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Simple Pool Noodle Tiki Totems
These are perfect for a budget Luau themed event! Made these with pool noodles that you can get from the dollar store. Each pool noodle made about 6-8 depending on what size you want. What you need: Pool Noodle(s) Acrylic Paint Tissue Paper Directions: Step 1: Cut your Pool Noodle into 4″ – 6″ Segments
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Instant Pot Pasta Sauce with Meatballs
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Large Onion 1 Red, Yellow or Green Bell Pepper 4 Garlic Cloves 1/2 Cup Red Wine 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 2 Teaspoons Salt 1 Teaspoon Dry Basil 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional) 26 – 28 Oz. Crushed Tomatoes 1 Cup Tomato
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Circus Centerpieces
Who doesn’t love the Circus? Sarasota is where it all started and it’s part of our city with The Ringling, Sailor Circus and The Big Top at UTC! So, why not have a circus themed event? These were so cost effective! Made using materials from the Dollar Store….love that place! Here’s what you’ll need: Materials:
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Chia Chicks
This was such a fun summertime boredom buster I did with my kiddos, way back in the day. I don’t know about you, but I use the summer to clean out my kid’s closets/drawers… I was so annoyed at all the single socks without a matching pair I decided to use them for a craft.
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Simple Cesar Dressing
Making your own dressing is so simple! I love doing it because I can then add or omit ingredients that I either cannot eat or I just don’t like. This simple Caesar dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Ingredients 3 anchovy Fillets, chopped 1 Tbsp chopped Capers 1 Tbsp
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Gnome Valentine Box Tutorial
I’m obsessed with gnomes!!! What’s a more perfect way to showcase my love for these little guys than by making a Valentine’s Day Box of one! Here’s how to make you own!
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Easy Owl Costume
I made this costume for my now 14 year old back in 2014. Can I just tell you that I ABSOLUTELY LOVED making my kid’s Halloween costume. Nowadays, they prefer to either scrape something together themselves or….dare I say it?….buy one, ugh! Needless to say, this was one of my favs. Here’s what you’ll need:
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Pistachio Crusted Tripletail
Because I live in Florida, fish is a big part of my weekly meal plans. Tripletail is a lovely white fish that does not require a lot of seasoning. I served this with Black bean and corn salsa and coconut cilantro rice. Ingredients: 2 Tripletail Filets 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 4 Tbsp Melted Butter 1
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Gazpacho
It’s sooooo hot right now in Florida!!! This is such a refreshing soup that tastes better when made the day before, who doesn’t like that? Ingredients 1.5 lbs Vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped Tomato Juice 1 C cucumber, peeled, seeded and choppped 1/2 C chopped red bell pepper 1/2 C chopped Vidalia (sweet) onion
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Pirate Party Ideas
These Pirate Party Favor Bags were so popular in my Etsy shop, I was so sad when I no longer made them. The good news is….I’ve included the the .SVG file at the bottom of this post and now you can make them yourself! These bags went so well with the Wooden Pirate Welcome sign