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Get your coloring fix here!

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The adult coloring craze just keeps getting better! So many people are discovering how relaxing and fun it is to spend some time on a simple creative pursuit like coloring. I love it!

Today I’ve got some great coloring goodies for you!

 

First, I’ve got a FREE coloring book for you to download today!  It’s called Lollipop Trees and it has some great, relaxing designs included.  Simply click the image to download.

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Next,  did you know that you can get FREE coloring pages each month from Color Monthly?  It’s true!

Color Monthly will send you 5 free printable coloring pages each month, PLUS you can take advantage of additional offers if you choose to.  Sign up is FREE!

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Finally, I’ve put together a huge assortment of 100 coloring books for you to check out.  You are sure to find something that is a perfect fit for your interests!

100 coloring books for grown-ups1. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns – $8.94

2. A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Mandalas and Henna Inspired Flowers, Animals, and Paisley Patterns – $5.87

3. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Animal Designs – $9.28

4. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book – $9.57

5. Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book – $9.57

6. Detailed Designs and Beautiful Patterns – $7.99

7. Balance (Angie’s Extreme Stress Menders Volume 1) – $8.49

8. Creative Haven Owls Coloring Book – $3.26

9. Adult Coloring Book: Butterflies and Flowers – $6.29

10. Creative Haven Creative Cats Coloring Book – $3.71

11. Art Nouveau Animal Designs Coloring Book – $3.86

12. Color Me Calm: 100 Coloring Templates for Meditation and Relaxation – $10.19

13. Harry Potter Coloring Book – $9.20

14. Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy – $6.57

15. Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book – $10.17

16. Mystical Mandala Coloring Book – $3.28

17. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns Volume 2 – $11.69

18. Adult Coloring Book: Ocean Animal Patterns – $11.68

19. Creative Haven Entangled Coloring Book – $3.96

20. Coloring Books for Grownups: Dia de los Muertos – $6.99

21. The Time Garden: A Magical Journey and Coloring Book – $8.79

22. The Calm Coloring Book – $7.18

23. Beautiful Relaxation: Coloring Book for Everyone – $6.23

24. Beauty in the Bible: Adult Coloring Book – $10.79

25. Color Me Happy: 100 Coloring Templates That Will Make You Smile – $13.19

26. Paisley Designs Coloring Book – $3.59

27. Home for the Holidays: A Hand-Crafted Adult Coloring Book– $9.76

28. Fanciful Faces Coloring Book – $5.99

29. Whimsical Gardens Coloring Book – $5.17

30. A Coloring Book with a Hidden Picture Twist – $4.56

31. The Official A Game of Thrones Coloring Book – $10.17

32. “Today Is Going To Be A Great Day” Inspirational Adult Coloring Book – $7.99

33. Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me – $10.67

34. Tropical World: A Coloring Book Adventure – $8.22

35. I Love My Hair: A Coloring Book of Braids, Coils, and Doodle Dos – $10.87

36. Awesome Animals: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults – $8.99

37. Color the Psalms: An Adult Coloring Book for Your Soul – $9.99

38. Creative Haven NatureScapes Coloring Book – $5.99

39. The Affirmations Coloring Book – $11.74

40. Love You MOM: doodle & dream: A beautiful and inspiring adult coloring book for Moms everywhere – $7.99

41. Awesome Animals Volume 2: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults – $8.99

42. Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations – $12.46

43. Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Amazing Places Real and Imagined – $10.92

44. Mandala Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns – $6.29

45. Creative Haven Christmas Trees Coloring Book – $4.65

46. Disney Princess: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation – $9.71

47. Floral Bouquets Coloring Book – $3.59

48. The Official Outlander Coloring Book – $10.80

49. Doodle Invasion: Zifflin’s Coloring Book (Volume 1) – $9.65

50. An Adult Coloring Book: Wild and Free – $8.49

51. Midnight Forest Coloring Book: Animal Designs on a Dramatic Black Background – $5.99

52. Faith in Color: An Adult Coloring Book

53. Colorama Coloring Book for Adults , Create Something Wonderful & Relax – $14.79

54. Steampunk Fashions Coloring Book– $5.21

55. Goddesses Coloring Book – $2.87

56. The Coloring Cafe-Volume One: A Coloring Book for Grown-Up Girls – $8.99

57. The Mindfulness Coloring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People – $9.19

58. Creative Haven Dimensions Coloring Book – $5.99

59. The Eclectic Owl: An Adult Coloring Book – $5.39

60. Adult Coloring Books: A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Stress Relieving Patterns and Intricate Doodles – $7.99

