Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars

November 24th – our first snow. It’s really pretty, I must admit. And for the first time in a LONG time, the garage is cleared of kid toys and we can officially park 2 cars…

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Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

It’s day 5 of my staycation instead of vacation and sadly, I’m kind of on the struggle bus. I don’t feel well physically (neck pain….still) and I did nothing today other than make and deliver…

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Italian Helper

Italian Helper

I’m documenting my staycation closely so that after 12 days off from work I don’t look back and go, “I did absolutely nothing.” The powers of positive thinking. Though admittedly, I’m kind of in a…

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Pumpkin Caramel Bourbon Poke Cake

Pumpkin Caramel Bourbon Poke Cake

I’m sitting at home with my Christmas decorations up, sipping a hot cup of tea. I only wish that my neck felt better – I got a full-body check during my hockey game on Sunday.…

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11th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #3 – Slow-Cooked Brisket Chili + Weekly Menu

11th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #3 – Slow-Cooked Brisket Chili + Weekly Menu

Most weekends when I say I didn’t do much, I actually did quite a bit. Usually a brewery visit, a date night, activities for the girls, a hike…something. Plenty, honestly. It just somehow feels like…

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Family Friday (vol. 116): The Surge and Things I’m Loving

Family Friday (vol. 116): The Surge and Things I’m Loving

As I’ve shared on recent posts, COVID-19 has affected close family and friends at this stage. What work looks like continues to evolve – Mark being at home for the foreseeable future and healthcare getting…

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