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Growing up, my mom had a few recipes that were hers —the ones that people requested for get-togethers or the ones that she would make if someone was sick or needed a pick-me-up. One of my favorites was always her oatmeal chocolate chip cookies; they are the perfect blend of chewy + crunchy…plus t

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always skeptical when the food I’m going to eat has the name of another food. Like…a cheeseburger is a sandwich, not a soup. I’m so happy that I looked past whatever misgivings I had with the name of this tasty soup, though, because it has become one of my favorites a

(This post contains affiliate links - No additional cost for you!)  I was in a store recently and there was a woman in the aisle with me who seemed a little lost. I casually asked her what she was looking for and she instantly opened-up about a home project she was working on. She and her

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As I’m sitting at my desk typing this, the weather is showing itself to finally be Fall! This time of the year holds a special place in my heart; lovely parts of my life’s story had their start in the months of Fall. The Mr. and I began our relationship toward the end of Summer in 2000…but I have fo

Did any of you grown up in a house where you only used certain items for special occasions? Dishes, towels, even fancy little soaps were often only for holidays or guests coming to visit at our house. My mom was raised by my Depression-era grandma, being taught the value in every-last-bit of everyth

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Don’t get me wrong…I love summertime. Road trips, swimming, and being tan (I know, I know) make me so happy! It never fails, though, as soon as I see the leaves starting to change, I’m ready for Fall to come. I’m looking out my office window right now and I can see the golden hues creeping into the

(This post contains affiliate links- No additional cost for you!)  Ummm...does this week seem really long to anyone else?! It's only a Tuesday! Oh mylanta... This week's mood board is full of great pieces to give your spaces a new, fresh look! It could work for a dining room, living room,

First things, first…my intention in sharing recipes here is not that I want to be a food blogger. I just really love food…and when I find something delicious, I want to share it with the world. Not that the world reads my blog, but someday, right? I also think that food, cooking, and the act of eati

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