61. Enchanting English Garden: An Inkcredible Scavenger Hunt and Coloring Book – $13.46

62. Really RELAXING Colouring Book 2: Colour Me Calm – $6.95

63. Creative Haven Snowflake Mandalas Coloring Book – $5.17

64. Joyful Designs Adult Coloring Book – $5.93

65. Adult Coloring Book: Relaxation Templates for Meditation and Calming – $6.99

66. Coloring Books For Grown-Ups: Dia De Los Muertos: Sugar Skulls Coloring Pages – $6.99

67. 35 Mandala Designs: An Adult Coloring Book – $6.29

68. Coloring Book for Adults with Patterns, Henna Flowers and Mandala – $3.99

69. Enjoy The Most Beautiful Landscapes Coloring Book For Adults As An Relaxing Activity and Stress Relief – $4.12

70. Creative Haven Modern Tattoo Designs Coloring Book – $5.39

71. Christmas Designs Adult Coloring Book – $7.56

72. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Animal Designs Volume 2 – $9.57

73. Simple Blessings: Coloring Designs to Encourage Your Heart – $9.00

74. Posh Adult Coloring Book: Pretty Designs for Fun & Relaxation – $7.92

75. Christmas Coloring Book for Adults – $6.59

76. Centered Angie’s Extreme Stress Menders Volume 2 – $10.76

77. A Collection of Coloring Books for Adults; Featuring Mandalas, Flowers, and Geometric Designs – $7.99

78. The World’s Best Mandala Coloring Book: A Stress Management Coloring Book For Adults – $8.95

79. Godey’s Fashions Coloring Book – $2.49

80. Butterflies Coloring Book – $3.88

81. Beautiful Designs and Patterns Adult Coloring Book – $7.19

82. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Cats – $10.79

83. Happy Campers Coloring Book – $8.99

84. Adult Coloring Books: A coloring Books for Adults Featuring Over 45 Highly Detailed Designs & Beautiful Patterns – $8.30

85. Color Me Mindful: Underwater – $8.58

86. Cats & Quilts: Adult Coloring Book – $9.57

87. The Art of Nature Coloring Book: 60 Illustrations Inspired by Vintage Botanical and Scientific Prints – $12.88

88. Wonderful World Of Horses Coloring Book – $3.40

89. Owls Coloring Book – $3.09

90. The Victorian House Coloring Book – $4.99

91. Doodle Fusion: Zifflin’s Coloring Book (Volume 2) – $11.16

92. Dream Catcher: A Soul Bird’s Journey – $7.99

93. Angels Coloring Book – $3.15

94. Wow: Angie’s Extreme Coloring Books Volume 1 – $10.76

95. Creative Haven Zenscapes Coloring Book – $5.99

96. Mermaids – Calm Ocean Coloring Collection – $9.95

97. Creative Haven Vintage Christmas Greetings Coloring Book – $5.17

98. Adults Who Color Henna Art: An Adult Coloring Book – $7.99

99. The Language of Flowers Coloring Book – $3.99

100. The Cat Lovers Coloring Book – $3.99

Let’s Get You Saving Money Before Christmas Gets Here!

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Sick of spending a fortune at the grocery store?  Trying to find some more wiggle room in your budget before Christmas gets here?  Want to learn how to save more and spend less while living better?  Well, today is your lucky day! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle is happening TODAY and TOMORROW ONLY, and you are going to LOVE this deal!  

There is a ton of great information included in this bundle, but one thing I’m really, really excited about for you is that Grocery University is included!

Grocery University is the course I took several years ago when I decided I wanted to start winning at the grocery store.  The information is so clearly presented and engaging, and I was immediately saving hundreds of dollars a month by using what I learned!  So, I KNOW this one resource alone is going to help you bigtime, and there are even more great ebooks that will help you save in other ways.  Perfect timing for all of us that want to spend less at the grocery store during the biggest eating time of year!

