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My Amazon Prime Purchases Made in March
An Amazon Prime package arrives on my doorstep multiple times a week. I live in a rural area, so I love having almost anything I ever need available at fingertips and delivered within two days! Sometimes it is a little too convenient! In March I was in “spring cleaning” mode, so I ordered some organizational items. I also ordered some new cookware that I am loving so far! It is beautiful and nothing sticks to it! Hillary Duff’s new book My Little Brave Girl was released this month, so I had to order it to read with my girls. If you are girl mom I highly recommend it! Below is…
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Cheesecake Factory Copycat: Chipotle Chicken Pasta Recipe
When my husband and I were dating we went to the Cheesecake Factory because it was one of his favorite places in “the cities.” In case you’re not from Minnesota, “the cities” is Minneapolis- St. Paul area which is 3 hours away from our home. The Cheesecake Factory became one of our go-to spots when visiting the cities, and the spicy chicken chipotle pasta was my favorite dish to order! I love the ambiance of The Cheesecake Factory and their huge menu with so many delicious options! Notice I removed the spicy from the blog title because I prefer mild-medium spice level, but the recipe can be easily adapted to…
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How to Create 36 Outfits From An 18 Piece Spring Capsule
A season change always has me wanting to refresh my wardrobe. I would typically buy some of the latest trends or just pick some random pieces that catch my eye, but this year I want to be more intentional about the pieces I’m bringing into my closet. Some things I love for spring include: layering pieces(for the wide range of temps in even a single day), white (jeans, tops, sneakers), floral prints in moderation, and feminine details. I have been wanting to create and a capsule wardrobe for a long time, so after shopping my closet and doing some browsing I put together a 18 piece spring capsule. If you…
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How to Dress with Confidence
True or false? When you love how you look in your outfit you feel good. 100% true for me. If I take the time to get dressed in an outfit I love rather than not caring I feel SO. Much. Better. There is definitely a connection between my clothing and confidence. Confidence has never come naturally for me. I have struggled with body image and insecurities since elementary school. I have never been thin and wanted to be so badly. I always felt envious of my friends and sisters who didn’t have to put anything thought into how they look in their clothes. Through the years I learned how to…
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Weekly Menu Recap: What I Made for Dinner This Week
I have three recipes to share this week! We had burgers one night and leftover minestrone soup (which is so good) from last week. You can find the recipe for that and last week’s meals here. Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken This is one of my go to recipes! You can use this chicken to make tacos, quesadillas or burrito bowls. So many options! There is also a recipe for honey lime chicken enchiladas on this blog using similar ingredients that I highly recommend! Coconut Chicken Strips These are one of my kid’s favorites! The recipe calls for baking them, but I fry them in coconut oil in a skillet…
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14 Accessory Capsule Wardrobe Pieces to Make Styling Outfits Easy
Accessories are the finishing touch to an outfit. They can totally change the look of an outfit and are a way to add your personal style. Having the right accessories in your wardrobe help make styling an outfit easier! I have put together an accessory capsule with pieces you can add to any outfit. These pieces can easily be changed to fit your own style! Use this as guide to create your own accessory capsule! A Beanie I included a beanie in my capsule because we have cool temps a majority of the year. If you live in a warmer climate you could swap out the beanie for a different…
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Weekly Menu Recap: What I Made for Dinner
Monday: Air Fryer Steak Bites with baby red potatoes and Caesar salads. These steak bites are easy and delicious! The herb butter adds so much flavor to them! Tuesday: Ranch Chicken Drummies with waffle fries and asparagus This recipe is for wings, but I used drummies instead. I also used a packet of ranch seasoning mix instead of making the homemade seasoning. They get nice and crispy! This is a super easy meal to make. Wednesday: Minestrone Soup This was my first time making this recipe and I wasn’t sure if my kids would like it because it is loaded with veggies, but they all ate it surprisingly well! I…
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Weekly Menu Recap: What I Made For Dinner
I am going to start sharing a weekly menu recap at the end of each week instead of sharing my monthly menus like I have been. I hope this helps you with ideas for planning your own meals. I typically plan my meals for Monday through Friday and then have leftovers, or order pizza/take out on the weekends. Beer Can Chicken with Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes These are two of our family’s favorites. We cook the chicken on our Traeger grill, but this can also be made in the oven. The chicken is flavorful and for lack of better words, moist. I usually buy a large chicken, so I…
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The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
One of my favorite Christmas time memories growing up was when my twin sister and I would spend the day with my Grandma baking Christmas cookies. Her table would be full of trays of a variety of cookies, fudge, and candy to serve on Christmas Eve with homemade ice cream. I always admired my Grandma’s baking skills. She had many recipes memorized and could make some without even having to measure out the ingredients. When we would go to her house for a Sunday visit she would always have pie or treats on her kitchen counter ready for her Sunday visitors to enjoy. Thinking about it gives me a feeling…
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Easy & Delicious Microwave Caramel Popcorn
This caramel popcorn is the perfect quick and easy snack for movie night or for a holiday gathering. My mother in law has been making this popcorn for years and it so delicious! I love that it takes minimal time and ingredients. My first attempt at making this was a complete fail! I burned my finger on the caramel and burned the popcorn in the bag. It turned into a solid black chunk! I’m not sure what went wrong but today I opted to cook it in a bowl instead of a brown paper bag and it turned out perfectly! This recipe turns out perfectly crunchy and is not at…
