2l7QGR4z_EMyyunbQqYpsAQ2minuZJk30gColKqhIITxdEXQG6r700JukbtXxkt2yli_iPoDZZG0Og_RESWjgZfqztsQW4/s4032/IMG_0427.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0_cbzUOhgnZtYKPzVC0JI7_fj_cncwKXyEtXLAe6aMlAD2l7QGR4z_EMyyunbQqYpsAQ2minuZJk30gColKqhIITxdEXQG6r700JukbtXxkt2yli_iPoDZZG0Og_RESWjgZfqztsQW4/w480-h640/IMG_0427.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My flowers had seen better days but you've got to take pictures when you can! haha I loved how I could bunch a few random small items and make it in to a cohesive, fun, and eye catching decor piece. Love this tiered tray my mom gave me! A cute little print and small decorations found in the Target Dollar Spot and made by me to pull it all together. Oh and a cute gold tray to collect all the things! I love this vase full of flowers to add life and a pop of unexpected color too. Here's the links or similar that I could find: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NW5GSPJ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NW5GSPJ&linkId=ac96005ae5b090ff9c23e2bce42e34ef" target="_blank">black tiered tray</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5Y8699/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07G5Y8699&linkId=377b9e162deaf71fdce41ccd69c56fc6" target="_blank">small pumpkins</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H514S35/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07H514S35&linkId=0a653347e751d0bfc019b1cd09f80ffb" target="_blank">gold charger</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CLmWOCX4U0zzaH7nt3YOt4NL68RIFDWSlRltVcaMO18ecjawlxMpLEbiEJaSae4aX4yurhqEnR9rFfNR-7Mxgs6HFCVzCIKlxfp04jOWuiD9C4Z0SNePIvAW9hya402nhjXLmFXgCPI/s4032/IMG_0428.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CLmWOCX4U0zzaH7nt3YOt4NL68RIFDWSlRltVcaMO18ecjawlxMpLEbiEJaSae4aX4yurhqEnR9rFfNR-7Mxgs6HFCVzCIKlxfp04jOWuiD9C4Z0SNePIvAW9hya402nhjXLmFXgCPI/w480-h640/IMG_0428.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the layered look that I created with this tray! Like with the cute little leaf tray! Here's a look at the other side, seriously love that turkey I think I got from my Mom, perfect little spot for candy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbtBib_Cv9Wlr1fc3JbExmf7EVMg3_0Nvbg306Inlq8-VquW2oG83gOD0GKWyU7_3UQtVrXJ5zqrUQut2fhyICaBYW4ybQVCjSKuoTTdV0kFwW3_ZU-SW927j-peKH3IU1PWSMiewjTM/s4032/IMG_0429.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbtBib_Cv9Wlr1fc3JbExmf7EVMg3_0Nvbg306Inlq8-VquW2oG83gOD0GKWyU7_3UQtVrXJ5zqrUQut2fhyICaBYW4ybQVCjSKuoTTdV0kFwW3_ZU-SW927j-peKH3IU1PWSMiewjTM/w480-h640/IMG_0429.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another month, another saying on my chalkboard. Keeping my wreaths simple with only a couple ribbons in cute little bows and a saying that fits so perfectly for this month. My chalkboard can be found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FSW8VRC/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FSW8VRC&linkId=eaf71ed6f187a87c3fc747fbe0397610" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and I <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CGF9L1Z/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CGF9L1Z&linkId=10ad20b4e211b67898f60bffd95cde85" target="_blank">LOVE THESE</a> markers. Seriously total game changer for my chalk art!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirATRbFVyijhylR-u_5i2-L_2azrvPSAXGe0VNCvS6kPk0HD6ek5n6gu6CiqFj1viic9sb6DaidzLm_cxwUzf5L_xi_xX9haeTX-nNTENmUOi8Fe7AqJ22P94jUDPRmfhH_PKKzbPlkFM/s4032/IMG_0430.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirATRbFVyijhylR-u_5i2-L_2azrvPSAXGe0VNCvS6kPk0HD6ek5n6gu6CiqFj1viic9sb6DaidzLm_cxwUzf5L_xi_xX9haeTX-nNTENmUOi8Fe7AqJ22P94jUDPRmfhH_PKKzbPlkFM/w480-h640/IMG_0430.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRcu8vhUUD9LPWPHRgC13fdC9AfChYMK9Uj7dc648hlbZDDQzHw_pAcqDUm8gjlvPcOwmstTQzP-BF7bFbTSahIkTkyX52Q8mMLNCZ5ZozZ57wp-LjRjEGsQPnUCV3DFLrp4wIE6DQ2c/s4032/IMG_0431.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRcu8vhUUD9LPWPHRgC13fdC9AfChYMK9Uj7dc648hlbZDDQzHw_pAcqDUm8gjlvPcOwmstTQzP-BF7bFbTSahIkTkyX52Q8mMLNCZ5ZozZ57wp-LjRjEGsQPnUCV3DFLrp4wIE6DQ2c/w480-h640/IMG_0431.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hoping this will be the last month with this cute little TV stand we've had for 5 year! It's from IKEA and we got it when we first got married. We've loved it but I've always wanted something that I can keep the darn doors shut. haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPa1XkfzWq45bwd_T-I6V6Lw6d1nEqzCYukiM8l2hvxDH14LdwRAPi4a9vjI1KZT38YdMIqBWMcqAYv0xMZ7gehxuDBBCctpBCtKZ09BMThyphenhyphenc_sBtpXX01zb6iPemkTTurieO-2N8TWQ/s4032/IMG_0432.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPa1XkfzWq45bwd_T-I6V6Lw6d1nEqzCYukiM8l2hvxDH14LdwRAPi4a9vjI1KZT38YdMIqBWMcqAYv0xMZ7gehxuDBBCctpBCtKZ09BMThyphenhyphenc_sBtpXX01zb6iPemkTTurieO-2N8TWQ/w480-h640/IMG_0432.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still love this little block decor I made. Such an easy decor item to just turn to another side! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj5HggO2zXQYM3zGyaG_-PGMoyTzv8UzMXG3XEVXWBDPjRBlnCqv5_CLXqBRHjYq0iqPrAH25eMkd-KUcx3Nc0dyAmewy-Dl1zt28yWwkb1qChhsKK2uDvsVZkhgUb2pDHzGG7Fcx43M/s4032/IMG_0433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj5HggO2zXQYM3zGyaG_-PGMoyTzv8UzMXG3XEVXWBDPjRBlnCqv5_CLXqBRHjYq0iqPrAH25eMkd-KUcx3Nc0dyAmewy-Dl1zt28yWwkb1qChhsKK2uDvsVZkhgUb2pDHzGG7Fcx43M/w480-h640/IMG_0433.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it would be fun to start sharing more decor items I love for this season! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of my favorites in different sections!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Home-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CXVQ7GX/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CXVQ7GX&linkId=2135c54e21c3ba9a20d85c33098461c0" target="_blank">THIS</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CGQSKJ3/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CGQSKJ3&linkId=b910b12407fe24d51a8e94a53985ca63" target="_blank">THIS ONE</a>, oh and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WD9FF9Y/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07WD9FF9Y&linkId=6edaf40fb2f766565a2561e6c6efc0b6" target="_blank">THIS </a>one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lawn decor-I love <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZ7KSF1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01LZ7KSF1&linkId=6cee7ce31869caa7e7a12d52388920ab" target="_blank">THIS</a> pumpkin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Party-How cute is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VSRBFJJ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07VSRBFJJ&linkId=89a642051ca9327cef6e585374d63799" target="_blank">THIS</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L12QYPF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08L12QYPF&linkId=6d0429619bcd3452ec0ec3c7eaf21854" target="_blank">THIS</a> party pack!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kid Activities-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HQ2GYPY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HQ2GYPY&linkId=45f2b048364091ccce6c2a81e1dc5ce1" target="_blank">Turkey Stickers</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Miscellaneous-<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SPM1K8M/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07SPM1K8M&linkId=14b72e3caee741ec129424471812003c" target="_blank">pumpkin garland</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H2HGK7L/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08H2HGK7L&linkId=1a096570e70d0617bcc6bec1e6193ede" target="_blank">pie garland</a>, love this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JZ4CWVS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08JZ4CWVS&linkId=66c149e38956d948d23a05f58e213b85" target="_blank">felt garland</a> that's a great price.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-30773757090042133812020-10-30T09:28:00.004-07:002020-10-30T11:40:12.043-07:00Boo Basket and Halloween Books<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm all about creating and keeping new traditions and a new tradition to us is the Boo Basket! Full of fun Halloween trinkets, activities, books and treats this basket is so fun! I found most of the stuff in the Target Dollar Bins too! You can make it as expensive or as affordable as you'd like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWwOrMU3-kxJoMGRx6GIUBg-SPvjTqx7AkQ_NHc5P-0SOpxaYik0HNHLKWVYhNaLvrNIbQ19-CzoW8OcUc91CD8fSIc0stgXKh3zu6DG_Gc2INx8c8CqPKLGy-4qn0oCDjXyZiNgY-vw/s3570/IMG_8384.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3570" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuWwOrMU3-kxJoMGRx6GIUBg-SPvjTqx7AkQ_NHc5P-0SOpxaYik0HNHLKWVYhNaLvrNIbQ19-CzoW8OcUc91CD8fSIc0stgXKh3zu6DG_Gc2INx8c8CqPKLGy-4qn0oCDjXyZiNgY-vw/w542-h640/IMG_8384.jpeg" width="542" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's take a look in this cute little basket! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzaQddFXOaFvAZTKfet8Sp3atjoH1hSiO4OZnevnexNd3M4stQfhnONROWFEZJhLpxf34_zQpiy7RBZdBHM3Urm6pYR1RHVJCmLmqYJ12EfGuzYVsf-g_Ff3q3-KE6oXj7qHxKE_UnHlI/s3861/IMG_8383.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3861" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzaQddFXOaFvAZTKfet8Sp3atjoH1hSiO4OZnevnexNd3M4stQfhnONROWFEZJhLpxf34_zQpiy7RBZdBHM3Urm6pYR1RHVJCmLmqYJ12EfGuzYVsf-g_Ff3q3-KE6oXj7qHxKE_UnHlI/w502-h640/IMG_8383.jpeg" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything is from Target except the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763643378/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0763643378&linkId=f7b8e885c93d7cb2e6ae2fbcbef26d62" target="_blank">Where's My Mummy Book</a>! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevrWqFenm1OC_f8ApjPW78jMO6hWT0PP4T0hyphenhyphent-eWNR1PaqTabuxfb8EjczCstXks8PeTzHikCX_SQRrz_JjuEPDcBLpDjGMgNyHrXM8F65FAE6CzXmm4rq9IhGL4UhN8fZlKtaYes7U/s3984/IMG_8380.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2959" data-original-width="3984" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevrWqFenm1OC_f8ApjPW78jMO6hWT0PP4T0hyphenhyphent-eWNR1PaqTabuxfb8EjczCstXks8PeTzHikCX_SQRrz_JjuEPDcBLpDjGMgNyHrXM8F65FAE6CzXmm4rq9IhGL4UhN8fZlKtaYes7U/w640-h476/IMG_8380.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also like to give things Livy needs, like her little boots! It makes it more fun to receive and helps fill up the basket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlg5LeK3TxFoaYRz-bYDGQYEA-DlHvdTcKYs9cNjGevJW_N9PoLPT4VfCG-3JbTHQvqU5audp-wshUhybDoVqNBsRf9pwO5tFuB59Oxymfqzr9CHlIWvYyKDPkhkt5a45gFjwj5MciGw/s3301/IMG_0095.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3301" data-original-width="2850" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlg5LeK3TxFoaYRz-bYDGQYEA-DlHvdTcKYs9cNjGevJW_N9PoLPT4VfCG-3JbTHQvqU5audp-wshUhybDoVqNBsRf9pwO5tFuB59Oxymfqzr9CHlIWvYyKDPkhkt5a45gFjwj5MciGw/w552-h640/IMG_0095.jpeg" width="552" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Livy has some fun Halloween books and I wanted to share her favorites incase you're looking for fun Halloween books! I'm always looking for more! haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are her favorites! I'll link what I can. The Spooky Fashion and Trick or Treat! books were a gift. I got the Olivia Big at Dollar Tree. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763643378/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0763643378&linkId=dbad9ea9744fe6803b36da8f4a3f74b3" target="_blank">Where's My Mummy</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142501123/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0142501123&linkId=e821b869cdc6438fa94d6db40eb68e5a" target="_blank">Room on the Broom</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439737664/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0439737664&linkId=30fc04a774f4d00a8b8485fc5f838734" target="_blank">There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1680526790/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1680526790&linkId=f9dd6c9cbd7dcc03aa14fc54b4fae1cf" target="_blank">Trick or Treat Little Pumpkin</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1783930950/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1783930950&linkId=ca6433ea24860fbf31d2efaceac41f80" target="_blank">Pippa the Pumpkin Fair</a>. And we can't forget: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1680526790/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1680526790&linkId=f9dd6c9cbd7dcc03aa14fc54b4fae1cf" target="_blank">I Love You, Little Pumpkin!</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536207535/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1536207535&linkId=304af340562b3fc2a7b9da2b2550772f" target="_blank">Where's The Witch?</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763612413/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0763612413&linkId=0a5a5c4dbfc46e4b0cdecee7f6475fe0" target="_blank">The Best Halloween of All</a>. Liv memorized the Trick or Treat book! haha It's not small. The girl loves her books!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-39577344517172162712020-10-28T10:45:00.000-07:002020-10-28T10:45:15.918-07:00Halloween Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't believe that October is almost over. I am loving my Halloween decor this month. It's so fun switching up decor each month. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h5437MEu0vG_1yyEEzm-kLYmVu5T6jmA2ODagPvpqr-9dG1QsWTZvWDAcHf0DRQpJs5uKWkrt8cb3yQgT1cdOmwCfR0zdOZL3gyGWWNadDdeVG1TcvtZlCsGk-i4Qu2G-clGNbg6G68/s3846/IMG_9132.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3846" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0h5437MEu0vG_1yyEEzm-kLYmVu5T6jmA2ODagPvpqr-9dG1QsWTZvWDAcHf0DRQpJs5uKWkrt8cb3yQgT1cdOmwCfR0zdOZL3gyGWWNadDdeVG1TcvtZlCsGk-i4Qu2G-clGNbg6G68/w640-h504/IMG_9132.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love switching up these open shelves I got from Etsy, they're no longer available but I love <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8VJ32S/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07H8VJ32S&linkId=fbb3259afe509673100e17637d2809cb" target="_blank">THIS</a> set too. Also love the look of a pumpkin collage. I used some of my favorite Target Dollar Spot cake stands, pumpkins from Target Dollar Spot and Dollar Tree, and fake leaves and flowers from Dollar Spot. I think the thing that pulls that bottom shelf all together is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Handwrittenharper?" target="_blank">Handwritten Harper's hello pumpkin sign</a>. It's honestly my favorite piece of decor for Halloween. The adorable witches are from Walmart. I stacked random books that I already had to look like spell books on top of a cute <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F119MDM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07F119MDM&linkId=678355d10f5e4924f9fdbddfeaf22b18" target="_blank">gold cake stand</a> (linked similar, this one is totally on my wish list) and added small wooden decor I previously painted to pull it all together. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2YGnj9gd334YTIZLJgLcVHsbtYmZwsv4_Z6YYMDWxy6RLtpOJVL2S58_AivUzcKHszVpJxVtWCUdnxQRHEAQFOv6WtB6C0XVO2EY0pv_at0436DM77_WdD2a1ta0rksuklNuFQ-ijzM/s4032/IMG_8241.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2YGnj9gd334YTIZLJgLcVHsbtYmZwsv4_Z6YYMDWxy6RLtpOJVL2S58_AivUzcKHszVpJxVtWCUdnxQRHEAQFOv6WtB6C0XVO2EY0pv_at0436DM77_WdD2a1ta0rksuklNuFQ-ijzM/w480-h640/IMG_8241.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My simple table setting is all from Target Dollar Spot with some little pumpkins from Dollar Tree! I love cute things even though I'm on a budget. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiEqoFNQzrmtVEP_DLY-PyHtv00VNusW8285N7VNVAuYjl52C___jd8uKJZ0Fxs4SB0zCtJD2H__J_pk_50Qr9gfsNJmBY9zYy76HPl7xFauxv-Wlsj1h3_n9VjryquD205UA1lQLdpE/s4032/IMG_8240.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiEqoFNQzrmtVEP_DLY-PyHtv00VNusW8285N7VNVAuYjl52C___jd8uKJZ0Fxs4SB0zCtJD2H__J_pk_50Qr9gfsNJmBY9zYy76HPl7xFauxv-Wlsj1h3_n9VjryquD205UA1lQLdpE/w480-h640/IMG_8240.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that this section on our main floor. I have a large open room that's my kitchen, family room and dining room all in one. It's been interesting to try to figure out this space, but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FRB5585lrZbRJrks7yijxm-Dqz1fofINEGYajsva20ktOjzafdC_BbBA0uokVW9z7LHqwgVX2NFTJO3OknqdABqzcWeNR3zk_vLS5p2bI-jdZdHpTO7G_wL17PMgi-9xv10IId8oRRk/s4032/IMG_8239.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FRB5585lrZbRJrks7yijxm-Dqz1fofINEGYajsva20ktOjzafdC_BbBA0uokVW9z7LHqwgVX2NFTJO3OknqdABqzcWeNR3zk_vLS5p2bI-jdZdHpTO7G_wL17PMgi-9xv10IId8oRRk/w480-h640/IMG_8239.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the little pops of Halloween on this little shelf too (shelf is from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnotRustic?ref=yr_purchases" target="_blank"> etsy,</a> here's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077RPN27F/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B077RPN27F&linkId=be0b8dd5c5012513c5468dff478c6f95" target="_blank">another one</a> I love too)! Blocks made by me, rest from you guessed it Dollar Tree or Target Dollar Spot. I LOVE fake flowers from Dollar Tree. I honestly think they are so great for events and home decor and SO great for your wallet too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPrz9o-Ax2QR0VNH4SLEoNMhWJyp1jBslPDvo4z9DBJpcJUvU8Kel0_vlNRViOstRkfmTXKa71WUGQeLS6A2mC0Mqg63LSZmnGOqSBkPFrD5v5shathjzdnaahNQ2Bf5ncCffAiA9Avg/s4032/IMG_8244.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPrz9o-Ax2QR0VNH4SLEoNMhWJyp1jBslPDvo4z9DBJpcJUvU8Kel0_vlNRViOstRkfmTXKa71WUGQeLS6A2mC0Mqg63LSZmnGOqSBkPFrD5v5shathjzdnaahNQ2Bf5ncCffAiA9Avg/w640-h480/IMG_8244.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My older sister is so good at finding cute Dollar Tree DIYs and this was one of them! Can you believe this was made from things from Dollar Tree? Each side is for another holiday/month!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h7zHJ2JWLiXl0-XatD8GR8F8PEhcLrGnwvIiQxWKhsygoZ8QOp6hpreB3C8G-Xu1rmF88saeWhYo8qB1XWGP_gF59Oi2qyDbEHZVxWEkkdHL3O3TT-J28DuvaKwh_ek5Rp3DP6qDMP0/s2397/IMG_8249.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2354" data-original-width="2397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1h7zHJ2JWLiXl0-XatD8GR8F8PEhcLrGnwvIiQxWKhsygoZ8QOp6hpreB3C8G-Xu1rmF88saeWhYo8qB1XWGP_gF59Oi2qyDbEHZVxWEkkdHL3O3TT-J28DuvaKwh_ek5Rp3DP6qDMP0/s320/IMG_8249.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love to decorate our little entertainment stand too. The HOME blocks are another Dollar Tree DIY and that wire pumpkins are from Target Dollar Spot a few years ago. Real life right here. Cords, doors open, DVDs a mess this is honestly how it always is. haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzCF5VFpxAXCj5jtSr6DqZWw3P25WiA3bEa7jzbvYM2Pmq0OgLRUr6hkjf5wpIt3aTAxNfDoRqpPYQWXYYciB_8ZPHTZuaHDJXPvQQcthQtFtvqAejL3MZY3FvMqAZniH6ItOs-7ciQw/s4032/IMG_8250.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzCF5VFpxAXCj5jtSr6DqZWw3P25WiA3bEa7jzbvYM2Pmq0OgLRUr6hkjf5wpIt3aTAxNfDoRqpPYQWXYYciB_8ZPHTZuaHDJXPvQQcthQtFtvqAejL3MZY3FvMqAZniH6ItOs-7ciQw/w480-h640/IMG_8250.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love to switch out the ribbon on this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T71YXZ6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00T71YXZ6&linkId=ecdff1cc8e0a78b0382074fcfb577e2a" target="_blank">IKEA frame</a> (can't find them at IKEA anymore but linked the same ones I found on Amazon!) and keep that picture of Christ in our front room/general area all the time. The cute little house is another Dollar Store DIY and the ceramic pumpkin and runner are from Target Dollar Spot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDvkQJVHjdFtrQLa__B1N9ItVydCvrhBGZr-bY8H9E7EoaByu-xq8o1tG_DGCyDsQJ0-hsIBYrYQC1Fn-7sgpQuVp6_rOC7HkCcedMJZnaFxEUfwjNlbygyNmlqVkI2_sHEcx4uzOS-Q/s3526/IMG_8252.