tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64089066773063111352024-03-18T14:07:51.302-05:00Bubby and Bean ::: Living CreativelyBubby and Bean is a lifestyle and design blog that focuses on living creatively through style, design, travel, parenting, food, DIY projects, life, love, and learning. Melissa at bubbyandbean.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529482206467186418noreply@blogger.comBlogger2189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408906677306311135.post-34992877378915648012024-02-21T06:20:00.002-06:002024-02-21T06:20:00.142-06:00 Springtime Crispy Rice Nests<div><br /></div>
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Spring is still a month away, but my cabin fever is overpowering to the point
that focusing on springtime is basically the only thing getting me through!
You might remember when I shared the vegan/plant-based version of these
adorable crisped rice springtime bird nests on my
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/bubbyandbean" target="_blank"><b>Instagram </b></a>last year. This is the non-vegan version, but you can easily swap out for
plant-based butter and marshmallows. They're fun, easy to make, and the
perfect way to usher in spring or Easter!</div>
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<div><i>serves 12</i></div>
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INGREDIENTS:<br />6 tablespoons butter<br />
1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows<br />
4 cups crispy rice cereal<br />
egg candies or jellybeans<br /><br /><br />
Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in marshmallows a little at a
time until fully melted. Stir in butter. Remove from heat and slowly stir in
rice cereal until thoroughly combined. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter
and place equal parts of the mixture into each cup, using a spoon to form into
“nests.” Cool completely and top with egg candies of your choice.
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It is absolutely freezing here, and we've had so many snow days in January that my kids have only been at school for 4 days so far this year. Throw in some seasonal depression, and I basically just want to live in a vat of soup. So much soup. Soup everyday. Here are a few of my favorite vegetarian soups to warm up when the weather is like this. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bubbyandbean.com/2020/02/vegetarian-totellini-and-spinach-soup.html"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><img alt="4 Delicious Autumn Soups" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_pM96dyx4KHUe-Zd2Puz74ydU4sOAypxLtb6yDui_6Pir8me8pLJqLjKJNR_dyHFk2KiFfmEQTJawEngYwkXZjOIBC0QMBlv4sALmqpIsJRireaAMPOGjF7Jja1de12uFs819D79nsvo/s1600/vegetarian+tortellini+soup.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bubbyandbean.com/2020/02/vegetarian-totellini-and-spinach-soup.html"><b>VEGETARIAN TORTELLINI AND SPINACH SOUP</b></a></div><br /><div><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>'Tis the season to indulge in all the treats, including extra decadent coffees! This one is simple to make and one of my favorites.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span><br /></span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span><br /></span></b></span></div><div>
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Make coffee in a coffee pot. Pour coffee into a glass coffee mug and add desired amount of caramel syrup. Stir well, then add cream in a glass coffee mug. Top with whip cream, drizzle caramel syrup on top, and add a vanilla wafer coffee. This is an absolutely delicious sweet treat style coffee that I love to enjoy as a holiday dessert. Happy holidays!</span></span></div>
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<div>Those of you who have been Bubby and Bean blog readers (or Instagram followers) for a while know how much I love sending holiday cards. I am such a holiday card lover that I have kept every single holiday card I've ever received, dating back to age 10. Does that make me a hoarder? Perhaps. But I just can't get rid of them.</div><div><br /></div><div>And just like I've stayed loyal to my holiday card collection, I've stayed loyal to my favorite card company, <a href="https://www.postable.com/cards/holidays/holiday-cards?utm_source=bubby-and-bean-holiday-2018" target="_blank"><b>Postable</b></a>, for the last 9 years since I first discovered them. They have an incredible variety of gorgeous, fun, cool design, but there is something unique about them that really sets them apart. (Pssst. 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It's a trade. The give me the best cards ever and I share my thoughts about them with all of you, but I would buy and send their cards regardless. Their cards are top quality, they have the best selection, they're fully customizable, and they're 100% post-consumer recycled and/or tree-free 100%. But the thing that really sets them apart is the fact that </div><div style="text-align: left;">in addition to printing your cards, they stuff the envelopes, they address them, they stamp them, and they mail them all for you. 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<b>Classic Halloween Costume Ideas </b><br />
