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How to Make a Beautiful Cruditรฉs Platter

We were having some friends over for a get-together and I wanted to make something healthy, but at the same time fancy. Of course! I was leaning towards a vegetable platter since I was striving for something nutritious, but the thought of a standard veggie platter was not giving me the wow factor. My goal …

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Pretty Peonies – Shop The Look

Peonies are a very popular flower, especially in the springtime. Because of their bowl-like shape peonies are a great option for wedding bouquets, centerpieces and home decor accents because they give off a full lush look. They are so lovely and can make any setting look elegant because of their soft feminine appearance. This beautiful, …

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How to Make an Awesome Croquembouche

When I was planning my son’s baptism celebration in 2021, I asked my twin sister what she thought I should serve our guests. My twin sister, a huge fan of Master Chef, recommended I make a classic croquembouche to wow everyone! I had no clue what a croquembouche was but was definitely interested in the …

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How to Make a Rainbow Charcuterie Board for St. Patrick’s Day

When February is over and March arrives, we suddenly see shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and shades of green everywhere. Everyone is ready for spring and geared up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of …

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How to Plan the Best Yu-Gi-Oh Birthday Party

When my son was turning eight, he was into Yu-Gi-Oh big time! If you are not familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh, it is a Japanese anime series and trading card game. The series involves various monsters who battle each other in exciting duels. It is very popular among kids six years and older. It is also one …