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    Pineapp-O-Lantern: A Tropic’alloween Treat

    Who says you can only make a Jack-O-Lantern out of a pumpkin?  Not me!  Allow me to introduce you to a frightfully fun Halloween treat that makes a great presentation when serving a fruit plate, or fruit and cheese platter or even an awesome Halloween breakfast! I’m calling it a Pineapp-O-Lantern: A Tropic’alloween Treat! It’s basically the same process as carving a Jack-O-Lantern, so I wont bore you with an in-depth how-to, but I will share some tips. I went the traditional route – cutting the top to make the ‘lid’ of the Jack-O-Lantern and then scooping out the contents, but I’ll definitely be…

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    Cinco de Mayo

    Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Hola and Happy Cinco de Mayo! This is one of my favorite celebrations to decorate!  I just love all the bright bold festive colors.  We’ve been collecting pieces for this celebration all year long!  We scored a Mexican serape at Savers this winter for only $2.40.  We folded it and used it as a table runner that gives a bright festive pop of color to the whole table. We added the plates to our collection last May for Cinco de Mayo after admiring them for quite some time.  The China pattern is Mambo by Royal Norfolk.…