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<li>1920s themed</li><li>1950s themed</li><li>1960s themed</li><li>1970s themed</li><li>Alien</li><li>Angel</li>
<li>Ballerina</li>
<li>Bat<br /></li><li>Baseball/Football/Basketball Player</li>
<li>Bear</li>
<li>Black Cat</li>
<li>Bumblebee </li>
<li>Butterfly<br /></li><li>Cheerleader</li><li>Circus themed</li><li>Classic Disney Characters</li><li>Classic 'Scary' Film/TV Characters (Addams Family, The Muensters, etc.)</li><li>Classic Star Wars Characters</li>
<li>Clown</li>
<li>Devil</li>
<li>Dinosaur</li><li>Doctor or Nurse</li>
<li>Dog</li>
<li>Dracula</li>
<li>Dragon</li>
<li>Fairy</li>
<li>Frankenstein</li><li>Genie</li>
<li>Ghost</li><li>Gypsy</li><li>Hippie</li>
<li>Ladybug</li>
<li>Lion</li>
<li>Mermaid</li>
<li>Mime</li>
<li>Monkey</li>
<li>Monster</li>
<li>Mouse</li>
<li>Mummy</li>
<li>Pirate</li>
<li>Princess or Prince </li>
<li>Pumpkin</li><li>Robber/Jailbird</li><li>Robot</li>
<li>Shark</li>
<li>Scarecrow</li>
<li>Skeleton</li>
<li>Superhero </li>
<li>Vampire </li><li>Western themed</li>
<li>Witch</li><li>Wizard of Oz themed</li><li>Woodland Animal themed<br /><br /></li>
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<br />Happy spooky season!<br />
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<div>I am not one of those people who starts up with the pumpkin spice in August. In fact, I don’t accept summer's end until the autumn equinox. But I do like thinking about fall fashion, and as I see the stores begin to fill their racks with autumn attire, I feel especially inspired to support small, women owned designers and clothing lines like our long time partner and friend <a href="http://gaiaconceptions.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Gaia Conceptions</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>This month, I’m excited to be teaming up once again to offer one lucky Bubby and Bean follower a $250 gift card to grab some of Gaia Conceptions’ gorgeous, custom made, sustainable clothing for fall! <b>(Scroll down to enter!)</b></div>
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4 oz Sweet & Sour Mix (I love Agalima Organic)<br />
2 oz vodka<br />
lemon (half for juice, half for garnish)<br />
5-6 strawberries<br /><br />
Muddle 3-4 strawberries and place in a glass. Add ice. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix the juice of half a lemon, sweet and sour mix, and vodka. Pour over ice in glass. Add a few strawberry and lemon slices for garnish. (You can also omit the vodka for a delightful mocktail!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div>As the weather gets warmer, there is little I crave more than pasta salad. It can admittedly get old quickly though (simply because I eat it so often), so I like to change it up. This pasta salad made with chickpea pasta has an elevated flavor and texture and is full of plant-based protein.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Chickpea Pasta Salad</b></div>
<div><i>Serves 4-6</i></div>
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<div>1 box chickpea rotini </div>
<div>1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)</div>
<div>1 cup canned chickpeas</div>
<div>1/2 cup canned black olives (sliced)</div>
<div>1/2 cucumber (sliced)</div>
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<div>4 tablespoons olive oil</div>
<div>2 tablespoons red wine vinegar</div>
<div>1 teaspoon minced garlic</div>
<div>1 teaspoon dried oregano</div>
<div>salt and pepper to taste<br /><br /></div>
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Prepare chickpea rotini according to directions on package. While
pasta is cooking, cut tomatoes in half, slice black olives, and thinly slice
cucumbers. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Combine all dressing ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Drain and rinse pasta, and allow to cool. Pour cooled pasta into a
large bowl, add all ingredients, and mix well Add dressing and toss until
thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 5 days. (Tip:
Double the recipe for larger gatherings.)
