Hot Cocoa Cherry Dunkers with Cherry Man

Everything is better with a cherry on top.  Cherries on Top with Cherry Man is a collection of recipes and ways to use these awesome and yummy little delights to celebrate and sweeten up life.  This post was sponsored but the opinions are all mine.  I have used the cherries BUNCHES of different ways but this might be my favorite… hot cocoa cherry dunkers with Cherry Man! They are simple …

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Tiny Red Cup Ornaments for Our Starbucks Team

Teaching kids to give back looks a lot of different ways.  While feeding the poor and collecting items for the needy is all super, sometimes the biggest differences we can teach them to make is much closer to home.  We were in Starbucks two days ago with the kiddos (yes, they all have their own rewards accounts – even Zoe) and noticed that they had employee stockings.  We decided that …

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DIY Snowman Magnets and a Jar of Notes

DIY Snowman Magnets These hand sculpted snowman magnets and a jar of notes are so easy to make with Sculpey’s Bake Shop. I am pretty sure it is the kiddo version of the clay but to be totally honest, I LOVE it for me! I made these five little guys to update my mini magnet board that was still sporting Halloween magnets.  This Weck jar is from World Market and …

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Create Make and Celebrate Retreat Hits Barnes and Noble

There are so many things and places that I love!  I love the three publications that feature women (Where Women Create, Where Women Create Business and Where Women Cook) and I love shopping at Barnes and Noble.  Being featured in the current issue of Where Women Create is such an honor.  When the proof of the article that goes with the amazing photographs arrived in my email inbox and I …

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Sparkling Holiday Cherries Jubilee

This recipe for sparkling holiday cherries jubilee has been sponsored by World Market.  Having shared that, please note that all opinions and ideas are my ownNew Year’s Eve is coming soon and with that comes creating amazing cocktails and snacks.  Champagne drinks are such fun.  They are sparkly by nature and evoke a celebration simply by existing.  These sparkling holiday cherries jubilee drinks are like fancy Shirley Temples for grown-ups!  …

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Create a Hand Lettered Christmas Tree

Six day to go…and then it is CHRISTMAS!  Here is a fabulous last minute gift that you can create for your family or friends.  This hand lettered family Christmas tree can be done with print, cursive or even digitally then colored with whatever you love most.  I love this because it is a creation that expresses the love we have in our blended family!  Here are the directions to create …

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NEW Products at Shop Laura Kelly

Yay!  There are new products at Shop Laura Kelly, my online store for things with my art.  Check out the flat notes because right now, they are on SALE.  You can grab all personalized stationery for 50% off until Friday.   Use the code STATIONERY to get the deal.  SCORE. There are designs for teachers. There are designs for kiddos. There are designs for everyone!!!  The ones for teachers make …

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Udderly Awesome Christmas Gift Ideas

It is true that I love Udderly Smooth products so so much.  If you follow any of my social platforms, you know this already.  I must disclose that this post has been sponsored by Udderly Smooth which means I have been provided with compensation.  HOWEVER, all ideas, opinions and the likes are mine…all mine.  Here are some udderly awesome Christmas gift ideas for friends and family.  Also, I am an …

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Free Christmas Preschool Printables

Free Christmas Preschool Printables These How Many?Free Christmas Preschool Printables are great for using in the classroom and at home.  They can be used in a variety of ways to teach academic skills.  The How Many? free holiday printables are also great for crafting and creating. I am excited to share them with you and can’t wait to see what you create using them. Ways to use the Free Christmas …

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Homemade Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This homemade dark chocolate peppermint bark is delicious!  It was super crazy simple to make and not only is pretty but it is yummy too.  It is great for cookie exchanges or to wrap up festive and give as a gift.  I got everything I needed at World Market, of course.  Being an ambassador for World Market really makes my life so much sweeter. First step…gather your stuff. My girls …

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