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3526" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDvkQJVHjdFtrQLa__B1N9ItVydCvrhBGZr-bY8H9E7EoaByu-xq8o1tG_DGCyDsQJ0-hsIBYrYQC1Fn-7sgpQuVp6_rOC7HkCcedMJZnaFxEUfwjNlbygyNmlqVkI2_sHEcx4uzOS-Q/w548-h640/IMG_8252.jpeg" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is probably one of the areas that I didn't love this month. So many random little things but wanted to show them all. Next year I'll try something different!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsm5MCvaZHnsSERs-gIoCFQvggAEcgJiTsmiEpgItmCXT6dL8DIAiffmPyK_45xFLQWEhyphenhyphenRGjv6TEz3FfQZuTW8ZX27a32XsUiC2kQ70QRGo7L10H8JY4yRcIOdWwabBNDV71QFkTnvY/s3376/IMG_8253.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3376" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsm5MCvaZHnsSERs-gIoCFQvggAEcgJiTsmiEpgItmCXT6dL8DIAiffmPyK_45xFLQWEhyphenhyphenRGjv6TEz3FfQZuTW8ZX27a32XsUiC2kQ70QRGo7L10H8JY4yRcIOdWwabBNDV71QFkTnvY/w574-h640/IMG_8253.jpeg" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wish you could see these little Jack-o-lanterns at night. They have the cutest little <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792QKS8N/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0792QKS8N&linkId=3d368ae73f0c105fd8ef3d82966d21bc" target="_blank">flickering tea lights</a> in them that actually look like candles!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQXem1fIDYINHjMdY-lwiSm_fQeFmn9ihhW32Ao-RD5z_-nSgPf1LHLVUay3HrJaXi_cFebtlTGTBKiRPkatCIQ07kHsxzkLS6Wfnv3_DW0Zqx8Tjy9GBpDrUmBRGcASDIkWfIzjrgu0/s4032/IMG_8254.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2485" data-original-width="4032" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQXem1fIDYINHjMdY-lwiSm_fQeFmn9ihhW32Ao-RD5z_-nSgPf1LHLVUay3HrJaXi_cFebtlTGTBKiRPkatCIQ07kHsxzkLS6Wfnv3_DW0Zqx8Tjy9GBpDrUmBRGcASDIkWfIzjrgu0/w640-h394/IMG_8254.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another favorite area is my<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA6QFOK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01IA6QFOK&linkId=ab2e2572dd3f5fbd9efb0bea45fe4cbf" target="_blank"> chalkboard</a> and <a href="goto.target.com/bLKVm" target="_blank">wreaths</a>. Bless my mom's heart for always letting me take ribbon from her! Thanks Mom! And how cute is that Halloween banner Brittany made me for my birthday years ago. It's one of my favorite decorations!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYaFBO4p_AqQLCXQgjDM0fjEjKyO2Q85pOv6QMGwrvla3RyWQqlSq2XDMRItRsIq05gLmAGHqmlgMsPuw-M4-hoVn_dib_nYVIel4ntlxufCrNt4kZ4VgBtC5H8qSbFkTgw1UcFChGmE/s4032/IMG_8251.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2937" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYaFBO4p_AqQLCXQgjDM0fjEjKyO2Q85pOv6QMGwrvla3RyWQqlSq2XDMRItRsIq05gLmAGHqmlgMsPuw-M4-hoVn_dib_nYVIel4ntlxufCrNt4kZ4VgBtC5H8qSbFkTgw1UcFChGmE/w466-h640/IMG_8251.jpeg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do switch things up throughout the month if I don't like certain areas. The moving island never got the way I wanted and I don't know if I love this shelf but I do love this cute little witch my mom got me this year at Walmart!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtu27AIwSIrwX3uwFSBm6EEHqEU27xjjERNv6XjfBCqnikv8NMwpMgLMViWHMlC7yskC_mKoDyyzBAKZ7IFRouD0ftNVK_mwnHoBJ7xuWC6dqBlkbSvb3zO9MsVNmYtsnI3a6io1FeNY/s3489/IMG_9130.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3489" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtu27AIwSIrwX3uwFSBm6EEHqEU27xjjERNv6XjfBCqnikv8NMwpMgLMViWHMlC7yskC_mKoDyyzBAKZ7IFRouD0ftNVK_mwnHoBJ7xuWC6dqBlkbSvb3zO9MsVNmYtsnI3a6io1FeNY/w346-h400/IMG_9130.jpeg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mom has the cutest home decor and today on Instagram stories I'm showing you a little glimpse in her house this Halloween! What's your favorite part of our house this year?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-92077239887314492232020-10-27T14:31:00.000-07:002020-10-27T14:31:40.642-07:00Boo! We Love You! Halloween Love Note<p style="text-align: center;"> Halloween is almost here! If you're anything like my family we love to exchange little gifts for every holiday, especially between the young cousins. Think Dollar Store or Target Dollar Spot items, but usually with a cute tag! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHFBrW8YSW279sJTzFGLkRCZCH7OFMHVf2-rbrm6KsVVI9nH_uJIXAH4Yrd3_0WFYrPI0B1A2oC6Z73M9K3yjTnXs1V_N9-482SxPqQA2_IRdgg42jiCO6syAzsPqHqW1NnY_evnNdnc/s4032/IMG_9935.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHFBrW8YSW279sJTzFGLkRCZCH7OFMHVf2-rbrm6KsVVI9nH_uJIXAH4Yrd3_0WFYrPI0B1A2oC6Z73M9K3yjTnXs1V_N9-482SxPqQA2_IRdgg42jiCO6syAzsPqHqW1NnY_evnNdnc/w480-h640/IMG_9935.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do Holiday preorders and last week I did Sugar Cookie Decorating Kits. This would have been so fun to Boo! a family, neighbor or friend with! And a note about preorders, keep a look out for them on my Instagram. Sometimes I have extras and sometimes I only have enough for those you preordered so plan ahead. They are sure fun for the holidays!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lZ1HFa1gZNjmwSM3eeg1d32Q8k-QcOQ-YoczYOZBHN0j2AQ_eGeC5MLxnl97iZ61SnvwH3OmdEz6KfPW7aj2_sPMkchkN-IBp4sTbpXU4Uu53rec8LMvlcyO_ZFWkihoyZU5EUc0stU/s4032/IMG_9933.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lZ1HFa1gZNjmwSM3eeg1d32Q8k-QcOQ-YoczYOZBHN0j2AQ_eGeC5MLxnl97iZ61SnvwH3OmdEz6KfPW7aj2_sPMkchkN-IBp4sTbpXU4Uu53rec8LMvlcyO_ZFWkihoyZU5EUc0stU/w480-h640/IMG_9933.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But even a store-bought treat would be so fun and yummy! Like Halloween Oreos!! Delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeK4VMS76YzpxJ_Y1yz4IHofUJH7i7UYzYI1-5GEsyKOQBuqjhnIsHhLOsqKygGi963ptVB8w4pk93yqw73Rm17c2HEY_H8tQ4T-qbEhvxNCuvxsJFximQvLgZd1uoK-VwgZkwACdSQQ/s4032/IMG_9937.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeK4VMS76YzpxJ_Y1yz4IHofUJH7i7UYzYI1-5GEsyKOQBuqjhnIsHhLOsqKygGi963ptVB8w4pk93yqw73Rm17c2HEY_H8tQ4T-qbEhvxNCuvxsJFximQvLgZd1uoK-VwgZkwACdSQQ/w480-h640/IMG_9937.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the little gifts we are giving Livy's cousins on the Warner side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sjyQI-_jZrwlcmDvpuW5Wgld-z3xD7JSwTWUUxCy5UQUxgGz4cPhKO5xAzTA5ATRw3xOO8qExnvDIiMdusD86_h04Zu8LEiCTobJbGpAbKC-RfSsUA01Kx_PP8y-LV_E1JusxGIVVDA/s4032/IMG_9940.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sjyQI-_jZrwlcmDvpuW5Wgld-z3xD7JSwTWUUxCy5UQUxgGz4cPhKO5xAzTA5ATRw3xOO8qExnvDIiMdusD86_h04Zu8LEiCTobJbGpAbKC-RfSsUA01Kx_PP8y-LV_E1JusxGIVVDA/w480-h640/IMG_9940.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got these in the Target Dollar Bins and love how cute and inexpensive they are.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d0EXGnp2jK4P-LpEAagdUpnSB5NgA_EtDNLtJa8XL7Tffjowhd5MJlqKn1eu71xpQLaxhSZEbJs4rMEg_MfM5m2DK7li_IwgZTuUIj6v9mXWkXH5GjPIADn9YTIqpEbk1eNUqaxU5N4/s4032/IMG_9938.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d0EXGnp2jK4P-LpEAagdUpnSB5NgA_EtDNLtJa8XL7Tffjowhd5MJlqKn1eu71xpQLaxhSZEbJs4rMEg_MfM5m2DK7li_IwgZTuUIj6v9mXWkXH5GjPIADn9YTIqpEbk1eNUqaxU5N4/w480-h640/IMG_9938.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also loved last years little cousin gift! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BCAcED-9iPNKkZsBiQwkash8lQD69XWrLHqjvWsFgFjC8Ka93h7eek0SGfHZA-HPD6liqKKqUPfjSoabYVRQKAtuXhoZg6bf86_Uo_ulPtRxriHez7muFZoa3M2dgB4FWC6Dz4xL_ps/s3492/IMG_5088.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3492" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BCAcED-9iPNKkZsBiQwkash8lQD69XWrLHqjvWsFgFjC8Ka93h7eek0SGfHZA-HPD6liqKKqUPfjSoabYVRQKAtuXhoZg6bf86_Uo_ulPtRxriHez7muFZoa3M2dgB4FWC6Dz4xL_ps/w556-h640/IMG_5088.jpeg" width="556" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Last year I did this adorable idea and wanted to share it with you before Halloween comes. I used clear boxes that I found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BJ2NFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072BJ2NFS&linkId=7ce7188f028c612a0b19fb9900c08127" target="_blank">HERE</a> on Amazon (thank you Amazon Prime!) and filled it with fun halloween candy and little Halloween trinkets I found at Target. Note on the<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BJ2NFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072BJ2NFS&linkId=7ce7188f028c612a0b19fb9900c08127" target="_blank"> clear </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BJ2NFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B072BJ2NFS&linkId=7ce7188f028c612a0b19fb9900c08127" target="_blank">boxes</a>-this tag fits the 3 X 3 X 3 size perfectly. Super easy to replicate and super fun, no matter the age. Just switch up what you put in the boxes! This would even be so cute to BOO! a friend or neighbors with. Attach it to fun Halloween treat and you're set. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXYbxz5VKfOOQJidqJcDOdcdYz_2syPyKGwt2JjTz6zwRZ96TrVjhR25r_FPNh1lTXPVBJovGeOCu1U9uuJYYG09NYRuEcRqQrUF88FV_ockNUVjsJcjuOoQp7cGtvEwGuNPVyGVX6Vk/s3022/IMG_5087.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3022" data-original-width="2918" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXYbxz5VKfOOQJidqJcDOdcdYz_2syPyKGwt2JjTz6zwRZ96TrVjhR25r_FPNh1lTXPVBJovGeOCu1U9uuJYYG09NYRuEcRqQrUF88FV_ockNUVjsJcjuOoQp7cGtvEwGuNPVyGVX6Vk/w616-h640/IMG_5087.jpeg" width="616" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Find the FREE printable for the Boo! We love you! Happy Halloween tag <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/190kS_3NeHChOuAKa-xKle80JwdHVHH2k/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I left this tag blank so anyone can use it and write in who it's from, but I have had a couple requests for personalizing or designing something special with the handouts and tags I create. I would love to help, I'm going to start offering this service for $5 per tag/design! I'll send you the finished PDF you can use again and again. Reach out to me through email or send me a message on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthanne.strong/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> so we can get started!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-19991434492418924312020-09-29T15:11:00.002-07:002020-09-29T15:12:48.297-07:00Back to School Home Decor & Books for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to School started a few weeks later for us. I've always wanted school to start after Labor Day and since Liv and I are starting a little Tot school together, I thought I would make it happen. You know because I'm the teacher and all! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZY9RuM0TBG9DNdmtLwwOFmGR4HXr_g53rMnsFXF2ZGLiXvas0rz52G9_g3sqkA91qzT5Gn4Tq-n-6-D6cFDISDfoX07wpPeFbMaBwHm_jEiW5qLkfCI92P9auxY7GXHmJ0P8VbE7NsI/s3024/IMG_7225.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2325" data-original-width="3024" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZY9RuM0TBG9DNdmtLwwOFmGR4HXr_g53rMnsFXF2ZGLiXvas0rz52G9_g3sqkA91qzT5Gn4Tq-n-6-D6cFDISDfoX07wpPeFbMaBwHm_jEiW5qLkfCI92P9auxY7GXHmJ0P8VbE7NsI/w640-h492/IMG_7225.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these open shelves from Etsy. They are so fun to decorate each month/season/holiday. Most of the decorations above were found in the Target Dollar Spot! Except for the apple on burlap, painted apple mason jars and crayon flower vase-those were made by me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6znhH6_PFq9ddwFH4SuJsuMWOQIGSR71U4na6KgqzApevLIllNUAqW5SrwJuUGrVhxqqcrT5S6xNu1jeQgts2NroDyMYisewZiQLEbq4H1Zg0tucMaG1-IdVAAuuUU1LUlWGStVWI8iY/s3024/IMG_7223.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="3024" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6znhH6_PFq9ddwFH4SuJsuMWOQIGSR71U4na6KgqzApevLIllNUAqW5SrwJuUGrVhxqqcrT5S6xNu1jeQgts2NroDyMYisewZiQLEbq4H1Zg0tucMaG1-IdVAAuuUU1LUlWGStVWI8iY/w640-h546/IMG_7223.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also love this shelf/coat rack from Etsy! Also topped with lots of Target Dollar Spot items I've purchased over the years. I did make the burlap apple and the fake flowers are from Dollar Tree.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sJHnN89XuPL-eK63-u_waX9rBUT_sb5YymKRR55bLAl3__7i8mLvDVTYhGSURL2-UTeMarazQrb8LPfP55i4j5hTL42SqEKW3sJIKvVWpjZ7EEeptYsvqpSBHEIJJLR_319Xwjg5RAY/s4032/IMG_7219.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6sJHnN89XuPL-eK63-u_waX9rBUT_sb5YymKRR55bLAl3__7i8mLvDVTYhGSURL2-UTeMarazQrb8LPfP55i4j5hTL42SqEKW3sJIKvVWpjZ7EEeptYsvqpSBHEIJJLR_319Xwjg5RAY/w480-h640/IMG_7219.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA6QFOK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01IA6QFOK&linkId=05b752fb5f1da47ac7d2cdfbf72a13ac" target="_blank">chalkboard from Amazon</a> is another favorite in my home! It adds so much to the room. The wreaths are from Hobby Lobby with ribbon from my cute Mom. More flowers from Dollar Tree in a cute white Target pitcher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0vZDtwYXFO1aXyAYh_mVoc7rPJPiYiP57EesUSGYS07KpuaBFXvYhnGFdqLGP0hTBjnbS8ymMJetSyYbtUXMuMGUvyBLjfw01GcJoKpZ_tFjegWaXWhob43Q9AQWbWM8gGRipkkRoFA/s4032/IMG_7187.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0vZDtwYXFO1aXyAYh_mVoc7rPJPiYiP57EesUSGYS07KpuaBFXvYhnGFdqLGP0hTBjnbS8ymMJetSyYbtUXMuMGUvyBLjfw01GcJoKpZ_tFjegWaXWhob43Q9AQWbWM8gGRipkkRoFA/w480-h640/IMG_7187.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had to take a closer look at the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IA6QFOK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01IA6QFOK&linkId=05b752fb5f1da47ac7d2cdfbf72a13ac" target="_blank">chalkboard</a>. Loved that I used little stickers to fill in the gaps. I don't know if I totally recommend doing that though. haha The goo stuck to the chalkboard a little.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Rvq_1t5qFLEFcmc_yT-PW0zhl6u6KdQXHLoYl9YQOqTM9nisy5TJceO5cBTtrLZbA2qu7BWq7-8Z-dIgCju14ZGcmk_ycBlcCMsrbHODia8I5y4EBNBAryujPAYZNJcfZttTaQJ-VmU/s1800/AB593A2A-C378-45F8-AAAA-6F82739D7419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Rvq_1t5qFLEFcmc_yT-PW0zhl6u6KdQXHLoYl9YQOqTM9nisy5TJceO5cBTtrLZbA2qu7BWq7-8Z-dIgCju14ZGcmk_ycBlcCMsrbHODia8I5y4EBNBAryujPAYZNJcfZttTaQJ-VmU/w512-h640/AB593A2A-C378-45F8-AAAA-6F82739D7419.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While we're here I thought I'd share Livy's favorite Back to School themed books. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoUMfRk7Jh3vlN30uswLQd4NmCXCLe6PBNrdDobMIcPuqonnfljWOu_jlQyGD7DoLMDXshf1vWTodkp2BLV3WuFSpQaspe70qTKDJdvxRv44xAdKnGjsihWqKhGI96fS0CoaZkvRlZOU/s4032/IMG_7400.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDoUMfRk7Jh3vlN30uswLQd4NmCXCLe6PBNrdDobMIcPuqonnfljWOu_jlQyGD7DoLMDXshf1vWTodkp2BLV3WuFSpQaspe70qTKDJdvxRv44xAdKnGjsihWqKhGI96fS0CoaZkvRlZOU/w480-h640/IMG_7400.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We've read each of these countless times! If I had to choose her favorites it would be Pete the Cat, Biscuit Goes to School and A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy. I'll direct link them below or let you know where I found them if I can't find a link.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810940574/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0810940574&linkId=e168cb558d1d8fb77633e6f0e0af65d7" target="_blank">It's Your First Day of School Annie Claire</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061910244/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0061910244&linkId=53bdd70e6780608db2ab05f59aa97612" target="_blank">Pete the Cat Rocking in My School Shoes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0064436160/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0064436160&linkId=004bb2fef52d6705fbc6752db5f4ea6a" target="_blank">Biscuit Goes to School</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Animal School-Dollar Tree</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439077834/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0439077834&linkId=4fcc917466c41142fc78514ae0dd61a5" target="_blank">A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are You Ready for School?-Old Family Book</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though Liv had a couple favorites we loved all of these books, and I love that most of them are very affordable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good luck going back to school!</div><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-15522914450697246882020-09-06T14:21:00.001-07:002020-09-06T14:21:05.780-07:00Lemon Love Notes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I'd get these Lemon Love Notes up for the last glimpse of summer! These can obviously be given when it's not summer but it's also a great way to kiss summer goodbye and welcome in Fall and cooler temps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdvShU9_1Jjewfw36C2MMZukK3z7aTbRe_IhBQhPySCvEbhoMKOodXgiKpo8pCw6vlbZMk-lRi8epf1bAsoKvHkb1agWrd1aCXMunRV196jKmLuONmVOr5Ys1zKGwcfVXtkWBnQjepzk/s4032/IMG_0408.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2192" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdvShU9_1Jjewfw36C2MMZukK3z7aTbRe_IhBQhPySCvEbhoMKOodXgiKpo8pCw6vlbZMk-lRi8epf1bAsoKvHkb1agWrd1aCXMunRV196jKmLuONmVOr5Ys1zKGwcfVXtkWBnQjepzk/s640/IMG_0408.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are quite a few Love Notes in this printable. All coordinating with lemons, so many gift options!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxreViSiBT9KCBFGIpMgYKs-5UHpmAyvS93T0xTxOb5Lbb_0fzAGEn-37KB0cc5na9-RA8c0uxHicA4Nt3nYNMHhHVOow9RTvqqG0mroyh5-Fl6R87wlJh6hqRqrIZKd5y3tuPy_Tzyk/s3827/IMG_0409.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3827" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxreViSiBT9KCBFGIpMgYKs-5UHpmAyvS93T0xTxOb5Lbb_0fzAGEn-37KB0cc5na9-RA8c0uxHicA4Nt3nYNMHhHVOow9RTvqqG0mroyh5-Fl6R87wlJh6hqRqrIZKd5y3tuPy_Tzyk/s640/IMG_0409.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whenever I go to Trader Joe's it's always a fun time! I searched for everything lemon themed. Lemon bars (not my favorite find at TJ's sadly), Lemon kitchen hand soap, Lemon Pepper seasoning, lemon shortbread bar mix, and lemon curd (theirs is so good!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58WgXAkvVAPUaTjiCDg0QQm0m1XwaIInfzOcMH6kj4rDIQg8HEhUj8NFrU5-brzps2amj0ghJAPgYUCRXE5Vf3J-4flWvM52UEv_rz1KgCnDrS9dr55m2GHzG70h0R6UW6Zw_ENz-0Sc/s4032/IMG_0410.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58WgXAkvVAPUaTjiCDg0QQm0m1XwaIInfzOcMH6kj4rDIQg8HEhUj8NFrU5-brzps2amj0ghJAPgYUCRXE5Vf3J-4flWvM52UEv_rz1KgCnDrS9dr55m2GHzG70h0R6UW6Zw_ENz-0Sc/s640/IMG_0410.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDy-utClCNEUtL1UutMsLbv1AoVjjVEjHEwzr2Lu28U9x7dxCGIrwHEBfcOmFMHby0PS-XE83MJHT1A0ZnxhTh82bIsN6Vf2IVqK2m61QqSnEQv3x3nanHvEvoEwE5a0tZjyRqov6gAg/s4032/IMG_0411.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2629" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDy-utClCNEUtL1UutMsLbv1AoVjjVEjHEwzr2Lu28U9x7dxCGIrwHEBfcOmFMHby0PS-XE83MJHT1A0ZnxhTh82bIsN6Vf2IVqK2m61QqSnEQv3x3nanHvEvoEwE5a0tZjyRqov6gAg/s640/IMG_0411.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also LOVE decor ideas! My mom got this cute jar at Hobby Lobby I believe and these super adorable and versatile lemons at Ikea, find a similar option <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G2L4KWP/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07G2L4KWP&linkId=3940ed77a1cdc2d1c1a9808a98f7164d" target="_blank">HERE</a>! I loooove these lemon measuring cups <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FR4JS5V/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FR4JS5V&linkId=b41adeb563cfd26d17e9adfae3e2439b" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085LM3TTW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B085LM3TTW&linkId=4d0bc7ef8895e82c552b204c12604c72" target="_blank">this</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MFMZS7R/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07MFMZS7R&linkId=9f802142c58299381beeb33a76d00cbb" target="_blank">that</a> lemon decor from Amazon!