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RHODES PUMPKIN SHAPED ROLLS

November 8, 2022

This time of year many of of us dream of a white Christmas. Me? I dream of making a side dish from scratch-ish. This year I was determined to make pumpkin shaped rolls for Thanksgiving.

I found this recipe on my friend Karianne’s blog. Karianne is an amazing talent and a creative genius and the one thing thing we share is we both struggle in the kitchen.

This was the year I was going to make pumpkin haped dinner rolls.

I did not want a repeat of last year’s au gratin potatoes. Everyone loved them and went back for seconds. The compliments were flowing, like the wine. The only problem? I did not make the Au gratin potatoes.

Nope, I bought the 2-pack of Costco’s Au gratin potatoes. I hid them in the garage fridge and on Thanksgiving Eve I added the potatoes to the crockpot and tossed the plastic containers in the recycle bin. To cover my tracks I added a well-placed milk container and empty wine bottles to the top of the bin.

I thought I was in the clear, until my mom asked for the recipe.

Potatoes and cheese? I had no clue what ingredients were in this creamy, yummy potato dish. This year was going to be different.

This year I made a test batch of these dinner rolls in October. Let’s just say that even a detailed list of instructions can be a challenge.

I almost missed the one to two-hour additional hours of thawing time.

The best part of these dinner rolls is the only thing you need to buy is a bag of Rhodes frozen dinner rolls. Oh and you will need almonds or pecans and an egg. These are staples at our house.

RHODES PUMPKIN SHAPED ROLLS

For years I have made cinnamon rolls I knew how easy it was to work with Rhodes frozen rolls.

The thing to remember is these are basic, white, frozen dough balls.

My goal was to follow the recipe and for the baked dinner rolls to resemble a pumpkin. Remain calm and thaw the rolls.

My second goal was to reread the steps.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredients are easy

12 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
Non-stick cooking spray (Costco’s brand is the best -my mom recommended it to me).
1 egg to make an egg wash glaze
Almonds or Pecans to make the pumpkin’s stem

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350
SPRAY THE BAKING SHEET WITH NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY
PLACE FROZEN DINNER ROLLS ON A BAKING SHEET SPACED OUT ( 12 SHOULD FIT)
COVER ROLLS WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND SET ASIDE FOR 2 HOURS.

PUMPKIN SHAPED DINNER ROLLS FOR THANKSGIVING

REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS MAKE 5-6 SNIPS ON EACH ROLL
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT INTO THE CENTER BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE YOU WILL ADD A PECAN OR ALMOND
ADD THE PLASTIC WRAP OVER THE BAKING SHEET FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1 1/2- 2 HOURS.
REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND ADD AN ALMOND OR PECAN (I USED AN ALMOND)

NEXT

USING A BAKING BRUSH (OR A FOAM BRUSH IF YOUR BAKING SKILLS ARE MORE IN LINE WITH MINE). DON’T JUDGE.

NEXT

Mix an egg into a small glassbowl and brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.

In full disclosure, I remembered this step about three minutes into the baking time.

Bake for 15-20 minutes. My rolls were a little pasty so next time I will add a few more minutes to brown them up a bit more.

I was so excited when I pulled the rolls out of the oven and they looked like pumpkin-shaped dinner rolls.

I felt like Linus if the Great Pumpkin had showed up on Halloween. Maybe he should make pumpkin shaped rolls for the Great Pumpkin.

If you need new baking sheets these Made in the USA are a favorite in my kitchen.

Thanks for stopping by today. If you have a Pinterest account I would love it if you pinned this to your recipe or Thanksgiving boards.

Here is a favorite recipe using Rhodes frozen rolls. For years I have made (and shared) my friend Kristin’s mom’s pecan rolls. I make them for long weekends and Christmas mornings.

THE WEEKEND EDIT + IT’S 2 AM

November 5, 2022

I tell myself to close my eyes and count to ten. I get to ten and then I count to twenty. I am awake enough and debate if my day starts at 2:35 am. I count to thirty.

I tell myself not to conjure up the random thoughts that pop into my head in the middle of the night.

Someone is snoring- either my husband or one of our Bernese Mountain dogs. One of them is sleeping behind my knee- it’s Elliott, not my husband.

I count to ten again. And somewhere between the numbers four and seven, I remember- I forgot to Google Burl Ives.

