Delicious Apple Pie Cookies

Bella Breakdown Let these easy cookies warm you up! To make these, peel Granny Smith apples and cut them into bite sized pieces. On medium low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter then add 4 cups of the chopped apples, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of corn starch. Cook until everything is well mixed and the apples are softened. Next add in 1/3 cup of brown sugar and continue to simmer. Roll out a pie crust and cut cookie-sized circles out using a glass. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then assemble your apple pie cookies....

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Back To School: The College Student First Aid Kit

Back To School Back to school time is both a joyous and somber moment for us parents. We all live for summers where our kids can be home, family dinners are together, vacations are a time to rekindle, and so much more. However, when your kids are headed off to college at the end of the summer like mine, it becomes a bit overwhelming…more so for me. Did we pack everything? What did we forget? Who will take care of them when they are sick? And the questions go on and on. But back to school time doesn’t have...

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It’s Time to Head Back to Campus with Our Top 4 Favorite Beauty Must-Haves

Bella Breakdown As it comes time for summer to wind down and for me to head back to school, I usually tend to slack off when it comes time to kick back into gear… but not when it comes to my beauty products. So, in order for me (and you) not to forget the most important on-the-go beauty essentials for campus living, I’ve created a checklist of my 4 favorite products and why I LOVE them. This way it’s easy for me to make sure I’ve got my beauty besties with me on my trip back to campus. #1....

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College Survival Guide: The Top 4 Beauty Essentials You CAN’T Forget To Pack

Bella Breakdown Heading to college marks a period of new beginnings, exciting transitions, and tons of changes. It is a time where you get to experience new things and grow into the well-rounded individual you’re sure to become. While it is indeed an exciting time, many of us are still a little anxious to leave the nest. Of course there’s the stress of leaving your family and making new friends, but you’ve also got to be sure you’ve pack everything you need and there are a few essentially you really need to know about! So, as the pilgrimage back...

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