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4YjGV8ZQUGjBZhh9Y8MZREMHgbvLxksnuDi1XFxXffvoJ-GbnPZ4xb3j9Hr6ZF4jVQbpb4RbExlTQ_tPtjoR-Z4hxFAW4zwQqsdeX-nObnfgnibsVYxVEL5WuxNT7saVI20tx4m7XDQ/s3878/IMG_0406.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2830" data-original-width="3878" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4YjGV8ZQUGjBZhh9Y8MZREMHgbvLxksnuDi1XFxXffvoJ-GbnPZ4xb3j9Hr6ZF4jVQbpb4RbExlTQ_tPtjoR-Z4hxFAW4zwQqsdeX-nObnfgnibsVYxVEL5WuxNT7saVI20tx4m7XDQ/s640/IMG_0406.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoot you could even give a lemonade making kit! Complete with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G43ZXT0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00G43ZXT0&linkId=e53da9c11c62a4dde96e68085cbe0c58" target="_blank">cute pitcher</a>, lemons, and a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CXNKTD4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CXNKTD4&linkId=ac9d122b43a469da4a3c035c76503d40" target="_blank">cute wooden spoon</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKFfDufoS8Xvddz6JUZbxybKfbf_dyXWhnxQspeCaKPzxS-YDGaFQ64EaxIijuRz9zdz-xByXOFIpR23F5PWmNhkaSd1J23QSIvckb0ijLGo_sTk_QgV4EW3f1P08ypJvYpOu-gijlnJA/s3628/IMG_0412.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3628" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKFfDufoS8Xvddz6JUZbxybKfbf_dyXWhnxQspeCaKPzxS-YDGaFQ64EaxIijuRz9zdz-xByXOFIpR23F5PWmNhkaSd1J23QSIvckb0ijLGo_sTk_QgV4EW3f1P08ypJvYpOu-gijlnJA/s640/IMG_0412.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though I wouldn't recommend TJ's Lemon Bars you could always make some from scratch, or any other lemon treat. Or pair this sweet and sour tag with a coordinating candy, like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WHZMJK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000WHZMJK&linkId=8f9873977be89f9733adebf323cd7cd1" target="_blank">Sour Patch Kids</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEhNpQA8n79LChXmBU03KiK5N8O_ib6YLWMbQmL5TTK007fiwYQEa6dRb30rOmc83amOkw62Jz93efSfL8AOwC0hZAoj7L7DoAdYapxOxoKeJWd0n046t_FVIt5FDE0gWc94ONTACmfM/s4032/IMG_0413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEhNpQA8n79LChXmBU03KiK5N8O_ib6YLWMbQmL5TTK007fiwYQEa6dRb30rOmc83amOkw62Jz93efSfL8AOwC0hZAoj7L7DoAdYapxOxoKeJWd0n046t_FVIt5FDE0gWc94ONTACmfM/s640/IMG_0413.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Haven't tried this Lemon Shortbread Bar Mix but love the idea of giving a gift that creates memories! With this gratitude tag a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L4JCG7T/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07L4JCG7T&linkId=ea09949fd32a0e34ccd81ac955c0e8bd" target="_blank">journal</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EB6E3EC/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01EB6E3EC&linkId=ac9bcca363cb1cfbd6e7dc2efb5eee08" target="_blank">great pen</a> would be such a great gift to start a gratitude journal. Saw <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976436184/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1976436184&linkId=c5fa6402034e55a6ec9cd4142aaf7226" target="_blank">THIS</a> gratitude journal for such a great price, had to share!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyHEpTExNE311sGg_82OYxbMnhiDAfKESMuNPHbXfziUUltIrpnx2AVHhW9YaVCBNO3dQoxcNt37VECcs7ed6MigUGSuMPL1JqEKsJA41l5rIG3hSVqkxNW7DYQHoBgp82cIwn5H5YOs/s3556/IMG_0414.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3556" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyHEpTExNE311sGg_82OYxbMnhiDAfKESMuNPHbXfziUUltIrpnx2AVHhW9YaVCBNO3dQoxcNt37VECcs7ed6MigUGSuMPL1JqEKsJA41l5rIG3hSVqkxNW7DYQHoBgp82cIwn5H5YOs/s640/IMG_0414.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lemon Pepper Seasoning is such a gift that keeps on giving! Have you had this on grilled chicken? It's delicious! I usually love <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9VB3IA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I9VB3IA&linkId=7fc910b1e9821779f0271fb526cb3a73" target="_blank">THIS</a> Lemon Pepper, but after looking at Lemon Pepper on Amazon I want to try <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AB8QYHY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00AB8QYHY&linkId=7333678d64e07665eeeb44a49f7b4988" target="_blank">this one</a>!! Check out those reviews!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFsZ8rODu3X9mYjdDBALM3-Pv-h6CFYb-wZoCNMDGkKmg4DzK7QBBP-L0Bud74qlQtFtcUrIQUdIEZ1fosbJFQkUwMaeF0oQu4JHvfmX-OdEeS355MUkbypQWZo9Zq6K1vJu1GlZWb5I/s3770/IMG_0415.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3770" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFsZ8rODu3X9mYjdDBALM3-Pv-h6CFYb-wZoCNMDGkKmg4DzK7QBBP-L0Bud74qlQtFtcUrIQUdIEZ1fosbJFQkUwMaeF0oQu4JHvfmX-OdEeS355MUkbypQWZo9Zq6K1vJu1GlZWb5I/s640/IMG_0415.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this Lemon Curd from TJ's! Perfect for cookies, bars, crepes! Yum!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HVOcfB2uq0n8rn3PsLYpzkxmSj6TfXU0rpBDFM3hhCM8HlPfd7pr0h7AV3o-gpvkMFyy08pY3IbStUDwuduk0jlohfhuMXXM_GTBQd_-mkz_CUlVNaYurBTBENs5l5S95ywE4j6Xacc/s3639/IMG_0416.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3639" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HVOcfB2uq0n8rn3PsLYpzkxmSj6TfXU0rpBDFM3hhCM8HlPfd7pr0h7AV3o-gpvkMFyy08pY3IbStUDwuduk0jlohfhuMXXM_GTBQd_-mkz_CUlVNaYurBTBENs5l5S95ywE4j6Xacc/s640/IMG_0416.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved this TJ's Lemon hand soap! If they don't have this kind this season any of their hand soaps are great!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7FdWB5oyPf-66mTdB0joC9O23UcHBKKHe54IFhkZ_pcRdoNVAHpKVTXAkRyqmvMG_OaIW-6rhw9_ijXhhPKkpYC0m9F-A4B4E5jcTr-oQ76n_x2uvJ8EXOWEqpGF4rEsi9PEcjnRk0c/s3597/IMG_0417.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3597" data-original-width="2796" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7FdWB5oyPf-66mTdB0joC9O23UcHBKKHe54IFhkZ_pcRdoNVAHpKVTXAkRyqmvMG_OaIW-6rhw9_ijXhhPKkpYC0m9F-A4B4E5jcTr-oQ76n_x2uvJ8EXOWEqpGF4rEsi9PEcjnRk0c/s640/IMG_0417.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mean when life gives you lemons, you know you want them to be <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KG453G/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071KG453G&linkId=69f2f85b01bbdf67edf75a35760411d6" target="_blank">Lemon Oreos</a> right!?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qPRvsbxcPmpj21w_xfW8E3biA7CP39vO6FueF57WgFqRUuCU_dYTof3rnkUfIwNDAIMe-hnfP0EJ1c5s6nxQ6Gc98dmQajay3cU6bbs0ApYANP7CRWu5wTrf6vJN5qMoWCSNTGwQy_0/s3721/IMG_0418.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qPRvsbxcPmpj21w_xfW8E3biA7CP39vO6FueF57WgFqRUuCU_dYTof3rnkUfIwNDAIMe-hnfP0EJ1c5s6nxQ6Gc98dmQajay3cU6bbs0ApYANP7CRWu5wTrf6vJN5qMoWCSNTGwQy_0/s640/IMG_0418.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077Z42SRW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B077Z42SRW&linkId=d94dddf4addacb69c2cf60228f3a2ac4" target="_blank">Lemon Drops</a> are also a another great option, or for this specific zest tag a zester that will change lives!! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P4DYX7V/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07P4DYX7V&linkId=b70bd253c8803fa6dfdeebf8ddd71578" target="_blank">This zester</a> is my favorite!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnkNn47HqW0Zo0n0ndyyWUWRlWGMCEqycDsY0Z236Yqal_zP33xQB4sZW7B7P9fqeFS60ZZPRgFHrQN5BqOAH0b71hF_Njhw_pV23jfGCtwGKu6zcaHEFlefyc2a927_W4AJ8yCUzqqvQ/s4032/IMG_0419.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnkNn47HqW0Zo0n0ndyyWUWRlWGMCEqycDsY0Z236Yqal_zP33xQB4sZW7B7P9fqeFS60ZZPRgFHrQN5BqOAH0b71hF_Njhw_pV23jfGCtwGKu6zcaHEFlefyc2a927_W4AJ8yCUzqqvQ/s640/IMG_0419.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or a bottle of Lemonade! So perfect and straight to the point!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0887bWyNMn3uV4C-GUa6CHvzt83w0Ko7U3MZTSzuas9SiWDvzBcIMyJVi9YHsYdeMGppWuRYY1fqXA-E9pNlm6mkArnvwaQm8mZRyYO6G9epAX4abOJ16T-u7xl_g3nJyHqeig4fUdY/s4032/IMG_0420.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0887bWyNMn3uV4C-GUa6CHvzt83w0Ko7U3MZTSzuas9SiWDvzBcIMyJVi9YHsYdeMGppWuRYY1fqXA-E9pNlm6mkArnvwaQm8mZRyYO6G9epAX4abOJ16T-u7xl_g3nJyHqeig4fUdY/s640/IMG_0420.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love that so many colors go so well with lemon! I especially love light pink or any shade of blue!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4yPRMbsPZRECzdpnBdCpsckik5spg7zFiRAgS-jSw9SEBdahfpjInoDvWg2a4vPJ7pwtMpAjdMt_WOyJL1JxY8oEWnxefbCEeIdH1WzpM2113oOY2jVDuQfhL-YPVe9aNjcBs8iTm6Q/s4032/IMG_0421.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4yPRMbsPZRECzdpnBdCpsckik5spg7zFiRAgS-jSw9SEBdahfpjInoDvWg2a4vPJ7pwtMpAjdMt_WOyJL1JxY8oEWnxefbCEeIdH1WzpM2113oOY2jVDuQfhL-YPVe9aNjcBs8iTm6Q/s640/IMG_0421.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A box of this Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade water would be a fun family gift!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2smYK2g6J2YFI7a4VH7AWlcsIhjYVtWntHbQJIW-Mnld4F3qcxHjvFAqYE84qaJ-VfTkKHpbgnMGdfGvBpFe1sW3y2cdn5sdgjgYpcHCiJMZjcvuNViFeSwgYKDc5VNWZ4QZ0r-wI74A/s4032/IMG_0422.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2smYK2g6J2YFI7a4VH7AWlcsIhjYVtWntHbQJIW-Mnld4F3qcxHjvFAqYE84qaJ-VfTkKHpbgnMGdfGvBpFe1sW3y2cdn5sdgjgYpcHCiJMZjcvuNViFeSwgYKDc5VNWZ4QZ0r-wI74A/s640/IMG_0422.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved this squeeze the day! bag my sister got from JoAnn!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcnpcBKChN_eNMaUmQPZV8blG1od4a4jpkCGkUzzva-N65tua_BSdDXR_XTEnEFqQoYkPPmjM5fZZ5y-odNLryNix2Qd1GDfU_IPKNXG195ozZJK2ASQKLmcELrdKkGgR56lbnHnMIK4/s3463/IMG_0425.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3463" data-original-width="2544" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcnpcBKChN_eNMaUmQPZV8blG1od4a4jpkCGkUzzva-N65tua_BSdDXR_XTEnEFqQoYkPPmjM5fZZ5y-odNLryNix2Qd1GDfU_IPKNXG195ozZJK2ASQKLmcELrdKkGgR56lbnHnMIK4/s640/IMG_0425.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found these adorable lemon bowls at Dollar Tree, don't underestimate Dollar Tree! They have the cutest things and only for $1!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9dweucGbDOUCwlV1tzMHoX-GRuEggu2-Vc5_nghCJ2V81Z9EZtXzP32fpDJPMJFrZuU8hqL3oo1wsrNbKLEDzCHhW3O7tTOE7ta9tdO4wXQZCb4E_uAq0rigkZjx3Ay8GPB9J_-442o/s3705/IMG_0426.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3705" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9dweucGbDOUCwlV1tzMHoX-GRuEggu2-Vc5_nghCJ2V81Z9EZtXzP32fpDJPMJFrZuU8hqL3oo1wsrNbKLEDzCHhW3O7tTOE7ta9tdO4wXQZCb4E_uAq0rigkZjx3Ay8GPB9J_-442o/s640/IMG_0426.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can also find this teeny tiny candy boxes for just 25 cents at some grocery store's, I've always been able to find them at Dan's here in Utah!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOzpHWwm8rWcuAzIhnGPJJH5kN7YQYAZYtEMe4y20BW_goDSRtQ1hHCkK_QIU2fCdxbqKd6SMgBmCyGHUk9XdRF7XGcx09Bn7QdcFAbd0FQmDJWZh_UqJmno9-NhHWMsgTzzXvTsN6Uc/s3024/IMG_0427.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOzpHWwm8rWcuAzIhnGPJJH5kN7YQYAZYtEMe4y20BW_goDSRtQ1hHCkK_QIU2fCdxbqKd6SMgBmCyGHUk9XdRF7XGcx09Bn7QdcFAbd0FQmDJWZh_UqJmno9-NhHWMsgTzzXvTsN6Uc/s640/IMG_0427.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found these cute paper straws and wooden spoon at the Target Dollar spot, believe it or not!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBEE614G2z9sS4IIi7rLePE0ayYtYiOafJaOfeESttnTu4cxvI9F5z0Kl1lKDp3DF44zlsbXHlbqWDJNotKP8Cw9PzyU2SWz6y9kvb_yTchR4_WohfHgiqkmOcjEMvHaIQk6ip9kH1v0/s3824/IMG_0429.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3824" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBEE614G2z9sS4IIi7rLePE0ayYtYiOafJaOfeESttnTu4cxvI9F5z0Kl1lKDp3DF44zlsbXHlbqWDJNotKP8Cw9PzyU2SWz6y9kvb_yTchR4_WohfHgiqkmOcjEMvHaIQk6ip9kH1v0/s640/IMG_0429.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also found this cute little lemon chalkboard there too!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNGi6DB1j-F1hUz90G4Y0WQiup3a3h8uc0egp_Po_NeT_vusG11TUsApMOehC667BhxBEmKjpY38PESLEv_leQ4R1WkPEjQhpPNv7KCVfGpq-exnsSetBaCToLY9Ei3jpsTiZw9ZZ7vA/s3784/IMG_0431.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3784" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNGi6DB1j-F1hUz90G4Y0WQiup3a3h8uc0egp_Po_NeT_vusG11TUsApMOehC667BhxBEmKjpY38PESLEv_leQ4R1WkPEjQhpPNv7KCVfGpq-exnsSetBaCToLY9Ei3jpsTiZw9ZZ7vA/s640/IMG_0431.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and this little chalkboard too!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefBaFxMR5bjmumDgXmtd6MYgxnB2n-a8lUK7Qn8UxDiZ82Z8a6e8E8rfZ-LsfWDCMBcI5i1mgB_489HRgwjzJpt3IH8eX-bDXe1fRk0QfvOUkEWuupqwKnHxwOLiMSGatiLW6UxUfjoI/s3890/IMG_0432.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3890" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefBaFxMR5bjmumDgXmtd6MYgxnB2n-a8lUK7Qn8UxDiZ82Z8a6e8E8rfZ-LsfWDCMBcI5i1mgB_489HRgwjzJpt3IH8eX-bDXe1fRk0QfvOUkEWuupqwKnHxwOLiMSGatiLW6UxUfjoI/s640/IMG_0432.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the cutest lemon cellophane bags!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0Ip1waOSVIi27XIWbkP1u-GXeLOI-1JFEGQczZay-s8ZbEV4_noC_mFtiIw0tJXA4gKYDQJ01Qeu_MIXNaQnXmgaBdTnYDcmAOe12ICdmL75vcP5p_UXGXr0vYkwC8b_vXvsoxzfm54/s3868/IMG_0433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3868" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0Ip1waOSVIi27XIWbkP1u-GXeLOI-1JFEGQczZay-s8ZbEV4_noC_mFtiIw0tJXA4gKYDQJ01Qeu_MIXNaQnXmgaBdTnYDcmAOe12ICdmL75vcP5p_UXGXr0vYkwC8b_vXvsoxzfm54/s640/IMG_0433.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So fun for packaging homemade treats or breaking up store bought treats.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMe2SdtzvxgLh5f-MLFQ7HozVdqo0Wi9_F38FVVgk9jnPD3IbWhcu6UqURkg3AEClBvTADEr2SxMP4KAzx8tLL5VNPRjAbbSi0KuWQTMQB9kB15gqtausJYxzAcCevT4hKO-CZnE5MSuI/s4032/IMG_0434.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMe2SdtzvxgLh5f-MLFQ7HozVdqo0Wi9_F38FVVgk9jnPD3IbWhcu6UqURkg3AEClBvTADEr2SxMP4KAzx8tLL5VNPRjAbbSi0KuWQTMQB9kB15gqtausJYxzAcCevT4hKO-CZnE5MSuI/s640/IMG_0434.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These tablecloths are another gift that keeps on giving!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiJxWYFLPcIT2hJDIsubSel16cGQ8U3rBnLfCMv6-qnNiQ1Eo_SrigHpCR441M-kfmlpkhnkDQTezA3thfk5Nfo4oNphMIcTW2angwRSRlqyOA7AAZ_EkXpwCpmo_pbvj_p8eLWokxT4/s4032/IMG_0435.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiJxWYFLPcIT2hJDIsubSel16cGQ8U3rBnLfCMv6-qnNiQ1Eo_SrigHpCR441M-kfmlpkhnkDQTezA3thfk5Nfo4oNphMIcTW2angwRSRlqyOA7AAZ_EkXpwCpmo_pbvj_p8eLWokxT4/s640/IMG_0435.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always, always love notepads or notecards! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s7p-_SZ5NvFpgDjgZ2sBPBb8nBn3bLmyYmTlhAwyzWjHpaikOPM6IEx9GbL7q0VA_Z_P6BpsGI4PpeSduiHgGabD4mtwnGlsDY1Zt6ZsGtlUTmib83JR6rJZBF43cCwD2BWEwQ7D504/s3586/IMG_0436.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3586" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s7p-_SZ5NvFpgDjgZ2sBPBb8nBn3bLmyYmTlhAwyzWjHpaikOPM6IEx9GbL7q0VA_Z_P6BpsGI4PpeSduiHgGabD4mtwnGlsDY1Zt6ZsGtlUTmib83JR6rJZBF43cCwD2BWEwQ7D504/s640/IMG_0436.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These plates and napkins are perfect for treat drops or a lemonade stand! Found at the Target Dollar Spot!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMVV_ChXjwYuzwW3lB9zhaN141cQfNOYD-NyTQPLQv4ANzhUGG4b0pwslfqmYMjTjK8X40SA12muRMHCk0htfyffj_k_3GADdJq1QibIp5ZINn6qlHNDHtvzFr2UvZdLuLXsRaGla5eo/s3955/IMG_0437.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3955" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMVV_ChXjwYuzwW3lB9zhaN141cQfNOYD-NyTQPLQv4ANzhUGG4b0pwslfqmYMjTjK8X40SA12muRMHCk0htfyffj_k_3GADdJq1QibIp5ZINn6qlHNDHtvzFr2UvZdLuLXsRaGla5eo/s640/IMG_0437.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another Target Dollar Spot find these ceramic lemons. So cute!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0J-d0tepGlDyFu19WmU2YnCCcpMeWkxqE80r4EZpHZ2g5YkNdwZuSeUuNyLzeZZ6vm69DDLuo-tbFA7pwpnY9VOBsT7arAjqsFHjFtQRrfE8FO6W5WMx9aerAirF_r4W6SVLXWk0mf0M/s3312/IMG_0438.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3312" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0J-d0tepGlDyFu19WmU2YnCCcpMeWkxqE80r4EZpHZ2g5YkNdwZuSeUuNyLzeZZ6vm69DDLuo-tbFA7pwpnY9VOBsT7arAjqsFHjFtQRrfE8FO6W5WMx9aerAirF_r4W6SVLXWk0mf0M/s640/IMG_0438.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">So many adorable options and so many tag options too! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Find all the Lemon Love Notes <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W1lDgYBQMKljnaoAKD36HWirwfy57tXI/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-86072010904758042532020-08-31T21:09:00.000-07:002020-08-31T21:09:01.444-07:00Lemons & Chocolate <p><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">August has come and gone and I don't even know how that's possible! This year is flying by and yet I feel like we're stuck in this crazy corona-filled space. It's going to be a great day when this pandemic is just a thing kids learn about in history books. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pandemic or not you always need chocolate. I think even more so during pandemics! haha Even if you can't hand back the "lemons" of life, you can always try to find some sweetness, or give some sweetness! Chocolate is a great option! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PnCeqzgk-tJLISyq0Kairq_V3UdTko8XlTvhkEsm9nSyZDYFBIwL8-a8pqxXnqc5yp4LEExVgH7CsEGLWMcma63vPzdSw5stTf7klKAxkcYqTbsjc4A3D0KKvBDigTdxN4qZuxCB55Y/s3701/IMG_2013.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3701" data-original-width="2939" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PnCeqzgk-tJLISyq0Kairq_V3UdTko8XlTvhkEsm9nSyZDYFBIwL8-a8pqxXnqc5yp4LEExVgH7CsEGLWMcma63vPzdSw5stTf7klKAxkcYqTbsjc4A3D0KKvBDigTdxN4qZuxCB55Y/s640/IMG_2013.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this Pound Plus bars at Trader Joe's! Perfect for all the baking coming up this fall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGXg5XX0hGwOKicYKQ4KycDZQHTPDWPji7PEidS0wpVpUk6sW8kzi0sz2rqP8MvgZkWVPCx7RYhvQdlO1GX8aEzj17tktyplIpOBwIu0s7nm2LRTlU9Yo7QlfqaOOzQHS5DdsdZC6YbA/s3817/IMG_2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3817" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGXg5XX0hGwOKicYKQ4KycDZQHTPDWPji7PEidS0wpVpUk6sW8kzi0sz2rqP8MvgZkWVPCx7RYhvQdlO1GX8aEzj17tktyplIpOBwIu0s7nm2LRTlU9Yo7QlfqaOOzQHS5DdsdZC6YbA/s640/IMG_2012.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't have a TJ's near by? A candy bar from the grocery store could still work perfectly with this tag.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0bf8OWmLGlGA_MaqiZfr04-Jm4I7qHIdVmp6u55juhmyEbHTynjQ8oBTOt59TefC53JHViJKxBDcMWSpYdiuWXKxDpIc84RwzP78Q-6ffebWKGegUYzME_pHfFjifo5E68yMUoIB5BA/s3554/IMG_2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3554" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE0bf8OWmLGlGA_MaqiZfr04-Jm4I7qHIdVmp6u55juhmyEbHTynjQ8oBTOt59TefC53JHViJKxBDcMWSpYdiuWXKxDpIc84RwzP78Q-6ffebWKGegUYzME_pHfFjifo5E68yMUoIB5BA/s640/IMG_2011.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But if you are at Trader Joe's get these Toffee Chips!! Seriously just get them and love every single one! They are so delicious!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZjXn1_RLZnygCFODorLG11YzKS8E_whqG5zjNrN-Z1OPk_LyDXDqdpNfaw6U-CR7M2RIFt99oKTn5s-hc-PzvCdMXmXyBh2gJZhXeNhy7UKW-y3sp0VkHJd_k03BuGax-Y8ckk1o1X8/s3936/IMG_2010.