You know the voice of Sam the Snowman in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Well, I can’t Google him now so I count to ten, again. Earlier in the day (now yesterday), I heard one of his Christmas songs and I just well.. wondered. What’s Burl Ives’s story?

And then that got me thinking- what is the funniest thing you found yourself thinking about at 3:12 am? Please share in the comments or in my email.

Oh and you can find Burl Ives’s story here on his wiki page.

WATCHING + READING + FINDS

I finally bought This jacket .
I am reading the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It’s about a fictional (or is she?) Hollywood actress that begins in the 1950s. I love this movie era so I am imagining the popular real-life actors for all the characters in the book. So good!
I think I may switch to dryer balls. Have you tried this brand before?
Here are My Preppy Kitchen’s favorite Thanksgiving sides.
If my kids are reading mom wants his cookbook. To quote one of my nieces- “he’s so handsome.”
If my mom is reading this Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

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EASY THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE

November 4, 2022

Thanksgiving is going to be here in a hot minute and Christmas tip-toeing down the chimney. To make life a little less crazy here is an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece.

This arrangement can easily be duplicated if you have more than one table to set or if you want to create a smaller display.

I justify the cost of the mini pumpkins and gourds because they last from September through Thanksgiving.

Every time I run to the store for my Dunkin Donuts ground coffee or Kroger Vanilla Caramel Creamer (don’t judge) I grab a pumpkin or the mini gourd and pumpkin bundles in the produce section.

I love how the orange and white pumpkins (both real and fake) add color and texture to the table.

Farmer’s markets are a great place to find slightly bruised pumpkins and gourds at a discount.

Scroll to the bottom of the post for a list of Farmer’s Markets in every state! There is no such thing of too many pumpkins!

THE EASIEST CENTERPIECE

easy Thanksgiving centerpiece in minutes

Sidenote: Growing up, my kids’ favorite book Too Many Pumpkin s, written by Linda White. It was my favorite book too. Coincidentally the author, Linda White, lives in Colorado.

EASIEST THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE IN MINUTES

IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE

The ideas for an easy centerpiece are endless, I like to use objects from the produce section or shop my house. I think when we use what we have we unleash our creative side that sometimes gets lost in to-do lists and perfection.

mini pumpkins
faux pumpkins
acorns
Indian corn
candles
berries (see the note below)

Some of my favorite decor staples are the tiny berries, broken twigs and displaced pinecones that make their way to the bottom of the storage bin.

I love to add a candle to a low-profile centerpiece. It adds a little twinkle and glow against the pumpkins and table settings.

What do you think of a bowl or tray full of pumpkins and gourds for your kitchen or dining room table this Thanksgiving?

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May you all find that moment to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving.

So before you carve up the turkey, try and carve out a little time to give thanks.

Oh and here is that farmer’s market list.

THE SECRET TO A CHRISTMAS ENTRY TABLE

November 3, 2022

Hi there and welcome to welcome to the Christmas holidays tour and inspiration. Carol, who blogs at Blue Sky at Home, invited a group of decor bloggers to share a few ideas for Christmas.

Carol and I met at the Haven Conference two years ago. Her energy is contagious. So when Carol invited me to join the group I jumped right into the holiday with a few tips and secrets for an easy Christmas entry table.

If you are stopping by from Michelle’s and her Advent calendar.

SECRETS TO A CHRISTMAS TABLE

When decorating for the holidays chose a spot (s) that get traffic. What is the point of creating a holiday display if it is in a corner in a low-traffic location?

I decided to put my energy into our entry. Everyone has to pass the foyer’s entry to get in or out of our house.

We have this repurposed dresser on one side of the entry and a window and console table on the opposite side of the entry.

The walls are Revere Pewter and the stained entry door is now white. You can check out the before and after in this post.

There is a ton of natural light in our entry which makes it the perfect spot for a Christmas entrance.

THE SECRETS TO A CHRISTMAS ENTRY

LAYERS

I love to create a look and duplicate it every year. It is simple and foolproof. But over time, we can get into a rut.

When I bought this long needle garland from this Kentucky-based floral shop I knew it would be perfect for this neutral, bright space. Tip: Sign up for their emails for sale announcements.

On the first pass, I added one strand of this beautiful garland. But after stepping back I thought the entry table needed more garland.

The extra layer of long, plush needle pine garland added more color and texture to a chilly part of the house.

I ordered these bells from my favorite home decor store in Knoxville.

