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Spiked Elderflower Lemonade – An Easy 4th of July Cocktail

Now that my husband and I are settling into our new home in Kansas City, Missouri, I am finding that I am more enthusiastic than ever to celebrate holidays.  The 4th of July has long been a favorite holiday of mine here in the United States.  It almost always falls on a hot and sunny day, the food is delicious, and you get a free fireworks show out of the deal!  What’s not to love?  This year, as we near the 4th of July, I am looking for ways to infuse a little red, white, and blue spirit into my everyday life.  Enter this delicious and refreshing spiked elderflower lemonade, a quick and easy 4th of July cocktail that makes the perfect addition to any summertime celebration.

As we near the 4th of July infuse a little red, white, and blue spirit into my everyday life with this delicious and refreshing spiked elderflower lemonade, a quick and easy 4th of July cocktail that makes the perfect addition to any summertime celebration.

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Say Hello to Summer with Gluten Free Sloppy Joe’s

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In case you missed the announcement, in the last two weeks, my husband and I have packed up our Hollywood life, loaded our two pups into our car, and road tripped the majority of the way across the country in search of a slower paced, more authentic life.  We are now settling into our new home in Kansas City, Missouri splendidly just in time for summer fun!

Since I moved to Los Angeles in 2014, I had been completely without a yard, something this Pacific Northwest girl has struggled with greatly.  Creating an outdoor space in our new home is of the utmost importance to me, which is why I am thrilled to partner with Kleenex and VIVA to share my tips for how to create your own backyard mecca along with my twist on a classic summer recipe for Gluten Free Sloppy Joe’s!

As we near the 4th of July, now is the perfect time to get started on your very own backyard mecca.  With just a few simple, budget friendly additions to your backyard, you too can create your own slice of paradise and be enjoying Gluten Free Sloppy Joe's in no time.

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Say Hello to Summer and Enjoy Rosé Your Way

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Sunny days are here again and nothing says spring and summer quite like a crisp and refreshing rosé.  Regardless of what occasion you are celebrating, rosé makes the perfect summertime beverage.  This season, with the help of Gallo Winery’s Rosé Your Way, your perfect rosé pairing is just a quick quiz away.

Sunny days are here again and there is not any better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious, cool and crisp rosé. This spring and summer, enjoy rosé your way by pairing it with this delicious quick and easy homemade hummus recipe.

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Immune Boosting Smoothie – A 5 Minute Breakfast

I am not sure if it is just that Southern California still reeling from a rough flu season or whether everyone around me is truly still getting sick.  Whatever the case may be, I want NO part of it.  That is where this delicious Immune Boosting Smoothie comes in.  Whether you are looking for a quick and easy 5 minute breakfast idea or a way to fight off the common cold, this smoothie is for you. Nutritious, filling, and refreshing, this green goddess smoothie comes with a kick!

Whether you are looking for a quick and easy 5 minute breakfast idea or a way to fight off the common cold, this Immune Boosting Smoothie is for you. Nutritious, filling, and refreshing, this green goddess smoothie comes with a kick!

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Give the Gift of Grey Goose This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is officially upon us and the pressure is on to find the perfect gift for everyone on our list.  This year I’m focusing my gift-giving efforts on experiences rather than things, which is why the perfect option for me is to give the gift of Grey Goose.  Grey Goose is versatile, enjoyable, and sharable, making it the gift that keeps on giving.  Read on to discover how Grey Goose is upping their holiday spirit this season and to check out a very special holiday spin on a classic cocktail.

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