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3936" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZjXn1_RLZnygCFODorLG11YzKS8E_whqG5zjNrN-Z1OPk_LyDXDqdpNfaw6U-CR7M2RIFt99oKTn5s-hc-PzvCdMXmXyBh2gJZhXeNhy7UKW-y3sp0VkHJd_k03BuGax-Y8ckk1o1X8/s640/IMG_2010.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the mix of chocolate bars to make a fun gift! Perfect for ministering sisters, ministering families, teachers, friends, family, everyone, anyone!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipigeYytqqTTulNYA9m9c4NVylSYK6W-wYTff_9iq1ng14p2X2HjJIYJy3HXZyGa91pVTYLCTh1xBUy3rzgNihkv0NuOcDZeyrAhIrxxYvIysdLfDYjgpgrNQCSaYbgUTbHHQZRRul63E/s3855/IMG_2009.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3855" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipigeYytqqTTulNYA9m9c4NVylSYK6W-wYTff_9iq1ng14p2X2HjJIYJy3HXZyGa91pVTYLCTh1xBUy3rzgNihkv0NuOcDZeyrAhIrxxYvIysdLfDYjgpgrNQCSaYbgUTbHHQZRRul63E/s640/IMG_2009.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TJ's has so many fun chocolate things like these chocolate crisps, chocolate covered potato chips and these yummy peanut butter cups!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxqtwnSrzz23mJ00d2JTTefV24dpUuzr6uVvlV8dry95LCp6Q_xLnw6yr3lVj-wjD8hijs8wtZikomig51C0m0QZqlFSV9GE5Yx9qujC-uQ4ZnaC0tgKGi47x4PkdGAhgL-_weHUWORE/s3785/IMG_2008.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3785" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxqtwnSrzz23mJ00d2JTTefV24dpUuzr6uVvlV8dry95LCp6Q_xLnw6yr3lVj-wjD8hijs8wtZikomig51C0m0QZqlFSV9GE5Yx9qujC-uQ4ZnaC0tgKGi47x4PkdGAhgL-_weHUWORE/s640/IMG_2008.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also LOVING these S'mashing S'mores! Seriously so good, the perfect bite of s'mores without the campfire and all the mess.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhEh2vdxfA-rhZvaxzzI_sDjARJQIzOtwkICELnwY0wo8NKk-jcZRitdVLf0-CBSAybbJMp7JYUV899-4dfSzDgVA0e268eVI2zFg9Ard98kFWijsG6enKPr-2Yj12EtiijNPc2YYBws/s3805/IMG_2007.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3805" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhEh2vdxfA-rhZvaxzzI_sDjARJQIzOtwkICELnwY0wo8NKk-jcZRitdVLf0-CBSAybbJMp7JYUV899-4dfSzDgVA0e268eVI2zFg9Ard98kFWijsG6enKPr-2Yj12EtiijNPc2YYBws/s640/IMG_2007.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that you can pair this tag with anything chocolate OR lemon! Or both!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many wonderful options!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPARXanPPFwn76TMCn13EWO25f4IXbMd8DakYnQwDWiXqLwUq4KlbsSfet4PrAxDFszVsweav6A2T_MeqfBmoGn4jovvroTJDMYxjrcjLD3ahJ3p1AclgGtup8FwzoAinmI01rTZ4uqT0/s3792/IMG_2006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3792" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPARXanPPFwn76TMCn13EWO25f4IXbMd8DakYnQwDWiXqLwUq4KlbsSfet4PrAxDFszVsweav6A2T_MeqfBmoGn4jovvroTJDMYxjrcjLD3ahJ3p1AclgGtup8FwzoAinmI01rTZ4uqT0/s640/IMG_2006.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like a lemon bar mix and a chocolate candy bar, fun pairing!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36CZNJzheiTEZI4Qgo1cwTnOzBS0TGVDMuk1PQO_N9Sx83Cqj7Xy4sI87s4lYF9-6nTsZDBhpN6EThWeBFeSbjYUvjNN1xasJhHiAcl3xamCl0rVxa52pb3-7C8lJc4-vM8vKizAHtI0/s3024/IMG_1949.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2602" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36CZNJzheiTEZI4Qgo1cwTnOzBS0TGVDMuk1PQO_N9Sx83Cqj7Xy4sI87s4lYF9-6nTsZDBhpN6EThWeBFeSbjYUvjNN1xasJhHiAcl3xamCl0rVxa52pb3-7C8lJc4-vM8vKizAHtI0/s640/IMG_1949.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or the best ever chocolate chips, my absolute favorite! YUM!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0XOirjk7-85xlqNLjVsLZW5lTjGmatFYEXq9xJKbatjC7xLKEYw6RU8rY5lGU1C5zhiDRW6nKRRep8aw5u7z8MCVDP6Gz8LO4MzH_bZ3BiZrw4qRGCXGsicCGJuEfeTydSO9CZ2Btsw/s3182/IMG_1947.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0XOirjk7-85xlqNLjVsLZW5lTjGmatFYEXq9xJKbatjC7xLKEYw6RU8rY5lGU1C5zhiDRW6nKRRep8aw5u7z8MCVDP6Gz8LO4MzH_bZ3BiZrw4qRGCXGsicCGJuEfeTydSO9CZ2Btsw/s640/IMG_1947.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why don't you make it good quality chocolate while we're at it, like some Lindt truffles or chocolate bars.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVIVbwFfKjQpYXbek9fUoddI2LMHC8DA_U5tzqo1iz960xEgv8aswpQqOepjX66g-szhM6uOKSgSnNkqYmobGEN2sCbkBvhYHx1Gwyx5f01Nn3ac78A9PD3B2gZjyw1jHNKSPmIomF_0/s3601/IMG_1942.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3601" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVIVbwFfKjQpYXbek9fUoddI2LMHC8DA_U5tzqo1iz960xEgv8aswpQqOepjX66g-szhM6uOKSgSnNkqYmobGEN2sCbkBvhYHx1Gwyx5f01Nn3ac78A9PD3B2gZjyw1jHNKSPmIomF_0/s640/IMG_1942.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These Lindt Lindor truffles are so delicious and perfect for snacking.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DLdNa7NrY7qslUahu9QbzhHg_tau8OPnvEHzTLPCXswz0Q_mjfJAfU9wkQRwoxr-3WQklpQ-9mDSDhcPxlpH-m-O9AtkdwDe7Zbg8Q0zyjoKiW_sPiAJoDdtEub8kAuhEQKuu65lYTM/s4032/IMG_1950.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DLdNa7NrY7qslUahu9QbzhHg_tau8OPnvEHzTLPCXswz0Q_mjfJAfU9wkQRwoxr-3WQklpQ-9mDSDhcPxlpH-m-O9AtkdwDe7Zbg8Q0zyjoKiW_sPiAJoDdtEub8kAuhEQKuu65lYTM/s640/IMG_1950.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved this little package I made for a graduating senior this last June. I put lemon candies at the bottom to tie in the lemon and chocolate theme. Loved the matching colors too, details really do matter!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXgJWaCOS-92lNjX0HEMHJ8akfFIbQ751qMLmeR5MyG7dCRbGeT8gVMmZmZwpMhPr5L7yiF2vEAqjG9CmjSYnQf6dIdaMXEq5Scd2uGqqlPMIAKGWAefEQvqJa4ekvfsLUqutJ1V1rfY/s4032/IMG_1941.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXgJWaCOS-92lNjX0HEMHJ8akfFIbQ751qMLmeR5MyG7dCRbGeT8gVMmZmZwpMhPr5L7yiF2vEAqjG9CmjSYnQf6dIdaMXEq5Scd2uGqqlPMIAKGWAefEQvqJa4ekvfsLUqutJ1V1rfY/s640/IMG_1941.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or if you're avoiding the stores like me, make a batch of cookies and give a plate of homemade cookies!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3Q4YwCVXN8DW1aooWosYfxPdtYaw6e6Xod_wGAasUF7-9aqT0p23SjCFuFlYnHZk3DmUBwoBwME2DAzcpYS4YrX9cqn9-Xr8oF_e0rPeTXAMwxxyVnHxuNdaUIEpxfQ5OO_Npgqrk4k/s4032/IMG_2188.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3Q4YwCVXN8DW1aooWosYfxPdtYaw6e6Xod_wGAasUF7-9aqT0p23SjCFuFlYnHZk3DmUBwoBwME2DAzcpYS4YrX9cqn9-Xr8oF_e0rPeTXAMwxxyVnHxuNdaUIEpxfQ5OO_Npgqrk4k/s640/IMG_2188.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This tag seriously has so many options!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLCf24dn8TXJ9A51TGiQubHMfaWavLGG9RyZleAP2Ca7CUSUgdnSPi0s1QaNxDw0fNS9UrSimOmUwonvOUvUYbJT71or-uKl3bNh8ec-3KZ62jp8yAZnS32g8W-mHAnlIaSqYZE2UKWU/s4032/IMG_2183.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLCf24dn8TXJ9A51TGiQubHMfaWavLGG9RyZleAP2Ca7CUSUgdnSPi0s1QaNxDw0fNS9UrSimOmUwonvOUvUYbJT71or-uKl3bNh8ec-3KZ62jp8yAZnS32g8W-mHAnlIaSqYZE2UKWU/s640/IMG_2183.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you'd like to print the "When life gives you lemons hand them back..." tag you can find it <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/195O7JOG6uVJpv2FROOcQj5gZLxiKUhDS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ze8pbbNm8pns1gT_B9ZQFb3PoUcZvOgu/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Credits Page</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recommend downloading the printable for best quality.</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-38498232576771919802020-08-17T21:23:00.003-07:002020-08-18T13:33:07.849-07:00Shark Week<p style="text-align: center;"> I know Shark Week was technically last week, but when you have a shark loving toddler, shark week/day can be any time! In my hopes to be more of a "fun mom" I'm trying to celebrate all the moments, little, big and in between. So when I knew it was Shark Week I knew I had to do something. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I will be posting mine and Liv's adventures on being a "fun mom" on my original instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthanne.strong/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, but I've also decided to create a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsallinthedetailsut/" target="_blank">new account "It's all in the details!"</a>, where I will be sharing all the details! I thought it would be a fun specific place for parties, kid activities, holidays, traditions and more. I've learned if you focus on the details you elevate any experience or celebration, so that's just what I'm going to do. </p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Treats</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHc6Zhzmnd5TiQK01jpm6pjo6j4Nm6hhbtDo26Ld964WpGsEFJPtSRSMdG6pyq5tRY0jsuAeyvIrYS81R4lh6cvULqSl5LLiUIZPD7aFBGl2br1kNCLXZiF_oSjqHQjHno6tb8Yi9too/s4032/IMG_6403.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHc6Zhzmnd5TiQK01jpm6pjo6j4Nm6hhbtDo26Ld964WpGsEFJPtSRSMdG6pyq5tRY0jsuAeyvIrYS81R4lh6cvULqSl5LLiUIZPD7aFBGl2br1kNCLXZiF_oSjqHQjHno6tb8Yi9too/s640/IMG_6403.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a few extra cupcakes leftover from a baking order (psst did you know I take baking orders? Check out RuthAnne's Bake Shop<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthannesbakeshop/" target="_blank"> HERE</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruthannesbakeshop" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and decided to jazz them up for the occasion. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GX4QSTB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GX4QSTB&linkId=133338451c792450d287db42bf5015b0" target="_blank">Shark gummies</a>, adding<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QYXD31P/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07QYXD31P&linkId=d61b6c192be392b9bab44a107522cfe1" target="_blank"> my favorite blue food coloring gel</a> to my white chocolate drizzle and, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002N7ST6U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B002N7ST6U&linkId=c69b5d2793e954c7a315de2713832c8d" target="_blank">white pearl sprinkles</a> (perfect "bubbles") dressed them up in no time!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNMAS0UrX6dGcCZ9hFVijaQIpDFWJ76z5_VTyJdYBq_fjGRPhqeHVqrM8Ll1k-x_bxW26zM0XDneUCjim6aIVyMQi0A6iYICJIDz-ix8ItO4-sW22TUiaTO81XZWr-lKKUcjCkceZqY4/s4032/IMG_6413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNMAS0UrX6dGcCZ9hFVijaQIpDFWJ76z5_VTyJdYBq_fjGRPhqeHVqrM8Ll1k-x_bxW26zM0XDneUCjim6aIVyMQi0A6iYICJIDz-ix8ItO4-sW22TUiaTO81XZWr-lKKUcjCkceZqY4/s640/IMG_6413.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I asked Liv if she could look at me with her cupcake and she said "Sorry Mom, I'm just trying to unwrap it." Haha for a 2 1/2 year old she surprises me all the time with what she says.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXv2r-1hOZDm2feea2j3eKR8fml4vqG5tLzfore0E3uL2sHhyphenhyphenGAWyEbpznO0DJD1CCtZOCuOpWZvG7827WyLkxwjJYSPGHEsJK_NptAN6IdevhFksEWSoNUXO4J0j4jHE6DPFz15Enns/s4032/IMG_6414.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXv2r-1hOZDm2feea2j3eKR8fml4vqG5tLzfore0E3uL2sHhyphenhyphenGAWyEbpznO0DJD1CCtZOCuOpWZvG7827WyLkxwjJYSPGHEsJK_NptAN6IdevhFksEWSoNUXO4J0j4jHE6DPFz15Enns/s640/IMG_6414.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's keep going with the treats of the day! The great thing about themed days is that you can think outside the box. Don't get focus on just one thing, like sharks for example. I like to think of where you can find sharks, colors, and other things you think of when you think shark. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adding on simple things you already make, makes celebrating super easy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-FrPnMwxo_2Zd8veA2SxXbJdqI1sBI8pyIisEZnr-CMxnSmrIcau0aqVQAnvlab16SnJjyFdy7NYTmD9VCP7FFPxwvNv-EF8v3bEZwm_vnplVrnuWRQEg2LVt_Njvp9G-XRpKLqRLyE/s3024/IMG_6438.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2671" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-FrPnMwxo_2Zd8veA2SxXbJdqI1sBI8pyIisEZnr-CMxnSmrIcau0aqVQAnvlab16SnJjyFdy7NYTmD9VCP7FFPxwvNv-EF8v3bEZwm_vnplVrnuWRQEg2LVt_Njvp9G-XRpKLqRLyE/s640/IMG_6438.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shark Cupcakes-I had my favorite Bake Shop recipe for my Funfetti Cupcakes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZVBpTVJKYhxW5bck5D_cE9pmhNYd4UYKkmiGpouYRo087qaTpxCmv5-m8OH3ut1Q-umc4y0BzsOYEaPJHNvotkSsjTR-XntJYS2Wm50khBhPNiA1JdmggIlU19YduDCzgxBzcub2U4o/s4032/IMG_6416.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZVBpTVJKYhxW5bck5D_cE9pmhNYd4UYKkmiGpouYRo087qaTpxCmv5-m8OH3ut1Q-umc4y0BzsOYEaPJHNvotkSsjTR-XntJYS2Wm50khBhPNiA1JdmggIlU19YduDCzgxBzcub2U4o/s640/IMG_6416.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shark Pudding Cups-Liv and I made a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OORK1RW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00OORK1RW&linkId=21e4d58f5da26755756f36da9c1d1a90" target="_blank">white chocolate pudding mix</a> (but next time I'll do <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003X1YRHA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B003X1YRHA&linkId=73236ec93191af7eaba832350a37b27e" target="_blank">vanilla</a>), tinted it blue then topped it with a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GX4QSTB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GX4QSTB&linkId=9ee90841e4c733736335ba027dd7ed9d" target="_blank">gummy shark</a> and graham cracker crumbs.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxM0b2uEs0OQloFEkxK4N0Pu2GQzpaiMaeRifdeSc3TitmPqJKfGFNj0k-si0rq9D-2K0Kf3lGm9wuOh33B-j18xX48ifdxTHK-ntT4Ub5-zXjw1kaP2eQ_ERyTx-Wvbq5iB9-mi005M/s4032/IMG_6421.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxM0b2uEs0OQloFEkxK4N0Pu2GQzpaiMaeRifdeSc3TitmPqJKfGFNj0k-si0rq9D-2K0Kf3lGm9wuOh33B-j18xX48ifdxTHK-ntT4Ub5-zXjw1kaP2eQ_ERyTx-Wvbq5iB9-mi005M/s640/IMG_6421.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shark Bait-white chocolate popcorn with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015GTQKI/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0015GTQKI&linkId=d02f0bc481ecc57fb9cc57a341fd8864" target="_blank">pretzel sticks</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NOSL0FY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NOSL0FY&linkId=1f1cded0111db09d5b5da6047cf2af08" target="_blank">rainbow mini marshmallows</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GX4QSTB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GX4QSTB&linkId=4918dcf80f9c836f2fe457837d555df4" target="_blank">shark gummies</a>. <a href="https://ruthannestrong.blogspot.com/2016/12/just-popping-in-to-wish-you-merry.html?m=0" target="_blank">Here's</a> how I do my white chocolate popcorn!<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071D4RJWC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071D4RJWC&linkId=d5bd3be882856e5896316c7737349d6e" target="_blank"> Blue M&M's</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IE72CEI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00IE72CEI&linkId=a087c34170185ab42c9c82b6c4fb497d" target="_blank">shark sprinkles</a> would've been so cute and delicious in this, but use what you have!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsieGBHRDlQjbqpnYgsQWZJWsFnBW5bitxNVLbSXm-L1mLFjb9vy4aEmbMci3E6sspVpGqPmv9m3u_TLrrYGN7018Fa_LB0BN77ZprX-_RgtgliKhryFlIrWN85fZMzTw3wovkkdpb48/s4032/IMG_6425.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsieGBHRDlQjbqpnYgsQWZJWsFnBW5bitxNVLbSXm-L1mLFjb9vy4aEmbMci3E6sspVpGqPmv9m3u_TLrrYGN7018Fa_LB0BN77ZprX-_RgtgliKhryFlIrWN85fZMzTw3wovkkdpb48/s640/IMG_6425.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzRp8ZD130Wv5eMI2d0JLx8nn1YpGVUnAM1YunHNdZuzrxRir-2naPrG5r9B9EzBrMOd6O8RVoufXrMN-qZOv7mpaYoYudcGCUEdisLoWfjJ0SCvYA6vpzt07vXchf6EmVvBIGDcWh_M/s4032/IMG_6436.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzRp8ZD130Wv5eMI2d0JLx8nn1YpGVUnAM1YunHNdZuzrxRir-2naPrG5r9B9EzBrMOd6O8RVoufXrMN-qZOv7mpaYoYudcGCUEdisLoWfjJ0SCvYA6vpzt07vXchf6EmVvBIGDcWh_M/s640/IMG_6436.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Ocean water-mixed drinks! We tried to do the layered look, but I must have gotten it wrong. haha Regardless it was still ocean water, blue and delicious for the girls so that's all that matters! I just got a variety of individual drinks at the grocery store that were blue, clear and white. I'll post what was our favorites below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9lpPfND9my1wE-54CsGMg0CoPgOHPoNfnJYSeny_IyL9TxSs_RQd5FxNnJTGz6ZtqPncw5wEo67HnbtB3xlDQjpgYuH3idSkPSaAea0uDx_bC7Dxdt5ah1tMFvNu8Cc86zNeM9OR7g8/s4032/IMG_6465.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9lpPfND9my1wE-54CsGMg0CoPgOHPoNfnJYSeny_IyL9TxSs_RQd5FxNnJTGz6ZtqPncw5wEo67HnbtB3xlDQjpgYuH3idSkPSaAea0uDx_bC7Dxdt5ah1tMFvNu8Cc86zNeM9OR7g8/s640/IMG_6465.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You could even just get one of these drinks and call it ocean water with no mixing. OR if you want to not worry about that Fizz had a Shark Drink last week. Whoops hopefully I'll be more on top of it next holiday and give you a better notice.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypA7zQiW4BjscwFJyGwBtRdmzRT26SeSI63aHM6KTZlJT1GQwT_jROU5jCCO5-QOGQor2rf19kmlkzOCJ3EccQ0smJzj1MdCsc-m_KwawjRc6omT6Wl4JDNIDFIsHu68XVZNjIpC_iik/s3421/IMG_6466.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3421" data-original-width="2571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypA7zQiW4BjscwFJyGwBtRdmzRT26SeSI63aHM6KTZlJT1GQwT_jROU5jCCO5-QOGQor2rf19kmlkzOCJ3EccQ0smJzj1MdCsc-m_KwawjRc6omT6Wl4JDNIDFIsHu68XVZNjIpC_iik/s640/IMG_6466.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The girls insisted on taking these pictures. haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX37GUN8XHasz7RSdrlGU8hlkm8zucCZry41U7wTzMqqcy7URQxkLwUIpIaD2-rKDUrd7GyBlBt56PRjxqwiRxIW2el9JJGAsVJ-hpkU_b5fl-5cvuveAKk_7iGQ-ySp1AF7KTaqWkiRg/s4032/IMG_6448.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX37GUN8XHasz7RSdrlGU8hlkm8zucCZry41U7wTzMqqcy7URQxkLwUIpIaD2-rKDUrd7GyBlBt56PRjxqwiRxIW2el9JJGAsVJ-hpkU_b5fl-5cvuveAKk_7iGQ-ySp1AF7KTaqWkiRg/s640/IMG_6448.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They loved the ocean water! You can see the different drinks from these two pictures. Olivia's is brighter and more ocean like. I added a lot of Sobe to Evie's which was probably completely delicious, but left a murky ocean water look. Whatever way both girls still loved it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUAFDAcTt_Ff6jxHGHwgf0BQF8XhVus-GHyYKQXKUKtCwslRVO9kFYXS_1oHhP9uAd_j_kf1Jz5mcztarZfdRV7IZWCXT-9vHFwFJakQvQWhlS8anuJK4eBInspcM5ZSqDO-uqR_oii4/s4032/IMG_6449.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUAFDAcTt_Ff6jxHGHwgf0BQF8XhVus-GHyYKQXKUKtCwslRVO9kFYXS_1oHhP9uAd_j_kf1Jz5mcztarZfdRV7IZWCXT-9vHFwFJakQvQWhlS8anuJK4eBInspcM5ZSqDO-uqR_oii4/s640/IMG_6449.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku0aRrDPx3i53AES55ZNX11SdntAmadY5P7i1a9gbopxlISBFZCZwp6Xox9cb55V-ZdI0L6M4EfFYPnpUL_I6OAY98mr6irhQlIAii7Bo24a6aZYgRPnksyAqcfbRBOhtRwrmIRSywtQ/s4032/IMG_6447.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku0aRrDPx3i53AES55ZNX11SdntAmadY5P7i1a9gbopxlISBFZCZwp6Xox9cb55V-ZdI0L6M4EfFYPnpUL_I6OAY98mr6irhQlIAii7Bo24a6aZYgRPnksyAqcfbRBOhtRwrmIRSywtQ/s640/IMG_6447.jpeg" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Activities</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-62e13Q4y2XYx0daTcQ3sPTNpbiNJhBnRJ-Br9vLPgSRBFXrAmpi-IBRQBksR9x-O_161WD1sLc5_g8HV0Khk0lB4djmLCPbBCfWUebuFzuCEMT1QtbTIvR1o76z5JZ5eheosN-ApU1k/s4032/IMG_6430.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-62e13Q4y2XYx0daTcQ3sPTNpbiNJhBnRJ-Br9vLPgSRBFXrAmpi-IBRQBksR9x-O_161WD1sLc5_g8HV0Khk0lB4djmLCPbBCfWUebuFzuCEMT1QtbTIvR1o76z5JZ5eheosN-ApU1k/w640-h480/IMG_6430.