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Month: September 2021

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup You’ll Ever Make

September 27, 2021

I don’t know about you, but Fall gets me in the mood to make soup. When I was young, my parents would roast a chicken and then make chicken noodle soup afterwards, and now, I am following suit. The best way to make chicken soup after all, is to start by roasting a chicken. Two…
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The Food, Activities + Places You Need to try This Fall

September 23, 2021

It is officially Fall season and with it has come a slight crispness in the air that has me all kinds of excited for Autumn activities. Actually, it’s not just the activities that I’m excited about–it’s the food, the fun seasonal places to visit, you name it–I’m here for it. So this post is a…
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15 Ways to Get Ready to Have Another Baby

September 20, 2021

As a mom of two kids with a third on the way, I have done the whole “get ready to have a baby” thing a couple times over. The first time felt momentous–baby showers, stocking the whole house, child-proofing, learning about labor and delivery, etc etc etc. It was a lot! But now, I’ve come…
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(Simple and Fun) Autumn Date Night Ideas for Mom and Dad

September 16, 2021

I don’t know about you but the best date night ideas are the ones that I don’t have to plan. My husband and I try to make a point of having a weekly date night, but often we need it to be simple enough that we can enjoy each other’s company without needing a babysitter,…
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An Easy Fall Dessert: Pumpkin Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies

September 13, 2021

This weekend it has finally started to feel like Fall and I am ALL about it. Pumpkin and apple flavors, mums on the front porch, sweaters on walks–yes, please! I love the coziness that this season brings; hot comfort food on the stove, warm cookies in the oven, and fall scented candles at night are…
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5 Skills I want my Eldest Child to Learn Before Having a 3rd Baby

September 8, 2021

It’s true that I’m sure nothing can prepare us for what life with a third child will be like. A friend we know with three kids quoted comedian, Jim Gaffigan, who said that it’s sort of like you’re drowning and then someone throws you a baby. So my expectations have been set low. 😉 Regardless,…
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The Best Back to School Snack: Hulk Muffins

September 6, 2021

I’m regularly looking for healthy and delicious snacks that my boys will actually eat. With back to school days starting up, I wanted a diverse range of snacks to send my little pre-schooler with, and these “hulk muffins” are just the thing. They’re made with oats, flax seed, coconut oil, bananas and spinach–super healthy in…
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Pumpkin Apple Soup: Fall in a Bowl

September 1, 2021

When I was a senior in college, a big part of my academic year was dedicated to planning and executing a theme dinner along with 6 of my classmates to complete our Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree. The evening was themed The Wondrous World of Willy Wonka–everything from the decor, to the entertainment and even…
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The Only Fall Must-Do List You Need

September 1, 2021

Happy September 1st, y’all! I know that it is not officially Autumn yet, and I also know that it is still hot outside (at least where I live) but every year around this time I simply cannot help myself. Fall EVERYTHING is in full bloom in our household and I just had to share some…
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