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Giving the Gift of Time & Creating Memories this Holiday season

 This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

When was the last time you kept your phone aside and truly had a meaningful conversation with your loved ones giving your undivided attention? This Holiday season, let’s make it a priority to make time & create memories with our friends and family. As the year comes to an end, here’s how I am committing to spending some real time with my loved ones and being present for them.

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Recipes

12 Hot Cocoa Recipes you Need to Try!

When the weather out there is freezing cold, all you want to do sometimes is curl up on the couch or your bed (hey, we’re not judging) and sip on a hot beverage.

Check out these amazing hot chocolate recipes that you’ve got to try out this winter –

Check out these amazing hot chocolate recipes that you've got to try out this winter -

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Recipes

Holiday Moscow Mule with a Twist | Spiced Peach Moscow Mule

This post is sponsored by Sparkling ICE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Give a twist to the classic Moscow mule this holiday season with this delicious and fun holiday inspired Spiced Peach Moscow Mule.

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I remember the first time I tried the classic Moscow mule at one of New York’s rooftop restaurants. I was so impressed with its refreshing and clean flavors, that it instantly became one of my most favorite drinks. After that, every time whenever we went out, I always seemed to gravitate towards a glass of Moscow Mule.

The funny thing is, I never expected the hubs to like it since he normally steers clear from cocktails or other mixed drinks like these. But surprisingly even he liked it and now we often make it at home.

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Food Reviews

Degusta Box Food Subscription Review – October

Check out all the fun Fall/ Halloween themed items in October’s Degusta Box –

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This box was sent for review purposes and this post may contain affiliate links.

Degustabox is a monthly food subscription service box that sends you an assortment of delicious food & beverage products (that you may not typically find at all retailers) every month. It’s priced at $19.99 per box and all the items in the box always exceed the money that you pay for.

If you’re a foodie and love trying out new things, this is a fun way to try out new products that you would have normally not tried out.

Snag your first Degustabox for just $12.99!

This Month’s theme: This month did not have a particular theme but it had a Halloween/ Fall vibe to it.

Let’s take a peek at all the delicious items –

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