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New Mom – Maternity Essentials

May 20, 2021 by Jen 6 Comments

Well hey, there momma! It’s high time I share with you my new mom’s must-haves! This article is going to cover my favorite products I used from pregnancy up until I gave birth. After really mauling it over, I think I narrowed down my holy grail maternity essentials! I broke down my list into, in my opinion, the three most common pregnancy needs: sleep, nutrition, and comfort! Okay, let’s do this…

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Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

August 21, 2020 by Jen 7 Comments

This homemade all-purpose cleaner has replaced almost EVERY surface cleaner I previously used and I’m kinda pumped about it. I mean, who wants to spend money and waste space on multiple (expensive) spray bottles? It may seem like a small victory, but this is one of those things that can save you a lot of money over time. Chances are you might already have the ingredients for this cleaner in your house.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

February 4, 2020 by Jen 15 Comments

Looking for some crowd-pleasing healthy meal options? Try our DELICIOUS stuffed bell peppers loaded with fresh ground meat, veggies, and spices! Low carb, keto-friendly, and make ahead. Check it out…

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How to Grind Your Own Meat

January 28, 2020 by Jen 9 Comments

Learning how to grind your own meat might seem like a daunting task, but it is actually quite simple. Whether you are using fresh venison from a recent hunt, or large cuts from the local butcher, the process is the same. The final result is absolutely delicious and yes you can taste the difference! Here is how we did it…

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Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

November 23, 2019 by Jen Leave a Comment

Are you looking for the perfect easy side dish to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Look no more! These creamy cheesy brussels sprouts are sure to be a hit! Did I mention there’s bacon involved?

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Herbed Garlic Mashed Potatoes

October 14, 2019 by Jen 9 Comments

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of you are already contemplating how you’re going to master the mashed potato. We all know that Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without it, so why not knock it out of the park this season? This year, I want you to try my version of this most popular Thanksgiving side dish. The herbed garlic mashed potato! Doesn’t that sound amazing already?

Herbed Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped with olive oil

As an added bonus, be sure to read this post to the very end for more Thanksgiving-inspired side dishes below!

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Peaches & Cream Crumble

September 23, 2019 by Jen 12 Comments

Y’all know I love making pies, but this time around I decided on my peaches and cream crumble. This dessert option is perfect if you are pressed for time but still wanna make a delicious dish. Made with fresh peaches, savory crumble, and homemade whipped cream! It has all of the flavors of a homemade pie with half the work and time involved!

Peaches and cream crumble on cast iron skillet

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The Ultimate Hard Boiled Egg Method

September 7, 2019 by Jen 9 Comments

Wanna know how to slay the tricky task of the hard-boiled egg? We got you covered! Grab a printable recipe/method for your home cookbook and be sure to watch “The Ultimate Hard-Boiled Egg Method” video tutorial below!

Hard boiled free range eggs method recipe

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Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener

August 3, 2019 by Jen 6 Comments

This automatic chicken coop door opener is one of the best additions we have added to our chicken coop so far!

It makes caring for our free-range chickens that much easier. It’s a simple way to keep them safe at night and let them out first thing in the morning so they can run free as soon as possible! It’s one of those things I kinda wished we got sooner and here is why…

Barred Rock Chicken walking through automatic chicken coop door opener

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