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Savory Suppers for Fall
There is just something about a good, savory supper’s aroma wafting in the air when you walk in the door from a long day that screams “Fall is here!” Bear in mind, if you work full time and you are the sole cook of your household, the aroma will not be present to greet you…
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Loss: An Emotional Post
I wish I had a grand excuse for my 2? 3? week hiatus, but truth be told I don’t. I have had posts or at least prompts planned for weeks, if not months now, so there is no excuse. But the only thing I can fathom is that I’ve subconsciously dreaded this post knowing that…
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Battling Perfection and Unrealistic Expectations
I have to admit that this post is a bit of a pep talk to myself, so I thought if anyone else struggles in this way, it might be good to get out of my journal and onto the blog. I’m a recovering perfectionist, learning to let go, and aspiring to stop with the unrealistic…
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Cozy Comfort – 5 Crockpot Recipes to Try this Fall!
Fall is prime time for the crock pot! In our house, nothing says cozy comfort food like coming home to a meal prepped in the crock pot whose aromas have been wafting in the air all day as your meal cooks. First, the quintessential crock pot meal: Chili. I loosely use the 21 Day Fix…
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Season of Waiting
Until recently, I thought of the seasons as what we’re taught in school: spring, summer, fall and winter. But life has more seasons than just that. There are seasons of grief, joy, decline, growth, work, rest, feast, and famine just to name a few. With each season, it’s important, though often difficult, to recognize that…