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What I Cooked for Dinner This Week (Real-Life Edition)
I truly love cooking at home and enjoying the benefits of meals made from scratch. There’s something grounding about coming home after a long day and preparing dinner for my husband and me to sit down and enjoy together. The least exciting part for me, though, is planning for the week ahead and making…
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Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
If you love a meal that’s simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this one’s for you. This sheet pan bake combines lean protein, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, healthy fats, and bold seasoning for a balanced dinner that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a weeknight family meal. It’s sweet, savory,…
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A Season of Sewing: Recent Projects & Creative Reflections
As 2025 comes to an end, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my sewing journey over the past year. I thought it would be fun to turn this into an annual tradition, both to see how far I’ve come and to appreciate everything I’ve created along the way. Since I only…
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Savory Sourdough Breakfast Rolls
A special part of the holidays for me is cozy baking. There’s something deeply comforting about feeding your family home-cooked meals that you’ve poured your time and energy into. For this recipe, I took inspiration from two different favorites—sourdough cinnamon rolls and sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast rolls—and combined them into one cozy creation.…
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Meaningful Christmas Gifts
Thrifted Finds & Handmade Treasures As I get older, I tend to feel a little overwhelmed during the holiday season. It can be stressful to spend so much time searching for gifts simply because you feel obligated to give something. When others feel the same way, they might end up buying items you don’t…
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My Top Sourdough Tips After 2 Years of Trial & Error
After two years of baking, I’ve discovered the tips, tricks, and essential tools that make sourdough easier, more predictable, and more enjoyable—everything I wish I knew when I first started. Tip #1 The temperature of your space really makes a difference. When I was first starting out, I kept my starter on the counter…
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Two Years of Sourdough
Reflections from my baking journey & my favorite sourdough discard recipes Two years ago, I started my first sourdough starter without really knowing what I was doing. Since then, baking bread has become a slow, enjoyable ritual – a way to step away from the noise of everyday life and enjoy the simple act…
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DIY Crochet Christmas Tree
A cozy handmade holiday craft that makes the perfect heartfelt gift The last few months of the year always inspire me to start creating things by hand again. It feels rewarding and meaningful to give someone a gift that is unique and can’t be purchased in a store. When I was in elementary school,…
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Wholesome Grain Bowl
One of the challenges I face on my health journey is having interesting, nutritious lunches prepared for work. Since having meals ready makes my weekdays less stressful, I typically spend a good amount of time cooking on Sundays. Although the effort pays off, it can feel a little daunting to spend so much of…
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How We Turned a Beach Vacation Into a National Park Adventure
7-Day Southern Road Trip Itinerary: New River Gorge, Congaree & Tybee Island Before we got married, my husband and I purchased a wooden map of the National Parks that has pieces to fill in each one as you visit them. We’re currently working on filling out that map and typically try to visit at…