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Month: October 2019

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Crock Pot Barbecue Chuck Roast

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Katie
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“Barbecue chuck roast? I hadn’t thought of that.” That was my reaction when Ryan threw out a dinner idea based on the random stuff we had in the fridge. (I know you know what I’m talking about.) And YOU GUYS. It turned out perfectly and it’s actually really versatile. Shred it for barbecue sandwiches with […]

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Brown Sugar Apple Pie

Posted on October 8, 2019August 8, 2020 by Katie

Oh, guys. Have I got an awesome apple pie recipe for you. Where most apple pie recipes call for white sugar only, I add some extra flavor by adding brown sugar too. At first glance, it might not seem like it makes much of a difference. But TRUST me, it gives it so much more […]

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DIY Pumpkin-Shaped Crayons

Posted on October 7, 2019October 8, 2019 by Katie
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It’s fall break here and we’re already knee deep in crafts, games and collecting leaves outside. One of my kids’ favorite things to do is to collect all of the broken crayons around the house (there’s only 5 million or so laying around), and melt them into fun shapes. And October is perfect for…you guessed […]

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For the Mom Who Suspects Autism (Part 1)

Posted on October 6, 2019January 11, 2020 by Katie
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Ryan and I have two sons, Jack, 4, and Luke, 2,  who have been medically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. There is a lot of information to share that I have divided into 4 posts. Part 1 focuses on Jack, when we were brand new to the process and had no idea what we were […]

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Loaded Crock Pot Spaghetti

Posted on October 4, 2019October 6, 2019 by Katie
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  Friday is recipe day! Today’s special: Loaded Crock Pot Spaghetti. I enjoy sharing recipes on Friday because if like what you see, you’ll have all weekend to give it a try. I’m married to my Crock Pot and Instant Pot so you’ll see a lot of those, you’ll also be seeing some easy recipes […]

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Jewel-Toned Fall Porch

Posted on October 3, 2019September 23, 2021 by Katie

There’s nothing more welcoming than a pretty front porch, especially one that uses the beautiful colors of the season. Fall is my favorite season for porch decorating, mainly because nature does most of the work, I just add the textures and layers.  Of all the porch decor I have done over the years, this jewel-toned […]

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