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Savannah

by Candace Sampson

I’ve been mulling over in my mind how I would describe Savannah, Georgia to you. It was difficult, but finally it came to me. It’s Pleasantville! It’s the place that I live in in my head. Charming, impeccably kept buildings and homes, green lawns and streets with canopies of trees. Beautiful squares with towering oaks …

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Christmas at Fort Wilderness

by Candace Sampson

A couple of days before we headed out on our Christmas vacation, we had an awesome idea. Like, a truly awesome idea. I can not stress enough the magnitude of this really AWESOME idea. We decided that we would bring our Christmas inflatable to put outside our RV at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. …

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The Osborne Spectacle of Lights

by Candace Sampson

I had heard of The Osborne Spectacle of Lights before but off in the periphery, not really paying attention to it, and like a boob I thought it had something to do with Ozzy Osborne. Like I half expected to see Ozzy,Sharon and family parading down the street on a float with lights going off …

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Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

by Candace Sampson

Ummm, this ain’t no ordinary, come in a box gingerbread house. No sirree bob, this house is a true original that takes two months to build. This is what you’ll need to build a Gingerbread house Disney style. Recipe provided by Disney’s Grand Floridian. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Disney 1,050 pounds of honey 800 pounds …

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22nd Day of Christmas

by Candace Sampson

On the 22nd day of Christmas we started to live our dream of celebrating the holidays Disney style. The weather was perfect, the park was more than we ever could have imagined, and we all felt at home, like we always do at Disney. I was certain that being away from home at Christmas would …

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Thirteenth Day of Christmas

by Candace Sampson

Somewhere between the 8th day of Christmas and the 13th, my Christmas plans were derailed. As a matter of fact, my Christmas spirit just picked up and left. How dare life step in and mess with my picture perfect interpretation of the holiday season like this? (I kid, kind of.) This year is different in …

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Hot Chocolate Blocks

by Candace Sampson

I found these on Pinterest. I know, I know, I’m seeking counselling for my addiction. Anyway, I couldn’t resist them. Hot Chocolate Blocks 1/2 cup heavy cream 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 3 cups chocolate semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate.(Make and Take suggested mixing it up, so I did. 1 cup each of 56% Callebaut, …

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Snowmen Kisses

by Candace Sampson

Okay, they’re not really Snowmen Kisses, it’s meringue, but we’re going with a theme here, so stick with me. Meringue has to be one of the cheapest, easiest and most delicious baked goods you can make. It also makes a great gift during the holidays. Snowmen Kisses 5 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 …

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