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December 5, 2011

Snap. Crackle. Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats {$100 Giftcard Giveaway} CLOSED

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This giveaway is now closed. The winner was Brooke from twolittlekittles.blogspot.com. Congrats to Brooke and thanks to everyone who entered.

2012? What??

It’s hard to believe that 2012 is just a few short weeks away, isn’t it? The start of a new year means the end of an incredibly fun year of Rice Krispies® Treats creations with Team Kansas City and The Motherhood. Earlier in the year we gave you our Kettle Krispies Treats. Then we had a fun picnic spread with our Tangy Watermelon Rice Krispies® Treats. In the fall we had some spooktacular fun with Cinnamonster Rice Krispies® Treat Snack Mix. Finally, for our fourth and final treat of the year, we bring you Snap! Crackle! Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats.

Snap! Crackle! Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats are our fun take on the traditional New Years Eve “Crackers”… fun poppers that kids crack open to find a special prize or candy. What better way to ring in the New Year than this with this fun activity you can make together then at midnight, crack open together!

$100 Gift Card Giveaway!

Before the recipe, like all of our Rice Krispies Memory Making Challenge posts, my friends at The Motherhood and Rice Krispies want to give you the opportunity to win a $100 gift card! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me how you plan to spend New Years Eve! For an additional entry, tweet the following:

” Celebrate with Snap! Crackle! New Years Eve Poppers on @dineanddish & enter to #win a $100 gift card! http://su.pr/2kQtRP ”

Leave a separate comment on this post letting me know you tweeted the giveaway.

All entries must be received by midnight CST on Sunday, December 11th. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via email. All three of my teammates, Kelly from Kansas City Mamas, Jenn from Super Jenn and Julie from My Kansas City Mommy are each giving away their own $100 Visa Gift Card, too.  Visit them for even more chances to win!

Now for the recipe!

Snap! Crackle! Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats

  • 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter + extra butter for “greasing”
  • 4oz.  marshmallows (1/2 bag) – make sure bag is left open overnight
  • 2 c. Traditional Rice Krispies®
  • Candy of choice to fill
  • Decorating Supplies (frosting, glitter, stickers – pretty much anything you want to use to make it unique.)
  1. Melt 3Tbsp. Butter in a heavy saucepan over med-high heat.
  2. Add marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Add RiceKrispies® to hot mixture in saucepan (this keeps them warm, and thus easier to manipulate, longer). Mix thoroughly.
  4. Butter plastic cutting board.
  5. Place half of marshmallow mixture on cutting board and make into a small loaf. (Around 5″ by 3″.) Try to compact the mixture as much as possible.
  6. Once you have a compact loaf, take a small fondant rolling pin (or other small rolling pin) and roll out the mixture to a 1/4 inch thickness – trying to keep the shape of a rectangle. (You will need to work quickly.  The cooler the mixture gets, the more difficult it is to shape.)
  7. Take rolling pin and “roll” mixture into a cylinder with a 1 1/2″ circumference.
  8. Remove rolling pin and pinch one end to desired look. If going for a tapered end, start about 1 inch in, pinch and crimp the end. Tilt and fill with candy of choice. Pinch other end.
  9. Set aside and let harden for 24 hours.
  10. Repeat with other half of RiceKrispies® mixture.
  11. Decorate once hard with fondant, icing, stickers, glitter, etc. It’s all about being fun!

Note: You can make these ahead of time and freeze. Another idea is to put a small fortune, saying, or inspirational quote inside the crackers.

Disclosure: The Motherhood and Rice Krispies have compensated our team for our time and ingredients as part of the Making Memories Challenge. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. Lauren says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    In Hawaii!!!

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    • Janice says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:08 am

      I’m jealous 🙂

      Have fun!

      Reply
  2. Nelly Rodriguez says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    We’ll be spending New Year’s on Martha’s Vineyard, our new home 😀 Yeeei! Gorgeous treats dear!

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  3. Nelly Rodriguez says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I tweeted!

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  4. erin says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    I am sad to say I will be working this New Years Eve. I am an ER nurse.

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  5. Joanna says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I don’t know! This is my first new year’s in a new city after moving this summer, so I’ll have to figure out what’s fun to do here. As long as it involves champagne and a kiss at midnight, I guess I can’t go wrong!

