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Appreciating your surroundings…
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California Even when you are smack dab in the middle of what is supposed to be the grandiose prize, sometimes it’s a great idea to step back and look at your total surroundings to appreciate the grandeur of all around you. For example, one of our most amazing trips, was a surprise stop at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco. During our amazing weekend, we parked not far from the humongouse red structure and marveld in awe and it’s sheer size. We stopped nearby at the National Recreation Area Quick Fun Facts about the Golden Gate Bridge: The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!This Shake Really ShamROCKS!!
It’s March & there is definitely some madness in The Loft Kitchen. Not basketball this time though. No, it’s time for our Annual Shamrock Shake Fest!!! Something the boys start looking forward to in February, just as their Valentines Day sugar comas are wearing off. We like to mix it up together and see who can come up the most creative entry each year, but for all you Shake Club first timers out there, here is a simple and quick recipe that will deliver all the boys to your yard….(if that’s what your looking for). INGREDIENTS: (for each shake you plan on shaking) DIRECTIONS:
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?!
And Do I Have It??? There areso many of us who seem fall into a slump or mini malaise every year around the same time? For some, it is related to holiday blues or bad memories relating to personal circumstance. And there are others who simply have no other way to describe their moody blues but to the changing of the weather. Ever since I was young, I felt like I had a special kinship with the sun. I fell in love with the way it warmed my skin and caused everything to have a golden glow. The Sun along with large bodies of water have always had an unusual…
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Happy Birthday Marian “Mern” Stepter!!!
Happy Birthday to My Big Sis, Gaurdian Angel and My Mern!!! Love you and just like a fine wine, you keep getting better with time!
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Cabbage Soup Appeal
It’s that time of year when the snow is still visible on the ground but everyone is anxiously awaiting groundhog Puxatony Phil’s reaction to his shadow. Spring is just around the corner and that means bikini and beach season! With that being said, some of us are steadfast with our new year’s resolutions and others of us are deciding when to give them another try. Before diving right into spring and summertime training mode, I love to ease into my seasonal physical and health training with cabbage soup! It’s been a tried and true go -to for my family for years! I can remember my mother making it when she…
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Happy Birthday to The Queen!!
From Saginaw Michigan to Orlando Florida and everywhere in between, you have set a blazing path of glory for all of us to follow. You still continue to inspire us all. Keep shining your beautiful Light! I am so blessed and honored to call you my Mom!!! Love, you Queen Mother AKA Florence E. Harris.
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The Perfect Winter Immune Boosting Smoothie
Blueberry Boost! We have been smoothie fanatics here at Holiday Rising for years. Fortunately our youngest Kingston has also inherited a love for the blender! Because of this we are constantly looking for ways to spice up and change up our recipes. We did a bit of research and mashed a couple of our favorite recipes together and added a couple of new ingredients to make a super smoothie perfect for boosting your immune system during the chilly months. All you need is 1 bannana 1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup Kale 1 cup Orange Juice 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons Turmeric 1 cup…
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
What you Need: cups Oat or Almond Flour 2 cups Quick Oats 2 Eggs 1 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Cinnamon 2 tablespoons Salt 1 tablespoon baking soda What you Need To Do: Preheat oven to 350 Line the baking pan with parchment paper (I also like to place a lil butter spray on paper as well….) Mix or beat in bowl, all of the ingredients creating a smooth yet compact dough for folding, or rolling into small batches of balls. Place on Baking sheet and pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Such an easy and delicious treat…
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Honoring “The Greatest”
We salute Muhammad Ali born January 17th for his bravery, encouragement, incredible talent and conviction.
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Be My Valentine!
Looking for creative ways to express your love and keep the candle glowing year after year? Try spicing things up with a few of these suggestions:
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