I am obsessed with bells and try to find a way to use them year-round.

HEIGHT COLOR AND TEXTURE

My sister is a pro at adding height and texture to her tables and charcuterie boards.

On my first try, I didn’t realize the straight line of the pinecones and bells until I took this photo. Even though I added texture and color – the pinecones and bells were identical in height.

Tip: Take a photo if you want to step up your displays or mantels. The camera (or iPhone) is your decor best friend!

TOO MUCH CLUTTER

In the earlier version of this entry, I added too many types of greenery, small trees and berries. It’s like the contents of my storage bins landed on the table.

It was such a distraction from the garland. So I removed the clutter and added a second strand of garland.

The green popped against the Revere Pewter walls and warmed this chilly space.

I love it! I finally stepped out of my decor habits and took a few chances on more garland. Now, it is welcome to Christmas when you pass the entry.

Let me know what you think in the comments! Please stop by Tammy’s for her adorable gift tags.

Christmas blue and white staircase garland

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Postcards from the Ridge – DIY 3D Paper Chinoiserie Ornaments

Feet under My Table – Easy DIY Pinecone Christmas Tree

Living Large in a Small House – 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas on a Budget

Dabbling and Decorating – Finest Winter Wonderland Dinnerware Set

Perfecting Places – Easy Blue and Gold Table Decoration Ideas

Thistlekey Lane – How to Repurpose a Sign into an Advent Calendar

Everyday Edits – Secret to a Christmas Entry Table

White Lilac Farmhouse – 12 Christmas DIY Gift Tags

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THE WEEKEND EDIT – FOURTEEN SECONDS

October 29, 2022

Good morning friends! Our week started off with one of our boys calling us with news. Usually, our son prefaces his phone calls with, “Mom, funny story.” This conversation started with a nervous cadence that all parents recognize.

I will not share what thoughts ran through my mind in those first fourteen seconds. But I was relieved the problem was solved over the phone and did not require an attorney or a hard money loan.

WHAT I AM READING

I just finished Kelly Ripa’s book, Live Wire -Long Winded Short Stories. I have a love-hate relationship with this celebrity. I don’t know if my friends even know who she is, but I knew her back on All My Children- my soap opera phase after college. I did not write the nicest review on Amazon. In hindsight, I should have finished the book before the review. And I would tell Kathie Lee Gifford to do the same.

If you do not know what I am talking about scroll down to the projects below. Or read my about page.

My favorite chapter was the one about her youngest son. I will leave it at that, but it is why I can put the self-centered, long-winded stories aside because her relationships with her adulting kids mirror mine. At the end of the book, she shared her most recent cosmetic surgery. And it may explain why my Chrome browser has a litany of ads on my home screen for that same above-the-collar bone procedure.

Simmer down! I do not have the funds or downtime.. this year. And now,

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This quilted side button is a favorite sweater.
I love this scarf for the holidays.
Sleeves plaid bow-ruffle top
I got my eyes on these slippers.
My friend Michelle found this ten pack of Swedish dishtowels (reusable and replaces paper towels).

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LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN DECOR IDEAS

October 28, 2022

Boo! You now know the extent of my creepy side (for Halloween). I go all in on pumpkins, pumpkins and acorns. And then I add a ghost or two in October. The thing about this holiday is it is inside a season. Okay, when I proofread this sentence I realized every holiday sits inside one of the four seasons. This year I want to share a few last-minute ideas Halloween decor

ideas.

And the best part of these decor ideas? They do not take up your time or storage space.

Of course, I cannot help but smile when I see these guys chillin’ in my front yard ( a gift from my SIL and nieces last year! But I do have a storage tub (or two) of Halloween decor collected over the years.

LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN IDEAS + THRIFTY

Because Halloween is crammed in between fall and Christmas I prefer to use what I have around the house and garage. Here are a few go-to staples for all holidays and seasons.

CHEAP DECOR STAPLES

Halloween theme wine bottles
dead branches
cheesecloth (I found Walmart had the best deal for non-food cheesecloth)
small recycled jars or glass bottles
googly eyes (in the craft supply aisle at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
lanterns
spray paint found at Walmart
any decor item that has a Halloween color vibe (think purple, green, black, orange)

THRIFTY IDEAS

Now comes the fun part. I have some wine bottles with Halloween themes.

