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Summertime means long days at the beach, kids home from school, and meals made from fresh ingredients that are most likely cooked on the grill. </div>
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One of my favorite things to do in the Summer is host our friends and family for a cookout (or BBQ if you're from down south)! Nothing says Summer more than gathering around the fire pit, hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, and a drink to cool you off after a long day in the sun!</div>
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One of my favorite new recipes is this amazing Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing. We stopped buying bottled dressings years ago and the recipe goes amazing with my version of a BLT salad!</div>
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I've added a special twist with Young Living's Lemon Vitality Essential Oil. It really adds a wonderful depth and brightness of flavor to the dressing!* </div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><b><u>Check out these facts about Lemon Essential Oil</u></b></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Can be substituted in any recipe that calls for lemon juice, zest, or extract.</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Adds a zesty flavor with just 1-2 drops!</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Contains the naturally occurring constituent d-limonene.</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Aids in digestion.</b></li>
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A powerful punch in such a small bottle! </div>
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*Be sure to store your dressing in a glass jar or bottle.</div>
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BLT Salad with a Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing</h3>
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Ready to kick bottled salad dressing to the curb? Give this Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing a whirl for your next weekend BBQ. This twist on the typical BLT is sure to please at any outdoor gathering!</div>
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<li itemprop="ingredients">1 clove garlic, minced</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">2 Tbsp. olive oil</li>
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I'm calling this reveal a "mini" makeover because we've made some big changes to the space but still have a few more to go. It's amazing how a fresh coat of paint can really change the feel of a room along with just some small decor changes<br>
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Before we see what it looks like now, let's take a look at what it looked like when we bought the house (seller's furniture in photo):<br>
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Can we say "yellow"? We affectionately called it Big Bird yellow because it was just that bright. About 5 other rooms in the house were yellow when we moved in, but this was the brightest. Not exactly calming for a room where I spend most of my time trying to sleep!<br>
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After 4 years of living with it, it was finally time for it to go. And I couldn't be happier with the result!!<br>
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Though, I am not Jewish, Matzo crackers have always been a staple in my home every Passover/Easter season. There is something about the dry, unsalted cracker that I absolutely love! Though they come in a lightly salted version, my husband thinks I'm nuts because I get the whole-wheat, unsalted version and will snack on them before bedtime. Nommmm...</div>
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I must admit, I had never even considered turning the crackers into a dessert until I was scouring Pinterest and came across a similar recipe. Apparently, Matzo "Crack" is a thing...how did I not know this?!! I've had the version made with graham crackers, but Matzo seems genius to me!</div>
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Thin, crisp crackers, coated in caramel toffee and dark chocolate...yes, please! </div>
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Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crack</h3>
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<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or lightly greased aluminum foil. Cover baking sheet with matzos, breaking them apart, if necessary.</li>
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This past weekend was my mom's birthday! Since they moved about an hour away and with both girls in school, we don't get to see them as frequently as we would like, so we chose to host her and my dad for dinner and cake Saturday evening! It was a fun evening chatting about life, playing with the kids, and surprising them with my husband's first tattoo (haha, they laughed...*whew*)!</div>
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I love baking cakes. Though I am not a skilled <i>in any way</i> at decorating cakes, I really enjoy whipping up the batter, slathering it all in frosting, and adding a few extra touches to make it special!</div>
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I came upon this recipe in <i style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2nz8CC1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America's Test Kitchen: TV Show Cookbook</a></i> and it seemed like a simple white cake recipe (my favorite!) that could easily be customized for any occasion!</div>
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Vanilla Almond Cake with Vanilla Buttercream & Raspberry Filling</h3>
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A super moist & buttery cake that is sure to please everyone at the party! Whip this recipe up for your next celebration and customize it with your favorite filling to really impress your guests. It's fool-proof and sure to be your go-to cake recipe!</div>
