This Photo a Day Challenge is a fun activity to start in the new year with the whole family.

Print out the checklist of daily photo ideas and start a new tradition!

Whether you take photos with your phone or a handheld camera (or both like me) this challenge is a fun activity to do throughout the year! 

Simply print out a checklist page to mark off your daily photo idea. Each page has 2 months of ideas listed!

Day 1 : Morning Light

Day 2 : Something New

My daughter Ava is doing the challenge with me and her photo of “Something New” is a 3D Printed Elf she made. 

Print the checklists here!

Print the Cover here.

Print Page 1 here.

Print Page 2 here.

Print Page 3 here.

Print Page 4 here. 

Print Page 5 here. 

Print Page 6 here. 

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Happy New Year!

Let’s start the year off right with this fun and encouraging printable goal planner!

This planner has a variety of ‘things to do this year’ ideas for you to fill in the blank and set goals to achieve throughout the year. 

Have fun, try new things, and stay motivated!

Scroll down for the free printable.

Download your Goal Planner below!

>> Click here to download and print your New Year Goal Planner. <<

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Last year for New Year’s Eve in Missouri we had a snow day at home. To come up with a fun surprise for the kids I made this Hot Cocoa New Year’s Eve Countdown Board .

All ingredients, including the cute hot cocoa bomb snowmen, are from Aldi! It only took a few minutes to assemble and it turned out so cute!

This kid friendly treat doubles as a fun countdown activity to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home !

Check out the video below to see our countdown.

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Hot Cocoa New Year's Eve Countdown Board

Ingredients

• 2 hot chocolate bombs
• 3 cups popcorn I used bagged kettle corn
• chocolate covered pretzels I used 6 jumbo
• 1 large marshmallow pop
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• assorted chocolate candies and mints I like Andes Mints and Ferrero Rocher
• mugs of warm milk and spoons for serving

Instructions

• Start by covering the bottom of a large platter or tray with a mixture of popcorn and mini marshmallows.
• Now add your hot cocoa bombs on top in the center of the platter. I used 2 because I have 2 kids. You can adjust and add as many as you want!
• Now arrange remaining toppings like jumbo coated pretzels and assorted chocolates and mints all over.
• Finally add a jumbo marshmallow pop (or make your own with a jumbo marshmallow and a cake pop stick).
• For your countdown have the marshmallow positioned pointing towards the top (like a clock hand at 12).
• Serve with mugs of warm milk and spoons for mixing in the cocoa bombs and toppings and enjoy!

I found all these fun treats at Aldi. The snowman cocoa bombs are my favorite!

Ready for our “Noon Years Eve” afternoon countdown!

Happy New Year!

Be sure to watch our video above to see our countdown!

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Happy New Year!

Let’s start 2022 off right! After a couple difficult years, I began my 2022 with a fun and encouraging goal setting chart. I thought 22 for 2022 was an interesting theme and a fill in the blank labeled chart would be a fun motivator for this year.

I’m sharing my copy below and I would love for you to print it and fill it out then post and tag me on any social media page (@FLChefNicole on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Pinterest and @Fortheloveoffoodblog on Facebook). I’ll share a few on the blog soon!

I love the categories on this chart. I’m most excited for Visit and Start! What about you?

Download and print below!

>> Print your own 22 for 2022 Goat Setting Chart here. <<

“Set your goals high enough to inspire you and low enough to encourage you.” – Author Unknown

Happy New Year from my crew to you!

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 This sauteed cabbage recipe with onions and bacon is the perfect accompaniment to your lucky New Years black eyed peas and cornbread! 

 

Check out my new cooking video!

It is so simple to make that you will add this to your go to side dishes for meals all year long!

Serve warm with Hoppin’ John Black Eyed Peas and Broccoli Cornbread. 

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Southern Fried Cabbage

Makes 8-10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 large head of cabbage roughly chopped
• 8 slices thick cut bacon diced
• 1 yellow onion {I like Vidalia} diced
• 2 tbsp butter optional
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add diced bacon to a large saute pan and cook over medium heat until crispy. Do not drain.
• Add onions and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add cabbage, half at a time if you need to, and mix with the bacon and onions. Cook until it is softened.
• If you want to add even more flavor add a couple tablespoons of butter and stir until combined.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Serve warm with Hoppin' John Black Eyed Peas and Broccoli Cornbread.

Notes

I have also seen recipes that call for a splash of apple cider vinegar or fresh garlic.

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