Oatmeal-Almond Breakfast Cookies + Weekly Menu

Oatmeal-Almond Breakfast Cookies + Weekly Menu

I need to get my rear in gear. I’ve got a TON of wrapping to do. It just…doesn’t feel like Christmas is 2 days away. It’s 52 degrees outside and I’m working every day except…

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Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms

Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms

It takes a lot for me to get to this point, but I’m SICK of the kitchen. It’s normally my go-to happy place (right before or after the treadmill or Peloton, depending on my mood),…

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10th Annual Chili Contest: Round-Up and Winner Announced!

10th Annual Chili Contest: Round-Up and Winner Announced!

Another delicious season of chili comes and goes. And, alas, the Illini football team DIDN’T suck. They weren’t AMAZING, but they didn’t suck.  We’re going to a bowl game  — the Redbox Bowl! (Quiet your…

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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Winter has arrived! I was walking into work this morning, wishing for the first time this year that I’d have grabbed both a hat and some gloves on my way out the door. The cold…

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10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Sweet Bourbon Chili + Weekly Menu

10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Sweet Bourbon Chili + Weekly Menu

This weekend flew by. Friday night was drop-in hockey followed by drinks and dinner. I collapsed into bed and slept HARD. The first week back to work after 10 days away…brutal. However, I am not…

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Family Friday (vol. 104): I Should Podcast About It

Family Friday (vol. 104): I Should Podcast About It

I love writing and obviously my 10.5 year-old blog is a labor of love, but podcasting has become a true joy. Looking back at 2019, I’m incredibly grateful that Gina chose me as a her…

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