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DIY Holiday Flower Arrangements

December 6, 2017

Our friend, Tammy, flew in for a quick visit over the weekend. We had her over for boozy brunch and later that night went out for pizza at Pizza Beach and margaritas at Sweet and Vicious. Before she got to our apartment, she asked us if we wanted to do a post on flower arrangements for the holidays. Obviously, we couldn’t say no. One of Tammy’s many master talents is…

December 6, 2017 By Fatima

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A Very Merry Lilies and Loafers Christmas Playlist

November 24, 2017

Thanksgiving is over. Santa made his appearance at the Macy’s Parade. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is about to be lit. The Christmas season has officially begun. Now I can play Christmas music out in the open and no one can tell me otherwise. Oh wait, I’ve already been doing that! When we decorated our apartment, I blasted this Christmas playlist. It was the perfect jumpstart to get into the holiday…

November 24, 2017 By Brian

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27th Annual Toys for Tots Collection Party

November 15, 2017

Well, I can’t believe this will be our 27th year collecting toys for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Time seems to go by so quickly and the need seems to grow each year. For as long as I can remember, I have always felt the need to help others, especially children. I knew I had a chance to make a difference when myself and my best friend Jim…

November 15, 2017 By Holly

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John’s Breakfast Sandwiches: Cooking Through Cravings

September 13, 2017

John's Breakfast Sandwiches Cravings - LiliesandLoafers

Our next stop through Cravings is John’s Breakfast Sandwiches. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. Check out our other Cravings posts and be sure to get yourself a copy of the cookbook! Weekend mornings usually include an early visit to the gym, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches. When…

September 13, 2017 By Brian

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Perfect Seared Scallops and Warm Corn Salad: Cooking Through Cravings

June 21, 2017

This seared scallops and corn salad dish was inspired by Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, Cravings. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. When I was younger, I was the pickiest eater. Brian will argue I am still that person. The food on my plate couldn’t touch one another. If…

June 21, 2017 By Fatima

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A DIY Coffee Scrub for Your Mom

April 5, 2017

Growing up with 7 siblings and one full bathroom had its challenges. We all had a some sort of shower caddy because there was no way all our products could be stored in the bathroom. What made the bathroom situation even more challenging was my mom’s love for soaps, body oils, scrubs, and the list goes on. For the last 27 years that I’ve known her, her love never strayed. Every…

April 5, 2017 By Fatima

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Grammy Pat’s Pistachio Cake

March 20, 2017

When I think about this pistachio cake, I immediately flashback to my childhood. My mom would make this cake for various family parties and for ‘just because’. This cake is delicious and so (heads up, I’m sorry) moist. What I didn’t know is that she was making a recipe that belonged to her mom, Grammy Pat. My grandmother was the first female foreman at Pratt & Whitney. I was very…

March 20, 2017 By Brian

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26th Annual Toys for Tots Collection Party Recap

December 15, 2016

Last night, was my family’s annual Toys for Tots collection party! Our community collected 5,579 toys for kids in New Haven County! We were joined by the New Haven Marines. For those of you not familiar with Toys for Tots, the foundation is a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program. The last few years, the collection party has been held at Gaetano’s Tavern on Main. Great food, great drinks, and music from Arlene! Santa…

December 15, 2016 By Brian

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Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 12, 2016

Nutella is to Fatima as cookie butter is to me. I was introduced to cookie a few years ago when my coworker gave me a jar of it around the holidays. Fantastically delicious was the only phrase I could think of. I hadn’t had anything like it! It was as if someone took the heart of a cookie, melted it, and put it in a jar. We wanted to venture into cookie…

December 12, 2016 By Brian

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Elf on the Shelf: Snapchat

December 5, 2016

A little laugh to get you through Monday. Harvey meet Snapchat.…

December 5, 2016 By Brian

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DIY London Map Ornament

December 2, 2016

Fatima and I started a tradition of making these DIY map ornaments from the places we visited. Since starting this project, we’ve grown quite a collection! Our latest ornament takes us across the pond. Here’s the story behind our London Map Ornament. In January, we traveled to London. We were there on business and only had 48 hours for sight-seeing. We woke up early, put on our sneakers and hit the…

December 2, 2016 By Brian

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Elf on the Shelf: Tangled Up in Christmas Lights

December 1, 2016

While were setting up our apartment with decorations for Christmas, Harvey said wanted to help. We instructed him to go get the Christmas lights. After about 10 minutes, we turn around to find this. He was trying to untangle the lights, but got tangled up in the process! He just laid there and tried to blend into the lights.…

December 1, 2016 By Brian

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Toys for Tots and Giving Back

November 30, 2016

For over 25 years my best friend Jim and I have hosted an annual Toys for Tots party for the US Marine Corps in Wallingford, CT. In the past several years, we have averaged over 5000 toys per collection. Jim and I share the same birthday, December 18th. Instead of celebrating our birthday, we throw this toy collection party to benefit the kids in New Haven County. We are very lucky that…

November 30, 2016 By Holly

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DIY Elf Ornaments

November 29, 2016

Last Christmas, Fatima and I made these adorable Elf Ornaments for everyone in my family. We wanted to give them a handmade gift that they could display on their Christmas trees. The significance of giving the same ornament was to remind them that family is always connected. While most of our family is located in the northeast, we have family in the south and as far west as Hawaii! When…

November 29, 2016 By Brian

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Elf on the Shelf: Stuck in the Whisk

November 23, 2016

Harvey came back early from his vacation in the North Pole to help us make Fatima’s famous sweet potato pies for Thanksgiving. He thought he was being helpful when he decided to setup the KitchenAid, but got stuck in the whisk in the process… Welp, we’ll see how helpful he is when we have to make everything else…have a great Thanksgiving, all!…

November 23, 2016 By Brian

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Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Pastries

October 5, 2016

Fall is our favorite season. Growing up in New England, I loved experiencing the changes in the leaves, the crunch they make when you step on them, and the cool, crisp air. My family’s annual Halloween Party this year is Harry Potter-themed. It has been so much fun to plan. I think it will be our most Pinteresting Halloween Party, yet! We wanted to experiment with some of the internet’s greatest…

October 5, 2016 By Brian

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