Fall Is Here And The Air Has Started To Turn Brisk! Let Us Help You Warm Up With This Delicious Fall Favorite Cider!!!

Autumn Spiced Cider

½ Gal. Apple Cider

2c. Orange Juice

3 Cinnamon Sticks

10 Whole Cloves

1 Orange Zested

¼ Tsp. Ground Nutmeg

¼ Tsp. Ground Allspice

Put All Ingredients In To A Pot And Boil, Simmer For 15 Minutes. Strain Through A Fine Mesh Sieve And Serve Hot!!!! Add A Cinnamon Stick To Garnish. Enjoy!

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE SMELL GOOD (ALL THE TIME)

DON’T MASK THE BAD SMELLS

THE FIRST STEP TO HELP MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL FRESH IS TO GET RID OF BAD ODORS. MOST OBVIOUS ODORS CAN COME FROM OUR TRASH CANS AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL. TAKE OUT YOUR TRASH REGULARY ESPECIALLY IF YOU DETECT AN ODOR.

CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR- EXPIRED FOOD, FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED AS WELL AS SOME VEGETABLES LEAVE STRONG SCENTS. CLEANING OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR REGULARLY WILL HELP FROM KEEPING YOUR FRIDGE STORED WITH UNUSED, EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS. KEEP A BOX OF BAKING SODA IN YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER TO ABSORB ODORS.

CARPET HOLDS A LOT OF DIRT, DANDER AND ODOR. VACUUM REGULARLY TO PICK UP DIRT AND DUST TO HELP AVOID BUILD UP. HAVING YOUR CARPETS CLEANED (PROFESSIONALLY OR A PERSONAL USE CARPET CLEANER) CAN GET RID OF BAD SMELLS THAT ARE BUILT UP IN CARPET FIBERS.

OPEN WINDOWS, AIRING OUT YOUR HOME CAN HELP WITH STALE AIR AND COOKING ODORS STUCK INSIDE.

INVESTING IN AN AIR PURIFIER CAN HELP ELIMINATE ODORS WHILE REMOVING DUST, POLLEN AND OTHER ALLERGENS IN THE AIR TO HELP YOU BREATHE BETTER.

WASH LINENS/TOWELS THAT HAVE BEEN STORED FOR A LONG TIME TO REMOVE THE MUSTY SMELL FROM THE LINEN CLOSET AND ALSO HELP YOU CLEAN OUT UNUSED ITEMS YOU MAY NOT USE ANY LONGER.

HERE ARE MORE TIPS TO HELP YOUR HOME SMELL FRESH

- USE ROOM SPRAY AND/OR FABRIC SPRAY ON FURNITURE

- STOVE TOP OR CROCKPOT POTPOURRI (MANY RECIPES ONLINE)

- KITCHEN DRAIN CLEANER

- SCENTED CLEANING PRODUCTS

- SCENT BOOSTERS IN DRAWERS AND CLOSETS

- DROP ESSENTIAL OILS INSIDE THE TOILET PAPER ROLL

- SHOE DEODORIZER SPRAY OR POWDER INSIDE THE SHOES

BBQ PINEAPPLE CHICKEN KABOBS

Full recipe HERE
yield: 6 SERVINGS

prep time: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

cook time: 20 MINUTES

total time: 2 HOURS 50 MINUTES

So saucy, so sticky, and just so darn good! The chicken is perfectly tender with chunks of fresh pineapple, pepper and onion!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/2 cup and set aside.
2. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine barbecue sauce mixture and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
3. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
5. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Brush skewers with reserved barbecue sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.

Moving is an exciting time and the start of a new beginning. It can also come with high stress and anxiety. Should I keep everything or purge what I’m not using? What should I start packing?

There are a few ways to keep your stress levels down with a few tips and tricks on how to pack and prepare to make your move go smoothly. Click Here to learn creative ways to make moving easier!

WITH A COLD FRONT HITTING THE COAST THIS WEEK,  CLICK HERE FOR A VARIETY OF WARM BEVERAGES THAT CAN BE MADE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.  STAY WARM AND COZY!

FEBRUARY 17^TH IS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY. FIND WAY TO INCORPORATE ACTS OF KINDNESS TO HELP MAKE SOMEONES DAY BRIGHTER! CLICK HERE FOR SUGGESTIONS!