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Katie Drane

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DIY Valentine Heart Crayons

Posted on February 10, 2021January 26, 2026 by Katie

Broken crayons are such a hassle unless there’s a cute and fun way to put them to use. Just like the DIY pumpkin crayons I showed you in the fall, you can make unique and adorable heart crayons for Valentine’s Day with just a couple of supplies. It’s a great craft for kids of all […]

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Crock Pot Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Katie

Not only can you cook fish in the Crock Pot, but you can make shrimp and cheesy grits too. Being able to cook seafood in the Crock Pot allows for all kinds of tasty options, which is great news for all you pescatarians out there! if you’ve never cooked with shrimp before, this is a […]

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DIY Valentine Picture Frame

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Katie
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There are so many fun ways to decorate for Valentine’s Day, but I always like to try to find ways to make decorations that can be revamped for other holidays. The great thing about this Valentine picture frame is that I’m also going to use it for St. Patrick’s Day! Let me show you how […]

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Posted in Seasonal Crafts, Seasonal Decor, Uncategorized

Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon for One

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Katie
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Cooking for one or two? You can enjoy delicious Crock Pot recipes too, without all those leftovers. What I’ve done is adjust several of my recipes that typically feed a family, to work for singles and couples. Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon is such an unexpected slow cooker meal, but I promise you, it will […]

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Posted in Crock Pot, Meals for One

Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Katie

Yes! You can cook fish in the Crock Pot Lemon !Pepper Salmon is one of my favorites and it is super easy to make. Create your own simple marinade like I did, or scroll down further for a second option using KC Masterpiece Lemon Pepper Marinade. Either way, the salmon will taste great. Sear both […]

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Tobacco Basket Valentine’s Day Door Hanger

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Katie

Creating a Valentine’s Day door hanger using a tobacco basket not only adds a fun farmhouse touch to Valentine’s Day decor, but it’s also inexpensive and easy to put together. See the video tutorial here. The best part–all of the supplies can be found at Walmart and Dollar General! Here’s what you need: Supplies Decorative […]

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Posted in Seasonal Crafts, Seasonal Decor

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Hi I’m Katie Drane! I’m a mom of 4, autism mom, and a homeschool newb from Mayfield, Kentucky.   Read More.

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