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Homemade Nachos Recipe with Brussels Sprouts & Beet Crema

This incredible homemade nachos recipe is topped with brussels sprouts, roasted corn queso and beet crema. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Eating the rainbow never tasted so good!

Did anyone else grow up hearing the phrase “eating the rainbow” in the context of making healthy choices? The idea was that fruits and vegetables with bright colors are often healthier. Although this doesn’t always apply (rainbow sugar cookies I’m looking at you) it is a decent and fun rule to live by.

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Upcycled DIY Cake Stands for $5

These gilded DIY Cake Stands are the prettiest way to display sweets. This upcycled DIY only costs a few dollars to make and is great for weddings or gifts!

This post has been sponsored by Oui™ by Yoplait®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Do you have certain routines or rituals that you use to begin your day?

On hospital work days, 90% of my mornings start the same way: an early workout followed by piping hot coffee and a cup of yogurt. Enjoying this simple breakfast gives me a few moments of calm to help me start the day in a good mindset.

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Magical Unicorn Ice Cream Cones

Add a touch of magic to your next party with unicorn ice cream cones! They are made with real edible gold and colorful white chocolate dipped ice cream cones.

Unicorn desserts are everywhere, but these unicorn ice cream cones are a luxurious take on this whimsical trend. Believe it or not, they are completely edible, even the brilliant gold horns.

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Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California Wine Country

If you’re looking for a delicious and unique wine tasting experience check out Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California wine country.

Move over Napa Valley, Livermore Valley is the place to experience California wine country. Despite feeling off the beaten path for California’s wine scene, the region is actually the birthplace of California wine. Wente Vineyards opened in 1883, making it the country’s oldest, continuously operated, family owned winery.

How to Make an Affogato with Homemade Honeycomb Candy

Coffee poured over ice cream? I’m not making this up! Here’s how to make an affogato – your new favorite dessert + drink in one. This one’s extra special because it’s topped with homemade honeycomb candy.

Food is an important part of turning the moments I experience into memories. When I think of important occasions, like our wedding and meeting Pat’s parents for the first time, I remember what I was eating in detail.

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Snowbear Chalets in Whitefish, Montana

Snowbear Chalets offers some of the most comfortable and beautiful accommodations in Whitefish, Montana. Your stay will be the highlight of your trip!

Snowbear Chalets will be your home away from home while you’re in Whitefish. These gorgeous luxury “tree houses” feature full kitchens and sleep 6 to 10 people. They are nestled right at the edge of Whitefish Mountain Resort making them perfectly suited for a Whitefish ski vacation. The owners have thought of everything from the most intricate lighting setup you’ve ever seen to premium Bosch appliances to the little things like boot warmers.

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