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<b>Sweet Springtime Snack Mix<br /></b><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />
8-10 cups popped popcorn<br />
1-1/2 cups vanilla baking chips<br />
1 cup mini pretzel twists, broken up<br />
1-1/2 to 2 cups M&M'S <br />
pastel sprinkles<br />
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In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn, pretzels, and M&M’S. Melt vanilla baking chips in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir in between until melted. (Or use a double broiler.) Pour the melted vanilla chips over the popcorn mixture while stirring. Once combined, spread the mixture evenly on a wax or parchment paper covered baking sheet, and immediately cover with sprinkles. Gently stir so sprinkles stick to the vanilla coating. Allow to cool and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container or fill individual party bags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<br />We love giving these out to neighbors too. Enjoy!<br />
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<div>I think I'm in the minority, but I really dislike when it snows. I mean, I'm good with it in December and December only. After that, it's just a reminder that winter is still here, something I prefer to forgot. That said, my kids love it. I mean, they love it. They also love anything snow-themed. So we've been making these cute snowman fruit snacks. It's a great way to get picky little ones to eat fruit!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>(Makes 2)</i><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1 banana, peeled</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">4 pretzel sticks</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">10 raisins or mini chocolate chips or raisins</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">1. Cut banana into 6 thicks slices - 3 for each snowman.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">2. Cut triangle shapes from strawberry and apple for
hats, 2 slivers from baby carrot for noses, and peel slices of green
apple for scarves.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">3. Place 3 banana slices onto each skewer. Top one with the strawberry
triangle and the other with the apple triangle.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">4. Insert pretzel sticks for arms, carrot slices for noses, and mini
chocolate chips or raisins for eyes and buttons.</span></span>
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Okay, so it's not really "pizza." But my kids call it pizza and if it encourages them to eat avocados and tomatoes, I'll call it whatever they want. This easy recipe it below!<br />
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1 premade thin pizza crust*<br />2 cups guacamole (premade or make your own)<br />
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
1 cup black beans <br />
1/2 garlic clove, minced <div>1/3 cup sliced cherry or grape tomatoes<br />
1/4 cup sliced olives (optional)<br />
olive oil<br />
chili powder<br />
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Follow baking directions on pizza crust packaging. Once fully cooked brush with olive oil and minced garlic. Top with cheese and black beans, and chili powder to taste. Bake for 7-9 minutes until cheese and crust are golden brown. Remove from oven and cover with guacamole. Top with sliced olives and tomatoes. <br />
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This is delicious chilled as well. Enjoy!<br />