    Reply
  6. naomi says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I’m NOT entering the contest, Kristen — but HAD to say that this is SOOOOO dang cute AND we can make them here in India!!

    I will HAPPILY be in Omaha, Nebraska for New Years Eve with my amazing family!

    Reply
  7. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I plan to spend NYE..by going to bed. Before midnite 🙂

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  8. Kim B. says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    I’m not sure!! We usually spend the night at the Rose Parade, but since the 1st is on a Sunday we’ll be going then instead of the 31st. Probably will have friends over for dinner & movies 🙂

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  9. Katie says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    No sure yet! I haven’t had a chance to look that far ahead!

    Reply
  10. Elisse Jo Goldstein says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Spending New Years Eve with hubby Chef Dan making a Champagne Dinner for guests a the Elkhorn Inn & Theatre in Landgraff, WV (which is our home as well as an historic inn)!

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  11. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Those are so cute and absolutely creative! New Year’s is goig to a Big Band celebration and dancing the night away!

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  12. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    Tweeted. 🙂

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  13. Elisse Jo Goldstein says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/elkhorninn/status/143905830666903552

    Reply
  14. Belladatura says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    I hate to sound like a bah humbug, but I despise New Years, so I will be staying at home watching movies by the fire.

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  15. Carla G says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    I will be spending it in Colorado skiing with family

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  16. Pat Wogan says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I plan to spend New Year’s Eve (which is also my birthday) at my daughter’s home in Kansas City. I am really looking forward to it.

    Reply
  17. Jen W. says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    I plan on spending New Year’s Eve with friends and maybe family.

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  18. Jessie C. says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:08 am

    We’ll be spending time with family

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  19. Jessie C. says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:09 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/143934611037224960

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  20. Elena says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:12 am

    We will be watching fireworks in San Diego

    Reply
  21. Elena says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:14 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/143936260854136832

    Reply
  22. Amy Tong says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:44 am

    What a wonderful giveaway! I plan to spend New Years Eve at my In-Law’s place with the kids. We make lots of treats and have the bubbly ready for the count down. We’ve been doing that for the past few years. Nothing better than spending time with the family.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  23. Amy Tong says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Tweeted about this giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/143943957938831360

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  24. Joy says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:34 am

    Crazy as it is, I’ll be in NY city for a wedding. Good times?

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  25. Michelle says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:40 am

    I’m spending my New Years Eve with my best friend (my mom!), some treats, and a bottle of wine (we’re not champagne people).

    Reply
  26. Jan says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:07 am

    at my neice’s wedding in New Orleans!

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  27. Linda K says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:15 am

    We will either spend it with friends or maybe a nice quiet evening at home with just my husband and I.

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  28. natalie (the sweets life) says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:21 am

    love these!
    we’ll be hosting friends in our home on New Years! 🙂

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  29. Ginny says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Sleeping! With two little ones, we rest when we can! 🙂

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  30. Kristen M. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Your popper idea is one of the most creative I’ve seen. I love it. I will probably spend new years eve at home with the kiddos. We aren’t big on going out and I can barely make it up till midnight! We usually try to have an appetizer dinner to make it party-ish.

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  31. kayleigh says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:45 am

    i will either be at a party or home just hanging out!

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  32. tracy s says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:45 am

    i am working new years eve.

    Reply
  33. Wendy W. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Those poppers are TOO cute! I’ll be overimbibing with friends at their home, sleeping over, then cooking brunch and dinner the next day. Very excited!

    Reply
  34. Mellisa W says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Dancing the night away with friends. Thanks!

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  35. Debbi says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:20 am

    We’ll be spending New Year’s Eve at home- for the first time since we’ve been married- with a brand-new baby boy!

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  36. Yammie @ Yammie's Noshery says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I’ll be fattening up my family and friends, like usual. haha.

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  37. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:36 am

    I will hopefully be spending New Year’s Eve with my roommates from undergrad–we haven’t all been together in quite a long time!

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  38. Andi T. says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:46 am

    We go to my brother-in-law’s house and watch movies and eat a TON of food on New Years Eve. It’s the best 🙂

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  39. Mami2jcn says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:52 am

    We will spend New Year’s Eve at home watching TV with the kids.

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  40. Mami2jcn says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:53 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/#!/mami2jcn/status/144066835820707841

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  41. Ema says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Family night for the New Year! PJ’s, games and movies with the entire tribe! Can’t wait!

