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• Bullet Journaling• This is one of my favorit

• Bullet Journaling• This is one of my favorite ways to stay organized and document life. I’ve been doing this for a few years now. I had just started (around this time last year) teaching classes on how to bullet journal. Then, well... Covid. Such a bummer, I really enjoyed teaching those classes.
Trying to figure out a different platform on how to make that happen. Any suggestions or ideas on how to do that? And let me know if you’d be interested in learning. 🤗
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#bulletjournal #bulletjournaling #journal #bujo #organize #documentyourdays #scrapjournal #scrapbooking

• Golden Milk • I don’t always drink Old Fas

• Golden Milk • I don’t always drink Old Fashions at night. Some nights it’s tea, and other nights it’s a Turmeric Latte or Golden Milk.
I enjoy the taste! My husband doesn’t mind the taste, and the girls, well... they tolerate me making them things that are good for their health or aid them in some way.
If you’re looking for something that is a sleep-aid or helps with inflammation, you should try this.
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Recipe on my blog:
www.passionandpoppies.com/golden-milk
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#goldenmilk #turmeric #healthylifestyle #tumericlatte #inflammation #sleepaid #health #wellness #tea #myfamilydoesntlikeit

I see the resemblance, do you? 2021 might be the y

I see the resemblance, do you? 2021 might be the year I learn how to do my hair! Maybe... possibly... we’ll see.
What product do you use to help with the frizz-fro?
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#frizzyhair #friz #hair #lionsmane #lion #messyhairdontcare #2021

The next best thing to homemade sushi rolls, is le

The next best thing to homemade sushi rolls, is leftover sushi bowls. The sushi rice can be a little hard as left overs. I either make new rice or add a little water and warm up in the microwave to the leftover rice, if there is any. Either way, easy dinner and I’m not wasting food.
Not wasting food and eating leftovers was something we got better at, and embraced during quarantine. This year I’ve challenged myself to do even better. I hate throwing away good food.
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If you haven’t tried making homemade sushi, (we usually just make California rolls due to not finding sushi grade Ahi) you’re missing out!
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Check out my blog for the recipe:
https://www.passionandpoppies.com/sushi-rice
Or just search “sushi” on my blog and both sushi rice and California rolls will come up.
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#sushi #homemade #homemadesushi #californiaroll #avocado #food #dinner

Hello 2021!?! Ready or not, here it is! We celebra

Hello 2021!?! Ready or not, here it is! We celebrated NYE in our traditional fashion, in bed before midnight. But not without a movie and an Old Fashioned though.
Today I’m going to take some time for myself (a forever intention/goal/resolution) to reflect on the last year and set some new intentions. You don’t move forward by dwelling on the past, but you do learn and grow from it by embracing it. All of it. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Just remember to give yourself grace. And be as kind to yourself as you are to others.
Life wasn’t meant to be without challenges, sad times, or obstacles. As this last year has shown all of us.
Love, good health and happy wishes to you and your family in 2021. It’s just about time for a mimosa... sans the OJ. Salute! 🥂

• Winter Salad • My mom made this earlier in t

• Winter Salad • My mom made this earlier in the month. And we all loved it so much I keep making it. It’s so good! I’m on a salad kick... what’s your favorite salad. I need some ideas.
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Salad: Romaine, dried cranberries, shredded Swiss cheese, chopped cashews, chopped apples and pears tossed with a lemon poppyseed dressing.
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#salad #greens #poppyseed #dinner #lunch #foodie

Anyone else still chugging along like it’s still

Anyone else still chugging along like it’s still Christmas time? ❤️💚
I made more of these sugared cranberries last night and the girls made sugar cookies the night before. As happy as I am to see what 2021 is all about, I can’t believe Christmas and 2020 is over. So I’m going to be over here acting like it’s not.
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#cranberry #dessert #sweets #christmas #favoritetimeoftheyear #sugaredcranberries #2020 #holiday #holidayseason

And just like that it’s over. I hope you all had

And just like that it’s over. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! ❤️💚

This kid is so excited for Christmas that he puts

This kid is so excited for Christmas that he puts a bow on his head a few times a day, sits or lays underneath the Christmas tree, and waits for me to “open” my present. 🎄 🎁 He even had his oldest sister wrap him up in wrapping paper 🙈
Merry Christmas Eve my friends ❤️💚
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#christmas #christmaseve #presents #christmasmagic #favoritetimeoftheyear #merryandbright #christmastree