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are several FREE printable online. I love that they can be adapted for any age. Even though the younger girls went through them fast they still found it fun and different! We loved the <a href="https://www.schooltimesnippets.com/2018/07/shark-i-spy-game-free-printable.html" target="_blank">Shark I Spy</a>, <a href="https://rockyourhomeschool.net/shark-week-fun/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=1073196698_51122840_160444" target="_blank">Shark Week Fun! Packet</a> and <a href="https://thekeeledeal.com/feed-the-shark-math-activity/" target="_blank">Feeding the Shark</a>. Find the rest of my inspiration pins HERE. My printer broke completely in the middle of printing these. Waaaa :'( There definitely would have been those cute shark headbands too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loved that you can use Goldfish to feed the shark, and the girls did too!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCGiliKocZQK4L4jCNjnCuaDuFYNlufs9dbGn6wfqROydhD2bUezOfhgii1m461VwcMK3xf2XOtD-Qi_UzloVov7qAdsar6VwRbEu7rpgS85edijbT1OKcavsAyQafMUMPirBsiwigig/s4032/IMG_6444.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCGiliKocZQK4L4jCNjnCuaDuFYNlufs9dbGn6wfqROydhD2bUezOfhgii1m461VwcMK3xf2XOtD-Qi_UzloVov7qAdsar6VwRbEu7rpgS85edijbT1OKcavsAyQafMUMPirBsiwigig/s640/IMG_6444.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know we had to play Baby Shark several times of course!! Livy has loved this song for a long time. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2SUg-zezHA9OA7OMuf9YbtCK7No2jXUPvCq7DiDGb40_6LEghB4npSVST8W4tkqSBxw0jMIPl7RZAIa8m1dUY3UgAZwjnZpZVzm61JW3B35gjds7S23Ssdo6nYOCODV6R11BISTHUsE/s4032/IMG_6452.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2SUg-zezHA9OA7OMuf9YbtCK7No2jXUPvCq7DiDGb40_6LEghB4npSVST8W4tkqSBxw0jMIPl7RZAIa8m1dUY3UgAZwjnZpZVzm61JW3B35gjds7S23Ssdo6nYOCODV6R11BISTHUsE/s640/IMG_6452.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The girls screamed, danced and ran around while this song was playing, they were so happy!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65k5eyHcqVP7i0gkDkGVrCGF0C0ZbEkBJ7bmOpZziQkQJKZe9onBlDLiHi5AK-7nucBNZNtplqH9EeVIiZLR19sXhxUaFLf2HnXQcIZjF4nOnEKNg_6ySUZcF77YV3qLGoVCtQm5AxR0/s4032/IMG_6454.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65k5eyHcqVP7i0gkDkGVrCGF0C0ZbEkBJ7bmOpZziQkQJKZe9onBlDLiHi5AK-7nucBNZNtplqH9EeVIiZLR19sXhxUaFLf2HnXQcIZjF4nOnEKNg_6ySUZcF77YV3qLGoVCtQm5AxR0/s640/IMG_6454.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH i forgot two "treats" I had a sweet friend tell me about the Sharks & Whales Fruit Snacks found at Harmon's here in Utah. The little toy shark Livy loving calls Sharkie has kept her busy for quite a while. she loves to play "Shark Attack" with it and one day Sharkie even helped me fold a whole load of laundry! haha It's a sucker too but don't tell Liv!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnELnln7v0Lt3OZ-3w_MgfNol3eWXW-ltDaEMTmFZJqymuXaS6xk3v8Lp-aMCGjsABbyHnwjcUNI8Ub5PsKuozlndkW6hBowhCIF7bp8NlpoheN_O7uX3V0ksRLW5Ng0NLvxxKmFGf4w/s3564/IMG_6431.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3564" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnELnln7v0Lt3OZ-3w_MgfNol3eWXW-ltDaEMTmFZJqymuXaS6xk3v8Lp-aMCGjsABbyHnwjcUNI8Ub5PsKuozlndkW6hBowhCIF7bp8NlpoheN_O7uX3V0ksRLW5Ng0NLvxxKmFGf4w/s640/IMG_6431.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We still needed to run off all that sugar so we played Sharks and Minnows. I would turn around with Shark and say "Fishies, Fishies come out and play!" The girls would always yell back "OK!" haha then I would randomly yell "SHARK ATTACK" and chase them while Sharkie was snapping. They would laugh and scream so loudly, it was adorable. One time when I said shark attack Evie ran over to Livy and did this! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5UkqD1a1glgTL9I0u72-gc8dJ0MA6Kcsa83Gc3tfnSunrDwzl9VlTgoNhQMqvPVGb_KdKSGEPo1Dj3DUxLTJIzU6sRZbRq45RY5kBbmPewAFTBrYyu0y-niCWczS9WeEtsKY2M-RgkA/s4032/IMG_6460.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5UkqD1a1glgTL9I0u72-gc8dJ0MA6Kcsa83Gc3tfnSunrDwzl9VlTgoNhQMqvPVGb_KdKSGEPo1Dj3DUxLTJIzU6sRZbRq45RY5kBbmPewAFTBrYyu0y-niCWczS9WeEtsKY2M-RgkA/s640/IMG_6460.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygjo9KJSvuLgAzpMl8ILwgHBB6VIn5rdp_1LyZdt-byTCwob5bCWzAVkqTY4mLnUufwl5ZK-EuWQiwiANxBiZT1FcGDh5kMEogR9a2sENzTi39MeDwfzHltHtlDNE4nX5gqiOqa_BqQU/s4032/IMG_6461.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgygjo9KJSvuLgAzpMl8ILwgHBB6VIn5rdp_1LyZdt-byTCwob5bCWzAVkqTY4mLnUufwl5ZK-EuWQiwiANxBiZT1FcGDh5kMEogR9a2sENzTi39MeDwfzHltHtlDNE4nX5gqiOqa_BqQU/s640/IMG_6461.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapsQQR7fyMWZdfS6qlZ-G45Pr_FpCevjmgU5SoO7SltAAYQREhIpPt1LqdikXEO80VCaJZAV1DUlkd0m-GcZRU9KhGSH7Pnaxc53vTIQ4AuhGl5JJHGkG99MVnm6GCZJHB2-yP4zTe3s/s4032/IMG_6463.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapsQQR7fyMWZdfS6qlZ-G45Pr_FpCevjmgU5SoO7SltAAYQREhIpPt1LqdikXEO80VCaJZAV1DUlkd0m-GcZRU9KhGSH7Pnaxc53vTIQ4AuhGl5JJHGkG99MVnm6GCZJHB2-yP4zTe3s/s640/IMG_6463.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BhJB_Mt3Nm88gKfNdOt0mri9R3sNr3jN_B7qWIrOXhU1fG-zDa_qqXeYs0tyTGlC_-hkZS_XnTKwH4TxJQKmZLnK6jCUR1Kuk8K_9_DJEJsM4vxc_sfKDqad1LZqSWkyiwf2yqRT3K8/s4032/IMG_6464.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BhJB_Mt3Nm88gKfNdOt0mri9R3sNr3jN_B7qWIrOXhU1fG-zDa_qqXeYs0tyTGlC_-hkZS_XnTKwH4TxJQKmZLnK6jCUR1Kuk8K_9_DJEJsM4vxc_sfKDqad1LZqSWkyiwf2yqRT3K8/s640/IMG_6464.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were scared and just needed eachother the little cuties.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwN9sZj5xotFW0vLUMrIot-9d-YK3Q93LMREq8WXVGKLyOpbrp8wLjELh_LOoe0D3v7STtXvpFJlGGj7mhGQbRn2esACr6x49raTgJpdGCXxpKorwQSPbPj0hKwzL71Cyr2BkBK1OWI0/s4032/IMG_6468.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwN9sZj5xotFW0vLUMrIot-9d-YK3Q93LMREq8WXVGKLyOpbrp8wLjELh_LOoe0D3v7STtXvpFJlGGj7mhGQbRn2esACr6x49raTgJpdGCXxpKorwQSPbPj0hKwzL71Cyr2BkBK1OWI0/s640/IMG_6468.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We finished the night by watching Little Mermaid. There's a shark in that you know? It was such a low key fun night. I'm already looking forward to the next celebrations I can add some cute details too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-74945291307796229042020-08-09T13:46:00.002-07:002020-08-09T13:46:16.440-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Gygi<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;">Today is Chocolate Chip Cookie Sunday! A day I look forward to all week long. Today I'm sharing <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://blog.gygi.com/blog/2019/03/08/chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Gygi's Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe</a>. I've heard about this recipe from lots of friends so I knew I had to add this to the Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt! </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWuOaXSzmQ2pqPNxMvm_MHnuLbVGmLvIn5EJb4yxO5Ijpj8yiBE04tv7CX2b_V3Kb7W2ArrbqCpQTS9V-lkjswNSvg07oRM8IdH3RZ5tEd2rwz9yBleemdtnpK1DOHnN7-oAu9PgdG1c/s4032/IMG_5890.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWuOaXSzmQ2pqPNxMvm_MHnuLbVGmLvIn5EJb4yxO5Ijpj8yiBE04tv7CX2b_V3Kb7W2ArrbqCpQTS9V-lkjswNSvg07oRM8IdH3RZ5tEd2rwz9yBleemdtnpK1DOHnN7-oAu9PgdG1c/s640/IMG_5890.jpeg" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly this cookie recipe tastes similar to my very own chocolate chip cookies that I bake all the time and sell (contact me if you'd like to order!). BUT these cookies are different with how they freeze, hold, up and the after taste is a little more sugar-y in my opinion.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ0wLdR3dKanDxVdUELHkXRjRbXX7GpTMY60syHhA3TsBpq45vRdYsSuWnmaZsCES-v-xZ_zFBq8g4f6VGkECOVPSVoV4v2iBuDzTI9aMxsRWf7MRlWVNuU1C5YBoibyiWkOSkbkHRwA/s4032/IMG_5876.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ0wLdR3dKanDxVdUELHkXRjRbXX7GpTMY60syHhA3TsBpq45vRdYsSuWnmaZsCES-v-xZ_zFBq8g4f6VGkECOVPSVoV4v2iBuDzTI9aMxsRWf7MRlWVNuU1C5YBoibyiWkOSkbkHRwA/s640/IMG_5876.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dough was incredible! Much better than Joanna Gaines' recipe last week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtETnm74Z6IDgdeTGDwf_l5_87JX2QId0BbfqqAVSqKYXkyBR6uoHdzp7fP3_cdd9TtvWxyZSVhZJpZr49ssRYfgIjiVMYiOi-4baNmDAPA0ssvFQxSMJ50TOAT0qST_Xl3Mwu5gSDtAw/s4032/IMG_5878.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtETnm74Z6IDgdeTGDwf_l5_87JX2QId0BbfqqAVSqKYXkyBR6uoHdzp7fP3_cdd9TtvWxyZSVhZJpZr49ssRYfgIjiVMYiOi-4baNmDAPA0ssvFQxSMJ50TOAT0qST_Xl3Mwu5gSDtAw/s640/IMG_5878.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They baked up fluffy and beautiful looking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2MYP6UMsHLuUM62l-AhQ6syuvTO50E9iqdifgKAJjHb3QsWQs251dDDJNQaBUpsT5-DARRtohZ-OQtD9KUTwC_ospmD5SmNZHZkiDadrz0PwPRVYC8LDRQtZm2gDBa2wliEy3MyUdCk/s3773/IMG_5879.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3773" data-original-width="2830" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg2MYP6UMsHLuUM62l-AhQ6syuvTO50E9iqdifgKAJjHb3QsWQs251dDDJNQaBUpsT5-DARRtohZ-OQtD9KUTwC_ospmD5SmNZHZkiDadrz0PwPRVYC8LDRQtZm2gDBa2wliEy3MyUdCk/s640/IMG_5879.jpeg" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love when cookies are no fuss and hold their shape even after baking.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_HBRJZVN6n4yDoEHpT9rOUtcCN4aGo4VFJvrgTCxIiy5ZaBz6mYf8o9JANoLJgQgJERCbdDHHcV3TmRzlsDkZTTDaUTSJkc_kztcXPJwooB1-r-GoNAAa4bgapqzqpd_zxKej7bPnLQ/s4032/IMG_5880.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_HBRJZVN6n4yDoEHpT9rOUtcCN4aGo4VFJvrgTCxIiy5ZaBz6mYf8o9JANoLJgQgJERCbdDHHcV3TmRzlsDkZTTDaUTSJkc_kztcXPJwooB1-r-GoNAAa4bgapqzqpd_zxKej7bPnLQ/s640/IMG_5880.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiyHyopBssEDPmYYb0gjjoEGY0L2fZY9VtOwrGCP5bjKap2uD0rE_Pzgtzy7EtNdqnBFiJh5NJmQBAX35CKEwmZF2-OhEamCspGo6INCjztBRODEPNistRVoo4VKGUBM9BTOrkXCkgTs/s4032/IMG_5881.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiyHyopBssEDPmYYb0gjjoEGY0L2fZY9VtOwrGCP5bjKap2uD0rE_Pzgtzy7EtNdqnBFiJh5NJmQBAX35CKEwmZF2-OhEamCspGo6INCjztBRODEPNistRVoo4VKGUBM9BTOrkXCkgTs/s640/IMG_5881.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe is a solid choice and easy for beginner bakers too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZq0n0EM6swziPrKnZ-olXQEMQz2_66OtfX3RUxTYVFUnKkjJlsgIHjXcbVFY39tCO3nIeR9yXEInWomKtU0LPXwQ4xWGpytBn_to8Vg9yoZLINJfFeFQs8myXibIsFIML2NbWy3JhhSg/s4032/IMG_5885.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZq0n0EM6swziPrKnZ-olXQEMQz2_66OtfX3RUxTYVFUnKkjJlsgIHjXcbVFY39tCO3nIeR9yXEInWomKtU0LPXwQ4xWGpytBn_to8Vg9yoZLINJfFeFQs8myXibIsFIML2NbWy3JhhSg/s640/IMG_5885.jpeg" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love that Gygi's gives tips and tricks along with their recipe. Like sizing scoops, whoever really knows how big their scoop is? Gygi that's who!! And they are sharing all the information with us!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5DAjri9YwmnuqUm37wAd3430wbYpC88pDt7tsnDT4lmbygTzxRyR3LVmF0yclUADrnwr2mGuxdWSICP5zXqXDxCcY0e_1C6MBz3k6yUOmggY7vZmR_XtOt5t3OSec7NeunHivOCvmn8/s4032/IMG_5886.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5DAjri9YwmnuqUm37wAd3430wbYpC88pDt7tsnDT4lmbygTzxRyR3LVmF0yclUADrnwr2mGuxdWSICP5zXqXDxCcY0e_1C6MBz3k6yUOmggY7vZmR_XtOt5t3OSec7NeunHivOCvmn8/s640/IMG_5886.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you try this great recipe let me know! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6HNYXpo-7uNcK2S1HQUrdQbV-DDSevWI_sB2e_7XhlEuuagt7jVsokDS53grRZU2MbbVDkqFn5SWvtNMvzLMMe17ypGWpQTqu7qjifjPTDSbehVvBUFABbD2naN6PCpmHXob70K-2PY/s4032/IMG_5887.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6HNYXpo-7uNcK2S1HQUrdQbV-DDSevWI_sB2e_7XhlEuuagt7jVsokDS53grRZU2MbbVDkqFn5SWvtNMvzLMMe17ypGWpQTqu7qjifjPTDSbehVvBUFABbD2naN6PCpmHXob70K-2PY/s640/IMG_5887.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if you have a recipe you want me to put to the test, send it my way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwpVB-7B-7hsCsWcFmFxOKG7H-HkDlCq8UTzexlUTjZ1nvwbrGNDU9ddhLJM9fJq_6U5bz00lAxye0BcVo4QVFBV2T_vVx-bTMBuS7tC-YTM6JJFquOE-pugJT3Q5rghGQgiNeu0CSPI/s3747/IMG_5888.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3747" data-original-width="2810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwpVB-7B-7hsCsWcFmFxOKG7H-HkDlCq8UTzexlUTjZ1nvwbrGNDU9ddhLJM9fJq_6U5bz00lAxye0BcVo4QVFBV2T_vVx-bTMBuS7tC-YTM6JJFquOE-pugJT3Q5rghGQgiNeu0CSPI/s640/IMG_5888.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The inside was full of chocolate and delicious, just how I like it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCI_jsXCqAz3lhEWYzf55YQ_NGgqaxmiveBW5zQaOIjgKVTitonQDH24PaGbqz4Q6MASxklEgWDeDeYiEpBzW18EfOS0oyDsR0SP9qIA6Z9wz_xV-L9-gJbfsuJOL1h77cDYNi9LT11L4/s4032/IMG_5891.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCI_jsXCqAz3lhEWYzf55YQ_NGgqaxmiveBW5zQaOIjgKVTitonQDH24PaGbqz4Q6MASxklEgWDeDeYiEpBzW18EfOS0oyDsR0SP9qIA6Z9wz_xV-L9-gJbfsuJOL1h77cDYNi9LT11L4/w480-h640/IMG_5891.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Next week I'm putting <a href="https://handmadefarmhouse.com/famous-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Handmade Farmhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies to the test</a>!</h4><p></p>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-18513930563578082002020-08-02T13:04:00.004-07:002020-08-02T13:04:40.314-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Joanna Gaines'<div style="text-align: center;">This week I'm trying <a href="https://www.today.com/food/joanna-gaines-shares-favorite-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe-t176467" target="_blank">Joanna Gaines' chocolate chip cookie recipe</a>. This recipe has a surprisingly low amount of butter and a surprisingly high amount of brown sugar! haha </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLDNkWoDFFy7YzfoHQp3ucrKWB5yTAUE7qGyKxVY8l6N5le1Sh5kq4-5rhy3NpzGIyZjCDM9YF6JAe5A0y3G879-6tIHVt-JhS9WrTPzNEUEHivl6QIncCh4iigQqBmB1RuPbyn4r25E/s4032/IMG_5565.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLDNkWoDFFy7YzfoHQp3ucrKWB5yTAUE7qGyKxVY8l6N5le1Sh5kq4-5rhy3NpzGIyZjCDM9YF6JAe5A0y3G879-6tIHVt-JhS9WrTPzNEUEHivl6QIncCh4iigQqBmB1RuPbyn4r25E/w480-h640/IMG_5565.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which made for darker, chewier cookies with a slight but rich molasses, butterscotch like flavor to them. Joanna even mentioned in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B97Fq55iZIe/" target="_blank">her IGTV </a>that she changes up the sugar amount, I'm guessing with granulated sugar and brown sugar depending on how fluffy or chewy her family wants the cookies. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKMdVUpgJY98bFZEe5pQaydzxjKrSnUX2fq-lgJTQAGiuKYNuioBI9gnzC9PbEu6RdHrE3NVuvOzZpn-MWMtigo8MQOAcShVHwFCmjKHVn_gIEAwtnuGwez0mhQFesi3Jozq0z6mEiw0/s4032/IMG_5571.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKMdVUpgJY98bFZEe5pQaydzxjKrSnUX2fq-lgJTQAGiuKYNuioBI9gnzC9PbEu6RdHrE3NVuvOzZpn-MWMtigo8MQOAcShVHwFCmjKHVn_gIEAwtnuGwez0mhQFesi3Jozq0z6mEiw0/s640/IMG_5571.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be honest these cookies surprised me! I had a good friend tell me how great this recipe was and that I had to add it to the Hunt. It was on my maybe list already but I knew I had to do it for sure once I got that recommendation. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvL_UdmdovDHNuPb3B6NozpvASSLYySHM7cGZP3TuZb_Gu8wiEymxgkKtQBEyIu-W2FnGjlQrbqvSlD_vKCGPc0m0Yt1bNY7dpQ27UWqGikUlZF8MFlyVmWCGLWJxMQBJmAfVl7oAwz6g/s4032/IMG_5572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvL_UdmdovDHNuPb3B6NozpvASSLYySHM7cGZP3TuZb_Gu8wiEymxgkKtQBEyIu-W2FnGjlQrbqvSlD_vKCGPc0m0Yt1bNY7dpQ27UWqGikUlZF8MFlyVmWCGLWJxMQBJmAfVl7oAwz6g/s640/IMG_5572.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how nice these cookies LOOK. Just the usual prep time and directions and they looked like this.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtF3tHSAaN7ezvXOmaE1L3Z7gitiAp8H4TDPhwuZ70glvsV6hoD1w5hGZ_PeqY7tvX0mbCcjHjdTyzEW_E7JE5120WlGSGB-OOW1wQHnmbnNqQ7Els0xUKqL72UZGTe_OAZ4Lc3o_w5U/s4032/IMG_5577.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtF3tHSAaN7ezvXOmaE1L3Z7gitiAp8H4TDPhwuZ70glvsV6hoD1w5hGZ_PeqY7tvX0mbCcjHjdTyzEW_E7JE5120WlGSGB-OOW1wQHnmbnNqQ7Els0xUKqL72UZGTe_OAZ4Lc3o_w5U/s640/IMG_5577.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes I add more chocolate chips after baking for good measure! haha ;) But you really don't neeeed too. I saw that Joanna was using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQ0WXX6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00KQ0WXX6&linkId=b99f47334682c28cca164c17f8f474d6" target="_blank">THESE</a> chips while making her recipe.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5SPA-LjuECugcc-gNoFGiPnhArFZDjWEbvoNp2byvC6Xdmxr-Clbx-OcPAcH4Q-iJZqe7EB5KsQedjIwBmuLUcdI8laVs3Jeyi0QQ8fDz7LIxiYW5n8DtqKzQouni8Z-nGoepww13ZI/s3918/IMG_5576.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3918" data-original-width="2939" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5SPA-LjuECugcc-gNoFGiPnhArFZDjWEbvoNp2byvC6Xdmxr-Clbx-OcPAcH4Q-iJZqe7EB5KsQedjIwBmuLUcdI8laVs3Jeyi0QQ8fDz7LIxiYW5n8DtqKzQouni8Z-nGoepww13ZI/s640/IMG_5576.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the full amount of brown sugar these cookies really are chewy and crunchy. And super delicious!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YTq0X1gzyHV15-MnAMqOJPuE7H6_A82_rqn-13sZ8NS9C9CTPm5-fJEPhxlWKb-TPEW510s3VTYXDenBhrgFeLdzYtomhmL0bj8KC53on7JFwEsr2DFo5LpOPwivLL5Kbe4tSzPGB5E/s4032/IMG_5573.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YTq0X1gzyHV15-MnAMqOJPuE7H6_A82_rqn-13sZ8NS9C9CTPm5-fJEPhxlWKb-TPEW510s3VTYXDenBhrgFeLdzYtomhmL0bj8KC53on7JFwEsr2DFo5LpOPwivLL5Kbe4tSzPGB5E/s640/IMG_5573.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had far too many of these and I was so surprised by that. I thought I'd just have a couple! :/</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKYo3gW9vtZp2rp0NNkLWaZasMGeVuwtBD9wPL_uIYLLj09RkMbCzijReVHrGMrjdPd7OcgnApJakiOZBTR77d7-huoCo9PsVUNRmnIAAAnZ5dX7LOlSaXd2RgjvOwFMeyCHOdxTwJyM/s4032/IMG_5564.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKYo3gW9vtZp2rp0NNkLWaZasMGeVuwtBD9wPL_uIYLLj09RkMbCzijReVHrGMrjdPd7OcgnApJakiOZBTR77d7-huoCo9PsVUNRmnIAAAnZ5dX7LOlSaXd2RgjvOwFMeyCHOdxTwJyM/s640/IMG_5564.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out that cookie though. Even on the "chewier" side it still has so much height and volume.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFHd6lPSW7qW9ScLM5V1by1JV_HS0T7Ny58mzsa1H5MfjCZHJ_x0rgaBEIjBUaq2NJReR3SDJBzx32uJf_lGfY_qElG-YebyLhnJJ5xfTn1yY7azWM0B0t99TliXCrm5BcT6WOOoq3ow/s4032/IMG_5559.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFHd6lPSW7qW9ScLM5V1by1JV_HS0T7Ny58mzsa1H5MfjCZHJ_x0rgaBEIjBUaq2NJReR3SDJBzx32uJf_lGfY_qElG-YebyLhnJJ5xfTn1yY7azWM0B0t99TliXCrm5BcT6WOOoq3ow/s640/IMG_5559.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dough was surprisingly crumbly in a way. I totally thought I messed up the dough but it came together just fine. I do recommend packing it pretty well in your cookie scoop or rolling it out in a ball really well before baking.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GNHK8xK34SVPgLy6HJ2_LiEBbMZAeQLjsmNC-T8EbE-G4DyitjYkfJzLAJSZCSHydwhBUeFXS66fe_PUqa4N60UY1A1SmcD8mrDY9-a-GL6YUP_aPApkiqdgn7zJvage4TGJQePx6U4/s4032/IMG_5560.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GNHK8xK34SVPgLy6HJ2_LiEBbMZAeQLjsmNC-T8EbE-G4DyitjYkfJzLAJSZCSHydwhBUeFXS66fe_PUqa4N60UY1A1SmcD8mrDY9-a-GL6YUP_aPApkiqdgn7zJvage4TGJQePx6U4/s640/IMG_5560.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can even tell that the dough has a golden hue. Makes for pretty delicious cookies so I'll take it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleLqkbFiCzmtu8TxXiXDvvlWC5C-3kxuIdTD9cMm5fK7RorRTANWBo8FDQA1eL0hEXQ_zNJksONvifh4qaWW98p5JxxbtQ81CO7RgVXH-jzcvmRvR1MOWdgMXvcui6bFIi7WGxgYvqI4/s4032/IMG_5566.