Chris Cooks
Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
November 13, 2022
Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
Ok, I know some of y'all out there think cranberries aren't worth the time. And while I personally love a good homemade cranberry sauce, I do realize that the gelatinized version that comes from the can isn't always the most appealing. Copper Pots | Copper Canisters | Pepper Mill | Candle Holders | Taper Candlesticks | Mixing Bowl […]
November 13, 2022
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Design
When to Use an Ottoman | Design Tip!
Design
November 11, 2022
When to Use an Ottoman | Design Tip!
One of the most asked-for furniture links in our house is the ottoman in our bonus room! I don't blame you one bit because it's one of my very favorite pieces. We got it years ago for our basement family room, and even still, it's such a beautiful, functional piece of furniture! The bummer part […]
November 11, 2022
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Entertaining
Transforming the Study Into A Formal Dining Room + 4 Setting the Table Tips
Entertaining
November 9, 2022
Transforming the Study Into A Formal Dining Room + 4 Setting the Table Tips
Every night for dinner, we sit around the round table in the dining room. For breakfast, the girls usually sit at the island. And when we have company over, it's usually a combination of both or we eat outside. But I really wanted another overflow option for a formal dinner. Nothing permanent (we don't have […]
November 9, 2022
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updates
5 Changes We recently made Around the Home
updates
November 7, 2022
5 Changes We recently made Around the Home
Oftentimes, changes are made around the house that I don't really pause to share because, well... I guess things can change pretty frequently. A lot of projects are near the finish line (the laundry room and the upstairs bathroom), so we've been making tweaks here and there, moving some furniture around, as well as doing […]
November 7, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
November 6, 2022
Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
Growing up eating mashed potatoes, I didn't really know what I was eating - just that I loved it. Once food restrictions enter the picture, it's kind of mind blowing just how much butter and cream go into making a classic, creamy mashed potato. Add gravy, and you're almost always talking about some kind of […]
November 6, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Pets 2022
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Pets 2022
I've mentioned that we have hopes to get a dog in the future, so I have dogs on my mind, and I couldn't help myself with this gift guide for pets! Gift these things to a pet or pet owner! 1. Hand Stamped Pet Tag $14 These hand-stamped tags are freaking cute. You can, of […]
November 5, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers 2022
Gift Guides!
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers 2022
Figuring out what things to put in those stockings that are not candy?? This gift guide has something for him, her, the kids... everyone! 1. The Original Slinky $3 You still can't go wrong with a classic metal slinky in a stocking! 2. White Bergamot Pura Scent $16 This Studio McGee x Pura scent is […]
November 5, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide for Game & Puzzle Lovers 2022
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide for Game & Puzzle Lovers 2022
One of our family's favorite things to do is play games and do puzzles together, so of course, we love gifting games and puzzles! Everything on this gift guide is perfect for the game lover, the puzzle lover, or both! 1. No Thanks! $9 We have this game, and the concept is simple, but it's […]
November 4, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022
Gift Guides!
November 4, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Families 2022
With Chris's family, we do a gift exchange for families, rather than individuals which is always fun. We also put a few family gifts "from Santa" under the tree each year and this gift guide for families has things that any family would love. Happy gifting! 1. Oculus Quest VR $349 If you want to […]
November 4, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Teens & Tweens 2022
Teens can be tricky because they tend to want to "fit in" but are also finding their individuality. I guarantee this gift guide for teens has the perfect something for any teen, and you might end up grabbing something for you too! 1. Gift Card & Money Brain Teasing Maze $14 This gift card maze […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids 2022
Shopping for kids for the Holidays can be both fun and tricky. You want to give them something they'll love that won't also make the parents' life harder. This gift guide for kids is filled with toys and activities that check both those boxes. 1. Reversible Octopus Plushie $15 Last Holiday season, these reversible plushies […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022
Gift Guides!
November 3, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Babies 2022
Putting together this gift guide for babies was so fun, probably because it's been years since I shopped for a baby, and wow, did it make my heart ache! Everything in this guide is going to make any baby (and parent) happy. So whether you're shopping for your own baby or somebody else's baby, here […]
November 3, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022
Gift Guides!
November 2, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Home & Kitchen 2022
If you're anything like me or know somebody like me, you'll want to check out these gifts that are perfect for the indoorsy type. The person who loves making their house a home, bit by bit, because the things we keep in our home matter. You're welcome. 1. Aperture Frame $28 You can't ever have […]
November 2, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022
Gift Guides!
November 2, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Parents & In-Laws 2022
Whether you're gifting for your parents or your partner's parents, you're in the right place. There's something on this list for the gardening type, the traveling type, the homemaker, and even the practical type. And although this list is more tailored towards the empty-nesters, I guarantee you'll spot something for others on your list, too. […]
November 2, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022
Gift Guides!
November 1, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Him 2022
There's a myth that guys are hard to shop for, but Chris loves it when I play into his hobbies, make him look good, but prioritize comfort and quality. This guide is all of those things. Also, never forget an experience gift for your guy. Last year, I gifted Chris a week of cooking camp […]
November 1, 2022
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Gift Guides!
Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022
Gift Guides!
November 1, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Her 2022
Whether you're shopping for a friend, a partner, or even yourself, you can't go wrong with this list packed full of things to make the every day feel more special--because I think that's what we all want. 1. Cloud Cotton Robe $109 Every woman needs a robe to slip into. I love wearing one while […]
November 1, 2022
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Gift Guides!
The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift Guides!
October 31, 2022
The Complete 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Don't worry. Nobody has forgotten about Thanksgiving! Christmas requires a lot of planning and prepping, whereas Thanksgiving is mostly just a dinner! I like to get ahead on my shopping, and to help us stay on top of our Holiday shopping (and you, too!), we're releasing all of our gift guides for the Holiday season! […]
October 31, 2022
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Holiday
Our Candyland Halloween Costumes 2022
Holiday
October 31, 2022
Our Candyland Halloween Costumes 2022
Happy Halloween from the Candyland Crew! We do not mess around when it comes to our family Halloween costumes. Over the years, we've dressed as everything from dolls and monsters to Peter Pan and E.T. characters! It's one of my favorite traditions, and we'll do it for as long as the girls are into it. Luckily, Greta (who's 12) is still very […]
October 31, 2022
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Chris Cooks
Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
Chris Cooks
October 30, 2022
Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
This is a great spin on a traditional pot roast, turning the cooking liquid into a rich and flavorful pottage (soup whose thick and creamy texture comes from cooked down vegetables) instead of straining and using thickeners to create a gravy. This whole meal is very allergy-friendly (free of grain, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts […]
October 30, 2022
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North Carolina Home
The Final Reveal of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
North Carolina Home
October 28, 2022
The Final Reveal of Our Modern Colonial Kitchen
When we bought this house, we knew we wanted this modern colonial kitchen to be our dream kitchen. I think it was kismet that we never got to do a proper kitchen renovation in our last house because we were able to hit the ground running with this one. Back in May of 2021, I […]
October 28, 2022
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