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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Fall is finally here and there's a reason why it's often referred to as "pumpkin spice season". This actually seems to be fairly controversial (I know, right?) and I fall firmly on the side of loving everything pumpkin spice. Yes, this includes my coffee, my air fresheners and even my bath products - especially this amazing Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub. Since Fall can often mean drier skin and the need to exfoliate that fading summer tan, it's a great time to introduce a scrub into your

Patriotic Red White and Blue Jello Shots

Memorial Day, The Fourth of July and Labor Day mean fireworks, picnics and parties on the patio. I've mentioned before that I love serving Jello shots for patio parties because I don't have to worry about any broken glasses and they are so easy to carry (and everyone knows what a klutz I can be). This holiday, be the hit of the party with these colorful and tasty Patriotic Red White and Blue Jello shots! Yields: 12 (3 oz) shots 3 cups vodka (divided)3 envelopes

Patriotic Parfait Fourth of July Dessert

I always struggle with what to serve for dessert on the Fourth of July. Yes, pie is the standard dessert but just feels so predictable. This year, I'm going to change things up a bit with this delicious and decorative patriotic parfait at my Fourth of July picnic. For 2 parfaits, here is what you will need: (2) boxes of red jello (I used raspberry, but cherry and black cherry work well too) (2) boxes of white chocolate pudding (4) cups of cold milk 1 cup of blueberries Prepare your