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Easy Holiday Appetizer Ideas: 5 Empanada Recipes Guests Will Love!

December 2, 2016 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday Appetizer Ideas: 5 Empanada Recipes Guests Will Love!

As you gear up for the holidays and plan for holiday entertaining, you’re most likely seeking easy holiday appetizer ideas to serve your guests! With so many options available – from fun dips and cheese balls to baked brie with fruit – it can be hard to choose. I am a fan of serving appetizers […]

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Easy Holiday Entertaining with Crescent Wrapped Apple Brie Appetizer {Recipe}

December 21, 2015 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Crescent Wrapped Apple Brie Recipe, Ingredients Needed

We are officially in the home-stretch and Christmas is only a few days away! I’m sure you are finalizing your Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner menu and perhaps adding a few last-minute items. Maybe you still need a kid-friendly appetizer that won’t take too long to make? You may want to try the Crescent Wrapped […]

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Kid-Friendly Holiday Drink: Gingerbread Eggnog Shake {Recipe}

December 10, 2015 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Gingerbread Eggnog Shake

When I think of holiday food, I think of food that is very different than what most American households customarily serve. Gingerbread, peppermint, pumpkin, and turkey are not part of our traditional Puerto Rican Christmas menu. We serve pernil, arroz con gandules, pasteles, and coquito! My husband’s family is from Trinidad, so they also serve […]

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Casual, Yet Festive Holiday Outfit Idea

December 3, 2015 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Festive Casual Holiday Outfit

There are so many events to attend in December, aren’t there? Aside from Christmas itself, you may have multiple holiday parties, school functions, and rounds of friends and family to visit. With so many events, it’s typical that you will need some festive holiday outfits to wear. During a visit to the Walmart home office […]

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Hosting Holiday Guests: Create a Welcome Basket for Kids!

November 20, 2015 By Melanie Edwards Leave a Comment

Tips for Hosting Holiday Guests: Create a Welcome Basket for Kids!

I bet you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving next week and probably getting your home ready for holiday guests. Chances are you have other families with kids coming to stay with you, so prepping your home includes preparations for (extra) little ones! I know that my children love special surprises, even when we’re just staying at […]

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