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    Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts, er, um, if ya have the ingredients

    Easy Homemade Holiday Gifts by Monica Escobar Allen | themomemans.com

    When I was young and naive, I thought that when I had my own family, we'd solely do homemade gifts. None of this consumerism. None of this running around or clicking around. Then...when I found myself with a family, that thought went out the window. And here I am, nine years later, making homemade gifts for the first time. And they aren't even for my own family! They are for my daughter's friends! (insert crying laughing emoji). How did I get roped into this? #suckerforamom

    Anywho, my dear friend gave me some Terrasoul Raw Cacao Butter and I didn't know what to do with it so I went to the ol' Google and found this recipe from Navitas Organics. 

    WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

    Ingredients

    • 56g Cacao Butter
    • ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil
    • ¼ cup sweet almond oil
    • ¼ tsp. favorite essential oil (optional)

    Directions

    1. Melt cacao butter, coconut oil and almond oil in a saucepan over low heat.
    2. Pour into a mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator until mixture begins to harden, about one hour.
    3. Add essential oil, if using, then whip with an electric mixer on high until light, fluffy peaks form, scraping the sides periodically with a spatula.
    4. Let the mixture cool completely. Spoon into a glass jar, cap and store at room temperature.

    Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Oh yeah, that's something I've picked up since being a mom. I'm so embarrassing.

    Click here to see me literally whip it up in a flash!

    What is the best Scotch to stock for the holidays?

    What is the best Scotch to stock this holiday season? by Monica Escobar Allen | themomemans.com

    If you're entertaining this holiday season and want to stock your bar for your Scotch-loving friends, (i.e. me) always grab a Scottish single malt. Forget that blended stuff. And always, from Islay. Lagavulin 16 year. Laphroaig 10. Ardbeg 10. Caol Ila 12. Even Bowmore 12.

    Why? Because if it has peat, I'm instantly snuggle-transported under a Teddy Bear Sherpa SHH™ Blanket by a warm crackling fire while I peer out a picture window of snowcapped mountains listening to a tweed-wearing piano player tapping a Steinway baby grand singing to me with his velvety voice not unlike the late Mark Sandman. Now that's holiday. 

    If you have someone who can bring this dream alive, take me with you. And, perhaps use this card to invite yourself.

    Holiday Pop-Up this weekend in Brooklyn!

    Holiday Pop-Up Dec 2nd-3rd. Brooklyn, NY | themomemans.com

    Yo yo yo! Or is it ho ho ho!?
    It's Holiday Market Season with FAD Markets!

    Come see The MoMeMans this weekend in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn at The Invisible Dog Art Center. I'll be hanging by a table in the way back looking for friendly faces! And while I'm super captivating for conversation, you can also do some legit gift shopping too! Support your local solopreneurs. They appreciate the sales more than a puppy likes a belly rub. Fo realz.

    Plus, once you make your rounds, you can pick up a ridic yummy Banh Mi Sandwich at my favorite Vietnamese sandwich shop, HANCO's. It's right around the corner!

    Mention this post and get 20% OFF your entire purchase! And if you can't make it or live somewhere else, you can still get 20% OFF your entire purchase when you use the code: HOLIDAYBLOG. This Saturday and Sunday only! Dec 2 8:00a-Dec 3rd 11:59p.

    Feeling festive yet?! I'm catching the fever! (No, not a real fever, just a festival fever.)

    See ya soon!

    Caption Contest #1

    Caption Contest from The MoMeMans. Illustrations by Monica Escobar Allen.
    We held our very first Caption Contest last week via Instagram and our email newsletter. Please follow us on the IG and subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on the next one! Even if you don't plan on participating, isn't it fun to follow along? 

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    Your Go-To Guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn from a Long-Time Local

    Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Curiocity Guide | Williamsburg with Monica Escobar Allen, Founder of themomemans.com with Knof Design knofdesign.com
    All my favorite places to stay, eat, drink, shop and spend time in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was interviewed by the amazingly talented interior designer, Susan Knof, Founder of Knof Design, for her Curiocity Guide. Live like a local and get the best out of the hood. I'm grateful every single day that I get to live here!

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