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  42. Michelle B says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:08 am

    We’ll probably stay home. My parents who normally watch our son when we go out, seem to have a more social life than us….lol.

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  43. TidyMom says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:25 am

    like every year……….we spend it at home, watching movies.

    I have loved all of these fun rice krispies treats!

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  44. TidyMom says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:26 am

    tweeted too!

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  45. Maggie Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:42 am

    My husband is a chef so we usually eat extravagantly for New Years and we drink a little too much!

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  46. Maggie Smith says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/royaldixie/status/144078830192164864

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  47. Michelle L says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:47 am

    We will be staying up watching movies and playing games with the kids.

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  48. Danielle Frederick says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I will hopefully be in New York with my boyfriend! I am very excited since ive never been there!

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  49. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

    And I tweeted the giveaway! 🙂

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  50. Danielle Frederick says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I tweeted your message :)1

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  51. Janice says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:07 am

    We plan on going out to dinner and to the movies

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  52. Janice says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/disneyfan40/status/144083350792052739

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  53. Bailey says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:17 am

    I’m celebrating the holidays with my family in Des Moines New Years Eve. Hoping to get a hotel room and enjoy downtown Des Moines for the New Year festivities!

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  54. Bailey says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Tweet tweet 🙂
    https://twitter.com/#!/bailann/status/144088312628510720

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  55. Brenna says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:25 am

    One of my best friends lives in Salt Lake City. He will be home, so we’re going to go out and celebrate the new year!

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  56. Kari says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:41 am

    We send the kid to Grandma’s house and spend New Years with our neighbors.

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  57. Sam H says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Planning on spending it with my husband and friends! Not sure how, but there will definitely be celebration as we head into 2012!!

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  58. Emily says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I plan to ring in the new year snuggled in bed with my family.

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  59. lala r says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:24 am

    we are going to our fav restaurant and hear a band playing
    amramazon280 at yahoo dot com

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  60. lala r says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:25 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/pinoysugarplum/status/144104725850243072

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  61. samW says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:25 am

    just staying home & playing games!

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  62. samW says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:40 am

    would tweet if i tweeted

    Reply
  63. Ali says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Partying it up in Baltimore!! 🙂

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  64. Tracy says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Poached mozzarella and board games with the family — unless it’s nice enough for moonlight XC-skiing.

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  65. Tracy says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/saladgoddess/status/144112405788622848

    Reply
  66. courtney b says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:59 am

    well new years is my birthday so we will probably have a big 30th party!

    Reply
  67. courtney b says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/144114036638887938

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  68. Rachel says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I don’t have any plans yet, but with a new baby, I imagine we’ll have a low-key New Years.

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  69. Naomi Dice says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    the kids try their hardest to stay up until midnight. I think they have only made it once so far.

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  70. Sarah Beth says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Hopefully I will be snuggled up with my boyfriend in Austin!

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  71. Sarah Beth says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    I tweeted!

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  72. amy pugmire says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    With my family. My dad is sick and I want to spend as much time as possible with him especially during the holidays

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  73. amy pugmire says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/1amypugmire/status/144134163061161984

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  74. JD Northwest says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Depending on babysitting we’ll go out for dinner and some live music.

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  75. JD Northwest says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Tweeted… https://twitter.com/#!/jdnorthwest/status/144136074690699264

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  76. Jennifer McCombs says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    We will probably just hang out at home and play games with the kids.

    Reply
  77. Stephanie F. says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I will be on the way to my honeymoon after getting married on December 30th! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  78. Erika says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Well, we haven’t solidified the New Years plans yet, but I’m really hoping we end up with a cozy evening at home with just our family. With delicious food, a movie or two, and maybe a board game or two. I love just spending New Years at home, it’s like the calm at the end of the busy holiday season.

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  79. Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    What a fun idea!
    We’ll probably spend it at my parents house. Drinking sparkling cider and eating Macho Nachos. Oh and playing boardgames.

    Reply
  80. Jenny says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    I’ll be with the bf!

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  81. Evelyn Cucchiara says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Not sure yet – but it will involve jumping off chairs in order to “jump” into the new year!

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  82. Evelyn Cucchiara says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    & I tweeted!

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  83. Elle Hyson says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    probably at home with my husband with some bubbly and finger food.

