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$25 PayPal Cash and 2015 Blog Planner Giveaway

It’s December, and I’d love to start the holiday season with a little giveaway as a thank you to my readers and to announce the opening of my Etsy shop!

I’ve been soo behind in replying to comments and visiting blogs over the last week or so. A lot has been happening (lots of eating, shopping, and work!), but I’m trying to catch up so bear with me while I’m trying to recover from my food coma after all that food (and leftovers!) over the weekend. =)

What are the prizes? I’m giving away $25 PayPal cash and a 77-page 2015 Blog Planner to one lucky winner. Plus, I’m giving away two more 2015 Blog Planners to two other lucky winners!

Cucumber Mint Lemon Water

Water infused with cucumber, mint, and lemon to create a refreshing healthy beverage with no added sugar. This infused water is perfect for every day drinking.

I don’t like water.

I know how weird that sounds, but it’s true. I like iced water, infused water, teas. But just regular room temperature water? No thank you.

But water is soo healthy for you, and you’re supposed to drink about 8 glasses a day, which means I have to spruce up water so that I would like it.

The result? This simple cucumber mint lemon water.

Speaking of lemon juice….

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Crispy Brussels sprouts chips lightly seasoned with a pinch of salt and lemon pepper. Quick to make and healthy, these Brussels sprouts chips will be the perfect snack to stave off your late afternoon hunger pangs.

After a weekend filled lots of heavy food, I decided that I wanted lighter food for the next week or so.

Which means we’re going to talk about snacking.

I’m a huge fan of snacking because it means that I can eat many different types of food in one sitting rather than just one meal.

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Life of a Wallflower

Life of a Wallflower, 18 – Thanksgiving Weekend

I feel like it’s been forever since I did one of these Life of a Wallflower updates, but I thought this was the perfect time for it since I’ve been away from my blog for a few days.

I hope for those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving that you had a wonderful one filled with lots of food, family, and leftovers. And I really hope you’re enjoying the last of autumn. =)

What have I been up to? Let’s see…

Pumpkin Oatmeal with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts

Old fashioned oats cooked in almond milk with a little bit of brown sugar and pumpkin puree. Topped with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, this delicious healthy pumpkin oatmeal is perfect for breakfast after an evening of festivities.

And how was your Thanksgiving, if you celebrated? What amazing food did you get to indulge in?

Because I’m so curious. =)

Hot Apple Cider

Hot apple cider with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this fall beverage will become a favorite.

I’m obsessed with apple beverages during the fall. Freshly pressed apple juices are one of my absolute favorites. I will go out of my way to the Farmer’s Market just to get cold freshly pressed apple juice. And during family gatherings, sparkling apple ciders are the perfect choice for a nonalcoholic bubbly drink.

But for those slightly chilly breezy fall days? I prefer hot apple cider. There’s something about it that’s just so warm and comforting.

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Fall Cravings Recipes Roundup

Fall Favorites 2014

With November coming to an end, and winter just around the corner, I thought I’d wrap up the season with a compilation of some of my favorite fall recipes. From appetizers to entrees to desserts, these are the best dishes that embody the essence of autumn.

Chicken Pot Pie Puff Pastries

Chicken pot pie loaded with tender chicken and vegetables in delicious puff pastries. Served in small individual sizes, these chicken pot pie puff pastries are perfect as appetizers.

Oh, oh, oh! I’m soo excited about these chicken pot pie puff pastries!

I really, really hope you still have room on your Thanksgiving menu for one more recipe!

Chicken pot pies are one of my absolute favorites growing up. But we always had the Marie Callender frozen ones or the ready to serve KFC ones. It’s not until recent years, um, make that within the last year, that I began creating my own version of chicken pot pie. Who knew these little pot pies were that easy to make? Or that I could customize the ingredients to my own liking?

Can you picture tender juicy chicken with sweet carrots, parsnips, peas, onions, garlic, and celery in almost every single bite? Seasoned with thyme, nutmeg, and a bit of salt, this chicken pot pie tastes amazingly delish and savory. I’m pretty sure someone can fit all that in one bite, but it’ll be one gigantic bite.

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Blogging Tips

Blogging Tips: How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Blog

Welcome back to my Blogging Tips series!

Today, I wanted to talk about different types of social media and how to use social media to promote your blog.

A year ago, before I started blogging, I was definitely not the type to spend my time on social media. It took me years from when Facebook first became popular (2005?) before I finally made a personal account, and that was only so that I could connect with my dental hygiene classmates.

I have nothing against social media, but I didn’t necessarily want the whole world to know what I was up to. Except when it involved food. I don’t mind sharing excessive photos of food.

Butternut Squash Coconut Cream Soup

Rich butternut squash with sliced mushrooms and lightly fried tofu in a creamy coconut soup topped with shredded fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper. Slightly spicy and creamy, this butternut squash coconut cream soup is perfect for the fall and comforting in the winter.

Ahhh! It’s almost Thanksgiving! Have you figured out what you’ll be serving yet?

I think I finally have an idea what we’ll be serving for Thanksgiving dinner. Better late than never, right?

And have you entered the Building a Framework e-Book bundle giveaway yet? There’s still time!

Anyways, this butternut squash coconut cream soup was one of my absolute favorites growing up.

It’s one of my mom’s signature dishes when we were kids. And it’s still one of my favorites now.

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