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Make Your Home Unique By Adding Your Own Flair To Your Walls!
Holiday Rising would love to shine a spotlight on Amazing Artist Carlotta Wilson It’s always refreshing to walk into someone’s home and see new and unique items decorating their walls, and when you ask, “This is beautiful, Where did you get it, they say”/ It’s an original, I designed this myself or I took the shot”. After moving yet again, this time to beautiful Colorado, I was overjoyed to receive our beautiful oil canvass painted by Carlotta Wilson. Fortunately she also is family. I was so moved and enthralled with her canvass that I knew it was the perfect statement piece above our fireplace. She so elegantly captured what a…
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Ordering A Date Night Without The Side Of Guilt Please!
3 Margaritas Restaurant at Southlands Aurora Colorado Well Happy Belated Valentine’s Day. It was just a few days ago, and we enjoyed it immensely. If you are like our household you probably shared the candy and sweet sentiments not only with your spouse but with your children too. Your kids ate up most of the delicious chocolate covered strawberries that were for you and they watched your face as you sweetly discovered your beautiful bouquet. Although our boys, especially Ace, are also mindful and very thoughtful about Valentines day and making it priority to reach out to someone and secure a valentine, this day along with 364 others have the…
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High Flying Theatrics at DEFY Denver!
Centennial, Colorado Defy Logic, Defy Gravity, Defy Expectations at DEFY. If you are looking for an adrenaline pumping, heart racing excitement then grab your workout gear and head over to DEFY Denver! It’s a wonderland for PE loving enthusiasts everywhere. From indulging in high stakes dodge ball, to zip lining mania, and living out trapeze artists fantasies, this amazing trampoline park has it all! Defy is an extreme air sports event destination for the entire family. You can release your inner acrobat on the trapeze, be a superb aerial skills expert and so much more. “The motto and mission at DEFY is an attitude and rallying cry promoting individualism and…
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Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu Hawai’i Get Lost In a Tropical yet Modern Paradise! Right about now if you are up to your nose in snow and ice, here’s a little reminder of what awaits you at the click of a Priceline, United Vacations or Kayak travel button! When visiting Honolulu Hawai’i, you can’t miss the iconic huge rainbow mural facing the ocean. Greeting all who see it with awe and warmth this hotel begs to be noticed! The sprawling acres do not disappoint from the moment you hit the grounds. There are several shops, restaurants, and lovely spots for relaxation or playtime at the ready from sun up to way past sundown. …
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Delicious Cinnamon Fried Apple Recipe
Delicious Cinnamon Fried Apples Grab your Granny Smith’ or Red Delicious Apples and let’s spice up Breakfast! Straight from the Loft Kitchen…Presented by Holiday Rising If you are looking for a perfect brunch complement or snow day breakfast bump, this is it! It takes less than 8 minutes and is a great way to start the day. What you need is: Apples Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter All you have to do is simply: First wash off then slice apples Secondly, cook apples on medium heat on the stovetop over 1 tablespoon of butter adding ¼ cup of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar for about 5 minutes or until the…
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Black Eyed Pea Hummus
Looking for a change of pace from your same old, same old? Let’s mix it up a bit…. …or maybe you don’t like Black Eyed Peas by themselves, and are just looking for a way to knock some down to have good luck in the New Year. This is a perfect recipe to really get out of the usual routine and try a whole new spin on a regular classic. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup of olive oil Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika 1 can black-eyed peas, drained Directions: Load up the old Food Processor Add…
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The Amazing African American Museum of History
Washington D.C. Words can’t express what an amazing time we had at this museum in D.C. Emotions ran the gamut from high to low, but every single one hitting a direct and profound button inside each of us. After talking about our experience at the end of the day in the museum cafeteria, each of us were left with different experiences and takes on the day. But all of us were moved to a point nearing tears. Of course, it is impossible to wrap up the sum of the African American/Black experience in one building in one outing, however we must say that the totality of everything inside this beautifully…
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Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!!
In honor of Dr. Kings Holiday and Birthday we would love to share the essays that Ace & Kingston submitted for the Dr. King Essay contest sponsored by the Aurora Public Library. We are proud of the work that the boys submitted along with all of the entries from all participants. You can also check out Ace’s post reflecting on the impact of Dr. King while visiting the Monument in Washington D. C. for the National Park Trust Here. God Bless!
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Easy Disney Pepperoni Spring Rolls
Inspired by our time visiting Disney World Walking around Disney World really builds up an appetite. Especially, if you have little kids…they seem to be constantly hungry and are always asking if they can get one of those when you’re at Disney. If you are looking for just a little snack in between your “Character Lunches,” try to find the Spring Roll Cart. These little bites of goodness are exactly what you need when you’re walking from one ride to another. Both filling, and portable, these rolls are the perfect snack. They come in Pepperoni Pizza Roll, Cheeseburger, and even Buffalo Chicken. Take your pick, or try them all. Easy,…
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Disney World Appreciation!
When You Wish Upon A Star…. For years now…oh, and we mean MANY years, (over 40), we’ve been blessed with the ability to go to the fabulous magical land of Disney World in Lake Buena Vista Florida. Our family was even among the very first to ever grace the grounds in their inaugural year. We certainly adopt all of the fascinations, childlike nuances, and excitement every time we go back. Heck, we even moved to Orlando just so we could become Annual Pass Holders. The sheer joy of watching a child’s expression when they experience it for the first time is something that fills your heart with glee. It is…
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