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<li itemprop="ingredients">1 cup whole milk, room temperature</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">6 large egg whites, room temperature</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp. almond extract</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">4 tsps. baking powder</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp. salt</li>
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<li itemprop="ingredients">4 cups confectioners' sugar</li>
<li itemprop="ingredients">1 Tbsp. vanilla extract</li>
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<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8-or-9 inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper. Whisk the milk, egg whites, and both extracts together in a small bowl.</li>
<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a stand mixer, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium-low and beat the butter into the flour mixture, one piece at a time, about 30 seconds. Continue to beat the mixture until it resembles moist crumbs, about 1 minute.</li>
<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Beat in all but 1/2 cup of the milk mixture, then increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until smooth, light, and fluffy, about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly beat in the remaining 1/2 cup milk mixture until the batter looks slightly curdled, about 15 seconds.</li>
<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Give the batter a final stir with a rubber spatula to make sure it is thoroughly combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans, smooth the tops, and lightly tap the pans against the countertop two or three times to settle the batter. Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 30-35 minutes.</li>
<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a small knife around the edge of the cakes, then flip them out onto a wire rack. Peel off the parchment paper, flip the cakes right side up, and cool completely before frosting, about 2 hours.</li>
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<li itemprop="recipeInstructions">Line the edges of a cake platter with strips of parchment to keep the platter clean while you assemble the cake. Place one cake layer on the platter. Spread 1/2 cup of frosting over the top of the cake then carefully spread the jam on top, then cover with the second cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. Remove the parchment strips from the platter before serving.</li>
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Spring cleaning is just around the corner at my house. I'm getting set to scrub our windows, siding, freshen our mattresses, carpets, and even the air! No more closed windows in our home. Yay!<br />
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Since finding <a href="http://www.getoiling.com/carolbadaracco" target="_blank">essential oils</a>, I've discovered a whole new world of natural cleaning. Not only do they smell great, they work amazingly well...and without all of the harsh chemicals like bleach!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. <a href="http://unskinnyboppy.com/2014/11/clean-oven-like-boss/" target="_blank">How To Clean An Oven Like A Boss</a> from Unskinny Boppy</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. <a href="http://www.weeknight-dish.com/2015/11/doityourself-tub-scrub.html" target="_blank">DIY Tub Scrub </a>from Weeknight Dish</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. <a href="http://www.weeknight-dish.com/2017/02/diy-potty-pods.html" target="_blank">DIY Potty Pods</a> from Weeknight Dish</span></b></div>
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If you'd like to replace your toxic cleaners with healthy alternatives and receive your oils each month for FREE, <a href="http://www.weeknight-dish.com/p/monthly-wellness-box.html" target="_blank">check this out!</a></div>
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Happy Valentine's Day! Let's talk about potties. Ha! I know...I'm good at romance. Nothing gets my motor running like a scrubbed john. Gosh that sounds dirty. Let's move on!<br>
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These little cuties are so adorable and smell soooo good!! So lemony and delicious! <i>(Did I really just call my toilet cleaner, delicious?)</i><br>
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I have to admit...this recipe is not up there in the "healthy" category. <br>
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Let's be honest...we could all be more organized in our lives. Personally, the instant I get one room finished the next one explodes. Having kids doesn't help with that problem. I swear they follow me around undoing any cleaning up I just did! <br>
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The more I've tried to get organized, the more I've found that "decluttering" isn't just about cleaning up the "stuff" or buying more containers to contain that "stuff". It's about changing how I look at my clutter, deciding what an object's purpose will be when I bring it into my home, and creating a plan for my day-to-day activities.<br>
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</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Hello! I'm so glad you're here!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm Carol, a wife, mom, cook,</span><br />
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Who likes saving money and space? I certainly do. Whenever I see a recipe with self-rising flour, I always know I can make my own. 1. Because I don't have many recipes that require it and 2. It's so easy! It's not worth it for me to buy and store <i>another</i> bag of flour!<br>
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Winter skin sucks. There I said it. Dry, cracked skin that no amount of lotion seems to remedy. My skin...well, we won't go into details, but it isn't pretty. Flakes, lots of flakes. But it's also oily. Like oil slick shiny. See the problem I have here?</div>
