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Finding joy in the everyday

Candy Cane Milkshakes

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendHallmark #CollectiveBias

One of my favorite traditions that my husband and I started our first of marriage was that each Christmas, we pick out a new ornament for the tree with the year on it. We now have a nice collection of 11 Hallmark Ornaments marking our years together. Now that we have a son, most of the ornaments are ones that remind us of him.

 

This year, we went to Walmart so we could pick out a new ornament for the tree. They have over 16 Walmart exclusive ornaments that include figurines, Holiday Barbie and more. We chose a snowman with the year – Carson is hoping to have a white Christmas and build a snowman. I don’t have the heart to tell him that the chances are very slim. I also picked up several Hallmark cards for family members. With such a huge selection, adorable designs and sayings, the greeting cards are a great way to show loved ones you care.

After the shopping trip, we came home to make peppermint milk shakes and put the finishing touches on the tree. This yummy, festive milkshake is perfect for the warm Texas winter days!

Ingredients:
6 scoops vanilla ice cream
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 candy canes, crushed
1 cup milk
Whipped cream
Directions:
  1. In a blender, add the ice cream, milk, vanilla extract and
    crushed candy canes.
  2. Mix until well blended.
  3. Pour shake in glasses.
  4. Top with whipped cream and add a few candy cane sprinkles.
  5. Feel free to add a whole candy cane to be used to stir.



Click here to save $1.00 off of a two Hallmark Greeting Card purchase at Walmart, minimum $1.00 purchase required. Take advantage of the savings and #SendHallmark this holiday season!
 
Do you buy a new ornament each year? I’d love to hear about your family traditions!

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  1. Ashley @Irishred02 says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    A candy cane milkshake sounds intriguing! I bet the kids would really like that and how cute to serve it in a mason jar!

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  2. Rebecca Bryant says

    December 15, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    YUM!! I enjoy a good peppermint shake. I love all the Peppermint stuff at Christmas and I'm a huge Hallmark fan.

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  3. Sandra Lee says

    December 15, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Cute ornaments and I'd love to try this recipe when the kids come home next week.

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  4. Jen B says

    December 15, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    These shakes look SO good! We will be trying this recipe very soon!

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  5. Maria Long says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I never thougth to make a candy cane milkshake. This sounds absolutely amazing.

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  6. Shirley Wood says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:50 am

    Once I get started reading Hallmark cards, I don't want to stop! I just gave my hubby one for his birthday and we both thought whoever wrote it knew him personally!
    Those shakes look luscious!

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  7. Dawnn says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:06 am

    We buy each of the kids a new ornament every year. They each have a small tree in their room with their collection of ornaments. It's become a family tradition to pick out a new one each year.

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  8. Samantha says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Candy cane milkshakes? YES PLEASE! Thank you so much for sharing – this looks absolutely delicious! #client

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  9. Kristin Swenson says

    December 18, 2015 at 4:05 am

    Yessss! I made something similar recently! So so good. I want one now!

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  10. Maria from Collecting Moments says

    December 18, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    What a lovely tradition! I love Hallmark ornaments; they've been decorating our tree since my husband and I got married 5 years ago. We've even added some for every year since my daughter was born. The milkshake is a great touch as well. I bet everyone in the family enjoys that as much as their ornament selection.

    This was so lovely to read on #SHINEblog hop this week. Thanks so much for joining us!

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  11. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 19, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Oh YUM, candy cane is my fave ingredient over the holidays, lol. This sounds delish! 🙂

    We do purchase a new ornament every year. It's a tradition that my parents continue to do each year, and I'm planning to do the same. 🙂 According to the nephew I need to find a Scooby doo ornament, lol.

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  12. Amber N says

    December 20, 2015 at 1:39 am

    This is such a fun ingredient to use. I love candy cane flavor!

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  13. Parenting Patch says

    December 20, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    I love peppermint! This recipe sounds so yummy! I pinned your post to my Christmas Food board.

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  14. MyTeenGuide says

    December 20, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Oh my, the candy cane milkshake looks so good. I have to try this.

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  15. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    December 20, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    These milkshakes are perfect for serving for Christmas. I love that they are so sweet and festive.

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  16. Liz Mays says

    December 20, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I would make a milkshake for myself every week! Peppermint is my favorite!

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  17. Branson Merrill says

    December 21, 2015 at 3:43 am

    It is so handy that they sell these at walmart! And that milkshake looks sooooo good right now!! 😉

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  18. Danita Carr says

    December 21, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Yum! These look absolutely delicious! #SmallVictories

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  19. Tasha says

    December 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Oh WOW! Do these Candy Cane Milkshakes ever look delicious! I need to make these!

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  20. Heather S says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:24 am

    I love peppermint! These look SO good! Thanks for sharing on the Small Victories Sunday Linkup!

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  21. Midnight Cowgirl says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:28 am

    That looks like an amazing milkshake!

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  22. Miz Helen says

    December 22, 2015 at 3:52 am

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. I sure appreciate you!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

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