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When it comes to holiday meals, I could eat my weight in mashed potatoes, but my absolute favorite is a truly elevated side dish that I called "Apple Sauce Apple Pie." It's a simple, delicious way to add a little sweetness to holiday meals, and the perfect alternative to cranberry sauce. <div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrmxx0p228-FkSoFC3vVRaKhIDabAWuvvjZOnharcxOuMMwDxvxr-wclO5IrWfNjfXjtpnrjcdr9bYOzGLQH8-RHKY5YKwohXuitkgG1EPcMh5ERH44lnQDFob4rZWVZ1DV7gm7-AB0STuXPxDcVP9221gYaCAFkj55_woUQDW7cAFnu2k8fE3cgXaA/s650/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie%203.png"><img alt="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrmxx0p228-FkSoFC3vVRaKhIDabAWuvvjZOnharcxOuMMwDxvxr-wclO5IrWfNjfXjtpnrjcdr9bYOzGLQH8-RHKY5YKwohXuitkgG1EPcMh5ERH44lnQDFob4rZWVZ1DV7gm7-AB0STuXPxDcVP9221gYaCAFkj55_woUQDW7cAFnu2k8fE3cgXaA/s16000/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie%203.png" title="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><b>Apple Sauce Apple Pie</b><br /><i>(serves 5)</i><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br />1 24 ounce jar apple sauce (I use Musselman's Original Apple Sauc<br />1 apple<br />1 tablespoon maple syrup<br />cinnamon<br />ground nutmeg<br />ground ginger<br /><br /><br />Peel apple and cut into small cubes. Pour applesauce in a small serving bowl. Top with cubed apples. Drizzle maple syrup over the top, then sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76QLV6NDfjHrr-utF-ZuJWOW6S0pkEQVcQ5R9AJlEV1vlOUEKjE7S35Gi0cI2inFvDNtR0bTz3GeWt3KDOl5WSHBt3xfHJc-h5IjIC8NTrr5zHBOVrcJAa3zOperI0AcZYI7YjROthnaMArgXUrwd4ipODFvSm9D8iHDejVRmcBWBmhZ87Sn8RVExSQ/s852/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie.png"><img alt="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76QLV6NDfjHrr-utF-ZuJWOW6S0pkEQVcQ5R9AJlEV1vlOUEKjE7S35Gi0cI2inFvDNtR0bTz3GeWt3KDOl5WSHBt3xfHJc-h5IjIC8NTrr5zHBOVrcJAa3zOperI0AcZYI7YjROthnaMArgXUrwd4ipODFvSm9D8iHDejVRmcBWBmhZ87Sn8RVExSQ/s16000/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie.png" title="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkH-idmL92QLF9bxdHJuIDp1GrRXvseyzmbKIyQjFAD25TctlUWgYaGDq1Ha-gLYPweM_RyxX6VWQR46ihYySB-1JyvcPoaSto3xgzHvEMkhpbunxNedkg9l09iwlIpYftxRnEBntIN_keb7LqGI9jxCLXnHTgWB8n_Yle0_wOO3k9u44RZ6cFv1Xf2w/s650/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie%204.png"><img alt="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkH-idmL92QLF9bxdHJuIDp1GrRXvseyzmbKIyQjFAD25TctlUWgYaGDq1Ha-gLYPweM_RyxX6VWQR46ihYySB-1JyvcPoaSto3xgzHvEMkhpbunxNedkg9l09iwlIpYftxRnEBntIN_keb7LqGI9jxCLXnHTgWB8n_Yle0_wOO3k9u44RZ6cFv1Xf2w/s16000/apple%20sauce%20apple%20pie%204.png" title="Apple Sauce Apple Pie Recipe" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is extremely simple and can be served as a quick dessert as well.<br /><br />Happy holidays, friends. 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</span></div><div><br />My sister is an expert "puppy chow" maker, and a couple of years ago, I decided to try to make a holiday version. It turned out amazingly well (if I do say so myself), and now we make it every year. The addition of peppermint bark really takes it to the next level, and we had to change the name to suit the season, duh.</div>
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<div>I don't want to jinx anything, but 2022 has been a whole lot better than 2020 and 2021. I mean, that's not saying much, but still. It's just seemed, I don't know, calmer? There's still a lot of room for improvement (come on 2023), but I'm feeling the peace and love right now - and that's the message I want to spread when sending out holiday cards this year. </div>
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<div>If you've been reading here for a while, you know how much I love sending holiday cards. In fact, I have never
gotten rid of a single holiday card I've received. True story. I have a huge bag of them in my
basement dating back 30+ years. Am I just a hoarder? Will I ever do anything with them? Who knows.The point is that I have a special (possibly irrational, but that's okay) place in my heart for holiday
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While we're on the subject of holiday cards and special places in my heart, eight years ago,