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Whenever my husband and I are visiting NYC, we have to stop at the restaurant, <a href="http://www.labonnesoupe.com/" target="_blank">La Bonne Soupe</a> and have a bowl of their French Onion Soup. Or as they call it, Onion Soup! It is the most comforting bowl of deliciousness after a long day of walking through the busy streets of the city!</div>
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My mother in-law has been going to this restaurant since the 70's and says nothing about it has changed! There is still only about 2 inches between each table. The waiter has to pull the table away from the wall so the customer can squeeze in between the tables to sit down! It's truly what I imagine most restaurants to be like in the city. Small, a bit cramped, noisy, and the most delicious food!</div>
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There's a lot of talk around New Year's about resolutions- go to the gym more, eat healthy, spend more time with family, lose weight- the usual talk of bettering ourselves and improving upon things we believed we failed at in the past year or adapting new behaviors we think will make our life easier or "better". <br />
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While I think making changes is a good thing, making "resolutions" and keeping them can be extremely difficult without a few important steps. I like to call mine "goals" instead of resolutions. Mainly because resolving to make changes sets me up for disappointment. Setting obtainable goals allows for some flexibility and the ability to adjust the goals if there needs to be some changes. Here are my steps for creating obtainable goals and what steps you can take to reach your goals each day/week/month or year!<br />
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<li><b>We need accountability</b>. Creating goals is easy, but actually making the changes can be hard when no one else knows we're making them! Share your goals for the year or even just that day. Trust me, friends will ask if you accomplished them. Share them with a few close friend whether through facebook, text, blog-anyway to let others know!</li>
<li><b>Create easy-to-reach goals that lead to a larger accomplishment.</b> For example, "I will work out more" and "Get rockin' hard abs" is too broad. Instead say, "I will go to the gym 3 days/week for 1 hour". You can then reassess at the end of the week to see if you accomplished that goal. "Did I go 3 days this week? Yes, my abs are totally rockin'!"</li>
<li><b>Write down "Big" dreams for the new year.</b> That may seem like a contradiction to my last point, but I believe it's important to dream! We never know where our small accomplishments may lead us. Those little goals and steps can lead to really big and wonderful things! </li>
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I like to break my goals down into different areas of my life- family, friends, blog, etc. So for accountability's sake, I'm sharing a few of my goals for 2017! (This are not my full list, but just a few to inspire and get you headed in the right direction!)</div>
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<li>No "screen time" during hours my children are home from school. (This will be the most difficult-obvious adjustment will be needed during the Summer!!)</li>
<li>One Family Night Out activity each month.</li>
<li>Pray over my children every morning.</li>
<li>Create a chore plan for both Corinne and Nora.</li>
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<li>Monday: Brainstorm and plan recipe post.</li>
<li>Tuesday: Make, photograph, and edit new post.</li>
<li>Wednesdays: Upload, post, and share new posts on social media.</li>
<li>Fridays: Share other bloggers projects and promote relevant work.</li>
<li>Post a personal story at least once during the year.</li>
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<li>Reach out to one team member each week.</li>
<li>Post one relevant topic per week on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.youngliving/" target="_blank">business Facebook page</a>.</li>
<li>Research and educate myself on one oil or product for each month (write down what oil/product on calendar).</li>
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<li>Wake up @ 6:45 each morning. Get dressed, make-up, etc. before kids get up.</li>
<li>Pray, read, or enjoy quiet time before kids come downstairs @ 7:30.</li>
<li>Go to gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Do physical therapy stretches at home on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.</li>
<li>Plan a cleaning schedule for each week and stick to it. Go through each closet and get rid of clothing not worn within the past year.</li>
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<li>Earn an extra $<u> </u> each month through blogging & connecting others with essential oils.</li>
<li>Travel to the West Coast.</li>
<li>Provide a month of financial support to a family in need.</li>
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Goal setting can be a lot of fun! I love having some reachable goals and big dreams. It gets the year off to an exciting start and helps me look forward to the new year ahead!<br />
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This Hot Cocoa recipe is perfect for teachers, neighbors, friends, and family! I used to make a batch to give my grandfathers every year for Christmas...one of my favorite memories!</div>
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Thanksgiving is next week and while each year I try to find a new recipe to try, one thing I do every year is brine my turkey. You know, the whole dunk the bird in a bucket of salty water, trick. It gets the turkey perfectly seasoned, juicy, and delicious!<br>
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Have a foodie in your life? Someone who loves not only eating food, but talking about food. Someone who takes pictures of each meal and loves to discuss each ingredient. Find a gift for foodies couldn't be easier! Here are some great gift ideas I've found for those special "foodies" on your gift list!</div>
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