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To Wordpress! :) So far I'm liking the layout and feel of it a lot more. Check it out! http://thefuzzykiwiblog.wordpress.com/

xoxo
Sarah

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled...Peppermints? {Guest Post}

My poor, poor neglected blog. I have been so busy with work and life, but I have some yummy recipes and cool knitted projects I'm hoping to post over Christmas break. (stay tuned) In the meantime, I have asked the super cool HannahBeth from All Things Lovely to write a guest post for my blog, She is awesome, and my sister (which makes her even more awesome) and actually updates her blog regularly so you should totally check her out!  Did I mention she also makes homemade beeswax products? Thanks for the wonderful post, Hannah!

 

 

 

 

 

Alliteration is fun. Just ask my host for today, Sarah! (She is the master. ;) ) I was flattered that she requested I write a guest post for her blog, and excited when I found out what she wanted me to write on!

 

Now that the holidays are in full swing, the heady rush of Christmas has been taunting me. There are so many amazing seasonal ingredients and foods. But there IS one that stands out among the rest...

 

You could even say

There is

One

to rule them all. *Dramatic music*

 

Go ahead. Shake your head at my cheesy, well-timed pun. We all know you must not like puppies and kittens and happiness.

 

Anyway-

 

That one

is

Peppermint!

 

A few facts:

First used medicinally, peppermint was and still is used for a variety of minor ills, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, irritable bowel, and bloating.

Peppermint extract and essential oils are used to flavor ice cream, toothpaste, candy canes, and myriads of other items.

 

This is a DIY post, so we won't get medically technical here. Just thought you might want to know. :)

 

I've put together a list of the many peppermint-themed, flavored, and related Do-it-Yourself items. Just click on the links under the pictures!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Peppermint Patties





 



















2. Peppermint Crumble Bars























3. Peppermint Themed Decor

4. White Chocolate-Peppermint Popcorn













5. Striped Nail Art

6. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes






















7. Peppermint Body Scrub






















8. Peppermint Oreo Truffles

9. Peppermint Mocha Ornaments






















10. Kid's Card Craft






















11. Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars

 

Merry Christmas!

HannahBeth

Six Months

It was six months ago today that I said "I do" to the most amazing man on this planet, left everything I ever knew, and started on this grand adventure! These have been the best six months of my life so far, and I'm looking forward to the next 75 years! 

  

Photography by: Paul McAllister

I love how he makes me laugh!

Rehearsal

Yes, I did my own makeup...

The guys had breakfast at Cracker Barrel

Brides! If you are debating about doing a 'first look' I urge you to do it! I'm so glad we did!

My "Something old and Something New"

Old ~ My Grandmother's original wedding band

Borrowed ~ The ring my dad gave my mom for her first Mother's Day when she was pregnant with me. 

We may be young, with many lessons in life still to learn, but I wouldn't trade this for anything! I love this man so much and have so much respect for him, and yet both of those are growing everyday. He continues to surprise and amaze me in all the ways he strives to fill his God-given role as a husband and leader. I'm so utterly blessed!

 xoxo,

     Sarah