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Day: December 22, 2016

  • Weekend Bites Christmas Snacking

    Weekend Bites Christmas Snacking

    Welcome back to Weekend Bites! This week I’m talking Christmas snacking. 

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    Leave the cooking for another day, make these snacks for Christmas day.

    Every family is different. For some Christmas comes with a big meal. It’s almost like Thanksgiving all over again. For others, they do as little as possible. I fall in the latter category. I cook and bake and clean the kitchen on a daily basis throughout the whole year. So there is one day a year I take almost completely off from the kitchen. We pull out paper plates, disposable napkins, and try to shoot for finger foods that the kids can get on their own without needing my help. For those like me, who want little prep work, and little to no dirty dishes on Christmas day, check out these delicious snacking foods from last week’s party. 

    Christmas Snacking Features

    Cranberry Orange Pancake Muffins

    Cranberry Orange Pancake Muffins
    My Suburban Kitchen

    Meat and Cheese Platter
    A Thoughtful Place

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    Classic Artichoke Dip
    The Kittchen

    Look no further! This is the best recipe for Homemade No Knead Yeast Rolls!

    Best Ever No Knead Yeast Rolls
    Bigger Than The Three of Us

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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  • DIY Snowman Blocks

    DIY Snowman Blocks

    These Snowman Blocks were made possible by Dixie Belle Paints. All opinions are my own. 

    Simple and quick to make, these Snowman Blocks add the perfect decor to your front porch during the winter season. Especially if you’re lacking in the actual snow. 

    DIY Snowman Blocks add the perfect touch to your porch decor.

    I actually made these Snowman blocks five years ago with a friend, but after many moves and different weather extremes, they were looking a little sad. Actually, they were more than sad, they were downright pathetic looking. Most of the buttons had fallen off, and the white paint was no longer a pretty white. 

    Sad Snowman Blocks needed an update with Dixie Belle Paints. ad

    Awe, poor snowman family! I almost didn’t pull these guys out this year, but then I got Dixie Belle Paints and decided to give them a nice update. Well, if I’m being totally honest, I personally didn’t update them. My eye for detail is not always the bet on objects like these. I can add buttons and sew up hats and scarfs, but painting details…not my strongest skill set. So I enlisted Mark’s help.

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    DIY Wooden Snowman Blocks

    • 4×4 wooden blocks, varying sizes
    • Dixie Belle Paints
    • Santa Hats
    • Plaid Fabric
    • Paintbrush

    To make your snowman blocks we found it handy to already have the Santa hats attached to the snowman. To do this, all you need to do is hot glue around the top of each block, and press on the hat. However, you can also save this step for last. It just made a nice grip for holding the snowman up while painting on various sides. 

    Paint your wooden blocks with white Dixie Belle Paint. This fantastic paint has a fast dry time so that by the time we finished our last block, our first block was dry and ready for the details. Continue adding details with various Dixie Belle Paint colors, to create your snowmen. Each of our snowmen is sporting a fun face, 3 buttons, and 2 gloved hands. Our middle snowman got lucky and received some pockets. 

    Once the Snowmen are painted, cut strips of your plaid fabric to tie around the blocks as scarves. It’s the finishing touch that takes the snowman family from cute decor to a whimsical addition to your home. 

    DIY wooden Snowman Blocks add whimsical fun to your winter porch with Dixie Belle Paints.ad