I came across and fell in love with a card company called <a href="https://www.postable.com/cards/holidays/holiday-cards?utm_source=bubby-and-bean-holiday-2018" rel="" target="_blank"><b>Postable</b></a>. I've had a massive crush on them every since. Not only do they offer a huge variety of really cool, stylish, fun designs, they also have a special way to make my (and you) life way easier. (Pssst. I have a pretty major discount for you, from Postable, at the bottom
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user friendly way to design cards, then print the cards, then stuff the
envelopes, then address them, then stamp them, and finally, mail them all for you. All of it. I don't know about you but I'm pretty freaking stressed during the holiday season and this is a pretty huge thing to be able to cross off the list. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrAiSTVrVcBzZs5sWwt5PHyOMrby4uiwOaSqXiHE63DdB1f-fvbVAb8oz3wpySDbmsk7Ql9ElBvImqDwEA2dMqdFGzvLF6L20CaZgnBcWVv9Erpf79baF17oPH68T9vwFtMGTOrLYFLMUKjHVs4a_HvmKIln0r1mnKFNiZ3mTYiIkPi67BcC1bba9Ig/s793/Postable%20holiday%20cards%205.png" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Postable Holiday Cards" border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrAiSTVrVcBzZs5sWwt5PHyOMrby4uiwOaSqXiHE63DdB1f-fvbVAb8oz3wpySDbmsk7Ql9ElBvImqDwEA2dMqdFGzvLF6L20CaZgnBcWVv9Erpf79baF17oPH68T9vwFtMGTOrLYFLMUKjHVs4a_HvmKIln0r1mnKFNiZ3mTYiIkPi67BcC1bba9Ig/s16000/Postable%20holiday%20cards%205.png" title="Our 2022 Family Holiday Cards" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLe7_srPyWvHEXynmcgJlmawG2CWczwX1VvlMLw41YVReXFG4xSAyOmoCwJeAiT-4DYmL1fe2MhwLPcFD8yyVDW5WBOKAEEYfRpholVh2UeZO21hO5NtHvRQwvU3putVZueTawdRqw6EoEPxNDDNXM9rLK0-788Z0IzaSfeEIyEq5gb4zL7rAG2yLFgQ/s785/Postable%20holiday%20cards%206.png" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Postable Greeting Cards" border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLe7_srPyWvHEXynmcgJlmawG2CWczwX1VvlMLw41YVReXFG4xSAyOmoCwJeAiT-4DYmL1fe2MhwLPcFD8yyVDW5WBOKAEEYfRpholVh2UeZO21hO5NtHvRQwvU3putVZueTawdRqw6EoEPxNDDNXM9rLK0-788Z0IzaSfeEIyEq5gb4zL7rAG2yLFgQ/s16000/Postable%20holiday%20cards%206.png" title="Our 2022 Family Holiday Cards" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyM6azF6cryV2wsK0cBf-hKT0u8d2EoE7A-Q2-QflqzkG67z7p2qAOFRpthmD5LVvr3JMVagJ5vBYk2MlIkN2DHWPoDktmw2TIHKev_lLMhHTfllGU-j_lJEvpKgAM-SwzeHGnXiHFJQkR5Tgs_nnnwnY7SHd48f9zFO4knWh9f_B7-Vd_KRSapABGIQ/s738/Postable%20holiday%20cards%202.png" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Postable Holiday Cards" border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyM6azF6cryV2wsK0cBf-hKT0u8d2EoE7A-Q2-QflqzkG67z7p2qAOFRpthmD5LVvr3JMVagJ5vBYk2MlIkN2DHWPoDktmw2TIHKev_lLMhHTfllGU-j_lJEvpKgAM-SwzeHGnXiHFJQkR5Tgs_nnnwnY7SHd48f9zFO4knWh9f_B7-Vd_KRSapABGIQ/s16000/Postable%20holiday%20cards%202.png" title="Our 2022 Family Holiday Cards" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.postable.com/cards/holidays/holiday-cards?utm_source=bubby-and-bean-holiday-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>site</b></a>
right now and you'll be amazed. (No really, you will!) Happy holiday card season!<br /><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #999999;">This post is in collaboration with <a href="https://www.postable.com/cards/holidays/holiday-cards?utm_source=bubby-and-bean-holiday-2018" rel="" target="_blank">Postable</a>. </span></i><br /></div></div>
