We'd like to wish a happy and safe Thanksgiving to everyone out there! Enjoy the food, drink, and company. Here's a festive picture of cats for the occasion.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Holiday Recipe: Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:27 PM
It seems like all the good holiday food is for dinner and desert, but it doesn't have to be that way. This holiday turn your breakfast into a delicious meal with "Holiday Recipe: Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding"!
Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding
Adapted from Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast BookServes 8 to 101 (12 ounces) loaf French bread, sliced4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature3 cups eggnog2 cups whole or 2% milk5 large eggs4 egg yolks1 cup sugarPinch salt2 tablespoons bourbon (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)Confectioners’ sugar and warm maple syrup, for servingGenerously butter the bread slices. Cut the buttered slices...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Bob Vila’s November ‘Must Do’ Projects
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:27 AM
Every home needs a little upkeep, especially for seasonal changes. As fall begins to fade away and the weather gets colder, check out these "Bob Vila’s November ‘Must Do’ Projects" to keep your place cozy and calm!
Embrace the season
It doesn’t take much to bring the natural beauty of the season indoors. Fill a bowl with acorns and pinecones to admire, cut leaf-covered branches to decorate a table or create an autumnal wreath to hang above the mantel — or outside on the front door. You’ll find plenty of clever ideas in “Budget Decor: 10 Ways to Dress Up Your House for Fall.”
Seal those drafts
A small crack or one leaky window might not...
Friday, November 8, 2013
Cheap, Easy DIY Project: Stylish, Modern Bar Cart Hack for Under $40
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:47 AM
Forget going out to the bar, instead bring the bar to you! Check out this wonderful bar cart for your digs in "Cheap, Easy DIY Project: Stylish, Modern Bar Cart Hack for Under $40" and mix up a little something for yourself at the end of this long week!
When it comes to bar carts, there aren't too many budget-friendly options that also happen to be fashionable. A bar cart at Target runs $100+, and you can't even find (an attractive) one at IKEA for less than $50. But this one above? It was built for under $40 (and to say "built" is really stretching it). The secret?
Harbor Freight, the discount tool and equipment chain! This two-shelf...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Back to Basics: 8 Warm & Cozy Recipes with Cinnamon
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:53 AM
There is nothing like walking out of the cold and into a warm house with delicious smells and treats. Winter is coming soon, so prepare yourself with "Back to Basics: 8 Warm & Cozy Recipes with Cinnamon" below!
After a few years of pushing aside plain cinnamon in favor of more exotic spice blends, I've found myself pulling out the cinnamon bottle again and again lately. No fancy spices, no complicated blends, just the comforting taste of buttery cinnamon toast, warm cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodles. But the cinnamon options don't end there — from apple cinnamon mini monkey breads to spicy lamb and cinnamon-roasted eggplant pies,...
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Haunted Houses in Albuquerque
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:06 PM
Looking for some spooky haunted houses for some Halloween thrills this year? Look no further! Check out this list of places you can go to for scare-tastic times!
Not only does Albuquerque have some haunted houses great for visiting during the Halloween season, there are also ghostly events happening year round. Take a ghost tour and visit some of the oldest ghosts in town.
AbqBooThe free, non-professional haunted house is open October 31 and November 1. You'll find haunted halls, an animated graveyard, singing busts, deadly pirates and more. The batcave has the television show batmobile.
Dragon's House of TerrorThe gruesome foursome are back: the clown butcher, Michael, Jason and Pumpkinhead. The Rio Ranchohaunted house will be open October 4 through the 31st,: October...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
DIY Halloween
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:59 AM
Check out these great Halloween decorations that you can make yourself. Here are ten great decorations that are affordable and fun! There are outdoor and indoor options that will sure to make your guests enjoy the party. You can learn more at Money Crashers.
1. Backyard Cemetery
This classic Halloween decoration idea turns your yard into a creepy cemetery. Use reclaimed materials to create a free graveyard. To create your haunted cemetery, cut different shapes out of cardboard and paint them to look like aging tombstones. Once they dry, you can arrange them on the lawn to look like a miniature graveyard.You can also use the tombstones...
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Recipe: Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Rainbow Chard
Posted by Larimer Associates on 12:42 PM
Rainbows are famous for having pots of gold in them, but how would one taste? If you're curious then check out "Recipe: Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Rainbow Chard" below!
Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Rainbow Chard
Serves 8 to 10 (makes about 10 cups)
4 medium golden beets, tops removed (see Recipe Note)1 cup dry pearl barley1/2 large red onion, minced (about 1 cup)1 bunch (about 1 pound) rainbow chard3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, divided4 ounces feta, crumbled, plus extra for serving2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, dividedSalt and pepper to taste
Heat the oven to 450°F. Loosely wrap the beets in foil and...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
DIY Project: Make Your Own Slatted Console Table
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:19 AM
This DIY project is versatile in that it can fit in most any room or situation. Not only that, but it also comes with its own free instructions! Check out "DIY Project: Make Your Own Slatted Console Table" below!
We've featured Ana White before, like when we shared her creative instructions for building your own backyard see-saw! I stumbled across her newest project while looking for a thin console table to fit into our foyer. I love the idea of making our own furniture — now we just have to find an area that suits the building process!
In her newest tutorial, with detailed PDF instructions, Ana guides us through making our...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
7 Simple Tips To Help You Declutter
Posted by Larimer Associates on 1:24 PM
Sometimes we sit down in our homes and think "How did I end up with all of this stuff!?" Whether its a lack of organization, or just a lot of trinkets here and there, clutter can build up over time. If you've decided that you've had enough, check out "7 Simple Tips To Help You Declutter" below!
1. Set the mood.
If you have a diffuser, fill it with uplifting essential oils such as grapefruit, lemon, or Elevation blend. These pleasant aromas will help you tackle the emotions that would otherwise distract you and keep you from accomplishing your goals. Our sense of smell is the only sense directly related to our brain, and...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
5 Make and Freeze Dinners
Posted by Larimer Associates on 11:33 AM
Sometimes there's just no extra time to cook up a complicated meal, so having ones already prepared to eat can be incredibly convenient in a pinch. Check out "5 Great Meals to Make Ahead and Freeze" to make sure that you'll always have something to chow down on even if you're short on time.
Soups
While I grew up eating canned soup, that’s not been the case for my kids. The canned variety is generally oversalted, oversweetened, and overpriced. Since it’s so easy to make my own, there’s really no reason not to.
I regularly prepare our favorite soups, sometimes two or three varieties at a time, and freeze them in family- and individually-sized...
