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Blissful Bubbles Basket–Mother’s Day Giveaway with Melissa’s Produce!

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Melissa’s Produce–Blissful Bubbles Gift Basket Giveaway!

By Erin

Blissful Bubbles Melissa's Produce

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. The month of May is a time to celebrate all of the moms, teachers, and nurses and all that they do for us year round. I am partnering with Melissa’s Produce to celebrate all of these amazing folks who do so much for us and to gift one lucky follower this special Blissful Bubbles Gift Basket to enjoy. 

Relax with the Blissful Bubbles Gift Basket with the delicate bubbles of Schramsberg Sparkling Wine, Blanc de Blanc (white from white), made from a light and delicious Chardonnay that is the counterpart to the Blanc de Noirs (white from black).

Schramsberg wine was born in 1965 with vibrant fruity flavors, making it dry, crisp and refreshingly smooth. Schramsberg Winery is home to small lots of barrel-fermented bubbly, providing a high quality wine to enjoy with Melissa’s juicy, sweet Ojai Pixie Tangerines (citrus variety subject to seasonal availability). This gift also includes a $50 SpaFinder gift certificate which can be used at thousands of spas and health clubs nationwide.

Sending Wine as a Gift: You may purchase wine as a gift as long as you and the intended recipient are both 21 years of age or older. The signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery.   Wine also cannot be delivered to AL, CO, GA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MS, NY, OH, OK, SD, TX, UT, VT.
Adult Signature Required for Delivery
The signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery.

The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their state: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii.


This item is perishable and must ship at least 2nd Day.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

Thanks to Melissa’s Produce, I am giving away one of these gift baskets to a deserving reader to either keep for themselves, or gift to their mom, a mom figure in their life, a special teacher, nurse or another special someone in their life.

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Note: How to enter for a chance to win!
 Open to US Residents in the 48 contiguous states. +21 years of age and older where wine (and citrus) can be shipped as the signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery. No purchase necessary. Must enter for a chance to win. Ends 5/12 at 12AM PST. For all contest rules please see the Sweepstakes tab on my blog. Good-Luck everyone!! Enter through the Rafflecopter above!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

Avatar: The Way of Water Immersive Experience at Lighthouse in Los Angeles

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Avatar: The Way of Water Immersive Experience in LA

Immersive Experience at Lighthouse in Los Angeles--Avatar: The Way of Water

Disney Invites Fans to “Step Inside” Pandora Through a One-of-a Kind
Exhibition that Transports Visitors With State-of-the-Art
Technology and Breathtaking Effects

Celebrate the Incredible Award-Winning Visual Effects of
Avatar: The Way of Water With a Unique Immersive Experience
for One Weekend Only at the Lighthouse Artspace Los Angeles

WHAT:

To celebrate Earth Day, there’s a fun immersive experience at Lighthouse in Los Angeles this weekend that you won’t want to miss! In celebration of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water now available on Digital only, Disney will be offering a special exhibition at Lighthouse Artspace in Los Angeles where fans can step into the stunning world of Avatar.

On Saturday April 22 (Earth Day) and Sunday April 23, the Lighthouse Art Space, famous for its immersive Van Gogh exhibition, will be the venue as Disney and Lightstorm Entertainment offer a very special experience where one can step into the stunning world of Avatar. 

Combining the groundbreaking technology of the Lighthouse’s experiential art exhibits and the remarkable Oscar® award-winning visual effects of the film, this immersive experience will showcase some of the most stunning scenes featured in Avatar: The Way of Water, including underwater at the Metkayina Clan village. Additional elements of the event will include props and costumes from the film, as well as life-size Na’vi statues.

“The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water – An Immersive Experience” will be free to fans over Earth Day weekend to commemorate the annual event that demonstrates support for environmental protection. Free tickets are first come first serve, and available through Universe.com or directly at bit.ly/Avatar_Immersive.

Lighthouse Artspace LA is the premiere experiential and private event venue located in the heart of Hollywood’s Vinyl District. Home to the Original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit and Leonardo: The Universal Man, this immersive venue features cutting edge experiences through the best in sound and visual technology.

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water is currently the number one digital movie in the world and available exclusively at all digital retailers including Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play and Movies Anywhere.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Sunday, April 23, 2023
10am-6pm

WHERE:
Lighthouse Artspace Los Angeles
6400 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @Officialavatar, @20thHomeEnt
Facebook: @Avatar, @20thCenturyStudiosHomeEnt
Instagram: @avatar, @20thcenturyhomeent
YouTube: @AvatarOfficial, @20thcenturyhomeent
#AvatartheWayofWater
#AvatarImmersive

Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts

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Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts

By Erin

These adorable Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts are perfect for Easter breakfast, brunch, or just a fun treat to enjoy! These little doughnuts are so cute, they’re almost too cute to eat… almost. 😉

Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts Makes 12 doughnuts
Chocolate Doughnuts:

2 Cups flour
2⁄3 Cups sugar
1⁄2 Cup Hershey dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 Cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted sweet cream butter, melted

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache:

2 Cups semi sweet chocolate chips

1 3⁄4 Cup heavy whipping cream

Large squeeze bottle

Decorating ingredients:

24 chocolate wafers

Purple Candy Melts

Large squeeze bottle

Pink Fondant

12 mini yellow m&m’s
White edible pearls, small size

Bunny Ear Cupcake toppers

Wilton silicone Bow Mold

Edible Glue

Pink Bows:
Using the pink fondant, pinch off about 1⁄2 teaspoon of fondant and roll into a ball. Press the fondant into the larger bowtie, mold and allow to set for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the fondant from the mold and place onto a cookie sheet. Make 12 more bows and allow to air dry for 2 hours.

Using the edible glue, brush onto the bottom of an edible pearl and place onto the bow. Allow to dry while you make the doughnuts.


Chocolate Doughnut Directions :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a doughnut pan with baking spray.

Using a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla until combined.
Fill each cavity 3⁄4 full and bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before placing onto a wire rack.

Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer.

Pour over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and allow to sit for a minute before whisking until smooth.

Pour the ganache into the squeeze bottle.

Decorating the Doughnuts :

Using a small knife, cut a small slit into the top corners of the doughnuts.

Push two melting wafers into the side of the doughnut to create the ears.

Place doughnut onto the wire rack and carefully using the chocolate ganache, pour over the top half of the doughnut.

Allow the ganache to drip off the doughnut and set for about an hour.

Once that hour is up, carefully pick up a doughnut and push in the bunny ears. Do this on half of the doughnuts for Minnie Mouse.

Using a microwave safe bowl, follow the directions on the back of the purple candy melts and melt completely.

Pour the melted candy melts into the second squeeze bottle.

Pour the melted candy melts over the bottom half of the doughnuts and lightly tap the wire rack so that any extra candy melts drips off the doughnuts.

Carefully place some edible pearls onto the bottom of the ‘Minnie’ Mouse doughnuts Place two yellow m&m’s on the ‘mickey’ doughnuts.
Allow the candy melt to harden before enjoying!

ENJOY!