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I’m a Chloe-bel. What are you?

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of Chloe and Isabel jewelry, so much so that I’ve decided to become a CandI merchandiser! This means that I’ll be writing more articles about fashion trends, DIY jewelry-related projects (let’s get crafty!), and of course exclusive promotions for my loyal Technotini readers.

For those of you unfamiliar with Chloe and Isabel-it’s based on the concept of the Friendship Philosophy–the idea of two friends with two different fabulous styles united by their passion for style and self expression. Alone, the girls are strong women but together, they are a force to be reckoned with. A Chloe-girl represents the fashion-forward fashionista and an Isabel-girl represents the timeless classics. Personally, I’m a bit of both and thus a Chloe-bel.

I love Coco Chanel and could not agree with her more! I love her quote. I’m definitely part Chloe. (Side note–Don’t you just love those Sunset on the Seine Statement Studs? I’m obsessed with that collection–I’m wearing the Statement Pendant in the picture at the top of this article).

Ohhh, Audrey Hepburn–you always spoke the truth! I’m definitely one of those girls that gets swept away by Holly Golightly’s romantic dreams every time I watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Maybe I need to get a pair of those Crystal Studs and wear them next time I watch?? hmmm…

Now for some real fun….to kickstart my very own Chloe and Isabel boutique, I’m offering a free Crystal Square pendant necklace to my FIRST three customers who purchase $50 or more. As an added bonus, all necklaces are 25% (but this ends Monday 12/22 night at midnight). Chloe and Isabel jewelry are all backed by a Lifetime warranty. All pieces are Nickel + Lead Free and Hypoallergenic. If you decide you don’t like something, returns are easy.

So, don’t forget to check out my boutique. Let me know what you think? What are your favorite pieces? And can you decide….are you a Chloe, an Isabel, or a Chloe-bel? Drop me a line in the comments below.

Social Media Saturdays – December 20, 2014

Blog Hops and Link-Ups

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Welcome to Social Media Saturdays, the one and only linkup sponsored by the International Bloggers Association, where bloggers grow together. Have you joined yet? If not, go there now!

We’re all about making new friends and finding each other in the places we hang out online. This is the place to mingle, make new friends and form real relationships– not the place to drop links and leave!

If that sounds good to you, then by all means, share the links to your social media accounts here!

Here are the rules:

1. You don’t have to, but if you want to be classy please follow your hosts in each category that you join. We are:

Brittany at brittanybullen.com, Giada at giada100.com, Katy at chaosandkiddos.com,

Keitha at bajantexan.blogspot.com, Tina at gringoslocos6.com, Marg at margsworld.com

Paula at paulabuenosaires.com, Shana at Technotini.com, Anni at Grapefruitprincess.com, Cathy at APeekIntoMyParadise.com, Jillian at babydoodah.com and Kaitlyn at threesistersandus.com!

2. Tweet about the party and spread the word so that we can all connect with new friends! The more people who join us, the better experience we all have!

Click the button below or write your own tweet with the hashtag #ilovesocialsaturday so your new friends know where you came from and so that we can chat all day!

3. Follow the person before you in each category that you join and at least 2 more so that we make sure everybody gets some love!

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Let’s get started!!! Happy Saturday!!

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We’re so excited to introduce the newest addition to our weekly linkup– the first-ever official IBA Blog Hop! This hop is just for members of the IBA (badge required) to visit each other’s latest posts in any category and share the love. If you submit a link here, make sure to visit and comment on and/or share three more.

Each week, we’ll be featuring the three posts that got the most clicks in the previous week, so make sure to come back to see if you’ve been featured! Happy Blog-Hopping!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

3 Ways to Bring Meditation into Your Yoga Practice

Michelle at Zen Beginnings

What Kind of Business Partner Are You?

Katy at Chaos & Kiddos

The Holiday Rush

Kristin at MoMentous Moms

Social Media Saturdays Blog Hop

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Social Media Saturdays – December 13, 2014

Blog Hops and Link-Ups

social media saturdays

Welcome to Social Media Saturdays, the one and only linkup sponsored by the International Bloggers Association, where bloggers grow together. Have you joined yet? If not, go there now!

If that sounds good to you, then by all means, share the links to your social media accounts here!

Here are the rules:

1. You don’t have to, but if you want to be classy please follow your hosts in each category that you join. We are:

Brittany at brittanybullen.com, Giada at giada100.com, Katy at chaosandkiddos.com,

Keitha at bajantexan.blogspot.com, Tina at gringoslocos6.com, Marg at margsworld.com

Paula at paulabuenosaires.com, Shana at Technotini.com, Anni at Grapefruitprincess.com, Cathy at APeekIntoMyParadise.com, Jillian at babydoodah.com and Kaitlyn at threesistersandus.com!

2. Tweet about the party and spread the word so that we can all connect with new friends! The more people who join us, the better experience we all have!

Click the button below or write your own tweet with the hashtag #ilovesocialsaturday so your new friends know where you came from and so that we can chat all day!

3. Follow the person before you in each category that you join and at least 2 more so that we make sure everybody gets some love!

4. If you’d like to put our badge on your site, grab the HTML here. Let us know if you did because we sure do love people who love us!

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Let’s get started!!! Happy Saturday!!

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Browse IBA blog directory!

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Each week, we’ll be featuring the three posts that got the most clicks in the previous week, so make sure to come back to see if you’ve been featured! Happy Blog-Hopping!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

Christmas ABC Art Book

Georgina at Craftulate

DIY Christmas Holiday Tutorials

Keitha at The Bajan Texan

Homemade Hummus & Christmas Chips

Laura at Mommy Maleta

Social Media Saturdays Blog Hop

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Dulce de Leche Egg Nog Cocktail-pst! It’s low-fat!

