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How to Do Dip Powder Nails

 Staying at home means avoiding the nail salon, and as someone who always  smudges regular nail polish (seriously, how is it possible that they can still  be ready to smear by the time I go to bed?), I have a newfound appreciation for the variety of modern manicure solutions available. I previously reviewed Ohora's at-home gel strips , which are a great option for hassle-free designs. Another option that I really like, even though I am far  from a pro, is dip powder. Dip powder is essentially an acrylic powder that contains pigments or glitters. You purchase a set of liquids that can be used with the powders of your choice for a quick and clean manicure that requires very little dry time. Dip powder is easily accessible, and if you're new to dip nails in general, I'd suggest a reasonably priced option for practice. I started with the Lavender Violets brand on Amazon, which comes with a set of powders + all the liquids you need for a beginner. I did find that the longevit
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Christmas Morning Casserole

 A tradition in my husband's house when growing up was "Christmas Morning Casserole", which has morphed into "any special occasion casserole", simply because it is delicious.


It's simple to make, and we recommend making it the night before you plan to serve, so you can simply preheat the oven and let it bake while you enjoy present unwrapping or Netflixing.

Conscious of the fact that COVID-Christmas 2020 has passed, here's to hoping you have a few days off of work to spend at home with your loved ones. If not, this would be a great dish to make for New Year's Eve at home.

Whatever the occasion, grab your mimosas and slice into this breakfast casserole. It's a winner for sure.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of white bread
  • 2 lbs sausage
  • 1 tsp of mustard
  • 12 oz sliced swiss cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup of milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the 6 slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  2. Fry the sausage on the stove, draining the grease when cooked.
  3. Mix the sausage with the mustard, and then sprinkle the mixture over the bread in the baking dish.
  4. Layer the Swiss cheese slices over the sausage.
  5. Mix all of the remaining ingredients together and pour over the cheese.
  6. Cover the baking dish, and refrigerate overnight.
  7. In the morning, set the casserole on the counter until it warms up to about room temperature.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until the top is browned.
  9. Enjoy!
You can absolutely switch this up with wheat bread, or your bread of choice. The bread gets a bit absorbed into the casserole, so it doesn't really matter. We have also used spicy sausage, so feel free to substitute!

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