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<div><br /></div>I just wanted to share an idea for a very simple but beautiful fall planter. I have a large pot in my front yard that I fill each spring for the summer. This year I went for wild flowers, and it was looking pretty rough by September. I grabbed a small white mum, two types of ornamental cabbage, some small white pumpkins, and a medium white pumpkin, and in about ten minutes, had a fresh autumn planter.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXIsE66KKz71Lloymbvs2Ju9iJT6GWcZjRVP-Kvr3l0eSgkTB7Hi3mCg45gfqjBgH7AyS4WFDfHLbTLBrbljBsl9ojZtkrQcIhVcd9xL81pRsBCi5QY0_QEZNpjmyskkzp5VMbvX69NXT34bSAr-jit5KG7JrAb6IgCoASXE6rK-lPDvddfMOFi865A/s908/summer%20planter%20wilflowers.png"><img alt="Fall Planter" border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXIsE66KKz71Lloymbvs2Ju9iJT6GWcZjRVP-Kvr3l0eSgkTB7Hi3mCg45gfqjBgH7AyS4WFDfHLbTLBrbljBsl9ojZtkrQcIhVcd9xL81pRsBCi5QY0_QEZNpjmyskkzp5VMbvX69NXT34bSAr-jit5KG7JrAb6IgCoASXE6rK-lPDvddfMOFi865A/s16000/summer%20planter%20wilflowers.png" title="Simple Fall Planter" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMIPB8j7c0ercKNTGXiwOaaqQKql8VeUVuVDrgDhdkPA5jPXif5ioTLcrfTKrOhXufgcSn9BxTxLmw3JkJQQtr14rmWBGq072WSPEVGDYnPDRFFWzz54r_pulanHaZ0Hl4d2yWjEJrjgF2N0B9ObhcPO6_y8AALj2xjUmu-i2yL0ElstXgaTTqGcRUjA/s751/fall%20planter%20ornamental%20cabbages.png"><img alt="Simple Fall Planter" border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMIPB8j7c0ercKNTGXiwOaaqQKql8VeUVuVDrgDhdkPA5jPXif5ioTLcrfTKrOhXufgcSn9BxTxLmw3JkJQQtr14rmWBGq072WSPEVGDYnPDRFFWzz54r_pulanHaZ0Hl4d2yWjEJrjgF2N0B9ObhcPO6_y8AALj2xjUmu-i2yL0ElstXgaTTqGcRUjA/s16000/fall%20planter%20ornamental%20cabbages.png" title="Simple Fall Planter" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I'm not an expert gardener by any means, but it's fun to update planters with the seasons. Your local nursery/greenhouse is a great place to go for seasonal refresh plants, and they're usually willing to help with design suggestions if you bring in a photo!<br /><br />
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Autumn Rosemary Crescent Rolls</b><br /><br />
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8 refrigerated crescent rolls (1 can) <br />
1/8 cup butter</div><div>2-3 teaspoons dried rosemary<br />5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter either in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic powder. Open the can of crescent rolls, unroll dough, and separate into 8 triangles. Brush melted butter and garlic powder mixture onto the top of each triangle, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Flip each triangle so the buttered side is down, and roll into crescent shape (so that buttered side is on the outside). Place each crescent onto a baking sheet, and top with another sprinkling of parmesan and a few pieces of rosemary. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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We especially love these with a hearty vegetable soup. They're great with chili too!<br />
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<b>Classic Halloween Costume Ideas </b><br />
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<li>1950s themed</li><li>1960s themed</li><li>Alien</li><li>Angel</li>
<li>Ballerina</li>
<li>Bat<br /></li><li>Baseball/Football/Basketball Player</li>
<li>Bear</li>
<li>Black Cat</li>
<li>Bumblebee </li>
<li>Butterfly<br /></li><li>Cheerleader</li><li>Circus themed</li><li>Classic Disney Characters</li><li>Classic 'Scary' Film/TV Characters (Addams Family, The Muensters, etc.)</li><li>Classic Star Wars Characters</li>
<li>Clown</li>
<li>Devil</li>
<li>Dinosaur</li><li>Doctor or Nurse</li>
<li>Dog</li>
<li>Dracula</li>
<li>Dragon</li>
<li>Fairy</li>
<li>Frankenstein</li><li>Genie</li>
<li>Ghost</li><li>Gypsy</li><li>Hippie</li>
<li>Ladybug</li>
<li>Lion</li>
<li>Mermaid</li>
<li>Mime</li>
<li>Monkey</li>
<li>Monster</li>
<li>Mouse</li>
<li>Mummy</li>
<li>Pirate</li>
<li>Princess or Prince </li>
<li>Pumpkin</li><li>Robber/Jailbird</li><li>Robot</li>
<li>Shark</li>
<li>Scarecrow</li>
<li>Skeleton</li>
<li>Superhero </li>
<li>Vampire </li><li>Western themed</li>
<li>Witch</li><li>Wizard of Oz themed</li><li>Woodland Animal themed<br /><br /></li>