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleLqkbFiCzmtu8TxXiXDvvlWC5C-3kxuIdTD9cMm5fK7RorRTANWBo8FDQA1eL0hEXQ_zNJksONvifh4qaWW98p5JxxbtQ81CO7RgVXH-jzcvmRvR1MOWdgMXvcui6bFIi7WGxgYvqI4/s640/IMG_5566.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm thinking about baking up my cookies so far from the Hunt and seeing which one wins the first round, because you know there has to be lots more rounds! :)</div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Next week I'm going to try <a href="http://blog.gygi.com/blog/2019/03/08/chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Gygi's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe</a>.</h4><div style="text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-36443351278796365412020-07-31T11:30:00.002-07:002021-06-21T15:03:40.759-07:00Berry-July Love Notes<div style="text-align: center;">I'm actually kind of enjoying this end of the month Love Note business. Not that it's ideal to give out that month obviously but you have a fresh Love Note for all your needs the following month. Instead of being days or even weeks late I'm actually a day ahead of the month. haha Maybe one day I'll get back to posting them at the starting of each month but not today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Love Note is perfect for all those beautiful berries we're finishing up this summer! Obviously you can focus on strawberries like I did but there are so many cute berry things that would be so great with this tag.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwr_gGh1p4t0jaJLi6zsDFdglVOCrCXRon9yjYHiO1Pdy4VKbgXf6QzhLWJlCp-QxpYvuZ7DZpuI7u0KWWCuCGx3HPONUCMufMYoOgtq-klF1UWGU7899Wdz4Gcl9ZcnAFdTdgWmEglI/s4032/IMG_2687.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwr_gGh1p4t0jaJLi6zsDFdglVOCrCXRon9yjYHiO1Pdy4VKbgXf6QzhLWJlCp-QxpYvuZ7DZpuI7u0KWWCuCGx3HPONUCMufMYoOgtq-klF1UWGU7899Wdz4Gcl9ZcnAFdTdgWmEglI/w480-h640/IMG_2687.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obviously I think berries and cream! Yum! Whip up a batch of fresh whipped cream, put it in a cute <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0761VPJ13/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0761VPJ13&linkId=339aefa0f653145db555076f515ec4de" target="_blank">little ramekin</a> and give a small carton of strawberries with it and they have dessert for the whole family. Pretty healthy and delicious!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpf8FLVeRpN5jTmKZvGFqsfX63yrbY0824SE61KGJeg9shJrcLVsnFqqMxGI7lvFVcyS13iE_4FHl03g2yhVUrQUHC2xW5XvLS_6_4HG0ZxE9byvowHsdxWp7weCMAc0PJNcVDEebSyk/s4032/IMG_2689.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpf8FLVeRpN5jTmKZvGFqsfX63yrbY0824SE61KGJeg9shJrcLVsnFqqMxGI7lvFVcyS13iE_4FHl03g2yhVUrQUHC2xW5XvLS_6_4HG0ZxE9byvowHsdxWp7weCMAc0PJNcVDEebSyk/w480-h640/IMG_2689.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or if you're feeling like baking make a little pound cake loaf. All you need are <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045Y17Q8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0045Y17Q8&linkId=fa9131a4786690d9af856d9ec5c3eb3b" target="_blank">these small loaf pans</a>, regular baking ingredients and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092VRIFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0092VRIFS&linkId=fff0327be8b5583d33f49f1ee71c3337" target="_blank">lemon extract</a>! I'll be sharing the recipe soon! It's from my sweet Grandma and it's so delicious!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizUEtCsDwBKlAV2qT6cAlFtbNgT0ByG7gSzmPijsdR0kJR6dj4OZQlWD-HdmOdYmjz9tpq0HLa62dIi79LZ4e_sYjbKjjRg459rdVmlDNNQ2aQf1xjCmmWImuhSEEwwyye37zC6Yt8-E/s4032/IMG_2690.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizUEtCsDwBKlAV2qT6cAlFtbNgT0ByG7gSzmPijsdR0kJR6dj4OZQlWD-HdmOdYmjz9tpq0HLa62dIi79LZ4e_sYjbKjjRg459rdVmlDNNQ2aQf1xjCmmWImuhSEEwwyye37zC6Yt8-E/w480-h640/IMG_2690.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wrap some fresh whipped cream, washed and sliced strawberries and a mini loaf of pound cake up and give it to a new neighbor, someone you love or someone you've been thinking about!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmoF2ZBmXK3N2HrXSp4c-NhywXIgpU22jd5MwSEoRXqk4-743tJC8D-b_91vOHreLolAGXbQm1hddRzRPBLLEczBmobDROep62zu124q8nkDpWcaTmv_QYIGrh-HKswTWwRWr74uCdyY/s4032/IMG_2694.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmoF2ZBmXK3N2HrXSp4c-NhywXIgpU22jd5MwSEoRXqk4-743tJC8D-b_91vOHreLolAGXbQm1hddRzRPBLLEczBmobDROep62zu124q8nkDpWcaTmv_QYIGrh-HKswTWwRWr74uCdyY/w480-h640/IMG_2694.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Liv even got in on the Love Notes and gave a few plates away to some people that needed to know how BERRY much she loves them! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIOGErouvSt9Fn53gtaiMLtX-lewITHNsYKgWVTX7iW71B-HmDlwBfxYBivla-nY5RcuPivKKlGnduWTMoZPWC-xhyfF0oEf6nfeTJVCjuJOCXqE5BBq1UifRv-aBKxVPsgaIHPI6Qsg/s4032/IMG_2729.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIOGErouvSt9Fn53gtaiMLtX-lewITHNsYKgWVTX7iW71B-HmDlwBfxYBivla-nY5RcuPivKKlGnduWTMoZPWC-xhyfF0oEf6nfeTJVCjuJOCXqE5BBq1UifRv-aBKxVPsgaIHPI6Qsg/w480-h640/IMG_2729.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other strawberry options could be: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768K7W1F/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0768K7W1F&linkId=dccedb046e2215fad4a39b123708ff87" target="_blank">Strawberry Sour Patch candies</a>, this cute little <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NC86BSK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NC86BSK&linkId=433ac0b91b4270d7c27a4b99558c075c" target="_blank">Strawberry container</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TDNC528/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07TDNC528&linkId=afc6e7c9559cad77a7e0025ed7e67a0d" target="_blank">strawberry dish towels</a> (you can never have enough towels!), or a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FEW0PA8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01FEW0PA8&linkId=f3f0a06a98ce2d107ff183440582cb44" target="_blank">cute strawberry sign</a>. Or any strawberry flavored drink, chocolate, candy or food item. Think chocolate covered strawberries, oh my word that would be amazing!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't wait to share this Pound Cake Recipe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMD61PETQA6LLp4pmiCpe4hV1IFYvJ2qkjH2vWokFKS8KqLUfRLr6jbaDBEBO3spOT5IE8DPdjXfxbyigKY_AfG1d8dhkt_1ufzevLBgrwRm1LtoTrqKwGkTAunLggvJKB8K2334C8Xg/s4032/IMG_2674.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMD61PETQA6LLp4pmiCpe4hV1IFYvJ2qkjH2vWokFKS8KqLUfRLr6jbaDBEBO3spOT5IE8DPdjXfxbyigKY_AfG1d8dhkt_1ufzevLBgrwRm1LtoTrqKwGkTAunLggvJKB8K2334C8Xg/w480-h640/IMG_2674.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hR06wfyoQGieNp1EWSgGiUWDY0TrEgfmRk1TNCW2Id6gXtBI4UwG89neTvn1gITweOxqIOyeypVf_r0ZuhOBKAZyQ-paoBkpIddbkFii_C7HP7cE-BF8Apd0whAXxPlFvVAf_pbip5g/s4032/IMG_2683.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0hR06wfyoQGieNp1EWSgGiUWDY0TrEgfmRk1TNCW2Id6gXtBI4UwG89neTvn1gITweOxqIOyeypVf_r0ZuhOBKAZyQ-paoBkpIddbkFii_C7HP7cE-BF8Apd0whAXxPlFvVAf_pbip5g/w480-h640/IMG_2683.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find the Berry Love Notes <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12_6VPK3dZ4WMLU62UhBZ4LJT-WD2K00h/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recommend downloading the file for the best outcome with how I designed the tags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-27689531429463522772020-07-25T22:11:00.001-07:002020-07-25T22:11:15.384-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Caputo's Sea Salt CCC<div style="text-align: center;">I've heard some mixed reviews about this cookie. Some say it's too salty or not their ideal CCC, and on the other hand some say that it's a perfect bakery quality cookie, amazing chocolate, perfect amount of salt and an all around great cookie! I'll be honest with you, the first day I baked the dough balls I was not very pleased. haha I actually really didn't like them, but I waited to have more the day after when the chocolate was set and I loved it SO much more. The chocolate just sings!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8JqDLmfF-3q26NYUF2tRSXf0Aa8jkwYq-GGGt4nrJAGlXkVR9TlrxU-6QaWyy83iN1YrKejK0jOG-1-XkZEqY9hOn0gwOUWOMSpRdcam4tAYF1dOsBOicxsvAd4uUG6f6m8Ur_0JTKE/s4032/IMG_5232.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8JqDLmfF-3q26NYUF2tRSXf0Aa8jkwYq-GGGt4nrJAGlXkVR9TlrxU-6QaWyy83iN1YrKejK0jOG-1-XkZEqY9hOn0gwOUWOMSpRdcam4tAYF1dOsBOicxsvAd4uUG6f6m8Ur_0JTKE/w480-h640/IMG_5232.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the <a href="https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/caputos-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Caputo's Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies via Female Foodie</a>. After watching her Instagram highlights and stories making these I knew I needed to try them! The dough sits in the fridge for 6-7 DAYS can you believe it!? I obviously did bake off a couple right after I made the dough, for research purposes of course. ;) I do see the difference! I far preferred having them in the fridge over baking them right away. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMo-aSC4DRBmsEFRoNaR10qVq0gdc7WnKn9DX_Lr1xDY-K4mk0jdaq1ZG10Gat4yQdfTUaxxy3Me-W-dJ8ltGzT9J3RHJojhAjFV4nEbHWmmYuzSvy77mXU-Pb-SoyLxp8v4Qc38tve_g/s4032/IMG_5233.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMo-aSC4DRBmsEFRoNaR10qVq0gdc7WnKn9DX_Lr1xDY-K4mk0jdaq1ZG10Gat4yQdfTUaxxy3Me-W-dJ8ltGzT9J3RHJojhAjFV4nEbHWmmYuzSvy77mXU-Pb-SoyLxp8v4Qc38tve_g/w480-h640/IMG_5233.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cookies turned out prettier, the chocolate spread out more and layered so perfectly and the cookies became more golden during baking.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_kAt1w4Nll0OrERS-ASGYRfop1FFFiH3hG6NP74D9dHBIdLYtCTAqCbAJDvGxXWy5t7n8MImeG6t0qdrhTr9EKXtKqbYzNOxJz_kaih0WBBp2BV55rWRSUY_5GK84gL05nPUq6Z81MA/s4032/IMG_5234.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_kAt1w4Nll0OrERS-ASGYRfop1FFFiH3hG6NP74D9dHBIdLYtCTAqCbAJDvGxXWy5t7n8MImeG6t0qdrhTr9EKXtKqbYzNOxJz_kaih0WBBp2BV55rWRSUY_5GK84gL05nPUq6Z81MA/w480-h640/IMG_5234.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You also don't skimp on the salt on top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is definitely a cookie for someone that likes salt, and lots of it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJv8AJ9KefHujc5_9Z9FUkaCJT2BVWz5NLV4BkOPZv8QhMVpO7O8kEREuJXWq48EHj2_VLKs3wmiui2kECJ6XlDwtDWVbcKNw9FziqNxsAbJt_b8g3Vgck6rNdJh2w9NV66wsfg7YSg0/s4032/IMG_5235.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2874" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJv8AJ9KefHujc5_9Z9FUkaCJT2BVWz5NLV4BkOPZv8QhMVpO7O8kEREuJXWq48EHj2_VLKs3wmiui2kECJ6XlDwtDWVbcKNw9FziqNxsAbJt_b8g3Vgck6rNdJh2w9NV66wsfg7YSg0/w456-h640/IMG_5235.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out the bakes on these 2 different cookies. The top was baked after the dough had been in the fridge for 6 days. The bottom was baked after the dough had been in the fridge for only an hour before baking.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CSrx1uvWjDz0C8alyQoXrjOz37lmQJx5afTqER88eNjPjAel6ovIp7WDOzwtNRkhaGGBF3d_M8QUHAzSgl2hnZe_g1r5JUFpByPbSTkv1yCTgVJziZT-hYddkjNTtI6JCgLWq8XRU14/s4032/IMG_5032.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CSrx1uvWjDz0C8alyQoXrjOz37lmQJx5afTqER88eNjPjAel6ovIp7WDOzwtNRkhaGGBF3d_M8QUHAzSgl2hnZe_g1r5JUFpByPbSTkv1yCTgVJziZT-hYddkjNTtI6JCgLWq8XRU14/w480-h640/IMG_5032.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This recipe uses cake and bread flour and it totally makes a difference. The cookies are fluffy, yet chewy and crunchy. The amazing quality chocolate from Caputo's really is needed to make these cookies just perfect.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIKtzg9uSJ_CAmGEcTx64xvHi5NTBlCJDYPQmv8dYwBi6etczFcM0gFsHfV5j78vKyMtg8mOfIA5-7GOSljjv7eeHuerdLm9viUETWACM93DLyOTg3_fiYIwZVzb-kbmWrHkrxNrSj54/s4032/IMG_5030.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIKtzg9uSJ_CAmGEcTx64xvHi5NTBlCJDYPQmv8dYwBi6etczFcM0gFsHfV5j78vKyMtg8mOfIA5-7GOSljjv7eeHuerdLm9viUETWACM93DLyOTg3_fiYIwZVzb-kbmWrHkrxNrSj54/w480-h640/IMG_5030.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next time I'm going to try some Milk Chocolate from Caputo's and make this same recipe again because I think I'd love it even more with milk chocolate.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbSktBVb2RVEVmHNoOWCv7tVBY4UBse7BXrpDSopXnHf3A96j7wxkZThjIvXFVC5kV38K1WIJQ5xQ3IhiWfuulFn_O4skW-za7AA-X9CmN4_fPJa-_G7PPXoOuwCoQJEnd5o9Ah-Tm6s/s4032/IMG_5236.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbSktBVb2RVEVmHNoOWCv7tVBY4UBse7BXrpDSopXnHf3A96j7wxkZThjIvXFVC5kV38K1WIJQ5xQ3IhiWfuulFn_O4skW-za7AA-X9CmN4_fPJa-_G7PPXoOuwCoQJEnd5o9Ah-Tm6s/w480-h640/IMG_5236.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which says a lot about this cookie. I don't prefer dark chocolate but I could easily eat a couple fo these cookies! haha Even the dough was delicious! And with chocolate pieces as big as that, it's got to be great right?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EUcZakUQSkvBDmbUkrxAogGW4ftaPWy8iaA5GkxOuq0RCYcNXlfE-I4XHm-hA9CTQy5tJINNS6Vj7uQ79VbGhdJ8t_4omkbDZpGq4-fkvcdGzA3D3WblVWDMm2WcmoQVwYsj0NY8mVA/s4032/IMG_5026.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EUcZakUQSkvBDmbUkrxAogGW4ftaPWy8iaA5GkxOuq0RCYcNXlfE-I4XHm-hA9CTQy5tJINNS6Vj7uQ79VbGhdJ8t_4omkbDZpGq4-fkvcdGzA3D3WblVWDMm2WcmoQVwYsj0NY8mVA/w480-h640/IMG_5026.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really though, you leave the chocolate pieces whole when you put them in the mixer and as they are mixing they break up a little but these discs make it so you get glorious puddles of chocolate all throughout your cookie!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV45AQvWtnnDBT7HG71NN4rrUWiMG-zm7Arsis7BE224QSagAlHC81Y-Ry9rQ13pqBW__tXb-hyzl0BTl36XjOChVLqKaMYoA6TjskgrmexYblsziUUKiPDduh90Cugb9uOu8YQc8JDX8/s4032/IMG_5027.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV45AQvWtnnDBT7HG71NN4rrUWiMG-zm7Arsis7BE224QSagAlHC81Y-Ry9rQ13pqBW__tXb-hyzl0BTl36XjOChVLqKaMYoA6TjskgrmexYblsziUUKiPDduh90Cugb9uOu8YQc8JDX8/w480-h640/IMG_5027.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you make your dough you portion them out in 4 oz. balls! That's a big cookie!! Cover in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for 6-7 days. Trust them they know what they are doing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfNi2SspeLPOFW9WwRHRykT0pS5OU2C3YywRBzNQrJGPEGSn1niwFv4d4VhaW-ivq30fopMiiSHGZad5DLuCr4TQyRINEeKKVH2vyR89ZIRIUcEZMsbDBUW5NzUHG1koJwUzE3_Mb4xY/s4032/IMG_5028.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfNi2SspeLPOFW9WwRHRykT0pS5OU2C3YywRBzNQrJGPEGSn1niwFv4d4VhaW-ivq30fopMiiSHGZad5DLuCr4TQyRINEeKKVH2vyR89ZIRIUcEZMsbDBUW5NzUHG1koJwUzE3_Mb4xY/w480-h640/IMG_5028.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Couldn't stop staring at (and eating) this dough! Or these baked cookies. They were just too pretty. I used Brooke's tips to make them look even better by forming them right out of the oven and it really did make them look so wonderful. The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TRIPVE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B001TRIPVE&linkId=f81913587971cb4c971f3efa65a3bdd2" target="_blank">metal spatula</a> really does the trick, when you're trying to press those sides of the warm cookie into a perfect circle!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5thpqejnMVFcGnBT2Kq4fHJ-zbPyQCrrVoSGbTykWHLY2uKIT8K7HyTukndsjZxujhkoAceYxw_RcSD4oZANN9JYUZNW5n9GaJ6MFoKZORpHSCWFMXuC8D9vqJZINsOeONfaB1ar_mH0/s4032/IMG_5029.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5thpqejnMVFcGnBT2Kq4fHJ-zbPyQCrrVoSGbTykWHLY2uKIT8K7HyTukndsjZxujhkoAceYxw_RcSD4oZANN9JYUZNW5n9GaJ6MFoKZORpHSCWFMXuC8D9vqJZINsOeONfaB1ar_mH0/w480-h640/IMG_5029.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had it right out of the oven with ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream and it was totally delicious. The cookie was still warm but still had some crunch to it, which was a nice surprise.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-_DegPALVtLXEU8hlwwpHGfmtY02TtBn4eO9mjOdeN9NCnnptUMtRJ13gc-op6Qp1axb_v5TldE-EdOwmirsU8lWaxHob5kK3vbgTY7K2z_-mqx2g1_a20RK1EdH77n27ucOkQNHAkU/s4032/IMG_5208.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-_DegPALVtLXEU8hlwwpHGfmtY02TtBn4eO9mjOdeN9NCnnptUMtRJ13gc-op6Qp1axb_v5TldE-EdOwmirsU8lWaxHob5kK3vbgTY7K2z_-mqx2g1_a20RK1EdH77n27ucOkQNHAkU/w480-h640/IMG_5208.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The moral of the story is get the <a href="https://caputos.com/product/valrhona-tropilia-dark-53-1lb/" target="_blank">good chocolate</a>, get the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0008JGW96/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0008JGW96&linkId=025e8ff4807a5a0864e70629cb60b77d" target="_blank">fleur de sel</a>, wait out the 6-7 days while you're refrigerating your dough, try it the day after you bake it when your cookie is completely set. It really does make a difference. You can find all the specialty ingredients at <a href="https://caputos.com" target="_blank">Caputo's</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaWQtb8V1IYgUzrCaN_5CGsRzb_tR6JqZUT5538DLQnStfUU7vCW5JEPCLmJr2Y_2dSO2y1p9PfDqtErhk4VwzUlspVxMj9KIvckA5JLpf2JVZEws9WoKRgXXg9tzJZ9Gp_8yyGAvdKc/s4032/IMG_5231.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLaWQtb8V1IYgUzrCaN_5CGsRzb_tR6JqZUT5538DLQnStfUU7vCW5JEPCLmJr2Y_2dSO2y1p9PfDqtErhk4VwzUlspVxMj9KIvckA5JLpf2JVZEws9WoKRgXXg9tzJZ9Gp_8yyGAvdKc/w480-h640/IMG_5231.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Next week I'm making <a href="https://www.today.com/food/joanna-gaines-shares-favorite-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe-t176467" target="_blank">Joanna Gaines' Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe</a>!</h4><div style="text-align: center;">It doesn't have any specialty ingredients just all the usual CCC necessities so make sure you have all the usual things on hand.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-18794391015418945002020-07-19T14:40:00.000-07:002020-07-19T14:40:26.148-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Doubletree <div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever stayed at a Doubletree hotel and had one of their warm cookies? Me neither. haha But I hear they are amazing and had to give them a try. People love this recipe and can't stop talking about them so I had to see what all the hype was about. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDUC3iCdW1ixvvpz9BChqoFF3fjkkoZ7UxGY_zMkDdpKYdNga7zdWi_6cdCOk-F1bXKWzjJPiGmIUevuoo8BsovYB8KsRhUyu0XpaR7E_F0usMCPspqArpMAv7TXVA25Rplr4B7gVkAo/s4032/IMG_5179.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDUC3iCdW1ixvvpz9BChqoFF3fjkkoZ7UxGY_zMkDdpKYdNga7zdWi_6cdCOk-F1bXKWzjJPiGmIUevuoo8BsovYB8KsRhUyu0XpaR7E_F0usMCPspqArpMAv7TXVA25Rplr4B7gVkAo/w480-h640/IMG_5179.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://newsroom.hilton.com/static-doubletree-reveals-cookie-recipe.htm" target="_blank">Doubletree released their recipe</a> for these customer favorite cookies at the start of the Pandemic. I love the companies and people that have tried to go above and beyond and do something little to help brighten their customers and future customers day. It makes this time in the world kind of fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lPwVam-aCml_8D8D54TnasjJ_YvEmQgSuKcjARswt8Fv-6rez8WLpUaraar8dgbpSiD4IKQdfbLZSyAZod49MBYyfqxSESlwpOK-OksWk7-dBMqj_wJrM6jEEJnJO2azX3nLK8bW_R0/s3827/IMG_5180.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3827" data-original-width="2870" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3lPwVam-aCml_8D8D54TnasjJ_YvEmQgSuKcjARswt8Fv-6rez8WLpUaraar8dgbpSiD4IKQdfbLZSyAZod49MBYyfqxSESlwpOK-OksWk7-dBMqj_wJrM6jEEJnJO2azX3nLK8bW_R0/w480-h640/IMG_5180.