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In addition to Grocery University, you’ll get a great collection of new cookbooks, meal plans, inspiration for your health, and a whole lot more.

 

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You can see everything that you’ll get HERE.  I already got my bundle and it is a great value! I think you will love it and I know this collection is well worth the purchase price!

The sale is only for today and tomorrow, and they have a great money-back guarantee, so you don’t have anything to lose.  Don’t miss this!

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20+ Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall

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I love, love, LOVE using my slow cooker year-round, but especially in the colder months.  I’m always on the lookout for great new recipes to try that can be popped into the slow cooker in the morning and ready at mealtime, and I get especially excited when the recipes are already following the healthy eating guidelines we try to live by.

Today I’ve got over 20 great recipes to share with you, and they are healthy ones, too! Ready?  Let’s go!

Clean Eating Crockpot Chicken Soup with Homemade Chicken Bouillon

Clean Eating Crockpot Pork Chops and Cranberries

Crockpot Chicken Tomato Bean Soup

Crockpot Mushroom Barley Soup

Crockpot London Broil

Crockpot Pumpkin Butter

No Peel Crockpot Apple Sauce

Clean Eating Crockpot Brownies

Gluten-Free Crockpot Chili

Thai Wedding Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Bean and Potato Burritos with Unrefried Beans

How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Clean Eating Crockpot Bread

Crockpot Curry Tikka Masala

Pineapple Pork Tacos

Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Quick Slow Cooker Meatloaf

Secret Ingredient Vegan BBQ Sandwich

Clean Eating Crock Pot Orange Chicken

Copycat Starbucks Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Starbucks hot cocoa

 

Are you ready for hot cocoa season?!  Now you can enjoy your favorite Starbucks Hot Cocoa treat from the comfort of home, inexpensively!  Here’s what you need:
starbucks hot cocoa ingredients

2 tablespoons of sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup water
1½ cup milk (any kind will do)
¼ teaspoon vanilla

starbucks hot cocoa process 1

 

Add water, cocoa, and sugar into a microwave safe bowl and heat for approximately 40 seconds or until warm. Mix well to create the chocolate syrup.  

Add milk and vanilla and stir well.  

Heat in the microwave for about 60 seconds or until hot.

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Serve with whipped cream and chocolate chips or syrup on top.  Enjoy!

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20 Mouth-Watering Bacon Recipes

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20 Mouth-Watering Bacon Recipes

 

Got bacon lovers at your house?  Then you’ll love this round-up!  Twenty mouth-watering recipes, all featuring bacon!  We’ve got main dishes, breads, side dishes, and even desserts.  Enjoy. 🙂

1. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Kabobs:  Only 5 ingredients!
2. Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad:  Perfect for a potluck!
3. Caramelized Onion Bacon and Tomato Wild Rice Salad:  Gluten-free and flavorful.
4. Bacon Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies:  Ready to try bacon cookies?  Wow!
5. Bourbon Bacon Banana Bread Pudding:  For Mardi Gras or anytime.
6. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels:  So cute, and perfect for a party.
7. Tomato and Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches: Get your day started the yummy way!
8. Easy Cheesball Recipe:  Perfect for a party, potluck, or snack!
9. Skillet Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:  A delicious and beautiful side dish!
10. Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread:  Perfect with a bowl of soup.
11. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread:  Hearty and beautiful!
12. Bacon Filled French Toast Sticks:  Hearty fall breakfast idea!
13. Cowboy Bacon Cheeseburger:  Super burger!
14. Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Bacon:  Perfect cold-weather soup!
15. 50/50 Burger:  The menfolk will love this.
16. Savory Bacon-Cheddar Pancakes with Corn and Jalapeno:  Colorful and flavorful!
17. Grilled Avocado Bacon Turkey Sandwich:  Pair with a warm, soothing soup or enjoy alone.  Yum!
18. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf:  New spin on a classic!
19. Kale + Bacon + Pumpkin Seeds:  Does the healthiness of the kale offset the sins of bacon?  lol
20. Bacon Onion Cookies:  Low Carb & Gluten Free, for the hardcore bacon lover!

 

 

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