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Sweet and salty is such a yummy pairing and I love to combine the tastes in different munch recipes. You’ll find similar concoctions available from retailers, especially around the holidays. Different mixes of popcorn, pretzels, chocolate, candies, sprinkles, and more.

Here’s a quick and easy Christmas munch recipe for you. It makes a great gift for foodie friends, or you could pair it with a DVD and some hot chocolate mix and give the gift of a family movie night. It stores well, so often I’ll make a batch and fill bags with individual portions. I fancy them up with a bit of ribbon, fill a basket, and have people grab a snack when they come to visit (and another to take home with them when they go).

Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe

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I’ve always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. There used to be a TV show that was called something like “Just Like Mom” where kids would “cook” by making up recipes the way they thought they should be. It was a funny show – ketchup was used in cookies more often than you would think.

In middle school I started experimenting with both different flavor profiles as well as ingredient substitution. One of my first attempts at creating something different was with fruit muffins. I tried different juices in place of the other liquids in muffin mixes to see if I could amp up the flavor. For example, cranberry and blueberry muffins had cranberry juice mixed in. From there I learned that flavored liquids could really change the overall taste of whatever I was making.

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Happy Independence Day! Hope you and your families are all enjoying nice weather (unlike the rain we’ve had here all day), some good food, and exciting fireworks.

If you’re grilling out you may enjoy these BBQ recipes from our friends at Monsters University. Monsters make good grill masters, don’t they? Click the images below to download recipes for Roaring Ribs, Scare School Steak, Cilantro Corn on the Claw and Mike’s Melonade, plus learn how to make a Mike Wazowski Watermelon! Click each image below for the downloadable copies.

Most of you know how much I love Christmas. And Pinterest. I sit and pin things – crafts, recipes, DIY, gift ideas, etc. – all year long. Tear ideas out from magazines and toss them in my Christmas file folder. By the time I’m done I have dozens, if not hundreds, of awesome projects laid out for myself.

And then Christmas comes.

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The season is my favorite time of year but it’s so busy. There are parties and services, shopping and envelope-addressing, cooking and baking (and eating!). And of course we want to carve out time for special activities and events to make memories for our children and family. Who has time to make those cute snowmen or make a ribbon tree?

I found that I didn’t, and that I was a little disappointed that all these great ideas were just sitting there gathering dust. So I decided that it would be fun to make some of these things ahead so they’re ready to go during the holidays. For the recipes, at least I’ll know what ones turned out well and which ones didn’t so I don’t waste any of my baking time later.

Whether you choose to work on any of these projects now or just pin them for the holidays, I hope you enjoy my 31 Days of Christmas Crafts, DIY, Recipes & More.

DIY Hanging Christmas Card Holder
Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament Craft
DIY Frosted Elf Donuts & Matching Elf Gift Box
DIY Christmas Gift: “We Whisk You A Merry KISSmas” plus a free printable
Free “Build Your Own Snowman” Printable
Mini Clay Pot Snowmen Craft
Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe
DIY Santa Belly Ornament
Gourmet Christmas Marshmallows Recipe
Printable December Bucket List
125+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All Ages
DIY Wedding Invitation “Our 1st Christmas” Ornament
Easy Salt Dough Ornaments

What is your favorite creative Christmas project?

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I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m kind of crazy for magazines. I like all kinds of magazines: women’s, cooking, home decor, decorating, DIY, parenting, family, photography, local, holiday, even some fashion. When I shop I always take a few minutes to browse the magazine racks and aisle to see any covers that jump out at me or any new publications that interest me.

Recently I was shopping at Kroger and I had a bit of a magazine surprise. I found a display of All You! Previously All You had only been available on the newsstand at Walmart. But now, happily, it’s at Kroger (and other stores, too, I hear).

All You Magazine Now at Kroger #LifeForLess

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Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe #CIJ13

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BBQ Recipes and Tips from #MonstersU and #DeliveryManMovie Happy 4th!

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What is your favorite creative Christmas project?

Garlicky Angel Hair Pasta with Roasted Broccoli Recipe from the July All You Magazine