    Reply
  84. Heather Miller says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    I will be spending New Years Eve in St. George, Utah with my husband, our 2 beautiful kids and our best friends at a beautiful condo!

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  85. Kelsey G. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Night skiing with my family!

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  86. Kelsey G. says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    I tweeted – ” Celebrate with Snap! Crackle! New Years Eve Poppers on @dineanddish & enter to #win a $100 gift card! http://su.pr/2kQtRP ”

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  87. Julie @ Sugarfoot Eats says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    I will probably stay in this NYE. Last NYE’s, I was on my way to the Bahamas so I won’t even try to beat last year!

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  88. Holly says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    I will be spending New Year’s Eve in the warmth of my home and watch the ball drop in New York on TV.

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  89. Cathy M says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I plan to spend New Year’s eve with my husband and chihuahua snuggled up by the fire.

    Reply
  90. Margaret says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    I think we’re going to do something low-key like celebrate at home with some bubbly, but no plans yet. One thing is for sure–I’m going to be giving my boyfriend some sugar! 😉

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  91. Cathy M says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    I tweeted “Celebrate with Snap! Crackle! New Years Eve Poppers on @dineanddish & enter to #win a $100 gift card! http://su.pr/2kQtRP“

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  92. Patty Thomas says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    This New Year’s Eve my husband and I are going out to an early dinner then coming home to watch the ball drop with our dog.

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  93. camille says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    I think we’re going to go to the Upper Crust’s New Year’s Eve show – they do it every year and we never go, well this year we’re going! (The Upper Crust are a band who are essentially AC/DC in powdered wigs – a “rich 18th-century guy” theme, not even kidding – and one of them is a Harvard prof and another was a speechwriter for Clinton).

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  94. Dana says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    staying in

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  95. Stacie says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    sadly…nothing!

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  96. Tina M says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Stay at home with my family!

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  97. Tina M says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:01 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/144295305981079552

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  98. April was in CT now CA says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:46 am

    What a cute idea! We’ll be spending the evening at home and I’ll make DH and myself a nice spread of appetizers to munch on.

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  99. Louis says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:54 am

    spending it with the family at home, watching a movie or play games

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  100. Louis says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:55 am

    I tweeted your giveaway

    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  101. Shelly says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Unfortunately my boyfriend is working early morning on New Year’s Day, so we will be at home probably in bed by midnight.

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  102. Shelly says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:59 am

    I Tweeted the giveaway.

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  103. Amanda T says

    December 7, 2011 at 7:01 am

    We have no plans

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  104. jessie says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:07 am

    We are taking the family bowling, then headed to a friend’s hosue for a small get together.

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  105. cocobean says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Is it wrong to say that we spend NYE trying to avoid people???

    FYI – I am in total AWE of these, I can’t even ever get regular rice krispie treats to be blocks – what magic are you using to sculpt things out of yours???

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  106. Alicia says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:29 am

    Staying home with the husband and kids to watch the ball drop. I’ll be the only one awake until midnight, then I’ll have to wake everyone just before the ball comes down so they can watch it. Then we all go to bed. Exciting I know.

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  107. Ruth says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:41 am

    We’ll be spending New Years here at home for our LO’s first new year!

    rutheadler at gmail.com

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  108. lala r says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:48 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/pinoysugarplum/status/144458231920599042

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  109. Amy says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Unfortunately, I my husband and I will probably be sleeping when New Year’s hits…he has to work New Year’s Day.

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  110. Amy says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway.

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  111. Beth Rees says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    We are spending New Years Eve with our two young children, so we will probably make a big family dinner, watch a movie and then put them to bed. Nothing exciting, but definitely will be making memories 🙂

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  112. Beth Rees says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    https://twitter.com/#!/Gkeeper333/status/144601332597268480
    I tweeted Thank you

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  113. Brooke says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    How fun is this idea?! My kids would love it… and hubby too since his favorite treat is rice krispie treats. Lets see, for New Years Eve I will probably be watching a show, hanging out at home and putting my kids to bed. BORING, yeah, I know!

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  114. steff says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    well be drinking beer and playing board games!

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  115. steff says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/144651471198224384

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  116. Cathy W says

    December 8, 2011 at 5:00 am

    Probably at home with a glass of wine and some grilled shrimp!

