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The Coveted Blanket Scarf

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October 30, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

Call me basic, but I am proud to announce that the “infamous” look-a-like Zara blanket scarf has finally made its debut in my closet!

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There are several websites and stores that are selling the Zara look-a-like scarf. This was so worth jumping on the bandwagon for. I love how large, cozy, and warm this plaid scarf is! I will defiantly be on the look out for another blanket scarf to keep me warm for the cold winter that they are calling for here in the DC area! Take a look to see where you can get the coveted blanket scarf for yourself.

Keep in touch,
Dani

Spiked Apple Cider

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October 28, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

Spice up your Apple Cider with this spiked red wine recipe! This seasonal beverage will be terrific for a Halloween party or simply to sip on while you hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters! Plus a few last minute halloween accessories that are on sale, to dress up your hosting! 

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{Servings} 8, cut in half for 4 servings
{Time} 15 minutes
{Ingredients}

  • 64 oz of apple cider
  • 1 3/4 cup of red wine (I used cab sav)
  • 2 oz. packet of Mulling Spices (Fresh Market or Williams Sanoma)
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{Directions}
1. Combine 64 oz. of apple cider and 2 oz. of mulling spices into a large pot. Heat cider and spices on the stovetop for about 10 minutes on medium heat. Stir frequently and taste to make sure it is warm to hot.

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2. When the apple cider and spices are hot, add the red wine. Continue heating and stirring for another 3 minutes. (If you heat the red wine for too long, you will burn a lot of the alcohol out, you just want to heat it for a few minutes to get warm.)

3. Use a ladle to carefully pour the spiked apple cider into a glass or ceramic cup.

Williams Sonoma is having a fabulous halloween sale on most of their products. I got both, the skull coasters (love these! good quality too!) and the bone cocktail picks at Williams Sonoma in the last week. The store near my house was running low, so hurry in to your closest store to get any last minute decorations!

This recipe is so simple and yummy! You can fill a large punch bowl with one 64 oz. jug of apple cider! If you do not want to use 1 3/4 cup of red wine, you could use 1 cup of spiced rum. Hurry to Williams Sonoma to check out all of their awesome halloween goodies that are on sale now!!

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Dani

An IPA Kind of Day

Cooler, Uncategorized

October 27, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

Here are two Indian Pale Ale’s from our beloved Trader Joe’s. The King’s English is imported from England and said to be the oldest IPA around. 

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Don’t think since I have not posted about a new beverages in a while that we have not been trying new things around here! Jason and I have been slacking in the cooler category and we apologize! Trader Joe’s does not only have the best craft food selection and unique culinary finds but they have a pretty darn good beer and wine selection! These two IPA’s hailed from Trader Joe’s. Fun fact, Trader Joe’s just opened in Boca Raton, FL (where I am from and where my parents live) and Jacksonville, FL (where my husband is from and where we went to undergrad). Isn’t that fantastic??

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Jason and Dani

Moto + Camo

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October 22, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

I want to buy every “moto” jacket or sweater that I see! The Loft has some really cute moto coats, sweater, and leather jackets. Here is number one, of the two moto jackets I got during Loft’s fabulous 50% off sale. 

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Hope you are enjoying some fall weather and getting to break out your scarfs & sweaters!

Keep in touch,
Dani

 

Boo! Two Spooky Treats in One

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October 19, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

These two-in-one treats will make a festive addition to any Halloween party! One side of the Oreo is used for the graveyard pudding and the other side is used for eyeball Oreos.

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{Serving} 4-5; simply double the recipe to serve 10
{Time} 30 minutes

{Ingredients}

  • 1 box instant pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 10 Oreo cookies
  • 5 Milano cookies
  • 10 Reese Pieces or M&Ms
  • Red decorating gel
  • Black decorating gel
  • Pumpkin candy corn

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Grab a tall glass of milk & ENJOY!

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Dani

Glad for Plaid & Fall

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October 9, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

It is finally is starting to feel more like fall, with chilly mornings and early-to-dark evening. I have been patiently waiting for this time of the year to bust out my utility coat that is just perfect for this time of the year.

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Keep in touch,
Dani