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Homemade Crepes with Lemon and Powdered Sugar

January 22, 2019 by Julie Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveWhatsReal #CollectiveBias Want to learn how to make crepes like your favorite French café? Easy homemade crepes recipe with lemon and powdered sugar! Both of my parents are Francophile's. They love France. It helps that they both speak French. Of course, did they teach their kids? … [Read more...]

Crochet Fortune Cookies

January 17, 2019 by Julie 1 Comment

This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Break open a fortune any time with this easy pattern for Crochet Fortune Cookies! Who doesn't love fortune cookies? Crochet Fortune Cookie Supplies Yarn Crochet hook (recommended size for yarn) Polyester filling (a small amount) Tapestry needle Of course we need dinner before … [Read more...]

Sweet and Creamy Gingersnap Cheesecake

January 9, 2019 by Julie Leave a Comment

Want a dessert that sparkles and shines? Gingersnap Cheesecake is a delight of flavors! I have a weakness for cheesecake. It might be my Achilles heel for dessert. Some of my happiest memories are wrapped up with eating a slice of perfect cheesecake. I mark events by remembering what food I was eating and I can also be instantly transported back in time with a bite of a particular food. … [Read more...]

Be Bold – Yarn Wrapped Diamond Embroidery Hoop Art

January 2, 2019 by Julie Leave a Comment

Making goals for the new year, and it all starts with my Word of the Year: Bold New goals can be made anytime. There isn't anything magical to me about setting them for the new year. In fact, just a few weeks ago I did a mini blogger retreat where we made vision boards and I created a set of new goals I wanted to accomplish. When the new year rolls around the tradition that I have started … [Read more...]