• Butter Chicken• I know, I know... the “but

• Butter Chicken• I know, I know... the “butter” part might keep you from making this. But it is delicious! And you should try it if you haven’t already.
Getting the recipe from my mom and will get it up in the blog soon, keep you posted. Happy Wednesday!
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#butterchicken #chickenrecipes #chicken #butter #dinnerideas #foodie #food #dinner

• Old Fashioned• Once upon a time, I had a str

• Old Fashioned• Once upon a time, I had a strong dislike for these. Now, it’s my evening beverage of choice. Guess that’s what happens when your husbands entire family drinks them. That, and I’m a fan of my homemade orange simple syrup that goes in it. It’s a must have!
What’s your favorite evening beverage?
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Ingredients: Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura orange bitters, orange simple syrup, orange peel and Luxardo Maraschino cherry.
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#holidaycocktails #oldfashioned #bulleit #luxardo #angostura #favorite #favoritetimeoftheyear #drinks #cocktails #orange #mixology #christmas

• Chicken Curry • Let’s talk comfort food! W

• Chicken Curry • Let’s talk comfort food! What’s your go to? Mine is curry. One of my all time favorite dishes.
With my dad being born in India and living his adult life in Kenya and Tanzania, I’ve learned there are a ton of ways to make curry. This is a combination of my dad’s recipe and my grannies sides. A dish that comes together and feeds my soul.
I’ve turned a lot of people into curry lovers with this dish. And right now I’m really missing hosting and feeding my people. I really hope in 2021 I can have parties again!
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#curry #dinnerideas #dinner #comfortfood #soulfood #foodie #chicken #chickencurry #ilovecooking

I have been shuffling all the things around, and e

I have been shuffling all the things around, and every room around for the past two/three months. And this is the best shuffle happenstance thus far!
I LOVE Christmas!! And our Peloton...when my hip wants to work! 👵🏼
Who has a @onepeloton? And what’s your username so I can follow you?
I need something to inspire me other than the Christmas tree! Even if I just sit there and high five you! 😂 ❤️💚
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#peloton #christmas #christmastree #ride #rideyourbike #christmastree #pelotonmom #favoritetimeoftheyear

I really enjoyed making these fire starters. And I

I really enjoyed making these fire starters. And I think they came out so cute and festive. They will make a great little gift, or porch present.
And don’t forget I made a few more Christmas candles and sets. If you’re interested you can pop over to The Craft House or message me. Get them before they are gone. Swipe right for shop hours. And have a happy a Tuesday! ❤️💚

Found my Christmas cocktail! Light, refreshing and

Found my Christmas cocktail! Light, refreshing and festive! If you don’t know, I love making simple syrups. I’ve never made a rosemary simple syrup before but super glad I did. This drink is pretty yummy. Vodka, rosemary simple syrup, lemon juice and club soda or sparkling water.
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Recipe: (makes 2 drinks)
6 oz. vodka
2 oz. rosemary simple syrup
1 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice
club soda or sparkling water
- Mix vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker
- Fill 2 lowball glasses with ice
- pour mixture 3/4 of the way in glasses
- top with club soda, stir
- ENJOY!
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#christmas #christmascocktails #cocktails #holiday #drinks #rosemary #cranberry #vodka #easyrecipes #festive

•Beets• Anyone else love beets?? 🙋🏼‍♀️ I love them plain or in a beet salad with a citrus vinaigrette. I want to know what other kind of dishes to make them into? How do you eat beets?? Please share 🤗
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#beetsalad #beets #veggies #arugula #goatcheese #easyrecipes #easydinner #recipes #dinner #salad

•Candles• I wasn’t planning on pouring any

•Candles• I wasn’t planning on pouring any more candles this year. But because of all you wonderful people I’m out of Christmas candles, and low on my everyday candles.
I don’t usually do custom pouring, but thought I’d give it a shot.
I have 25 cans available for “pick your print.” Just DM me what print you’d like by tomorrow, Thursday December 10. I will be pouring this weekend.
Also, unless you’ve already placed an order with me, I am out of my candle sets. (Candle, sugar scrub and tea lights) If you are wanting to purchase a set, place that order too! I will only be pouring these 25 cans.
Message me if you have any questions.
14 oz. CANdle $15
Candle set $30
Tea light pack (10) $5
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#candles #soycandles #soywaxcandles #handpoured #handmade #makersgonnamake #tealights #sugarscrub #christmas #gifts #christmasdecor #farmhousedecor

