Three Smoothies for the New Year!

With the start of the new year, we all make resolutions. Many of us resolve to lose weight or even just to be healthier. But as the weeks go by, one by one we all begin to crack and break down a little bit. It’s easy to break your resolution, trust me! But, with these three smoothie recipes it’s even easier to keep it! Not only are these delicious, but they will help you stick to your resolutions.

Energize

Is your New Year's Resolution to be more focused and productive? Try this Blueberry Brain Booster smoothie! To make this yummy creation you’ll need to blend together the following ingredients:

 1 cup of frozen blueberries

 ½ a small sliced banana

½ cup of sliced cucumber

1tbsp. of Chia Seeds

1 cup of water

Cleanse

One of the hardest resolutions to keep is to be healthier! This cleansing green smoothie is all-natural and promotes a happy, healthy body.

1 cup of sliced papaya

½ cup of fresh kale greens

½ cup of spinach

½ of a sliced banana

½  of a sliced green apple

Relax

If you're always on the go and want to slow down and enjoy life more this year, we have a fun and delicious smoothie for you!

1 banana, sliced

½ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt (or any of your favorite flavors)

A handful of chocolate chips

½ cup of Kale greens

2 Tbsp of peanut butter

¼ skim milk

Mix up all your ingredients and enjoy a sweet treat!

Bringing your new favorite smoothies with you to school, work, or while running errands just got WAY cuter! Check out our new travel mugs.

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your New Years Resolution

1) Come Up with a Plan

Following through on your resolution is much easier when you have a plan. With a plan, you can create baby steps that can help lead you up to keeping your resolution for the year. Want to lose 20 pounds? Cut down on sodas and sweets or find healthier alternatives. Is your resolution to spend more time with your family? Plan game nights, events, and trips throughout the year.

2) Talk About It

Telling your family and friends about your resolution will help you gain the support and confidence you need to make it a reality. Plus, they may want to join in and turn over a new leaf with you.

3) Track Your Progress

It's easy to get discouraged if you focus on the long road ahead of you. Tracking your progress allows you to see the steps you're taking towards your goal every day.

4) Reward Yourself

Create milestones towards your goal to help motivate you to keep at it. For example, if your resolution is to make better grades in school you can reward yourself with shopping trips, your favorite sweets, and more time with friends. An even better is an idea is to give yourself rewards that will help you reach your goal, like replace your old computer or having friends over for a study group.

5) Don't Beat Yourself Up

If you have a bad day, month, or even half a year, it doesn't mean that your resolution is no longer reachable. None of us our perfect and we'll often make mistakes when trying to reach a goal. Learn and recover from your mistakes and get back on track.

Happy New Year Banner

Celebrate the New Year with this adorable banner! The letters spell out Happy New Year! Just click on the image below to download.

Top Ten Christmas Songs

If you're anything like me, you've already carefully crafted your holiday playlist for wrapping those last-minute gifts, driving to see relatives during the holidays, and opening presents on Christmas morning. We've made a list of our Top Ten Favorite Christmas Songs to add to your playlist.

Leroy the Redneck Reindeer - Joe Diffie

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - The Band Perry

What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder

Little Drummer Boy - The Harry Simeone Chorale

Silent Night - Mercy Me

Merry Christmas to Me - Alan Jackson

All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

Mason Jar Snow Globe DIY

We've created the perfect DIY to get you in the holiday spirit! Our mason jar snow globe DIY was inspired by one of our super adorable Christmas shirts!

What You'll Need:

Mason Jars

White/Silver Glitter or Craft Snow

Water

Hot Glue Gun or Super Glue Made for Outdoor Use

Christmas Figurines (Make Sure They Will Fit Inside Your Mason Jar!)

1) Glue figurine to mason jar lid (if the base of the figurine is too big for the lid, try gluing it to the bottom of the mason jar). Allow to cure according to the instructions on the glue.

2) Fill mason jar with water and add glitter. 

3) Screw on top and enjoy the miniature winter wonderland!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

If you haven't already, it's time to start thawing and preparing your turkey! Here's a great recipe for a juicy and tender turkey. Prepare the perfect turkey this Thanksgiving!

Directions

1. Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.
3. Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.
4. Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.

Thanksgiving Word Search

Having little ones over this Thanksgiving? Keep them busy with this cute and fun Thanksgiving-themed word search! Right-click image and choose "Save Image As..." to download!

Fall Frame Printable

Decorate your home for the holidays! This frame-able printable is a quick and easy way to add a little bit of fall into your home. To download for an 8x10 frame: Visit this link then right-click on the image and choose "Save Image As..."

Fall Cupcake Toppers

Dress up your fall cupcakes with these cute dessert tags! Just right click on the image and click "Save Image As..." to download.