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  117. Cathy W says

    December 8, 2011 at 5:01 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/cjwallace43/status/144733212202123264

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  118. Lexy says

    December 8, 2011 at 8:21 am

    Just joined you via RSS. Looking forward to going back to see it ALL.

    Reply
  119. Michelle Wright says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Plan on having a safe and good time at friends home.

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  120. TK says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Having a night in with my friends, watching movies and drinking hot cocoa.

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  121. Food on the Table says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    This is such an awesome idea! Rice Krispie treats are my weakness. I’m going to be in Cabo San Lucas for New Years with my betrothed 🙂

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  122. ACMommy3 says

    December 8, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    What a cute idea you made!! 🙂 Our plans for New Year’s is to hopefully just take it easy at home! Maybe with some takeout and a movie. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

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  123. Tabitha says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    oh my gosh i haven’t even thought about what we’ll do on new years eve!! 🙁 we’ll probably spend it at home with a few friends playing games and having some drinks 🙂

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  124. Lynda Del says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    We’ll be spending New Years at a five star hotel in South Beach.

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  125. Lynda Del says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I tweeted – https://twitter.com/#!/Lyndadawinda/status/145008431764484096

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  126. Ashley H says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:47 am

    I honestly haven’t given New Years Eve much thought but we will probably go over to a friend’s house…she usually has a party on New Years Eve! these would be the perfect treat to bring when we go!!
    ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com

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  127. Ashley H says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:48 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/shuggysmommy/status/145197980935397377
    I tweeted! thanks!!
    ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com

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  128. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    I never really go out for New Year’s but this year Im going to a charity event ball in Boston!

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  129. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/145204686344036352

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  130. Tami Vollenweider says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    We usually stay at home and watch the Big Ball drop!

    Reply
  131. Kelly says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    We’re going to play board games with our kiddos, eat too much popcorn, then get everyone to sleep (probably before midnight)! I may stay up to watch the ball drop in NYC…

    Reply
  132. lala r says

    December 10, 2011 at 12:56 am

    https://twitter.com/#!/pinoysugarplum/status/145396338916470784

    Reply
  133. Jill says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:53 am

    We never go out and not anything on New Years Eve. We’ll probably stay home with the kids and have our own little “party” with them staying up late.

    jkerkemeyer at hotmail dot com

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  134. Jill says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Twitter- https://twitter.com/#!/tinyfingerprint/status/145531744697860097

    jkerkemeyer at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  135. Lisa H says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:15 am

    We celebrate with having a family lunch then in the evening we just stay put.

    Reply
  136. Laurie Perkins says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:19 am

    I always stay at home where it is safe!

    Reply
  137. Erin from Long Island says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I dont have any NYE plans yet. I hope to soon!

    Reply
  138. Erin from Long Island says

    December 10, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/erunuevo/status/145716862750167040

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  139. Kathy @ The Sugar Queen says

    December 11, 2011 at 7:52 am

    I will be spending it at home, with my family.

    Reply
  140. Kathy @ The Sugar Queen says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I’ve tweeted your giveaway
    https://twitter.com/#!/The_Sugar_Queen

    Reply
  141. Robyn says

    December 11, 2011 at 10:18 am

    We are heading to The Inn on Newfound Lake for a NYE party!

    Reply
  142. Jennifer says

    December 11, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I will spending New Years Eve at home with family. I have gone out in the past, but I almost always have the most fun at home though!

    Reply
  143. Sus says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Staying home with my hubby and little one. Most likely will stay up to watch the New Year’s eve ball drop.
    tnxns09 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  144. Kelly S. says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    We have a newborn at home so we will likely just go to church and then head to bed early (I need sleep whenever I can get it 😉 )

    Reply
  145. Tabathia B says

    December 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    I plan on spending it with my kids at home watching all of the new years eve shows
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  146. Tabathia B says

    December 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/146006458750877696
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  147. Tabetha says

    December 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I plan to spend New Year’s at home with my girls since my hubby has to work.

    Reply
  148. Tabetha says

    December 11, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    I posted about your giveaway!

    Reply
  149. Joyce Mlinek says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I will be spending New Years Eve at home with my husband and daughter home from college.

    Reply
  150. Joyce Mlinek says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    I tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/joycemlinek/status/146059838244397057

    Reply
  151. laurie says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    i will probably have a new years eve party and invite friends over

    Reply
  152. laurie says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/lmurley2000/status/146062800635179008

    Reply

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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