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe has a few unexpected chocolate chip cookie ingredients like lemon juice, walnuts, oats, cinnamon. Honestly I didn't notice the lemon juice at all and I even doubled it after seeing <a href="https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/doubletree-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/" target="_blank">Female Foodie make this recipe</a>. But they were still delicious cookies! Another thing that is different than other recipes is the bake time and temperature. The recipe calls for baking the cookies at 300 degrees for 20-23. I tried 20 minutes with my first batch, they were still delicious but a little crunchier than I prefer. My sweet spot was 17 minutes for my oven so just watch until they just turn golden. If you like crunchier though check at 20 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU3mevD_-HNhFkeavjg9hqO67N6V6qd28EnKX4gVoNhtKPveB6Vjain4TKKI2CE37wfuU_q90geYrSFjpdBRqyL-wUaSNklCrM5AblsOH6omDXnqaclnhuycaBUtkU0dsw9oDAnpzmKQ/s4032/IMG_5179.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtU3mevD_-HNhFkeavjg9hqO67N6V6qd28EnKX4gVoNhtKPveB6Vjain4TKKI2CE37wfuU_q90geYrSFjpdBRqyL-wUaSNklCrM5AblsOH6omDXnqaclnhuycaBUtkU0dsw9oDAnpzmKQ/w480-h640/IMG_5179.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After trying Paula's recipe last week and this recipe I've learned I actually really like cookies with nuts in them. How crazy is that! I really loved the all semi sweet chocolate in this recipe too. Experimenting in the kitchen really is so fun. Even as an adult. This cookie is packed with flavor, texture and deliciousness and I can see why people crave this recipe. The dough was so yummy and stores well in the fridge or freezer if you can't bake all the cookies. It has lots of oats, nuts and chocolate chips so you might think like me that there isn't a lot of just "dough" but it still was really good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9KJ9Mvb6x8HBl-5zyZ7mif0aRjy9SEGtQfi91Tcv5Vy1IoZwWLoin9IsU8ovCFyhVtLSzOr_cj0ImhyphenhyphensTTjQvNtOlDufzHkCQE7ehZL-xOG-O39r9faqX3KKhbL2oNwhFK5bbEF0Xq8/s4032/IMG_5161.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9KJ9Mvb6x8HBl-5zyZ7mif0aRjy9SEGtQfi91Tcv5Vy1IoZwWLoin9IsU8ovCFyhVtLSzOr_cj0ImhyphenhyphensTTjQvNtOlDufzHkCQE7ehZL-xOG-O39r9faqX3KKhbL2oNwhFK5bbEF0Xq8/w480-h640/IMG_5161.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did make my cookies bigger than my usual cookie size and I preferred them that way. </div><div style="text-align: center;">More cookie = more to love! I used <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001MSEPA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0001MSEPA&linkId=c74468cebe28e63250d17341410f4442" target="_blank">THIS</a> scoop for reference. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33u4V3kHuSYk9mI8WEG1SP9MrgtHMGzJtebxW2VoOU3NHy0VscrFiMGQ8iQHUc20xYxzb0d2bev1qU6sWjtkhcuIIj9FR08LvgmfwPntXIu4Sc8ya43TQEg4MAQZmcZ2HucOor7FW2o8/s3697/IMG_5184.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3697" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33u4V3kHuSYk9mI8WEG1SP9MrgtHMGzJtebxW2VoOU3NHy0VscrFiMGQ8iQHUc20xYxzb0d2bev1qU6sWjtkhcuIIj9FR08LvgmfwPntXIu4Sc8ya43TQEg4MAQZmcZ2HucOor7FW2o8/w524-h640/IMG_5184.jpeg" width="524" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course try a cookie warm right out of the oven like how Doubletree serves them, but also save some for the next day-that's my favorite!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEACiyaFHyLxboILSQPD1w11GYgFirJbyWRItu5bQSReJ09sXFR13TcFqHn9GcK3wVZscEJdfhYn_TZIknfZgcfYbxR2HnGS3sPGrRO6uvcdwy9m2OOl6y5EUNR7YK4l94pPe34AIfyk/s3024/IMG_5167.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2590" data-original-width="3024" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEACiyaFHyLxboILSQPD1w11GYgFirJbyWRItu5bQSReJ09sXFR13TcFqHn9GcK3wVZscEJdfhYn_TZIknfZgcfYbxR2HnGS3sPGrRO6uvcdwy9m2OOl6y5EUNR7YK4l94pPe34AIfyk/w640-h548/IMG_5167.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Full of flavor and deliciousness is a good way to describe these cookies!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPh9aFk0x5WQSysJcMgasqj20LcWcfERyqmPbcBs59nkFbH6AKMS85UygHZkDPBbOnD_U87X9MI_FbZu2GDZF2VdcafkCdNahqCviiABfkn_u0e8PznbpI5QiHBObvktQMqcCdsZyMdwU/s4032/IMG_5182.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPh9aFk0x5WQSysJcMgasqj20LcWcfERyqmPbcBs59nkFbH6AKMS85UygHZkDPBbOnD_U87X9MI_FbZu2GDZF2VdcafkCdNahqCviiABfkn_u0e8PznbpI5QiHBObvktQMqcCdsZyMdwU/w480-h640/IMG_5182.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had to share a picture my little assistant baker took. Liv was with me from the start of baking these cookies to the end taking pictures. She's such a doll!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LreVFJQiYIHwjDuQCJyfgJJf_rTJqGdkooAiMaw7aGqmKpO9xrslx8CIC8-QzfUoZp_x0wUJ_iqVKi6MbOvfr-wz0weNwvGR4Z3jkBXWhArgyzBW3BfeJn7DBSqyWdnxOD5D2C-kKig/s4032/IMG_5186.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0LreVFJQiYIHwjDuQCJyfgJJf_rTJqGdkooAiMaw7aGqmKpO9xrslx8CIC8-QzfUoZp_x0wUJ_iqVKi6MbOvfr-wz0weNwvGR4Z3jkBXWhArgyzBW3BfeJn7DBSqyWdnxOD5D2C-kKig/w480-h640/IMG_5186.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Next week I'm going to try </h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/caputos-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Caputo's Chocolate Chip Cookies through Female Foodie</a>!</h3><div style="text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting me!</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-29430007367877052792020-07-12T13:00:00.001-07:002020-07-12T13:00:16.385-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Paula Deen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTz9PyslxZXcPrTRgaDw6Ve5bAJxpjyGUexiwGsX-4Elqxe1rDaNOHitD8MqAElKaVtbVda1eb70oR6CSwmbVItpgpSFfOQiTO1H_puZaar7-uhpVZ6wud_nBy2fGSkExQWFo0WZGWQaY/s4032/IMG_4887.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTz9PyslxZXcPrTRgaDw6Ve5bAJxpjyGUexiwGsX-4Elqxe1rDaNOHitD8MqAElKaVtbVda1eb70oR6CSwmbVItpgpSFfOQiTO1H_puZaar7-uhpVZ6wud_nBy2fGSkExQWFo0WZGWQaY/w480-h640/IMG_4887.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be honest when I first watched Paula Deen's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLraF0Kxr1E" target="_blank">Quarantine Cooking-Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> segment I was a little shocked! People like their CCC flat?? AND crispy?? I was a little bewildered, but I thought. Paula Deen is the Queen of southern cooking and has never lead me astray with one of her recipes, so I had to trust her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseZYt7YPWjwbwLdknPyJS-GWecyjvqZttcfcxTj1JoXIxvXG0DxUcRyO2n8Qx5TfYDl6oPRLLwB3eG4deXJavRy8mf8Qu0yQkpvEQ7CB4ivMjkGH5JWEtFzVxjf110NaKPQZBs3IzIpw/s4032/IMG_4890.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseZYt7YPWjwbwLdknPyJS-GWecyjvqZttcfcxTj1JoXIxvXG0DxUcRyO2n8Qx5TfYDl6oPRLLwB3eG4deXJavRy8mf8Qu0yQkpvEQ7CB4ivMjkGH5JWEtFzVxjf110NaKPQZBs3IzIpw/w480-h640/IMG_4890.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And boy am I glad I did. This recipe is full of flavor, textures and helped me realize that I actually really like thin, flat, chewy cookies. That's the cool thing about Chocolate Chip Cookies, there is a recipe out there for everyone. You can find or even create your ideal cookie recipe that is just perfect for YOU. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wqmWiKgS-Zho4GUtw4UmJdjbEjZ9sFOYDVG5ARVqYyK8EoPO2JLyAeSqz1_jE5LyNZBT_3CRO0bYXXwoc-wjB-vNsD7fjoUP0oQBRhbHHRpdlYTs6ZiTurYwFVmOf87Dpfqwzugp2ok/s4032/IMG_4886.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wqmWiKgS-Zho4GUtw4UmJdjbEjZ9sFOYDVG5ARVqYyK8EoPO2JLyAeSqz1_jE5LyNZBT_3CRO0bYXXwoc-wjB-vNsD7fjoUP0oQBRhbHHRpdlYTs6ZiTurYwFVmOf87Dpfqwzugp2ok/w480-h640/IMG_4886.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/paulas-thin-crispy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Paula's Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> have a few special ingredients too like milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and pecans! After you make the dough and scoop it out for the cookies you actually press down and FLATTEN your cookies so you ensure you get that flat cookie. It's crazy to me that we are actually seeking for flat, thin cookies; when i've been trying all my life to make cookies fluffier and bigger. haha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">My Tips on this recipe:</h3><div style="text-align: center;">I used 1 1/2 C. of chopped pecans and 1 1/2 C. milk chocolate chips, I couldn't get over the fact that I was putting more nuts than chocolate chips in my cookie so I had to adjust. I did add about 1/4 C. more flour because I wanted to make sure I had enough. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXLhRoz3vYTZS8stC89nDniONNY-3KsMmSTCDgveV_eGUHOxZdGFdP1o9izKXNloc9PnB8yPIQ3z_P9z5pgxHvVgRo0klvrkV4XevsFzGVEQB7dy1NNKysfRI5JzsBR6d7FNEyh9puPE/s4032/IMG_4889.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXLhRoz3vYTZS8stC89nDniONNY-3KsMmSTCDgveV_eGUHOxZdGFdP1o9izKXNloc9PnB8yPIQ3z_P9z5pgxHvVgRo0klvrkV4XevsFzGVEQB7dy1NNKysfRI5JzsBR6d7FNEyh9puPE/w480-h640/IMG_4889.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Flattening your cookie dough down with your hand and non stick cooking spray actually does make a difference instead of just flattening it down with your hand. Try it for yourself! I also liked the larger cookies over the smaller size I usually make. Trust Paula people!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpFV04TrqT_nkT_wAeywvO5RlKqlc8bta3q3p3G8fHierrTZ5hTP9XcpD6I8NHMeSJ8UdDgQ08O9zNlNvC1HXhytKtwO9kE1kFcK9yhdsDVqsQpJ7RzLMpPOak0JoQF3uRHa68OAfnmo/s4032/IMG_4880.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpFV04TrqT_nkT_wAeywvO5RlKqlc8bta3q3p3G8fHierrTZ5hTP9XcpD6I8NHMeSJ8UdDgQ08O9zNlNvC1HXhytKtwO9kE1kFcK9yhdsDVqsQpJ7RzLMpPOak0JoQF3uRHa68OAfnmo/w480-h640/IMG_4880.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dough for these CCC was unreal! So delicious Livy and I couldn't stop taking bites. I also loved the addition of the pecans! The addition of pecans made it taste like coconut almost which I love!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf5L3GDSVaMngn2XiViFlfi6P4X-NneT-ibnIKHkQyiWo_oazCM6IzbhhBgDtG2NuVH4gfAyttmcDwHcdGuZ1GWaqpxkLDEAMucTFdRmV2EZzGlhkfhnMhyf_xoY_SNorWFFa5l3i5ok/s4032/IMG_4882.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf5L3GDSVaMngn2XiViFlfi6P4X-NneT-ibnIKHkQyiWo_oazCM6IzbhhBgDtG2NuVH4gfAyttmcDwHcdGuZ1GWaqpxkLDEAMucTFdRmV2EZzGlhkfhnMhyf_xoY_SNorWFFa5l3i5ok/w480-h640/IMG_4882.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Had to get a picture with my latest cookie, chalkboard and wreath combo!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0yzOBqg78m9hvVxVLdbsvB95hvFm8gnbOKH7SlJSGnkldzdrwlR4_CwtyxXrOJUozOaIPUgeoiJvWuT6UMwmq_WvAhHopAy6DIdvspN8xaSgJYBvi7Tvgv-37jq073KI6ea2A7LVB8g/s4032/IMG_4904.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0yzOBqg78m9hvVxVLdbsvB95hvFm8gnbOKH7SlJSGnkldzdrwlR4_CwtyxXrOJUozOaIPUgeoiJvWuT6UMwmq_WvAhHopAy6DIdvspN8xaSgJYBvi7Tvgv-37jq073KI6ea2A7LVB8g/w480-h640/IMG_4904.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Next week I'm trying the <a href="https://newsroom.hilton.com/static-doubletree-reveals-cookie-recipe.htm" target="_blank">Famous Double Tree Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>!</div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-54636829488511040752020-06-29T14:20:00.001-07:002020-06-29T14:20:23.069-07:00Thought You Could Use Some Sunshine June Love Notes<div style="text-align: center;">I know I usually post the monthly Love Notes at the start of the month, I usually try to post them the first DAY of the month. But this last month has been packed with lots of things, so it's coming to you at the END of the month! ha Better late than never right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEz5ZkSocihBjQEFmdGb6VRQE1OvP0V3lGtnRgQYBIBS_aKjbUqgFijNm840YreUyPxchYeTyrAEerurmLVJ7D_esVsYuBV3wsmzA61vR8eq3PBBYpk39_bIBV2B3HCShygFXfpbIgzo/s3475/IMG_1957.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3475" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEz5ZkSocihBjQEFmdGb6VRQE1OvP0V3lGtnRgQYBIBS_aKjbUqgFijNm840YreUyPxchYeTyrAEerurmLVJ7D_esVsYuBV3wsmzA61vR8eq3PBBYpk39_bIBV2B3HCShygFXfpbIgzo/w556-h640/IMG_1957.jpeg" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think the everyone in the world could use some sunshine lately so these Love Notes are the perfect tag to pair with a small gift or treat for those you're thinking of! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtg8s6o5hnkMbQCrPb4V3QAwGjmM47HOc99DdqmlMoTeCHuZ3Qa1wPTJGE8KenJAFeaYlal0hDYrukCvIEMDY13iOSoiDQTh5sX_f72rbcQ_2t7NEeFOegMZYO8JxtilXgOHbkpGSkgY/s3791/IMG_1952.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3791" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtg8s6o5hnkMbQCrPb4V3QAwGjmM47HOc99DdqmlMoTeCHuZ3Qa1wPTJGE8KenJAFeaYlal0hDYrukCvIEMDY13iOSoiDQTh5sX_f72rbcQ_2t7NEeFOegMZYO8JxtilXgOHbkpGSkgY/w510-h640/IMG_1952.jpeg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anything yellow works so well with these tags! Attach the tag to just one treat or bundle them up in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W0H5EE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B003W0H5EE&linkId=49777676aad6e941c16ccd1f1cefdc5f" target="_blank">clear bag</a>, or wrap a couple up in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YL5LVY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B078YL5LVY&linkId=54519d59f1fc194e04288eec15bccd36" target="_blank">cute yellow ribbon</a>. My favorite little bundle was the bag above, I love <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YL5LVY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B078YL5LVY&linkId=b16f1a00dcfaf532794da8da7971979a" target="_blank">Milk Duds</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HMG5R3O/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01HMG5R3O&linkId=99663031ed2571853947c184dad36874" target="_blank">Lindt Lindor chocolate</a> and<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JDD9RE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B005JDD9RE&linkId=7cefa8785ba67dd0cf613edc7ef0db21" target="_blank"> lemon candies</a>! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvlB7UApKehpRF-xDMfjZYnyYQhBViPB3lwqTvB7sMW1jRLSioo6rAhCXstImPXmqxD-WbdiqNGOmi6k8mteorGG87Mk9yD5ayNkxVjP57gDw6LLbHx8hEWB4Ie2DzeVm5zUyxvt-uV8/s4032/IMG_1954.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvlB7UApKehpRF-xDMfjZYnyYQhBViPB3lwqTvB7sMW1jRLSioo6rAhCXstImPXmqxD-WbdiqNGOmi6k8mteorGG87Mk9yD5ayNkxVjP57gDw6LLbHx8hEWB4Ie2DzeVm5zUyxvt-uV8/w480-h640/IMG_1954.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NF375W9/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07NF375W9&linkId=747a21891db6baa559d23b4729802078" target="_blank">Butterscotch candies</a> are so yummy and a small little bag is so easy to give and fun to receive!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw_lRyOEm-5LQq-7yO7uW5gBGf_rmuW9DoIY8vNbQl8WowRM0zopozgpNtaxf3rxgKpts6MvUctlG8Xk_jyLBGedTXm3Zgmn6Fe0YSMR_iB-KJhcqbMA4FUTEWEBzfvbbsNbZaW8tLZw/s4032/IMG_1955.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw_lRyOEm-5LQq-7yO7uW5gBGf_rmuW9DoIY8vNbQl8WowRM0zopozgpNtaxf3rxgKpts6MvUctlG8Xk_jyLBGedTXm3Zgmn6Fe0YSMR_iB-KJhcqbMA4FUTEWEBzfvbbsNbZaW8tLZw/w480-h640/IMG_1955.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can't go wrong with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UE6A0U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000UE6A0U&linkId=32e8055bafe72e0252c81bf5325f45de" target="_blank">Peanut M&M's</a> and a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087GXJX9W/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B087GXJX9W&linkId=91a822351f2dafbf5cc93f4480d08c2d" target="_blank">Butterfinger Bar</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovOhIJSK1EsxOZXqqnAZqWCcmjNBMWV3YUkYVIZpcCweLBBmZWdUZTonXzcItYP1UU7u-CgoXY1CCXuIqWSGwNk7NoJghtX9N-o9fTJJ_L0tAXBDro3pNJYCH8IOJEPj7HkrQ1ngp6zk/s4032/IMG_1956.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovOhIJSK1EsxOZXqqnAZqWCcmjNBMWV3YUkYVIZpcCweLBBmZWdUZTonXzcItYP1UU7u-CgoXY1CCXuIqWSGwNk7NoJghtX9N-o9fTJJ_L0tAXBDro3pNJYCH8IOJEPj7HkrQ1ngp6zk/w480-h640/IMG_1956.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And if you're a sour lover <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EMOPMK/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B003EMOPMK&linkId=e20e87c96e461625b8ff5cdd650d3efd" target="_blank">Sour Patch Kids</a> are also a great option. I love that these $1 boxes are the perfect size and price!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5QGfyqXHodKWIq9LWRmKjOWJADZFGzzKqk6Ld28_-imghe9UxrklWflTawvtA26YzhZ9urH_R7OVH9qCVawJ70sCNtNrLu_RhQlxHN1Vl4_2h6TizV2l8YxOL3yqmk7ezkbQR2jhdt8/s4032/IMG_1958.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5QGfyqXHodKWIq9LWRmKjOWJADZFGzzKqk6Ld28_-imghe9UxrklWflTawvtA26YzhZ9urH_R7OVH9qCVawJ70sCNtNrLu_RhQlxHN1Vl4_2h6TizV2l8YxOL3yqmk7ezkbQR2jhdt8/w480-h640/IMG_1958.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We could all use a little bit more SONshine in our lives, when we focus on Christ our problems are easier to bear and we get a glimpse of the bigger picture. Attach this tag to a picture of Christ for your ministering sisters or people in your ward or church that you've been thinking of. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXNsfiAQUS1e24_7_2-G4ENpzdI8uoJ7TBFdhhtOrSbLjFS2VE8YMrAaE2udnFjuF_ocvah9Edvrf4u-Z6MBEMRTC8dgLkyT_4Z36ARjMQcRSewCdlpHSzQIBF5e_vN2ktL80k6asx28/s4032/IMG_1959.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXNsfiAQUS1e24_7_2-G4ENpzdI8uoJ7TBFdhhtOrSbLjFS2VE8YMrAaE2udnFjuF_ocvah9Edvrf4u-Z6MBEMRTC8dgLkyT_4Z36ARjMQcRSewCdlpHSzQIBF5e_vN2ktL80k6asx28/w480-h640/IMG_1959.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even love the idea of a real or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZWC1LM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07MZWC1LM&linkId=6cb6230738d8c41b3ecbc2069e595172" target="_blank">fake plant</a>! They need some sunshine too!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeYhYKS6PBsRnplzQAYe8kVutWdkmp6w-g0mXNl8Mngy88VjibQUZY0WegeBWsZrLJwGwF2DNYoUW4k-mhoatSeOG0zA-7PtrJyGtTDAfqtEGWXWy6texX1yNyNks3AUAQsk7nQLPGTo/s4032/IMG_1960.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeYhYKS6PBsRnplzQAYe8kVutWdkmp6w-g0mXNl8Mngy88VjibQUZY0WegeBWsZrLJwGwF2DNYoUW4k-mhoatSeOG0zA-7PtrJyGtTDAfqtEGWXWy6texX1yNyNks3AUAQsk7nQLPGTo/w480-h640/IMG_1960.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or a little combo is so fun! I printed this picture off on <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng" target="_blank">churchofjesuschrist.org</a> then placed in a little <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tolsby-frame-for-2-pictures-white-30151035/" target="_blank">standing Ikea Frame</a> and wrapped some ribbons around the base. I have been hooked on these frames for years!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find the 'Thought you could use some Sunshine!' tag <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iS_cAr-9wmZsDQAjpD4VXR9hhXUyYUnY/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>! I suggest to download the file so you get accurate sizing and fonts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post may contain affiliate links but all opinions are my own. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-91424422214333739822020-06-21T11:54:00.000-07:002020-06-21T11:54:45.231-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Cake By Courtney<div style="text-align: center;">Cake by Courtney's Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic. Like I think what Nestle was wanting me to get, but when I make Nestle's recipe exactly my dough is still amazing but my cookies are insanely flat and just ok? