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Sizzling Bacon Appetizers for Holiday Parties

By Carlos on December 30, 2018 Food & Drink

Serving bacon appetizers over the holidays is sure to be a hit. You may want to consider these recipes to offer to your guests when you throw your next party. Remember, bacon is always a crowd pleaser! Hot Loaded Potato Salad in Pastry Shells Ingredients Minced Baked Potato Without Skins Minced Celery Minced Sweet Onion Real Bacon Bits Minced Cooked Mushrooms Grated Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream Soft Butter Salt Pepper Paprika Prepared Fillo Pastry Shells Optional – Parsley for Garnish Directions 1) In a large bowl, combine the prepared potato, celery, onion, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and sour cream 2) Blend…

Safe Driving Tips for New Year’s Eve

By Carlos on December 29, 2018 Wheels and Water

Party goers alike are ringing in the New Year with joy and flare, reveling in what the coming months will bring. But excitement can soon fade to misery if drivers fail to follow the best practices for road safety. Embrace these five driving safety tips for a peaceful celebration. Pets Pets are often overlooked on New Year’s Eve checklist. Make sure your pet is properly housed and fed. Never leave your pet outdoors and never lock your pet inside of a vehicle. With many states permitting the use of firearms and fireworks to celebrate the New Year, accidental injuries to animals,…

Winterization Tips to Save Energy and Money

By Carlos on December 28, 2018 Frugal Friday, Seasonal

The colder temperatures mean it’s time to turn on the heaters, resulting in higher home heating bills. The winter can be pretty harsh on your wallet, which is why it is essential to itemize appropriately and avoid unnecessary spending in order to heat your home. Here’s a list of some of tips and tricks that you can implement to save energy and money. Run Fans on Reverse No one thinks of turning on their fans during the winter, but doing this actually can save you some money. When a fan spins anti-clockwise (as opposed to clockwise) hot air is pushed…

The Best Craft Ideas for Recycled Christmas Cards

By Carlos on December 25, 2018 Seasonal

Many people spread holiday cheer by sending greeting cards to family and friends. It’s always nice getting Christmas cards, but what do you do with them once the holiday season is over? Chances are they wind up cluttering desk drawers or are tossed out. There are plenty of crafty ways to recycle cards and enjoy them every year when the holidays roll around. Christmas Card Ornaments Some of the best ornaments are homemade since they hold sentimental values and make your tree unique. Repurpose your Christmas cards into ornaments for your tree. First, cut out circles (a mason jar lid…

Holiday Recipes to Make with Eggnog

By Carlos on December 24, 2018 Food & Drink, Holiday

The holidays are finally here, time to indulge in some of your favorite seasonal treats. Whether it be candy canes or gingerbread, there is a special holiday flavor that is perfect for everyone. One of the most treasured holiday treats is eggnog. There many amazing recipes that you can make with eggnog holiday ingredient. Here are some gourmet eggnog recipes around that you should try this holiday season. Old-Fashioned Eggnog Here is the recipe to make a traditional holiday eggnog. This is a great homemade eggnog you can use as a starting point for many of the other recipes found…

Smart Ways to Pet-Proof a Christmas Tree

By Carlos on December 23, 2018 Holiday, Pets

It’s Christmas time! Time to trim the Christmas tree, but there are numerous steps to make sure all pets remain safe during the holiday season. Pet-proof your Christmas tree and enjoy this festive time of year. Learn to Respect Boundaries When a pet approaches the Christmas tree, they should be told no in a stern voice. Pets should be trained to respect boundaries and learn that climbing, sniffing, licking or chewing on the presents or tree is wrong. When they listen, they should be given a reward such as a treat or an ear scratching. If pets won’t listen, place…

Hot Holiday Hairstyles

By Carlos on December 22, 2018 Personal Care

Amplify your holiday look with a super chic hairstyle. Look incredible with these five fabulous hairstyles that you can wear throughout the holiday season. Reindeer Bun If you want to go all out this Christmas season, be sure to try out the Reindeer Bun. 1) Tie your hair into a neat little bun. 2) Put two little antlers on either end of the bun and a small red flower or scrunchie in the middle of the bun to resemble the nose. 3) Clip on some googly eyes onto the back of your bun and you have your little reindeer, prancing…

Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY’s

By Carlos on December 21, 2018 Holiday

Christmas sweaters accumulate in the back of everybody’s closet, festooned with marching reindeer, tipsy Santa’s, knitted snowflakes, frolicking elves, and lopsided tree ornaments. The Ugly Christmas Sweater tradition especially caught on in the UK, but now everywhere you look there are ugly sweater Christmas parties in the US. This year create your own Ugly Christmas sweater with the helpful DIY tips below. Materials You May Need Sweater Prowl gift shops, charity shops, yard sales, and vintage boutiques for likely candidates. You may find a tacky masterpiece that needs little alteration, but if you’re committed to your own unique vision, you…

Santa’s Spiced Sangria

By Carlos on December 20, 2018 Food & Drink, Holiday

Ingredients: 1 bottle of wine of your choice (white, rose or a low-tannin red wine) 1 apple chopped 1 pear chopped 1 orange sliced 1 cup of cranberries ½ cup of Spirit Bomb (a blend of Irish whiskey, vodka, anise, cinnamon and spices) or ½ cup of Fireball or cinnamon whiskey ¾ cup spiced simple syrup Directions: Pour a bottle of wine into a pitcher. Add all of your fruit (apple, pear, orange and cranberries.) Add ½ cup of hard liquor of your choice (Spirit Bomb or a Cinnamon Whiskey.) Add ¾ cup of your spiced simple syrup. Stir the…

Tips for Boarding Your Pet This Holiday Season

By Carlos on December 19, 2018 Holiday, Pets

Do you have travel plans this holiday season? If you’re taking a long road trip or jetting off to another part of the country, you might not be able to bring your furry friend with you. Boarding your pet while you’re away will give you peace of mind during your holiday travels and your pet might even enjoy it too. Ensure that your pet’s stay is comfortable and stress-free with these helpful tips. Research the Boarding Facilities in Your Area Before you decide which boarding facility to entrust with your pet, do your research. Look at all the options in…

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