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individual gingerbread trifle

Individual Gingerbread Trifle – Holiday Dessert with Amarula

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Here it is. The one dessert you need this holiday season to impress without stress is this Individual Gingerbread Trifle recipe. Made with Amarula Cream Liqueur, it's just the right amount of sweet, and exactly the right size after that massive meal you just served. Amarula Cream Liqueur has a rich and velvety smooth taste with hints of vanilla and caramel, and the exotic, natural Marula fruit. Distinctive, well rounded, and creamy in texture and taste, Amarula is versatile in terms of it's …

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Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding – Your Stress-Free Holiday Dessert

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

“Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding, Oh, bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.” Nothing says Christmas quite like sticky toffee pudding. Whether you call it figgy pudding, sticky pudding or Christmas pudding, it’s one of the holiday’s most perfect indulgences. This Slow Cooker Sticky Toffee Pudding comes with an added bonus though—you can fix it and forget it. You have enough to do getting ready for your holiday gathering, the last thing you need …

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Homemade Christmas Creamers

Four Totally Indulgent Homemade Christmas Creamers to Give (Or to Keep for Yourself)

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I like giving myself a pass during the holidays to enjoy ALL the food and drink guilt free. That's why these Homemade Christmas Creamers make an appearance in my fridge every December. I'm a giver by nature though, so if I'm giving myself a Holiday Hall pass, why not share the love with my friends? I like to give these Homemade Christmas Creamers at hostess gifts. Paired with my Skillet Banana Bread they give your hostess with the mostess a well-deserved break on breakfast the day after …

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Five Easy Health Hacks to Avoid Holiday Burnout

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It’s heeere. Holiday burnout is real, and it can suck the life out of you during the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, already stretched-too-thin women, get stretched just a little bit further and mental and physical health takes a beating. With that in mind, now is a good time to implement a few healthy hacks to avoid holiday burnout and keep your body and soul at its best during the holiday season. Holiday Burnout - Get Through Christmas with These Tips Never Touch …

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The Best Places to See Santa in Ontario (That Aren’t At The Mall)

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Before everyone jumps all over me, know that I am not anti-mall. I happen to be a big mall supporter, just ask my ex-husband. It's just that when it comes to Santa Claus, I think mall visits tend to be a little tedious. Santa Claus to me, has always been magical, the embodiment of the Christmas season, and so meeting him should be magical too. That's why I've put together this list of the best places to see Santa in Ontario this season. If I've missed one, be sure to add it in the comments, and …

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