I found this galvanized house at Homegoods (before my Homegoods hiatus). And a bottle of wine tucks neatly into one of the “interior rooms.”
Sidenote: I just remembered I was going to spray paint this galvanized house. Boo!

I added these fairy lights to tuck into the house for a little glow on the kitchen counter.

Tealights would work too!

Next, I shopped my kids’ “treasures.” Remember this story when our Australian Shepherd ate Christmas?

I found one of my daughter’s ceramic, kiln-dried bowl/vase/catch-all crafts from elementary school and the color was perfect for Halloween.

Apparently, her kiln-dried vase was too much for Tanner.

So I added it to my little Halloween corner in the kitchen. It just added a little color and height.

BRANCHES

I love spray paint for last-minute crafts! My garage is filled with 1/2 empty cans of Rustoleum. So I grabbed a few dead branches and got to work.

Tip: Chewy boxes make great spray paint boxes.

I just set my items in there, and raise the side lids before I spray.

It is also a way to use those almost empty Rustoleum cans.

Instant centerpiece with fall stems and dead branches!

LANTERNS

I love lanterns! And a coat of spray paint can make them ready for any holiday or event. Yes, sometimes I spray right over the windowpanes. It usually depends on two things:

Time
Did I pack my patience?

REPURPOSE JARS

I rarely pass on a Trader Joe’s bottle regardless of the contents. This time of year Trader Joe’s and Sprouts have cute cider bottles.

I hope you were inspired by these simple, repurposed ideas. I would love it if you pinned to your boards or signed up for the Weekend Edit – a Saturday morning newsletter that recaps projects you might have missed.

HOW TO CREATE A HOT COCOA BAR

October 27, 2022

When Hallmark dropped this news I knew it was time for this idea list for an easy breezy hot cocoa bar idea early!

Growing up, my mom’s idea of a hot cocoa bar was a 1/2 bag of marshmallows (leftover from the year before) on the kitchen counter. But she made up for the crunchy marshmallows with homemade hot cocoa. My mom was knee-deep in Erma Bombeck books so I bet she was plotting where to stash the Peppermint Schnapps for her mug of cocoa.

But I wanted to step it up for the holiday season. Creating a hot cocoa bar, with candy canes, chocolate-covered pretzels and pink marshmallows was unchartered territory for me. It was the motivation I needed to create a hot cocoa bar before the snow ramps up all along the Rockies.

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I am not a huge hot chocolate girl, but my family loves hot chocolate after fresh snow and commutes home after a day of skiing.

Sidenote: Pay attention to the marshmallows in the hot cocoa in the Hallmark movies.

HOW TO CREATE A HOT COCOA BAR

My goal was to keep it casual and cute with an assortment of goodies. Here are some ideas to make your own hot cocoa bar. I was surprised at how much my adulting children loved the idea. A hot cocoa counter is fun for kids of all ages and stages.

STEPS TO CREATE A HOT COCOA BAR

There are no rules to any beverage bar. That’s what makes it fun. I adapted my cocoa bar to fit my counter space.

I began with my tiered tray from my favorite online store. With a bag of unopened marshmallows, I layered the top tier with marshmallows.

I love a tiered tray because it contains the ingredients and mugs/takeaway cups. A tiered tray is like a condo development; it is all about the vertical space on a counter! #realtorlife

Keeping with my Colorado casual hot cocoa bar I opted for the Nestle premade hot cocoa packets. I had big plans to make Martha’s hot cocoa, but I caved in Aisle 9 when I tossed two boxes into my cart.

I found the bulk of my hot cocoa bar goodies at Sprouts and Trader Joe’s.

For the second tier, I added candy cane sticks, yogurt pretzels and chocolate-dipped marshmallows. My kids and husband will love this twist on marshmallows.

And, finally, I switched out my Christmas ceramic mugs for these takeaway cups. I found them at Costco in the paper goods section.

And, with the holidays filled with errands, baking and parties, the family will appreciate the grab & go hot cocoa (and skip the $5.65 in the drive-thru window). If you want to add a beverage cart check out these beautiful bar carts for year-round entertaining!

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CRANBERRY ROSEMARY MOCKTAIL

October 25, 2022

Hello! I love this season, filled with parties (finally), food and a little drinky-drinky with a pigs in a blanket appetizer.

WIth parties returning to the calendar it is a good strategy to pace oneself.

Today I want to share a Cranberry Rosemary mocktail recipe for this holiday season.

