Five Things

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

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{Valentine\’s treats for Jack this recipe with chopped cranberries} 
This week went by unnaturally fast for a week that started in the high 50\’s and ended in the teens with snow. On a positive note my parents are coming to visit. I can\’t wait to explore the city a bit with them, work on crafts with my mum and discuss paint and decorating ideas with my dad. What are your weekend plans?
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 {Jessica Cosmetic\’s spring collection is perfect for a snowy day}
 {Chocolate chip cookies waiting for my parents arrival}
 {Jack likes the snow this time around}
{Prissy apron from my mum <3}

20 Ways to Spend a Winter Day

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

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1. Curl up in front of the fireplace (a lot of hotels have fireplaces if you do not).
2. Take a winter wonderland walk through nature.
3. Build a snowman.
4. Make a batch of hot chocolate (my favorite recipe).
5. Take a horse drawn sleigh or carriage ride.
6. Go ice-skating.
7. Paint pictures in the snow (mix food coloring with water in a spray bottle).
8. Take snowboarding r skiing lessons.
9. Bake a batch of cookies (I love these, these, these, and these).
10. Make snow angels.
11. Learn how to knit or crochet a scarf.
12. Go sledding or tubing.
13. Snowshoe through a wooded area.
14. Make a pot of your favorite soup.
15. Snuggle under a blanket and watch your favorite movie while enjoying some sweet treats.
16. Take a bubble bath.
17. Make a blanket (this one is simple)
18. Go to a new restaurant or order in.
19. Find a winter carnival to go to.
20. Simmer some potpourri on the stove giving your house new ambiance (try my fall/winter or spring/summer simmering potpourri).

DIY: Upcycle Candles

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

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Around Christmas time I showed you how to make this candle using left over candle wax. Another simple way to use left over wax is by creating a layered candle. For the candle below I used left over wax from the following brands: Yankee Candle, Slatkin & Co. and Kohls. The wax was placed in a mason jar (you can use whatever you’d like). IMPORTANT: Be sure to allow the wax to cool completely between layers. 

 Step 1: Melt your left over wax in a pot with water.

Step 2: Dip your wick into the wax and insert it into the bottom center of your jar. Allow to cool completely before you add your first layer of wax. After adding the first layer of wax I used skewers to keep the wick straight.

Step 3: Once cooled pour in your next layer.
Note: I usually do the layers as I finish candles and at the end of the month I have a new candle.

Step 4: Repeat step three until you fill to your desired height.
Note: Leave 3/4 to one inch of space between the wax and the top of the jar. Remember to cut your wick before lighting.

Homemade Instant Hot Chocolate

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

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With temperatures dropping into the teens this week it presented the prefect opportunity for me to make a batch of my mums hot chocolate. In my opinion on a frigid day nothing is better than coming in and warming up with a cup of hot cocoa. I recommend adding a candy cane for the best peppermint cocoa you’ve ever had.

Instant Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
8 ½ cups (25.6 ounces) nonfat dry milk
1 ½ cups (6 ounce jar) nonfat coffee creamier
3 cups (16 ounce package) instant chocolate mix for milk (I use Nesquik)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Directions
1. Mix all of the above ingredients togther, and store in an airtight container.

To Make: In a mug add ½ cup of mix to 8 ounces of boiling water; stir. I like to add a candy cane and marshmallows.

Yields: 16 cups or 32 servings

Emerald: How to Wear Pantone\’s New "It" Color

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

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Pantone has announced that Tangerine Tango is out and the new IT-color for 2013 is Emerald. Despite that fact that I am disappointed with this color selection this jewel-tone can help you channel your inner Duchess. Add the gem to your look via accessories, or your beauty regime, an emerald handbag is a great way to make a statement against a little black dress. Avoid buying a lot of this color unless you are in love – when 2014 rolls around it will be out and hopefully something fab will be in. How do you feel about the color of the year?

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