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Great Holiday Markets Across Acadiana You Must Visit This Holiday Season

Great Holiday Markets Across Acadiana You Must Visit This Holiday Season

Great Holiday Markets Across Acadiana You Must Visit This Holiday Season Great Holiday Markets Across Acadiana You Must Visit This Holiday Season!   There may no better place in the world to celebrate Christmas than in Louisiana, Acadiana to be specific. Our area, the south-central region of the state is home to Cajun country. However, you slice it, Christmas in Acadiana features unique food and great gift ideas. Communities throughout the region kick off the holiday season with Christmas markets, bazaars and festivals. Tinsel & Treasures – Lafayette Kicking off the

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10 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything with Amazon

10 Great Last Minute Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything

10 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything with Amazon This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 10 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything. The holiday season is here! This year, I am doing a ton of my shopping online and most of that will be done on Amazon. Why do I love Amazon so much? Because they have something for everyone! *This is a sponsored conversation by Amazon. All opinions

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Easy DIY Burlap Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Christmas Wreath

Easy DIY Burlap Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Christmas Wreath

Easy DIY Burlap Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Christmas Wreath Easy DIY Burlap Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Christmas Wreath.  If you are looking for a super adorable, quick, easy, Christmas wreath idea that won’t break the bank; I have just the wreath for you! I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for creative ways to celebrate Christmas without spending a fortune.  I also love creating crafts and recipes with my kiddos.  There’s something empowering about knowing that I can create anything I want and I can

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Wonderful Halos Are The Perfect Centerpiece For Your Holiday Dinner

Wonderful Halos Are The Perfect Centerpiece For Your Holiday Dinner

Wonderful Halos Are The Perfect Centerpiece For Your Holiday Dinner Wonderful Halos Are The Perfect Centerpiece For Your Holiday Dinner.  There are few healthy foods that are as versatile and widely loved as much as Wonderful Halos are around our house.  It is always excited when these little Mandarins are back in season. *This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Wonderful Halos.  All opinions are 100% my own. Wonderful Halos Are Back In Season! I am so stinkin’ excited to celebrate the official kick-off to Wonderful Halos season, which

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20 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Take The Stress Out Of Your Holiday Dinner

20 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Take The Stress Out Of Your Holiday Dinner

20 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Take The Stress Out Of Your Holiday Dinner 20 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Take The Stress Out Of Your Holiday Dinner.  Every year I cook a dinner for 80+ people at the local shelter.  Along the way, I have learned a few things about preparing and serving a huge meal and how to keep the stress it puts on our family minimal.  The best thing you can do for yourself is to plan ahead.  You will be shocked at how smoothly things run with just

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No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars.  If you are looking for a great way to save on baking during the holidays but still have an amazing traditional dessert; I have just the treat for you! I love these no bake pumpkin pie cheesecake bars for two, very big, reasons.  First of all, they combine two of my favorite holiday desserts; pumpkin pie and cheesecake.  Second, they don’t require precious space in my oven during the holidays.  There is a bonus reason too…..they taste amazing! 

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Deliver the Magic of Christmas With Teleflora This Year #LoveOutLoud

Deliver the Magic of Christmas With Teleflora This Year #LoveOutLoud This is a sponsored post on behalf of Teleflora.  All opinions are 100% my own. Christmas is upon us!  As with every holiday, I am looking for the most beautiful and original floral arrangement that fits my home.  Not only do I love flowers, but I love Teleflora.  Over the years, I have used several different companies to buy and deliver flowers.  Teleflora is the only place that always gets it right!  This year, their Christmas arrangements are beyond what

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Create Your Personal Christmas Wonderland With Oriental Trading #OrientalTrading

Create Your Personal Christmas Wonderland With Oriental Trading #OrientalTrading This is a sponsored post from Oriental Trading. All opinions are 100% my own. Okay y’all, I’m going to go ahead and tell you; I am not super crafty.  I am, probably, mediocre when it comes to being crafty.  I have decided to start coming out of my comfort zone and dabble in some crafts.  I have shared a few over the years, but never really felt like that was my calling.  Well, Oriental Trading just lit a fire in my

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Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer

Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Every year, my kids and I make candy for the holidays.  This year we kind of have a candy cane theme going and started off with these chocolate candy cane reindeer.  These were so much fun and easy peasy to make.  Hannah has been “recreating” them with her own ingredients since we made them.  Mostly, she is just looking for a reason to eat Nutella LOL No, we didn’t use Nutella in these creations, but she has, somehow, found a way to make reindeer with her

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Cotton Candy Sweetheart Sparkle

Cotton Candy Sweetheart Sparkle Can you believe these adorable drinks have only 2 ingredients?  They do! Y’all, this Cotton Candy Sweetheart Sparkle is the easiest and most fun drink I have ever made for my kiddos.  The Cotton Candy Sweetheart Sparkle quickly became a favorite and regular addition to our weekly menu.  Yes, I said weekly LOL  My kids love it so much and it is so super easy to make; how can I resist?  Friday nights are pizza night and now they are “Pizza sparkle” night 😀  You can