Cocktails, Mocktails, and Smoothies, Holiday, Holiday Food

My dulce de leche egg nog holiday cocktail recipe is delicious, low-fat and simple to make. Perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s Eve parties.

This year, I’m putting together a collection of cocktails perfect to warm your heart and soul this holiday season. To get things started, I’ve taken a classic egg nog cocktail and given it a simple twist.

First, the base–My favorite Egg Nog

My absolute favorite pre-made egg nog hands-down is Horizon’s Organic Low-fat egg nog. Now-a-days, you can usually find it at Target or even Kroger but before it was so wide-spread, I was known to drive miles to the closest Whole Foods to get my winter fix. What I love about the egg nog from Horizon is that it’s low-fat BUT doesn’t taste low-fat.

It’s also not overly sweet. It seriously has the perfect balance of richness and warm-nutmeggy-spicey goodness to keep your taste buds singing fa-la-la-la for hours…without even adding any rum.

But as we all know, spiked egg nog is a staple at most holiday parties and as I was working on my cocktail list I tried to figure out a way to create an egg nog cocktail that was still classic and yet just a little different to “shake things up” so to speak. I was discussing this with my husband who, without hesitation, suggested —ok no, he literally grabbed–his favorite rum and before I knew it had created this amazingly easy and delicious cocktail.

The result—The Technotini Dulce de Leche Egg Nog!

How to Make Low Fat Dulce de Leche Egg Nog Cocktail

The secret is in the rum.

By using Black Strap by Cruzan, my husband created this amazing alchemy of dark, creamy goodness. Black Strap is a very dark, less sweet rum. It has a rich almost molasses taste.

And when combined with the nutmeg infused Horizon Egg Nog–pure dulce de leche magic ensues!

From the moment it hits your lips, you feel like your floating on a rich creamy winter cloud. It’s smooth and sweet but not too sweet and will surely make your winter a little brighter.

Recipe:

1 part Cruzan Black Strap Rum

3 parts Horizon Egg Nog (or more or less to personal taste)

Pour in desired glass and mix. The Black Strap will float on the top of the egg nog until you mix it in in.

Although this looks pretty cool, you want to be sure to mix thoroughly so you can get the dulce de leche magic working. Then, enjoy!

Simple as that.

What’s your favorite egg nog? Store-bought or home-made?

Dulce de Leche Egg Nog Cocktail-pst! It’s low-fat!

1 part Cruzan Black Strap Rum 3 parts Horizon Egg Nog (or more or less to personal taste)

Ingredients

1 part Cruzan Black Strap Rum
3 parts Horizon Egg Nog (or more or less to personal taste)

Instructions

Pour in desired glass and mix. The Black Strap will float on the top of the egg nog until you mix it in in.

Social Media Saturdays – December 6, 2014

Blog Hops and Link-Ups

social media saturdays

Welcome to Social Media Saturdays, the one and only linkup sponsored by the International Bloggers Association, where bloggers grow together. Have you joined yet? If not, go there now!

If that sounds good to you, then by all means, share the links to your social media accounts here!

Here are the rules:

1. You don’t have to, but if you want to be classy please follow your hosts in each category that you join. We are:

Brittany at brittanybullen.com, Giada at giada100.com, Katy at chaosandkiddos.com,

Keitha at bajantexan.blogspot.com, Tina at gringoslocos6.com, Marg at margsworld.com

Paula at paulabuenosaires.com, Shana at Technotini.com, Anni at Grapefruitprincess.com, Cathy at APeekIntoMyParadise.com, Jillian at babydoodah.com and Kaitlyn at threesistersandus.com!

2. Tweet about the party and spread the word so that we can all connect with new friends! The more people who join us, the better experience we all have!

Click the button below or write your own tweet with the hashtag #ilovesocialsaturday so your new friends know where you came from and so that we can chat all day!

3. Follow the person before you in each category that you join and at least 2 more so that we make sure everybody gets some love!

4. If you’d like to put our badge on your site, grab the HTML here. Let us know if you did because we sure do love people who love us!

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Let’s get started!!! Happy Saturday!!

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Each week, we’ll be featuring the three posts that got the most clicks in the previous week, so make sure to come back to see if you’ve been featured! Happy Blog-Hopping!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

13 Homemade Gift Ideas – Food

Lorelai at Life with Lorelai

Thanksgiving Blessings

Teresa at Embracing the Spectrum

Working Mom’s Daily Do’s Planner Giveaway

Sandy at Sandy’s P.O.V.

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Here are the rules:

There, you can find great new friends in your niche to subscribe to and visit regularly. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build a network of support!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

Michelle at Zen Beginnings

Katy at Chaos & Kiddos

Kristin at MoMentous Moms

If you get featured, grab the badge!

And now linkup your social accounts!

Here are the rules:

There, you can find great new friends in your niche to subscribe to and visit regularly. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build a network of support!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

Georgina at Craftulate

Keitha at The Bajan Texan

Laura at Mommy Maleta

If you get featured, grab the badge!

And now linkup your social accounts!

First, the base–My favorite Egg Nog

How to Make Low Fat Dulce de Leche Egg Nog Cocktail

Recipe:

Here are the rules:

There, you can find great new friends in your niche to subscribe to and visit regularly. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build a network of support!

Here are the featured posts from last week’s Social Media Saturday

Lorelai at Life with Lorelai

Teresa at Embracing the Spectrum

Sandy at Sandy’s P.O.V.

If you get featured, grab the badge!

And now linkup your social accounts!

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