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DIY Glittery Christmas Songbirds

By //  by Kelly Given Williams

Birds are the one animal that seem to make it into every season of decor, but Christmas is the time that birds really get to sparkle. No, literally, at Christmas you have free reign to festoon your home with glittery Christmas songbirds. I say “Go for it!”, but instead of spending top dollar for sparkly ceramic birds, make your own. It’s easy, fun, and frugal enough that you might have some cash left for a gift for yourself. Here’s what you’ll need: Some inexpensive ceramic birds. The …

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Hot Chocolate Blocks

By //  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, semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate chips) 4 oz unsweetened chocolate (chopped) Heat the cream and sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat until it …

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Snowmen Kisses

By //  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 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 tsp vanilla Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F. In an electric mixer beat egg whites and cream of tartar for 30 …

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