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Continue reading →: It’s beginning to look a lot like… chaos?This fall, we were fortunate to purchase a house and are in the process of turning it into a home. Unpacking has been slow with both of us working full-time, but as my husband gradually uncovers our Christmas decorations from totes stored for a few years, our house feels homier.…
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Continue reading →: NOLA sculpture walkDuring a weekend visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, my husband and I were astonished by what we encountered upon disembarking the Canal streetcar line at City Park. Embedded in the 1300 acres of the park is the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.…
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Continue reading →: Pumpkin Plate Silly FaceIn case you still need to decorate for Halloween, here’s a simple and silly craft that will put a smile on your face. I put it together for a childcare group earlier this month, so when I had special breakfast guests over the weekend, we made them again at my…
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Continue reading →: Plum Apple Oat CrispWe are on the cusp of autumn here in the midwest, and this dish bridges the fruits of the seasons in a most comforting fashion. It’s a recipe that I think is worth making for the aroma alone. Apples and plums simmering on the stovetop calms my busy mind and…
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Continue reading →: Apple Orchard Afternoondrive, snack, pick, shop, play first weekend of September apple orchard trip
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Continue reading →: super sevenMy niece turned seven earlier this month! We celebrated the way she wanted to, with our favorite dolls. For her and her peers, this meant having American Girls, Bitty Babies and well-loved stuffed animals at the dinner table. The rest of us had our own interpretations. At her birthday lunch,…




