Desperately Seeking Gina

October 11, 2019

Vegetarian Mummy Dogs with Spicy Mustard

In the 12+ years I’ve been vegetarian I’ve been so disappointed that I couldn’t take part in the fun Halloween Mummy Dog tradition. Back in the day, I loved a good hot dog. But since becoming vegetarian, I have found a delicious vegan alternative; Smart Dogs ® | Lightlife vegan hot dogs. I can’t believe it took me so long to realize I could eat fun Halloween foods. Thus, Vegetarian Mummy Dogs with Spicy Mustard Sauce were born.

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We like spicy foods here at Cove Cottage so I threw together some recipes I had saved to come up with a spicy hot mustard sauce to enjoy with our vegetarian mummy dogs. Let’s make them, shall we?

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October 10, 2019

Cozy Mysteries Fall Reading List

It may have been a bajillion degrees outside despite being the middle of September when I got into the reading mood, but I shouldn’t have expected anything other than a scorching hot beginning to fall here in Arkansas. I have been here almost 12 years, after all, and it hasn’t stopped me from turning the air down low and compiling my cozy mysteries fall reading list.

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It’s been a long while since I’ve shared what I’m reading. Keep up with me over on GoodReads for updates. I’ve almost doubled my reading challenge for 2019! Now…let’s talk about cozy mysteries, shall we?

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October 9, 2019

Pumpkin Shaped Mini Pancake Waffles

I know what you’re thinking Pumpkin Shaped Mini Pancake Waffles? Is that really a thing? Well, yes. Yes it is. And I’m in love, teetering on obsessed.

I’m officially pumpkin obsessed. No, really. I started a pumpkin Instagram account called Officially Pumpkin Obsessed. It’s been loads of fun during this autumn season, even though Mother Nature has not cooperated and it’s been unbearably hot.

Pumpkin shaped pancake waffles have helped better the situation.

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pumpkin shaped pancakes with walnuts and syrup

Any time one can lather pumpkin shaped pancakes with maple leaf shaped butter and drench the whole thing in syrup-is a good time, indeed.

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October 2, 2019

Trick or Treat Cup Halloween Banner

When I worked in an office with other associates, I was always looking for ways to brighten someone’s day and spiff up their cubicle. This fun Trick or Treat Cup Halloween Banner would make a totally cute way to bring joy to a friend or coworker.

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Use these fun tiny coffee cups to count down the days or gift coffee or candies.

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August 26, 2019

DIY Pom Pom Cheer Sticks

I’ve been making these DIY Pom Pom Cheer Sticks for the last few days and they are SO FUN! Originally, I made them for a Friday Five Live episode over on Facebook.

When KATV invited me over to make a football themed craft, I knew these would be perfect. And then, I totally blanked on how to make them. Ha! I almost gave up and tried something else but I knew in my heart I really wanted to make these fun cheerleading pom poms again. I finally re-figured-out my process and the show was able to go on!

Watch me make these on KATV, our local ABC affiliate.

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black, red, and silver tissue paper pom poms

These fun and easy cheer poms can be made in any color combination for high school, college, or even professional sports teams. Let’s make ’em. Go Team!

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