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candle matches

Cutest Little Match Jars You Ever Did See

I came up with what I think is a cute little addition to any candles you might be gifting this holiday season.  With just a few simple supplies you can create them too!  All supplies are linked at the end of the post.First, for the adorable little glass jar all you have to do is enjoy some yogurt.  Buy the Yoplait Oui brand. ...

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Amazon Music Playlist

Mini Music Mix 1 - Feel Good Favorites

How about a little music mix for today!  I was very uninspired for a Monday Mix this week, but I've been thinking about making some music mixes for awhile so I threw my first mini mix together.  I often play music all day long - adding to my Amazon Music playlists all the time.  My taste might not be yours - I have...

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blue light glasses

Monday Mix // 82 - Cozy Clothing & Christmas Cheer

 Here are some items to bring coziness and cheer into life.Adorable artificial trees!!!  25 inch tall tree for under $12 - 36 inch tall tree for under $17Star Ornament with BellAnother shape of lights that I've been loving this year.  Super useful wool felt garland.  I've had mine for years and use it here and there all the time.  Great item to have!!!I just bought this...

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dinner recipe

Penne With Vodka Sauce - My Version - Plus A Mood Board At Bottom Of Post

This recipe is based off of Ina Garten's Pasta Alla Vecchia Bettola.  I just made it again as part of my "Thanksgiving" brunch.  The flavor is so good - just a delicious roasted tomato super flavorful sauce.  As I've been reading Ina's recipe online (since my recipe at home said I revised it) I noticed I did something completely different and unnecessary this...

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Christmas decorations

Porch Detail Links & A Little More Merry

 Christmas.  My favorite time of the year!!!As you saw there is not much room on my "porch"  I decided to go really simple, and add just a couple of things.  For my tree I added my favorite lights and a few gingerbread cookie vehicle ornaments.  My friend Bonnie gave me a gingerbread cookie snowflake ornament years ago that I just love.  This is the...

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Christmas decorations

My Little Front Porch Dressed For The Holiday

I have just a little spot near my front door where I can add some Christmas cheer.  I'll share pictures from the snow day to the melt.  Not my best pics, but that's ok.  And it was windy during the snowfall so my sign is tilted.I knew I wanted to used a little tree in a basket - so I started there.  The...

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cheerios recipe

The Crunch Mix Recipe - A Different Kind of Monday Mix

 Growing up, when the weather got cooler, we were bound to find a big Tupperware container on the kitchen counter full of this mix to devour.  It's that family classic that never gets old.  I think the main difference in this recipe is using Golden Graham's cereal.  And I noticed when I bought my last box it says they have returned to their...

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amber interiors

Monday Mix // 81

Today's mix is full of beautiful and practical home items.  Hope you enjoy!  And I know - it's Tuesday.  I made a different mix yesterday and then decided it would be better for another day.First up are these towels - which I love!  They come in four colors.  I'm going to get a couple for my powder room.  So stinking cute!How about another...

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fun fashion find

Monday Mix // 80 // On Wednesday

 I'm starting to make the biggest mess in my house.  It's gotta get worse before it gets better.  I'm spackling, painting, adding wood to a wall, etc.  I've also deactivated my FB account.  Maybe in 6-8 months the world will settle back down and people will get back to posting positive family things.  Until then - I'm out!!!I went to Old Navy a...

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brunch recipe

Sharp Cheddar and Sausage Bites - A Family Favorite

 This recipe is so flavorful and easy to prepare.  The biscuits freeze perfectly which is another plus.  I've made them as appetizers at parties, they are great for any meal of the day.  I love them with apple slices.  You could pair them with a simple salad.  Yesterday was busy and I admit that throughout the day I ate 10 of them.  It...

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monday mix

Monday Mix // 79 - It's Puzzling

Let's go from paint by number kits to puzzles.  After a 2020 that we could never have imagined it seems like a great time to fall back on simple pleasures.I remember awhile back I had found the puzzle in the lower left hand corner of the greyhounds playing cards and thought it was so fun.  That gave me an idea to look around...

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tabletop

Fall Tabletop Supplies

 Here is every little thing I used on my table.  Plus a couple extras or subs.  Click on words below for the links.Exact kitchen twineSimilar napkinsWalmart .50 platesDiscontinued Anthropologie glasseswhite salad platesCandlesticksmarble striped serving boardvintage match substitutions - 1 and 2handmade coaster substitutiongreen and white placematsmarble and copper serving board - so pretty!my flatware - on a great salefelt pumpkin garlandtaper candle wax...

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fall table

Simple Fall Tabletop

For Fall I always like to set my table really simply.  Usually soft colors.  I gather things up from what I already have.  This year I added a little bit of new with the placemats.  It's a different choice for me, and I decided to drape them off the side of the table instead of placing them longways.  I also brought some of...

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