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50+ Ways to Use Apples this Fall

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Happy (almost) Autumn! You are going to love these 50+ Ways to Use Apples This Fall. I know, I know. It seems to be all about the pumpkin spice these days but really, the very first thing I have always done every fall with my family (and with my students when I was a teacher) […]

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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

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Forget the takeout! You can make this Instant Pot Mongolian Beef quickly and easily at home. With only 15 minutes of prep time and the Instant Pot doing the heavy lifting, you’ll get dinner on the table in almost no time. It’s so tasty and was a huge hit with our whole family. With the […]

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Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf

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A perfect side dish for fall (or anytime!) this Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilafis hearty and delicious. Flavored with scrumptious aromatic herbs andvegetables, this is the ideal accompaniment to any main dish. It’s easy toadjust some of the ingredients for yours and your family’s particular tastestoo. A simple to make side dish recipe with only […]

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15 Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes to Try This Fall

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Anyone else here have a very special relationship with their slow cooker? I see some hands raising! In our home, we actually love them so much that we have 4 slow cookers. (Crazy? Not really!) We have a mini one that is meant for appetizers – dips and that sort of thing. One that is […]

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WEEKLY MEAL PLAN – September 2-8

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It’s back to school time for us and that means life is about to get busier! On the one hand, after the last 6 months or so, I’m kind of grateful for a return to basic routines. On the other, I’m tired just thinking about it. Have your kids/grandkids gone back to school yet? If […]

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5-Ingredient Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, look no further. This Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe is a hearty and delicious dinner you can have on the table in about 40 minutes. It’s simple to make and filled with nutrients. I don’t know about you, but once the school starts for us, […]

Ever since my preteen days of hanging posters and making magazine collages all over my bedroom walls, I have always loved adding meaningful text and pictures to my home decor. These days, with so much available on the internet, I find it fun to switch things out seasonally. Right now, I’m crushing on this adorable […]

tips for throwing a healthier holiday party

It’s that time of year again! Holiday parties! As I’m planning ahead, I’ve been looking around for ideas on how to throw a healthier holiday party. I’m a foodie and like many people, the food is a key element at any holiday event. Still, I want to enjoy the holidays without regrets. Even as an […]

mouthwatering cranberry treats

If there is one food I love it’s cranberries. I’ve always liked it but ever since I developed an allergy to strawberries, it has become my go-to berry. I don’t just mean in the fall and winter either. I love mouthwatering cranberry treats like these all year round! From cookies to bars and pies to […]

It might have been because of my love of all things King Arthur that I developed a fascination with unicorns. Whatever caused it, this recent trend towards all things unicorn has certainly not gone unnoticed. So this, year, I thought why not a DIY Unicorn Christmas Ornament tutorial? This is a simple gift idea for […]