Cyber Monday - SOOO much better than fighting crowds in stores on Black Friday.
What will you be buying this year? Our team at Landocolors has put together a fabulous array of goodies and wearables for tomorrow's grand event. If you haven't already joined the group, please click here so you don't miss out on these specials and more tomorrow:
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Veggie Meatball Soup - Easy Recipe
Veggie Meatball Soup - Easy (Semi-Homemade) Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Box of Chicken Broth
Clove of Crushed Garlic
Chicken Bullion cube
2-3 cups of Baby Kale and Spinach mix
Little tomatoes (I prefer baby heirlooms, but you can use grape or cherry tomatoes, too)
Celery
Carrot
Frozen Precooked Meatballs
Parmesan
Directions:
In a large pot pour the Chicken broth and start to boil. Add the cube of bullion and clove of garlic for flavor. Slice the carrot and celery into small discs and add to the chicken broth. Let boil for a few minutes. Add the frozen meatballs (I usually add about 6) and reduce to medium heat. Slice the little tomatoes in half and at that point your meatballs should be heated through. Reduce heat to low and add your sliced tomatoes and baby kale and/or spinach mix. The greens will look huge, but wilt quickly in the heat and take up very little room in your pot. Let cook for another minute or two and remove from heat.
Pour into two bowls and garnish with parmesan. Bon Appetite!
Serves two.
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
Holiday Gifts Crafted from Kids
Crafting is so big these days. As the holidays approach, I start to think of all of the things I need to make and people I should be prepping gifts for. There are a billion things out there for us to to make for the adults and kids in our lives and they are all wrapped up in a mason jar tied with string. But what about our kids? I am not talking about crafting for kids, but helping the kids craft for adults and for their own friends, teachers and family members.
I have been scouring the internet for ideas. Here are a few of my favorite crafts that I feel my young school aged/preschool aged kids can do with my help to make something handmade and cute for the adults in their lives that they love:
1. Clay Jewelry necklaces from The Girl Inspired Blog
2. Personalized Candles from the Frugal Female Blog
3. Handprint Salt Dough Ornaments form Crafty Morning
And if none of these are your style.... you can always make something edible.
I have been scouring the internet for ideas. Here are a few of my favorite crafts that I feel my young school aged/preschool aged kids can do with my help to make something handmade and cute for the adults in their lives that they love:
1. Clay Jewelry necklaces from The Girl Inspired Blog
2. Personalized Candles from the Frugal Female Blog
3. Handprint Salt Dough Ornaments form Crafty Morning
And if none of these are your style.... you can always make something edible.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Landocolors Winter Launch
What will your children be wearing for Holiday parties and get togethers?
You like your kid to stand out and look special. Believe me, we get it! Our group of talented designers have been working hard to create some really fun, unique, handmade clothes, accessories and gifts for your family. Things you can't buy in Target. Here are just a few samples of what you are going to see at our auction, which starts November 6th. Join our group to get in on the action:
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Fudge Recipe
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Fudge
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 64 1-inch pieces
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Fudge
Ingredients
For the Crust and Filling:
16 saltine crackers
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
For the Cheesecake Fudge:
3 cups white chocolate chips
1-1/2 tablespoons butter
pinch of salt
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups marshmallow cream
1 - 3.4 ounce instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
For the Crust and Filling:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Line a 8x8-inch baking dish with foil.
Arrange saltines in a even layer on the bottom of the baking dish overlapping some to anchor down the crackers.
In a medium saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil over medium-high heat
Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in condensed milk.
Pour over crackers.
Bake 10 minutes.
Set aside and make fudge topping.
For the Cheesecake Fudge:
In a medium saucepan combine the white chocolate chips, butter, salt and condensed milk; heat until melted and smooth.
Add the pudding mix and stir until the mix dissolves.
Add the marshmallow; stir until melted and smooth.
Pour hot fudge over filling. Smooth using an off set spatula.
Sprinkle on pecans, press down with the palm of your hand.
Refrigerate until set.
Remove from refrigerator and cut into small squares.
Store at room temperature.
Notes
This recipe is from Lady Behind The Curtain.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Advice for Family Photos
As the Holidays approach a lot of us are getting our family
photos done for Holiday cards and updated pictures around the house. Around
where I live, family photos are a big deal. I love creative, colorful and fun
photos. And I take pride in what I send my family and friends. I set the bar
higher and higher for myself each year. Here are a few helpful pieces of
information as you set forth organizing your shoot this year.
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
1.
Finding
the right photographer. The right photographer is absolutely essential to
having your perfect pictures. I personally prefer a photojournalistic style.
2.
Setting. Outdoor
settings with natural light are best. We all look better in natural lighting. I
try to vary the location each year so our pictures look different. For the last
three years, we’ve gone to a scenic outdoor park, outside of a museum and an
urban downtown backdrop in front of brightly painted buildings.
3.
Timing.
Your photographer should already have scheduled you for this, but please go out
in the golden hours of the day, no more than an hour or two before sunset.
Lighting is best for both you and your photographer. I have one photographer
friend that is always eager to please someone else’s schedule and will take
photo shoots at 11 AM. The lighting is harsh. Her pictures are not at her best
for her or her customers. Not good. With all of the time, money and effort you
are putting in, please pay attention to timing to ensure the best result.
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
5.
Wardrobe.
Wear fun things with lots of visual interest. My favorite way to coordinate the
family is to take one member of your family and give them a fun print to wear
with several colors. Usually this person is my daughter and the piece of
clothing is her dress or skirt. Work everyone else around this item. All
neutrals and denim are a go for everyone else, but remember to add pops of
colors picked up from the standout item as well as more subtle prints like
plaids, stripes and polka dots for everyone else. The worst thing you an do is
a bunch of solid colors of clothing with no visual interest at all. And
remember to accessorize and layer. Scarves, necklaces, jackets, hair bows,
hats, boots – these are your friends.
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
7.
Be silly.
Embrace your kids’ moods. Do not expect them to sit and
smile happily for an hour. This will not happen, unless your daughter is named
Pollyanna. Be prepared to tickle your kids, tell them jokes that make them
laugh, chase them and make sure to tell them how well they are behaved often
and thank them a lot.
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
www.momentsdefinedphotography.com |
Rachael (Owner and Designer at Allie Gray)
Monday, September 15, 2014
Fall Into Autumn
Fall Into Autumn
We are so excited about our New Blog and what we hope to bring you, from awesome outfits, accessories, home decor, tutorials and recipes.
Our next event with Landocolors is on September 19th. Hey that's this Friday! So hurry and join to see all the talent and creativeness these Designers have. Here's a few photo's of some of the Autumn Splendor coming your way.
Our next event with Landocolors is on September 19th. Hey that's this Friday! So hurry and join to see all the talent and creativeness these Designers have. Here's a few photo's of some of the Autumn Splendor coming your way.
More photo's to come!!!
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