• BACON • 4 out of 5 of us, in my house LOVES

• BACON • 4 out of 5 of us, in my house LOVES bacon. And I find when my husband makes it, I eat an unknown amount of bacon. He cuts the strips in half and cooks it in a cast iron skillet. It’s delicious. But again, those small half pieces of bacon, are like bite size candy. Who keeps track?! And oddly enough, when it’s cooked hole, I eat 2 maybe 3 pieces. But only if it’s super crunch. Haha.
The easiest, and my favorite way to cook bacon, is to bake it! The Pampered Chef baking stone makes the best bacon in 20 minutes, no flipping. I let mine go a littler longer because I like it crispy. Each oven is a little different I cook mine convection at 400 degrees. So regular bake around 420 degrees.
Probably 85% of my favorite cooking/baking tools are from The Pampered Chef.
If you’re interested in any product, and looking for a consultant, I know a gal. Check out my friend Jacqueline IG: DreamKitchen.vip or check out her website:
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/dreamkitchenvip
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#bacon #breakfast #pamperedchef #blogger #food #foodie

Happy Friday! This is me, Jeanne, the frizzy-haire

Happy Friday! This is me, Jeanne, the frizzy-haired gnome loving mama behind all the posts. I’ve had a few friends tell me I should do an “about me post.”
Whelp... I don’t know how great I am at talking about myself, but here it goes. Some things you might or might not know about me.
1. I’m a mom of a 20, 16, and 4 year old.
2. My husband was my childhood, teenage, and now adulthood crush. 🤗 Lucky me!
3. I’ve had 2 back surgeries and need a hip replacement. Also, lucky me!
4. I was run over by a pickup truck when I was 17. Literally, by a friend, which caused one of the back surgeries and ankle surgery. Again, luck!
5. I love candles, that why I make and sell them.
6. I have a passion for cooking, baking, and mixing up cocktails.
7. I walk the line of insanity. *refer back to number 1.
8. I strongly dislike doing my hair. (My poor mom, she’s a hairdresser)
9. I like to think I’m pretty creative.
10. I struggle with social media. *also refer back to number 1.
Well, after I asked my oldest daughter (thanks, Lex) about myself. This wasn’t so hard 😘
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#momlife #mom #blogger #bloglife #messyhairdontcare #selfie #aboutme

• Cranberry Mules • A holiday spin to the Mosc

• Cranberry Mules • A holiday spin to the Moscow Mule. Made with spiced rum instead of vodka. Have to say it was delicious. This was great on Thanksgiving, but it will also be wonderful for Christmas ❤️💚
Check the recipe on the blog:
www.passionandpoppies.com/cranberry-mule
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#cranberrymule #mules #moscowmule #cranberries #cocktails #mixology #holidaydrinks #christmas #favoriteseason

I love making candles! And I am excited to be addi

I love making candles! And I am excited to be adding these tea light packs! Super happy how they turned out 🤗
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#candles #candle #tealights #soycandles #handpouredcandles #homemade #makersgonnamake #gifts #christmastime

• Shrimp Tacos • Happy December 1st and happy

• Shrimp Tacos • Happy December 1st and happy taco Tuesday. Tacos are one of my favorite meals. Because well, tacos. They are one of those meals that can be simple and quick to throw together. Or with a little more time and a few more ingredients, you can make so many tasty toppings. There are so many variations who could ever get sick of tacos!?
Check the blog for some delicious taco ideas. Like cauliflower tacos, which are amazing!! And the pickled cabbage or my black beans.
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www.passion and poppies.com/roasted-cauliflower-tacos
Or just search tacos on my site. 🌮 ❤️
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#tacotuesday #tacosarelife #tacos #shrimp #cauliflower #easyrecipes #easydinner #dinner #food #foodie

• Merry Monday • And happy last day of Novembe

• Merry Monday • And happy last day of November!!! I am not embarrassed at all to let you guys know I’ve been decorated for Christmas for a couple weeks now.
This year has been a lot of things. And going by too quickly is one of them. This is my favorite time of the year AND my favorite holiday. I’m doing the best I can to slow downs and enjoy all the moments. Easier said than done, but the effort is there!
When did you guys decorate? I know I’m not alone in this. ❤️💚
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#merrymonday #monday #coffee #coffeetime #favoritetimeoftheyear #christmas #christmastree #merryandbright #christmasdecor

• Ramen • Happy Sunday!!! If you’re looking

• Ramen • Happy Sunday!!! If you’re looking for a delicious meal, this is definitely a family favorite. We love when the weather finally changes and we get cool evenings, because that means soup!
Recipe is up in the blog. Hope you check it out. And let me know if you make it. I wanna see pictures 🍜
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www.passionandpoppies.com/the-best-ramen or just search ramen on my site. ❣️
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#ramen #ramennoodles #ramenlover #soup #dinner #homemade #easyrecipes #easymeals