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Free April Dinner Plan
Here it is, friends! The seventh straight month that I’ve done the meal planning so you don’t have to. I did a more seafood this month, keeping in mind that some of you might be observing Lent.
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March Photo Dump
I used to do these when I had a different, more diary-ish blog, back in my very early twenties. Truth be told, these are all pictures from the last week; it’s been a busy month for us. How have you all been?
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Transform Leftover Oatmeal into Tasty Muffins
Do you lovingly make your kids a beautiful pot of homemade stovetop oatmeal? Do they sometimes spurn your efforts, leaving said pot of oatmeal nearly full? If so, this kinda-recipe is for you! Ingredients 1 cup leftover oatmeal 1 cup self rising flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt…
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Free Printable March Dinner Plan
I planned dinner so you don’t have to! If you need more ideas, check out the link at the top of the blog.
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Wednesday Whimsy
Today I want to give you something: a bit of writing that took over my brain as I was trying to work on an actual writing project. But, if you’re an artist, you know that those brain worms can’t be denied, and so here it is, a bit of whimsy and something unfinished but still…
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Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients 1/2 cup dried organic elderberry 5 whole cloves 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 star anise 2 cups water 1 cup raw honey Add the water to the elderberry, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the liquid is bubbling, lower…
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Blueberry-Orange Crisp
This is the perfect winter dessert because it uses frozen blueberries and in-season citrus. We all adored it. Ingredients (For the filling) 3 cups of frozen blueberries The juice and zest of one large orange 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Ingredients (For the topping) 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup brown…
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A Thrill of Hope
The heavens sang, the angels praised,“Glory to God!” their voices raised.For in that moment, love was born,To heal the broken, the lost, the worn. The weary hearts, the souls that weep,Find peace in Him, a joy so deep.For Christmas tells of grace unearned,A promise kept, a world returned. Merry Christmas, my friends.
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A Heart of Gratitude: Giving Thanks in All Things
Thanksgiving is here—a time for food, family, and reflection. And as I sit down to count my blessings, my heart feels full, not just because of what we have but because of the One who has carried us through it all. Life hasn’t always been easy. There have been seasons when the weight of uncertainty…
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Road Trip Tips for Kids
If you’re like me, the thought of packing the kids into the car for a road trip brings equal parts excitement and sheer terror. But fear not! With a few tips and a healthy dose of humor, we can survive (and maybe even enjoy) the journey. Here’s how I’ve turned our chaotic car rides into…