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DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
A unique centerpiece vase is easier to make than you may think and this one looks so great for Thanksgiving. The fall wildflowers in season right now have so many lovely autumn colors that really stand out when highlighted in a fall pumpkin shape. I just love how this diy pumpkin centerpiece turned out! DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece Materials 1 Pumpkin (duh) 1 Cylindrical Vase 1 Fall Wildflower Bouquet 1 Xacto Knife or Fine-Point Sharpie 1 Paring Knife 1 Paintbrush White Paint DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece Directions First, pick a nice round pumpkin. I chose an orange one, but a Cinderella pumpkin in a lovely pastel shade would also look great. Also…
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Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Recipe
Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything! Pumpkin has a special place in my heart, because it’s my dad’s favorite flavor (next to chocolate). Every fall we enjoy pumpkin pie twice – once for his birthday near Halloween, and again at Thanksgiving. But pumpkin flavored treats don’t have to be loaded with refined sugar and flour to have that sweet fall flavor. These easy no-bake paleo pumpkin spice cake balls are the perfect solution to a fall treat with a healthier twist. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Ingredients ¾ Cup Coconut Flour ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree ¼ Cup Almond Butter ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar ¼ Cup Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons…
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Matagorda Surfing Day Trip
Last weekend we drove down to Matagorda surfing for the day. It was beautiful, as usual. In the morning an ominous fog blankets everything lately, but by the time the sun’s up there isn’t a cloud in sight. If it took me a little longer to edit these photos than usual, last week was just overwhelming with life happenings. I’ll spare the details, but I’m so glad it’s over. Wish this weekend could have lasted a little longer. OMW! Headed for the water. I just love the glittering blues and greens and textures of the water. It’s barely even wetsuit season! Chris hardly ever needs one anyway. He just paddles…
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Spookiest Podcasts for Halloween
To help conjure up the spirit of Halloween this year, I’ve been playing the spookiest podcasts of the season. I listen to a lot of podcasts during my hour commute to and from work and these all make the trip so scary good. 5 Scariest Podcasts My Favorite Murder This is, hands down, my favorite podcast right now. Hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, My Favorite Murder is a conversational murder podcast. It’s actually classified as a comedy, and recently rose to the number one position on iTunes podcasts. Karen and Georgia each pick their favorite murder of the week and recount it, replete with erroneous facts from Wikipedia…
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Paleo Candy Skull Crusher Recipe
Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him… Never fear, these paleo candy skull crushers are not just tasty Halloween candies. They are also healthy! I have such a sweet tooth, so October through December is basically my favorite time of year in the kitchen. But, I also avoid unhealthy food at all costs. Paleo candies are the perfect compromise between fun and fit. Paleo Candy Skull Crusher Ingredients Paleo “White Chocolate” 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1/2 Cup Raw Cashews 1 Tbsp Raw Agave 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Almond Milk Paleo Berry Filling 1/4 Cup Goji Berries 1/4 Cup Black Berries 1/4 Cup Raw Cashews 2 Tbsp Almond Milk 1…
