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UncategorizedRolo Pretzel Pecan Bites
These Rolo Pretzel Pecan Bites bring together crunchy pretzels, chocolate-covered caramel, and pecans for an easy sweet-and-salty treat. With just three ingredients and a few minutes in the oven, they’re a simple addition to holiday dessert trays, homemade gifts, or an afternoon coffee break. I’m all for a beautiful plate of Christmas cookies, but sometimes…
Uncategorizedthe Weekender
Hi there! Ready for a cozy, come-as-you-are conversation with a friend? 1. So Much for an Uneventful Week! When I first sat down to write this Weekender, I thought, Well, it’s been a pretty uneventful week. And then I started thinking about everything that’s happened. Ha! Both dogs had grooming appointments, we celebrated two birthdays,…
InspirationalHolding On to Hope When Life Feels Heavy
I’ve been thinking about hope lately, more specifically holding on to hope. A couple weeks ago, a devotional I read struck a chord, then I saw a young couple on the news that gave me even more to think about. They had two little ones and were talking about how expensive everyday life had become.…
the Weekenderthe Weekender
Happy hello’s from a crisp fall day here in the Ozarks. Our high today is 61ºF. Yes and amen! 1. A Little Work, a Little Play This week felt like a good balance of work and rest, with some crafting fun tucked in along the way. I got things done, but I also made time…
Crafts, DIY ProjectsDIY Succulent Magnets with Mini Wood Blocks
These DIY Succulent Magnets are a sweet way to add a little greenery to your refrigerator without adding another plant to your watering schedule. Wink-wink. Made with mini wood blocks, faux succulents, and magnets, they look like tiny planters—and goodness, they’re cute! There’s something about miniature things that makes a simple project feel extra charming.…
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the Weekenderthe Weekender
Well, hello there! I’m so glad you’re here… let’s do a little catching up, shall we? 1. It was a much quieter week on the home front—a little productive, a little lazy, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I got a few things done, but there was also plenty of time to take it…
Main Dish, RecipesEasy Meal Prep Lunch Ideas for the Week
If lunchtime tends to sneak up on you, having a few easy meal prep lunch ideas ready to go can make the week feel a whole lot easier. A little prep ahead of time means fewer last-minute decisions, less temptation to grab something random, and—perhaps most importantly—a good lunch waiting in the refrigerator when hunger…
the Weekenderthe Weekender
Throwback to our Fall Front Porch from 2016 There’s something about the first few days of October that just feels good. The season feels a little more official, the house feels a little cozier, and I’m ready to soak it all in. Let’s do a little catching up, shall we? 1. A Little Fall Finally…
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