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[nicolamarchette]

Optional Task 4

“Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.” (Delia Owens)

[nicolamarchette]

End of Summer Playlist

Wild Child- The Black Keys

Summertime Sadness- Lana del Rey

You Belong- Rachel Platten

Boys of Summer- The Ataris

September- Daughtry

Sweetest Devotion- Adele

Night Moves- Bob Seger

End of the Summer- Theory of A Deadman

Bittersweet Symphony- The Verve

When A Man Loves A Woman- Percy Sledge

[shewillreign]

Optional Task 301.

top to bottom, left to right. - the beautiful flowers, going out on walks in the sun, going horseback riding. - wearing more dresses, going out on the ocean, tanning. - going for hikes, boat rides, going out to pools.

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Optional Task 296

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optional task 292.

nothing but disney playlist. 1.) proud corazón - anthony gonzalez (coco). 2.) friend like me - robin williams (aladdin). 3.) i just can't wait to be king - the lion king. 4.) circle of life - carmen twillie, lebo m. (the lion king). 5.) almost there - anika noni rose (the princess and the frog). 6.) i see the light - mandy moore & zachary levi (tangled). 7.) you've got a friend in me - randy newman (toy story). 8.) whistle while you work - snow white and the seven dwarfs. 9.) once upon a dream - sleeping beauty.

[shewillreign]

Optional Task 294.

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Optional Task 280

Aspen, Colorado - this or that!

1.) Stay up late or Early to bed 2.) Fluffy pillow or firm pillow 3.) Sleep sounds or Utter silence 4.) Fuzzy blanket or Warm socks 5.) Read a book or Watch a movie 6.) Coffee shops or Book stores 7.) Beanie or Scarf 8.) Crunchy snow or Falling leaves 9.) Snowmen or Snowflakes 10.) Fireside or Ski slope 11.) Melt it all or Let it snow 12.) Ice fishing or Hunting 13.) Cozy cabin or Tropical beach 14.) Sledding or Ice skating 15.) Eggnog or Hot cocoa 16.) Game night or Lazy night 17.) Ice hockey or Snowball fight 18.) Live with penguins or A pack of wolves 19.) Fireplace inside or Bonfire outside 20.) Fuzzy hat or Earmuffs 21.) Pancakes or Waffles 22.) Dog sled or Horse carriage 23.) Eat out or Take out 24.) Hibernate or Migrate 25.) White or Blue   

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Christmas Spirit Week - Optional Task 275.

Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate.

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate

1-1/4 cups milk (whole or 2% for best results)

1-2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (depending on how rich you like it)

1-2 tablespoons light brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

pinch ground cloves

pinch kosher or sea salt

3 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped (or about 1/2 cup chips)

White Chocolate

omit brown sugar

2 ounces white chocolate finely chopped (or about 1/3 cup chips), instead of semisweet chocolate

Instructions

In a small pot, whisk together all ingredients except for the chocolate you're using. Heat over medium low flame until bubbles start to form around the side of the pan.

Reduce heat to low, add chocolate, and stir or whisk until melted, glossy, and thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.

Pour into a mug and top with lightly-sweetened whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately. (Instructions for Brown Sugar Whipped Cream and bourbon spike in the recipe notes.)