Gingerbread Cupcakes

One last post before Christmas. We made these wintery cupcakes using a Trader Joe's gingerbread baking mix as the base, adding some grated carrot to mix to moisten the cake and give them a little more texture.  A simple lemon buttercream frosting with some sugary sprinkles and rosemary sprigs make them extra special Christmas treats.  Find the recipe below.  I hope your Christmas is magical! Until then...

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Body Butter with Essential Oils

Body Butter with Essential Oils

This time of year the cold, dry air always chaps my cuticles and dries my skin.  I find myself reaching for balms, salves and potions to combat the harshness of winter.  It's also true that this time of year, while I love to bundle up and enjoy the chill in the air, and look forward to the holidays with childish anticipation, I do often find myself feeling sluggish, even a little down. Does this happen to you? 

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