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<br />As always, if you have other ideas to add to this list, please share!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My kids are at ages now (6 and 8) where they're busy with school, activities, and play with friends instead of mom and dad. (The picture above is one of my favorites, but it's from back from E was only 3. So tiny!) When they were home more, learning through hands on play was an all day affair. Now I'm discovering that we need to be intentional and set aside time for it. Here are some of the ways I do that.<br />
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<b>1. Take a step back.</b> I'm going to start with this one because even as my kids get older, I still naturally feel a pull to be involved in everything they do. While I think it's important to play with them, I also remind myself when I need to take a step and let them use their imaginations without any parent intervention. It's amazing what they can do when they're fully in charge of play.<div>
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<b>2. Give them moldable objects. </b>Slime may have ruined my sofa (long, painful story), but the truth is it's great for great hands on, sensory based activity. Play dough and kinetic sand are as well. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7uBWBS2VGkG6xTdDV37GNB8lxrIU7nshgB6UDygmke3KsPOt28BDfB3TtJAUwehIS3VhdFNEr7Gi_Ys7M-2xKAI_MiYqdnkWkp7SxMQw9Yo_tg6FS3QZyeyerJyqz6mQFn_vTEZ-6XaD/s1600/learning+through+hands+on+play+4.png" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7uBWBS2VGkG6xTdDV37GNB8lxrIU7nshgB6UDygmke3KsPOt28BDfB3TtJAUwehIS3VhdFNEr7Gi_Ys7M-2xKAI_MiYqdnkWkp7SxMQw9Yo_tg6FS3QZyeyerJyqz6mQFn_vTEZ-6XaD/s1600/learning+through+hands+on+play+4.png" /></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Give them building blocks. </b>Whether wooden blocks or LEGOs, building blocks are incredible for encouraging kids to be creative, and they're great for tuning fine motor skills as well. Both my kids love playing with them, and have since they were toddlers.<br />
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<br />This is an updated version of a super easy, super delicious late summer/early fall soup I've shared here before. We made it this past weekend and it was a hit with the whole family. It doesn't take long, uses staple ingredients you probably have on hand, and is completely plant-based!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuO5xxgvNBTzzDLBWJHWaiT7b95KFQaqNCwZ7nwCShxaESaBkSEZELVRyV8TGOz5NZENOEFtIxoTUymZELD60f6JH1QlgJz4W4Hm8h1-1w5oi28ledZ8aB8GgMinM-PvSb4S6DIdlp1AM/s1600/black+bean+and+salsa+soup+3.png"><img alt="Plant-Based Salsa Soup" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuO5xxgvNBTzzDLBWJHWaiT7b95KFQaqNCwZ7nwCShxaESaBkSEZELVRyV8TGOz5NZENOEFtIxoTUymZELD60f6JH1QlgJz4W4Hm8h1-1w5oi28ledZ8aB8GgMinM-PvSb4S6DIdlp1AM/s1600/black+bean+and+salsa+soup+3.png" /></a></div>
<div><br /></div><div><b>Plant-Based Salsa Soup</b><div><i>serves 4</i></div><div><br />INGREDIENTS<br />4 cups salsa <br />2 cups of vegetable broth <br />1 can black beans<br />2 cups corn kernels<br />1 clove garlic, minced<br />2-3 limes<br />cumin<br />chili powder<br />black pepper<br />sea salt<br />1 avocado, cubed<br />scallions or cilantro, chopped<br /><br />In a pot or large saucepan sauté garlic in a coconut or olive oil for 1 minute. Add salsa, black beans, corn, and 1 cup of vegetable broth, and heat over medium heat. Add remainder of veggie broth as needed. Squeeze in the juice of of the limes. Add chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and sea salt to taste. Once fully heated, serve immediately in soup bowls. Top each bowl of soup with cubed avocado and chopped scallions. </div></div><br />
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My husband like to eat this cold as well. It's also great with crushed tortilla or corn chips on top!<br />
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