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrsvfEOG0QvTq_4HyuVUlxjB5aiyolaNZTVmZRX-NPq9ej9kG-qvymcHHsD0lDFmAXH1hK-Fa4924nrA_UGSAxjce3MuaxuK_jlJ0f1qxbbStQqOvnwtp4Ezvp27LoPe3gaQugYbr9bE/s4032/IMG_3875.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrsvfEOG0QvTq_4HyuVUlxjB5aiyolaNZTVmZRX-NPq9ej9kG-qvymcHHsD0lDFmAXH1hK-Fa4924nrA_UGSAxjce3MuaxuK_jlJ0f1qxbbStQqOvnwtp4Ezvp27LoPe3gaQugYbr9bE/w480-h640/IMG_3875.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />But these are soft, delicious, and perfectly baked. I actually really recommend using semi sweet chips in these. I know, I know I'm usually a chip mixer but these are just so classic and need semi sweet for the first go around.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYod9syxDODJilIjrlvNzrTfB7jCS_-_gjE_akMARTOSaq6tNXIfzL9CO6kO_7j_G3uRtHge5vlTiyVUgq0eFLtk3CGkBUIsHfYcwjrWfoF8CCPkks0JekEs42HLNA9s9xaIH2jl9SBQ/s4032/IMG_3865.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYod9syxDODJilIjrlvNzrTfB7jCS_-_gjE_akMARTOSaq6tNXIfzL9CO6kO_7j_G3uRtHge5vlTiyVUgq0eFLtk3CGkBUIsHfYcwjrWfoF8CCPkks0JekEs42HLNA9s9xaIH2jl9SBQ/w480-h640/IMG_3865.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dough is good! I'd probably give it a 7/10 with of course Nestle's recipe being a 10.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIROI029KjFbrIe94ogT0P4We-APJWgyZNoSugFeM_XSI5CkH3nyxTQin85AmuuELHU_xany49A5iT_roa7mVrFcqzMawBNYh_Y26q-pDVfJ5edfZbE_1Ua8QhCPrKi7x1haFaHzswXm0/s4032/IMG_3867.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIROI029KjFbrIe94ogT0P4We-APJWgyZNoSugFeM_XSI5CkH3nyxTQin85AmuuELHU_xany49A5iT_roa7mVrFcqzMawBNYh_Y26q-pDVfJ5edfZbE_1Ua8QhCPrKi7x1haFaHzswXm0/w440-h640/IMG_3867.jpeg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cool thing about this recipe is that they seriously work! Like no fail! Courtney mentions it in her post but obviously you have to try them for yourself to see if it's true. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwwFJdb8rbKzAsaLramh705wJuEGW1vpk1hn7WhBdxebK_QhyuesnwrbTYh0emQBmND3dXmb8fMPxgFQbGDmiIinpwpb-lU-uQmKceEafCUeEopGkex0ATkp-5apffQ-fciwkQuaB3rI/s4032/IMG_3868.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwwFJdb8rbKzAsaLramh705wJuEGW1vpk1hn7WhBdxebK_QhyuesnwrbTYh0emQBmND3dXmb8fMPxgFQbGDmiIinpwpb-lU-uQmKceEafCUeEopGkex0ATkp-5apffQ-fciwkQuaB3rI/w480-h640/IMG_3868.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that the cookies are fluffy, soft, and just so yummy. I wish I had a cookie right now!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5UnkOjRWXvYvkeb6iX6JzxjfrEOeCCr7miCrtKugCxqQ_eAUeK0UXGLOEzxMt9r4bo6se8HpFN5sEXG5Me0plzPjpGJ7oc-NlU1DCCmhfHteKFh5RTv9yLpYMjh6BMhGg-a17Su9Se4/s4032/IMG_3869.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5UnkOjRWXvYvkeb6iX6JzxjfrEOeCCr7miCrtKugCxqQ_eAUeK0UXGLOEzxMt9r4bo6se8HpFN5sEXG5Me0plzPjpGJ7oc-NlU1DCCmhfHteKFh5RTv9yLpYMjh6BMhGg-a17Su9Se4/w480-h640/IMG_3869.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out that cookie/dough to chocolate ratio!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8fZoPZRSeoftFX7DthLejdOxIdcdgmxbpmp7zm-24uLzvriiowO1IJ3yxTxYv-c9DuH6SvVRa2l_XLII9fRxnHUewYCAlJ2odSX2XWtiUNk4FtIb0tdMJUgApdsSgIVZR4gmFXFWmsM/s4032/IMG_3870.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8fZoPZRSeoftFX7DthLejdOxIdcdgmxbpmp7zm-24uLzvriiowO1IJ3yxTxYv-c9DuH6SvVRa2l_XLII9fRxnHUewYCAlJ2odSX2XWtiUNk4FtIb0tdMJUgApdsSgIVZR4gmFXFWmsM/w480-h640/IMG_3870.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's what I like to see, stacks and stacks of COOKIES!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqsQFEUfCVRlFAxj38QPuP8J_cE9x9wCKrB1gGJxZXdFFRS9YXOL3YN_qLktJeE7gggL-374kiL8Dqetj_0RNrxbmfe6cIc_9bPEfg2fo4-5NyBPQ_M_oWrq6oXq86X0CFxhHC9NGECo/s4032/IMG_3871.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqsQFEUfCVRlFAxj38QPuP8J_cE9x9wCKrB1gGJxZXdFFRS9YXOL3YN_qLktJeE7gggL-374kiL8Dqetj_0RNrxbmfe6cIc_9bPEfg2fo4-5NyBPQ_M_oWrq6oXq86X0CFxhHC9NGECo/w480-h640/IMG_3871.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also love that these cookies look pretty with no extra work. I'm all for jazzing up my cookies but sometimes its nice to just have them come out of the oven looking great! No extra steps needed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZFyVmkGY404bWDUYEd5TGpyBlx1QMptpQ8Q7LQcYcIB2b0oXbwS8LhHSpFhvlo8_IAnPIxRpOehAewU7McSq0gIBC0XFY9mt-kwjnfaGDTT6C_cRYMbIlIMM-SZscp3iql3yq3PD0Es/s4032/IMG_3873.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZFyVmkGY404bWDUYEd5TGpyBlx1QMptpQ8Q7LQcYcIB2b0oXbwS8LhHSpFhvlo8_IAnPIxRpOehAewU7McSq0gIBC0XFY9mt-kwjnfaGDTT6C_cRYMbIlIMM-SZscp3iql3yq3PD0Es/w480-h640/IMG_3873.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously try this recipe and let me know what you think!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEY-ac56XI5RWffMaaFTlTBRbe7S4L_4_FTZvyFYwoVflM7jUCEviabMK9XCMgHWm-LhLps8QB-p9ssbdtNgcqpLMW5IAILlasF-jPcH_PAFPQYfKoDbL6Eyelflop1R3lhc9g6sLowA/s4032/IMG_3876.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEY-ac56XI5RWffMaaFTlTBRbe7S4L_4_FTZvyFYwoVflM7jUCEviabMK9XCMgHWm-LhLps8QB-p9ssbdtNgcqpLMW5IAILlasF-jPcH_PAFPQYfKoDbL6Eyelflop1R3lhc9g6sLowA/w300-h400/IMG_3876.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Next weeks recipe is going to be <a href="https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/paulas-thin-crispy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Paula Deen's </a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/paulas-thin-crispy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>!</h3><div style="text-align: center;">We're going to experiment and try a different take on CCC. This recipe calls for white chocolate chips and pecans so make sure you have them ready! </div><span><a name='more'></a></span>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827810361343098843.post-38875357971706702542020-06-14T10:38:00.000-07:002020-06-14T10:38:02.391-07:00Chocolate Chip Cookie Hunt-Two Peas & Their Pod<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/chocolate-lovers-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Two Peas & Their Pod Chocolate Lover's Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> are seriously amazing. Packed with several kinds of different chocolate, soft and a little crunchy, and a little sprinkle of salt on top for an extra little pop of flavor. These cookies are really a hit. I think a chocolate chip cookie should have probably as much chocolate as it has cookie dough haha, so if you're like me this is the cookie for you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZ3pEL1z1edoMXaJviG_MvwZzjmIc_XWc21_bhTmSWysL1g5tD0Zf5c9SOHQJkYv4mgxbd25tWrRgR7JP-BXFfXlyrqGQl1wY-1y1FB5pjcsojLFAPqAAx_ORDzXYFEWaBAeE9oyrxD4/s4032/IMG_3681.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggZ3pEL1z1edoMXaJviG_MvwZzjmIc_XWc21_bhTmSWysL1g5tD0Zf5c9SOHQJkYv4mgxbd25tWrRgR7JP-BXFfXlyrqGQl1wY-1y1FB5pjcsojLFAPqAAx_ORDzXYFEWaBAeE9oyrxD4/w480-h640/IMG_3681.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When making the dough you incorporate grated chocolate, chocolate chips and chocolate chunks. Use whatever combo you prefer and different kinds of chocolate based on your preference. Maria suggest semi sweet chocolate but I know I prefer a mix of milk and semi-sweet so I did that combo.I used finely chopped <a href="https://www.gygi.com/peters-10lb-ultra-milk-chocolate-bar" target="_blank">Peter's milk chocolate,</a> chopped <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UZLMQI8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00UZLMQI8&linkId=966292ceb08773fe8e4a3553f973ad04" target="_blank">Guittard semi-sweet baking chips</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JDWPDGW/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00JDWPDGW&linkId=dd2ed4b8b31950e7ba7da956c8e0073a" target="_blank">Guittard milk chocolate chips</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEs5BK6avCL0Gig0y8Tyi5d6fZFNkNIaIXj2ht3BcuwilARykMrv9P8WoIDd8beIFxW5zJYoNia9tIEqlilZQzMLdqXPu5ObVKY1Uk4kruNoKU9y1NpZwlzVvwkEVSD9ASsAsmxrF-H8/s4032/IMG_3664.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEs5BK6avCL0Gig0y8Tyi5d6fZFNkNIaIXj2ht3BcuwilARykMrv9P8WoIDd8beIFxW5zJYoNia9tIEqlilZQzMLdqXPu5ObVKY1Uk4kruNoKU9y1NpZwlzVvwkEVSD9ASsAsmxrF-H8/w480-h640/IMG_3664.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maria also suggest rolling each dough ball by hand. I think it helped keep them more round while baking but I did have a few crazy looking ones. I think that's inevitable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdndOtwQgYWn_5EcMdsUTqsdMAt2IAAFA2EKC08dFBkTw5L3-g37teUCAZV6E-XCI8YVpct_kpB1TIjBEEnXH5qz_FMMK79LsL1VrwqFGyw1jZhErrzTxpKlajGZlobUScCT9DfEvd6o/s4032/IMG_3665.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdndOtwQgYWn_5EcMdsUTqsdMAt2IAAFA2EKC08dFBkTw5L3-g37teUCAZV6E-XCI8YVpct_kpB1TIjBEEnXH5qz_FMMK79LsL1VrwqFGyw1jZhErrzTxpKlajGZlobUScCT9DfEvd6o/w480-h640/IMG_3665.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maria also shares a lot of cookie tips on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twopeasandpod/" target="_blank">her Instagram</a>, check her CC cookie Highlight specifically for her chocolate chip cookie tips!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87l8kWKutBTSY9do6uRGWgAiRfmXSUI4MtLm7HoH11ehO7bemQm49JyRzAhWkMYj74QWPSloAdaY45nmOJQtApDW066urGZaVZZNfL5-pDbHs2gBSr9V2QC4ELf88cNC9aqsAEQTHkAo/s4032/IMG_3674.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87l8kWKutBTSY9do6uRGWgAiRfmXSUI4MtLm7HoH11ehO7bemQm49JyRzAhWkMYj74QWPSloAdaY45nmOJQtApDW066urGZaVZZNfL5-pDbHs2gBSr9V2QC4ELf88cNC9aqsAEQTHkAo/w480-h640/IMG_3674.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For this recipe you'll also need sea salt. I used my Sea Salt from Costco in the dough and my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00017028M/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ruthannestron-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00017028M&linkId=3a3f2ca0abd0e9a7852691869ee40a22" target="_blank">finishing salt </a>on the top after I added extra chocolate. The chocolate melts and becomes the perfect base for the salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuvTgw7xF5rizENX8qrjquoH3b5WSRcYxY1Jg3onEBI6TTgIgKcr9frQcMtWodGVl8Fpo9TWIOwxHCarRhGgGkVbTukz49WM-VR8H5demsH7VPh_9YmYiFdJrTUKyk9sMTiTiPrQOC3U/s3397/IMG_3677.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3397" data-original-width="2692" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisuvTgw7xF5rizENX8qrjquoH3b5WSRcYxY1Jg3onEBI6TTgIgKcr9frQcMtWodGVl8Fpo9TWIOwxHCarRhGgGkVbTukz49WM-VR8H5demsH7VPh_9YmYiFdJrTUKyk9sMTiTiPrQOC3U/w508-h640/IMG_3677.jpeg" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dough is amazing, the cookies are amazing and for me this is a front runner cookie on this hunt!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFABO-9wxOjBwioQGwevbe4tux4d5HWLP8MozEwE9eLWe_YJV6IP9BXcjBdOaGZspWbLjaBy7YeyvYPn2bFRWA55SZ5P0S1_iUBwgdDtjBKSrB0GSOcz78OR2kiUs7Rp9PKxF9lft4Lxk/s4032/IMG_3678.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFABO-9wxOjBwioQGwevbe4tux4d5HWLP8MozEwE9eLWe_YJV6IP9BXcjBdOaGZspWbLjaBy7YeyvYPn2bFRWA55SZ5P0S1_iUBwgdDtjBKSrB0GSOcz78OR2kiUs7Rp9PKxF9lft4Lxk/w480-h640/IMG_3678.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With a cookie with that much chocolate it has to be good!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-Pve83GCJ4IHturOKd574Q3j9Jh6lw0uIH3lvry0_Qb5F10fMR2WknLX4svC0ei1AqiFNzGP6ymVQ4cLgFEoCOe4HGkHbdnQ9LEuqUdtA4XPbOQqR3z-v-mZM2mFh7XIbrnxNICMBig/s4032/IMG_3680.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-Pve83GCJ4IHturOKd574Q3j9Jh6lw0uIH3lvry0_Qb5F10fMR2WknLX4svC0ei1AqiFNzGP6ymVQ4cLgFEoCOe4HGkHbdnQ9LEuqUdtA4XPbOQqR3z-v-mZM2mFh7XIbrnxNICMBig/w480-h640/IMG_3680.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't stop taking pictures of these because they were just so pretty! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also couldn't stop eating them! haha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifD_KmJenC0V0Xq_zdq3BumA5icaUP_KJfmkW-khkDH7ExYMLxT_d-Ie4ihZWBvswGHrUWVBgkFOMR4wX-Ro8GCviWcHBb7RamwzJXMTujrpOO16DL_QBNaPclqXjmSgvBbtPuAnxmMA/s4032/IMG_3683.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifD_KmJenC0V0Xq_zdq3BumA5icaUP_KJfmkW-khkDH7ExYMLxT_d-Ie4ihZWBvswGHrUWVBgkFOMR4wX-Ro8GCviWcHBb7RamwzJXMTujrpOO16DL_QBNaPclqXjmSgvBbtPuAnxmMA/w480-h640/IMG_3683.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a middle shot. I love that the chopped pieces of chocolate become a ribbon of chocolate all throughout the cookie. Especially at the bottom. It's so delicious!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5hZA2FZ8Ha-IPUZfD4Mwm1mjhyvqRRFLUN8q2viCEsvUnqcaWjXopK_Wsv5I1fmdJrD_Ug8LxlQ6SxdpwDFzmptk_IUrmdYYmC9CAtGDNQ5eKyaWtB8C6Icc6Nit04lYVh8FvnaQVik/s3885/IMG_3684.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3885" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5hZA2FZ8Ha-IPUZfD4Mwm1mjhyvqRRFLUN8q2viCEsvUnqcaWjXopK_Wsv5I1fmdJrD_Ug8LxlQ6SxdpwDFzmptk_IUrmdYYmC9CAtGDNQ5eKyaWtB8C6Icc6Nit04lYVh8FvnaQVik/w498-h640/IMG_3684.jpeg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maria shares a few of her tips on how to make your cookies look perfect every time. I think this batch could use a touch more flour but they were still delicious and great! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTalvltv9XdAzCGdSLumPR9Y-swAsgrSdd7xqOM3nh0KajPWWm4zBvI7jTmAEvEYBt_DX3sbSIx-0DiGskW-1NUTDQdY7QxgTYx7flCeNB-btz4g_xjUDOfWBv-DSSAaP5v1fNpa_y0IU/s4032/IMG_3689.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTalvltv9XdAzCGdSLumPR9Y-swAsgrSdd7xqOM3nh0KajPWWm4zBvI7jTmAEvEYBt_DX3sbSIx-0DiGskW-1NUTDQdY7QxgTYx7flCeNB-btz4g_xjUDOfWBv-DSSAaP5v1fNpa_y0IU/w480-h640/IMG_3689.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once your cookies become slightly golden on the edges and lose that dough shine on the top, it's time to pull them out of the oven. Now you have to work quickly. Seriously, cookies set so fast. Right out of the oven bang or drop your cookie sheet a few times on the counter. This will form those cracks that all the pretty cookies have!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsNCOerAw8sxzPmPGkWf5I3vtxqD2NrbWtN8qWJYJpXEmq-Y6WPKo8GeiE9qEKQBZF227yyWHKhaVQ80huaxpap2HqosAULBdGjh-HwW-d8oHfN593njH613ZB6WNcCU2iUXSp5Yactg/s4032/IMG_3690.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsNCOerAw8sxzPmPGkWf5I3vtxqD2NrbWtN8qWJYJpXEmq-Y6WPKo8GeiE9qEKQBZF227yyWHKhaVQ80huaxpap2HqosAULBdGjh-HwW-d8oHfN593njH613ZB6WNcCU2iUXSp5Yactg/w480-h640/IMG_3690.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first added extra chocolate. I love to add whatever is in the cookie so you know exactly what you're getting on the inside. So for this cookie I added the same chocolate chunks, grated chocolate and chocolate chips. Lightly press them into the cookie!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFj1vZ3CYHOOpfs8UKMY6N8fvnHDLHyl3DVoaCDYXIakWEraKhRENQ9xPXRQaiLj60VH2jDQAt4HDv53tW_JXDEnnf8UBfToXJ5kufcOWrP7RUb_Mb8ne-5OkKLDRKLIQucNQNrAPcE8/s4032/IMG_3691.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFj1vZ3CYHOOpfs8UKMY6N8fvnHDLHyl3DVoaCDYXIakWEraKhRENQ9xPXRQaiLj60VH2jDQAt4HDv53tW_JXDEnnf8UBfToXJ5kufcOWrP7RUb_Mb8ne-5OkKLDRKLIQucNQNrAPcE8/w480-h640/IMG_3691.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sprinkle with salt! Don't overdo it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcASKIa8pDmNmHLs55uYcS4PBpkUHl4BCqUzuzHqsj0f6r9wvVXW5_a8tCRYgBTqBYYJxd-57OQlecIt3MqGnjuUsGr7joq2tj9XCqsIWTdGgNyAtW9oqcDYLvXz_MZol-Md0a8wh85to/s4032/IMG_3692.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcASKIa8pDmNmHLs55uYcS4PBpkUHl4BCqUzuzHqsj0f6r9wvVXW5_a8tCRYgBTqBYYJxd-57OQlecIt3MqGnjuUsGr7joq2tj9XCqsIWTdGgNyAtW9oqcDYLvXz_MZol-Md0a8wh85to/w480-h640/IMG_3692.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where Maria is much faster than me. By this time my cookies are mostly set. But Maria suggests to use your spatula and slightly press the sides of your cookies to form that perfect circle. Try it out! These tips really do make for awesome looking cookies!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWhtC0VtQY07ypLIoBROUdDpfgskFS9ctDYkf1HaLsIzelsEZqNx8pxAmpYMQ3LG5-EfMlCsaCpK-oW66qoIOxT9eu5ggVE1VS99py_ColN4KGGItK45JYTfboJ0CrgA4rJskSkpk-3w/s4032/IMG_3694.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWhtC0VtQY07ypLIoBROUdDpfgskFS9ctDYkf1HaLsIzelsEZqNx8pxAmpYMQ3LG5-EfMlCsaCpK-oW66qoIOxT9eu5ggVE1VS99py_ColN4KGGItK45JYTfboJ0CrgA4rJskSkpk-3w/w480-h640/IMG_3694.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another middle shot of a cookie that the dough was refrigerated for a few hours before baking. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmqh3bDVgzoNplfXQXUi5HUx1wtdjsWrVkSpvFW3AC3dQYZzMXKPmsIzSkR9mPpdu6U-StSj4iKh64zl5EZBTFJ5BbFmxgAldwipAHND3x1hIzisctlvrbnxyGp0r4CEJw3TzJhRbUh4/s4032/IMG_3718.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="4032" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmqh3bDVgzoNplfXQXUi5HUx1wtdjsWrVkSpvFW3AC3dQYZzMXKPmsIzSkR9mPpdu6U-StSj4iKh64zl5EZBTFJ5BbFmxgAldwipAHND3x1hIzisctlvrbnxyGp0r4CEJw3TzJhRbUh4/w640-h422/IMG_3718.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of refrigerating your dough vs. not refrigerating, I know that some people absolutely love refrigerating their dough. I just want cookies once I spend the time making the dough. haha I usually do not refrigerate my dough but I thought I'd do a little experiment with this batch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This broken cookie is baked right after making the dough surprisingly fluffy!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOKPFvj45qe76Af1ub-Jyt0LGVUoYVoo9AbJx7_Q1ZWxCh6N_RcWWf-S84qU2_cbnEU9o1bKtXzZDwdmMUOXvQD4VXMVpptdyNvJNy-s6N_6Bc1nBbufG9mS0TXo5H4X37JzOnjb-dY4/s4032/IMG_3720.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOKPFvj45qe76Af1ub-Jyt0LGVUoYVoo9AbJx7_Q1ZWxCh6N_RcWWf-S84qU2_cbnEU9o1bKtXzZDwdmMUOXvQD4VXMVpptdyNvJNy-s6N_6Bc1nBbufG9mS0TXo5H4X37JzOnjb-dY4/w480-h640/IMG_3720.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cookie came from dough that rested in the fridge for a few hours before baking. My preferred method for this recipe!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP1jDUQzyiSKWyvfyhdlLuLrUswmF6aGDSe86ElE7gx_tQ2m50ou4hILF0Kv8igdE2MA2Yx2I8HP-NWaYqd6f0o6586z1-w8iFbOYcZWkAfcdomD1eMG8_VKGaoMe9nN5c0AUwRVQYU4/s4032/IMG_3722.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP1jDUQzyiSKWyvfyhdlLuLrUswmF6aGDSe86ElE7gx_tQ2m50ou4hILF0Kv8igdE2MA2Yx2I8HP-NWaYqd6f0o6586z1-w8iFbOYcZWkAfcdomD1eMG8_VKGaoMe9nN5c0AUwRVQYU4/w480-h640/IMG_3722.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this cookie came from dough that rested overnight in the fridge. Honestly I didn't notice much of a difference for the overnight refrigeration. I would bake them right after or refrigerate for 2-3 hours in dough balls and then bake. But like always try all the options and see what you prefer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzivCR5TqWxluPPfopjfr90ncFgA5K9YAOa1BhgA-p_4i50SErDkfZsjzvgSjQhuA9cHSxCEMVXz3ZXOS1r_qsOhPzWnC2Zy55eEn9iklSXeggfzcuv5tdtqqhRHY0aH2TWg7SyIQsyDY/s4032/IMG_3723.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzivCR5TqWxluPPfopjfr90ncFgA5K9YAOa1BhgA-p_4i50SErDkfZsjzvgSjQhuA9cHSxCEMVXz3ZXOS1r_qsOhPzWnC2Zy55eEn9iklSXeggfzcuv5tdtqqhRHY0aH2TWg7SyIQsyDY/w480-h640/IMG_3723.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Next weeks recipe will be <a href="https://cakebycourtney.com/soft-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Cake by Courtney's </a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cakebycourtney.com/soft-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>!</h3><div style="text-align: center;">Review the recipe and make sure you have all the ingredients on hand. Nothing too fancy in this recipe unless you want specialty chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post contains affiliate links but all opinions are my own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>RuthAnne Stronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878262727290794429noreply@blogger.com0