This is the season to welcome cranberries into our refrigerators and freezers.

November is a month filled with this heart healthy, tart berry.This summer I made this peach recipe. I decided to add an alcohol free drink with my favorite low calorie lemonade.

The pink and green is a softer shade for the Christmas season.

CRANBERRY ROSEMARY MOCKTAIL

Cranberries hold the distinction of a multi-purpose berry. Like pumpkins, cranberries work in both the decor and recipes.

If you are looking for a cranberry recipe try my favorite holiday side dish.

For the season, I decided to share a cranberry and rosemary mocktail.

But if you are wondering, it works well with Titos too!

Since kicking this habit I love bubbly water. It’s the bubbles that make drinks look fancy.

Let’s go!

INGREDIENTS

Sparkling water
Pink Lemonade (or the obvious Cranberry juice)
Fresh or frozen Ocean Spray (or any other brand) Cranberries
Rosemary sprigs
ice
Vodka (if you want to add alcohol)

DIRECTIONS

Add ice, Cranberries, and a sprig of Rosemary.

Top it off with a splash of your favorite bubbly (fizzy) water.

I had so much fun creating this no alcohol, low calorie drink.

Some of you or maybe most of you would choose Cranberry juice. Which sounds like the obvious choice. I like the Minute Maid no sugar lemonade for a lighter tasting drink! Either way the colors look pretty for the holiday season!

With the pink and green theme, this drink would pair well with a pink and green theme Christmas tree.

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HOW TO REPURPOSE WREATHS

October 20, 2022

Somewhere in 2021, I decided I needed every door in my house needed a wreath. Now, I have the makings of hoarder tendencies of Homegoods origins. And judging from my unfinished basement room I decided two (identical) wreaths are better than one. The first step is to admit you have a problem. And the next step is to find a way to repurpose wreaths for year-round use. Oh and save a little money in the process.

HOW TO REPURPOSE WREATHS AND SAVE MONEY

Wreaths are the gateway to the home. Most of us start with a wreath for the front door. It’s a right of passage for renters and home buyers. It’s like a dog marking its territory.

So here is how to save money by choosing wisely and learning a repurposed wreath saves space.

WREATH STYLE

We all have a wreath style. That’s why some wreaths stay in storage whIle other wreaths move to the front door.

With two Bernese Mountain dogs, I realized felt or fabric wreaths are magnets for dog hair.

Sadly I did not discover this until I purchased two felt leaf wreaths on the last chance clearance tab at Crate & Barrel years ago.

2 Stick to 1-2 basic-style wreaths (grapevine, magnolia, boxwood). If you take a look at your wreaths you likely have a style.

I am not a grapevine wreath girl but more of a magnolia and boxwood girl. But I made the mistake of buying two of these spring floral wreaths. They are pretty, but these wreaths are committed to spring.

When you buy wreaths with lots of accessories it is harder to take the time to remove them for another holiday. I shared this clearance wreath here.

3. A basic, no-frills wreath, is what you want to work toward in your collection.

WREATH DECOR IDEAS

Wreaths are a decor staple at my house, but what makes them a staple is if I stick to the basics.

Now that you have a better idea of what you like this is where you can use the two identical boxwood wreaths you found at Marshall’s.

Add seasonal signs on sale at Hobby Lobby (every other week) or in Target’s dollar-ish section.
Shop the clearance bins for holiday & seasonal tidbits for wreaths.
Bells are my favorite wreath staple. I sneak bells into basic wreaths.
The jingle signals it’s special.

How to repurpose wreaths through the year

REPURPOSE THE WREATH

Wreaths are not just for doors. Wreaths make great centerpieces for dining room tables, hutches and picnic tables. When I found myself with two identical wreaths I used on the front door and one for the dining room table.

When I found myself with a ton of pumpkins and wreaths I decided to use a fall wreath for my dining room hutch. I love it and no one notices it is a wreath.

If this wreath looks familiar it was on our Dutch door and it was in our living room last fall.

Repurposed wreaths that have a career change to the table have an added bonus.

Repurposed wreaths are easy to remove when it is dinner time or game night.

Wreaths are a great decor staple. Everyone has a front door no matter where they live and most of us have a coffee table or kitchen table that would love a repurposed wreath (with a candle in the center).

Please pin this image if you love Pinterest as much as I do for inspiration. Here are a few resources for wreath finds. Of course, my favorite place is still Homegoods … in moderation.

