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Upcycle a Chain Necklace with Nail Polish

by Alyssa

I have an old necklace that I love, but the finish on the chain has started to tarnish and wear.  I saw a Pinterest tip recently that said you could paint chain with nailpolish, and I figured it would be the perfect way to give my necklace new life!

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Nutella Cappuccino

by Alyssa

When I told my husband that I was making Nutella cappuccini today so that I could share the recipe with you guys, he actually giggled.  Like a little girl.  That’s how good these are.  But they’re pretty rich and decadent, so I don’t make them very often.  They’re definitely a special treat, which explains the

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Friday Favorites

by Carla

Happy Friday!  We LOVE fall here at A&C, and Halloween is definitely the highlight.  Here are a few of our favorite Halloween items from this week:   13 Thrilling Treats for Halloween: Our friend Leah over at Work It, Mom! recently put up this great post highlighting 13 spooky Halloween treats.  We especially love the

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Filed Under: Weekly Love Letters Tagged With: Favorites, halloween, halloween treats, pumpkin party cooler

Make Your Own Vanilla Bean Sugar

by Alyssa

I’m sort of embarrassed to even post this because it’s SO EASY.  But it’s one of those things that are so delicious that it will change your life, so I had to tell you guys about it!  And you’ll feel so fancy when you pull it out of your pantry, no one needs to know

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Homemade Applesauce with Vanilla Bean & Cinnamon

by Alyssa

  Have you ever had homemade applesauce before?  It’s such a treat!  It’s so easy to make and yields a completely different result than opening a jar of Mott’s.  You can add your own spices, give it some texture by leaving small chunks of apple, or make it less sweet by controlling how much (if

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DIY Relaxing Eye Mask

by Carla

A few years ago, one of my older sisters bought me a great eye mask filled with lavender.  It’s more of an eye pillow in that there’s no strap and it’s perfect for relaxation rather than sleeping.  I loved the scent, the size and the fact that the weight of the mask really lulled you

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Beef and Potato Tacos

by Carla

While most US versions of the taco revolve around meat or fajita-style veggie fillings, it’s certainly not the only option.  For those of us who have lived in or visited California, Texas or the Southwest, we might know all about a classic filling straight from the street tacos of Mexico: potatoes.   Potato style tacos

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Friday Favorites

by Alyssa

Can you believe that it’s October already?  The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye.  But let’s not worry about that yet; we should enjoy fall while it lasts!   Victorio Apple Peeler, Corer and Slicer:  As attractive as it is useful, this tool will minimize the annoying prep associated with apple

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