12.21.2011

Edible Obsessions: S'mores Bars

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Ingredients:

2 cups of graham crackers
2 tbsp of sugar
7 tbsp of butter, melted
16 oz  of dark chocolate (65% cacao), melted
1 cup of whole milk
2 cups of Cocoa Pebbles
4 cups of mini marshmallows, divided use

Place graham crackers, sugar and melted butter in a bowl and mix to blend. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of a 11x13 pan and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Set aside to cool.
Melt chocolate with milk in a pan over medium-low heat and whisk to combine. Transfer mixture to a new bowl and set aside for 10 minutes to cool (this will help to cool it faster).
Add Cocoa Pebbles and 2 cups of mini marshmallows to cooled chocolate mixture and mix to combine. Pour mixture over crust. Pour remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows on top and place under the broiler for 2 to 3  minutes to toast tops of marshmallow layer. Transfer completed dessert to fridge and chill for at least 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Enjoy!

DIY: Holiday Chandelier

With the holidays quickly approaching, there's no doubt everyone could benefit from some last minute ideas for a touch of holiday spirit. Here's an easy and affordable decor idea that will instantly transform your home or festive gathering.

Simple bulbs and ribbon on a chandelier (via momsbyheart)

Materials:

25-30 bulb ornaments of choice
Ribbon of choice
Adhesive if desired
A mount if needed (a preexisting plant hook works perfectly)

Tie two three-foot-long ribbons to your mount, knotting a bulb ornament at each end. Cut four more ribbons two-inches shorter than the first and tie them to your mount however you would like them to fall. Attach bulb ornaments to the ends. Build the next tier (again two-inches shorter than the last) with four more ribbons to create somewhat of an upside-down pyramid. If desired, use an adhesive to secure each ball to the one next to it so the arrangement can be stored with ease after the holidays.

12.20.2011

DIY: Magic Bottle Decor

If you're looking for a last minute holiday decor idea for a party, or just to decorate your home with, I found the easiest, and most charming idea yet! These magic bottles would look perfect clustered with white votive candles on a windowsill or mantle.



Materials:

Clear, empty bottle with a cork or lid
Distilled water
Glycerin
Glitter flakes, sequins- anything that glitters and is light enough to float around
Ribbon, tulle, twine, or lace to wrap around the bottle neck

Pour distilled water and glycerin into the bottle at a ratio of 1:1
Add glitter, sequins, etc
Close the bottle
Wrap your ribbon, tulle, lace or twine around the bottle neck
Give your bottle a little shake and watch it sparkle!