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Appetizers/Snacks, RecipesMarinated Mozzarella Balls
If cheese had a love language, Marinated Mozzarella Balls would be whispering it in your ear. Tiny bocconcini soak up a garlicky, herb-scented olive oil to become the kind of snack that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. Make a jar for guests, tuck one into a picnic basket, or stash a jar in…
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Hello from my little corner of the world to yours! It’s another smokin’ hot day here in the Ozarks. I’ll be hunkering down inside doing laundry. How about you? Let’s chat about what’s been up and what’s caught my eye this past week. 1. It was a quieter week on the homestead. Nothing too exciting…
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Hello and welcome, friend. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s slow down together for a minute, okay? Isn’t the picture above amazing? My sister actually snapped it. If you look closely through the window, you can see a small waterfall on the Finley River. This is The Chapel at Finley Farms in Ozark, MO. 1.…
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Happy hellos from a very steamy Missouri. Send help, we’re melting. Haha! I hope you’re staying nice and cool. Let’s do a little catching up, shall we? 1. This week, I had my annual check-up with my primary doctor. I needed to refill my kidney stone medicines, along with a couple of other prescriptions. Overall,…
Appetizers/Snacks, Main Dish, Recipes, Side Dishes, Skinny DishesCaprese Stuffed Avocados
When the sun is high and the days are long, no one wants to turn on the oven. That’s where this vibrant, refreshing, and incredibly easy Caprese Stuffed Avocados recipe comes in. With just a handful of simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, this dish is everything summer meals should be—cool, light, and…
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Bright-eyed greetings from Rogersville, MO. We are officially in an Extreme Heat Warning. I’ll be hunkering down wherever the air conditioning is. Haha. Pull up a chair, let’s dive in. 😉 1. Last weekend, Steve and I headed to one of the many Farmers’ Markets in Springfield. I wanted to get some of my Cranberry…
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Hi! Just checking in on “ewe.” Haha. I couldn’t help myself with this adorable picture. I’m excited you’re here, friend. Let’s catch up! 1. How was your July 4th? Ours was a blast. As I mentioned before, we had a double celebration — July 4th and Steve’s 58th birthday. We had burgers and smoked brats,…
Holidays, July 4thPatriotic Tree for Christmas in July
You know you’ve officially embraced “Christmas person” status when you’re decorating a tree in the middle of summer… and enjoying it. Yep, there’s a first time for everything. And this year, I created a Christmas in July Patriotic Tree, a simple yet showstopping display. King of Christmas gifted me this product, and, as always, I’m…
Hey there! I’m Kelly
I’m the author, creator, cook, and photographer behind the blog. I am so glad you’re here! I’m passionate about life, family, and my faith. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey, life is hard, but God is good. Read More