WREATH RESOURCES

I found this 17″ boxwood wreath.

Here is a fern wreath.

Love grapevine wreaths? Check out this 2-pack.

THE WEEKEND EDIT AUTO CORRECT

October 15, 2022

Good morning! What are your plans for the weekend? Can I share an embarrassing story?

I am a rapid-fire texter and quick on the send button. I end up sending three additional text messages to correct my typos and errant consonants.

And other texts, like the one I sent to my daughter, auto-corrected to “he is hot.”

Wait for it ..

I was texting about my future son-in-law’s likeness to an actor.

See the text exchange below.

I could not type fast enough to add #autocorrecterror.

What is your funniest auto-correct text message?

And this is not the first time I have texted my daughter to tell her her fiance, my future SIL looks like someone famous or the bagger at Kroger. As my seven-year-old niece tells me, Dan 2.0 is handsome.

WATCHING + READING + FINDS

. When is the last time you made Monkey Bread?
Here is a list of slow cooker recipes.
This jacket is in my shopping cart.
This is a great list of Halloween wreath ideas.
These booties came in the mail and I love them with jeans!

FALL PREP REMINDERS

Creative storage ideas for serving trays
Kitchen sink tips
Time to do this.
Do this while watching football.

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PUMPKIN AND CHOCOLATE BARS

October 13, 2022

Some people think of leaves as the welcome signal for autumn. For me, it is seeing cases of Libby canned pumpkin on an endcap at Kroger. And that was what happened last week when I ran into the store for my Kroger brand of vanilla caramel creamer. Along with canned pumpkin, there were the familiar nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Fall showed up in aisle four.

With cooler mornings it was the perfect time to make these bars filled with pumpkin goodness and chocolate chips. These bars are the perfect density with the chocolate chip and pumpkin combo.

These bars are pretty much fail-proof and you know what a big promise that is if you have followed my recipes.

PUMPKIN AND CHOCOLATE BARS

The ingredient list has no surprises so you should have most of the ingredients. The only ingredient you may need is a can of pumpkin. Check the endcaps next to the baking aisle.

Sidenote: Right about now my sister is banging her head against her tablet because I did not follow the recipe. #snarkysisters

PUMPKIN AND CHOCOLATE BARS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

2 CUPS FLOUR
1 1 /2 TSP CINNAMON
3/4 TSP GINGER
1/2 TSP NUTMEG
1/8 TSP. ALLSPICE
1/8 TSP CLOVES
1 TSP BAKING SODA
3/4 TSP. KOSHER SALT
2 STICKS BUTTER, SOFTENED
1 1/4 CUP SUGAR
1 EGG, ROOM TEMP
2 TEASPOONS VANILLA
1 CUP CANNED PUMPKIN
1 1/2 CUPS SEMISWEET OR MILK CHOCOLATE CHIPS (OR A COMBO)

INSTRUCTIONS

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350. LINE 9X12 BAKING PAN WITH FOIL.
SPRAY WITH COOKING SPRAY
WHISK DRY INGREDIENTS
CREAM BUTTER, SUGAR ADD EGG AND VANILLA. ADD PUMPKIN
SLOWLY ADD DRY INGREDIENTS, STIR IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS
SPREAD INTO PAN. BAKE FOR 25-ISH MINUTES DEPENDING ON OVEN SETTINGS. CUT INTO BARS.

That’s it! This pumpkin and chocolate combo is perfect for this time of year. If you are headed to Kroger to find the canned pumpkin on the end cap grab a few extra cans for these favorite pumpkin recipes.

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN DOG BONES

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKE

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WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THESE AUTUMN TRAY IDEAS

October 11, 2022

Hi there! I am so excited to join Katherine our hostess who blogs at Katherine’s Corner for this amazing blog tour filled with autumn tray ideas and inspiration.

These fall theme trays will take you all the way to Thanksgiving.

Not sure where to start for your pre-Thanksgiving decor? We have tons of ideas for autumn trays this season.

AUTUMN TRAY IDEAS — Welcome autumn blog tour

If you are stopping by from Cecilia’s blog My Thrifstore Addiction welcome to Everyday Edits. My name is Laura and I am so excited to share my fall tray with you!

I love trays. They come in all types of stages and heights. And they make decorating and organizing a breeze. For this season I chose a wicker rectangular basket for my living room autumn tray.