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Our Halloween Family Costumes 2024: I'll Give You One Clue

The Marcum family dressed as characters from the classic edition of Clue: The Game.

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Our Halloween Family Costumes 2024: I'll Give You One Clue

It was Professor Plum, with the knife, in the Conservatory. Happy Halloween from Clue characters: 1986 edition! Shop Costume Inspiration Over the years, we've dressed as everything from dolls and monsters to Peter Pan, E.T. characters, and The Wizard of Oz. But in the last several years, one of our kids has usually chosen our costumes. If you look back, you […]
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October 31, 2024

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)

A counter topped with two cups filled with ice cream next to a Ninja CREAMi.

Chris Cooks

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)

I use our Ninja CREAMi all the time. It’s just so easy to make a super delicious dessert with almost no effort (other than an overnight freeze.) If you have someone in your house who can't have dairy, this little ice cream maker comes in clutch. It really can turn almost anything into something frosty, […]
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October 27, 2024

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One-Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

Chris Loves Julia | One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Chris Cooks

One-Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

When the sheet pan dinner craze started, I was all on board. What's not to like about a dinner with minimal prep, minimal effort and maximum flavor? I decided to take advantage of that one-pan method, but I use a roasting pan as my sheet pan—shhh, don't tell anyone. That way, I can layer the […]
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October 20, 2024

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Baked Pears & Rosemary Caramel

Chris Cooks

Baked Pears & Rosemary Caramel

I'm excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—it inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we just launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for you. We love Poppy & Pout because they're just great people […]
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October 13, 2024

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Our Favorite Games to Play as a Family

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Our Favorite Games to Play as a Family

This post is sponsored by Walmart We have had a game night once a month with a mix of family and friends for years! A group of 6 seems to be the sweet spot and through all of our moves, one thing that makes it feel like home is game night. While hosting a game […]
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October 12, 2024

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Spiced Peach Crumble (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Chris Cooks

Spiced Peach Crumble (Grain Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Shop CLJ x Poppy & Pout Lip Balm Trio I'm even more excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—it inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we just launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for […]
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October 6, 2024

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The Best Of September 2024

Best Of

The Best Of September 2024

Can you believe that September has already come and gone? This time of year is my absolute favorite and we've been busy finishing up house projects (the mudroom is officially checked off the 2024 project list!) and launching two new product lines! It was such a surreal moment to see our wallpaper designs on the shelves at Lowes […]
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October 3, 2024

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12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease

Entertaining

12 Tips for How to Host and Make Your Guests Feel Completely at Ease

I recently got a question from a commenter who asked me how I entertain at home to make guests feel at ease. This question came at a great time since fall can be a natural hosting season from watch parties (there's football...or The Bach) to Thanksgiving. The truth is — Chris and I really *enjoy* […]
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October 2, 2024

Lifestyle

Blackberry Campfire S’mores

Chris Cooks

Blackberry Campfire S’mores

I'm even more excited to share today's recipe with you because it's more than just a dessert—it inspired a lip balm flavor! That's right, we just launched a collaboration with our friends at Poppy & Pout based on three fall desserts that I developed just for you. We love Poppy & Pout because they're just […]
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September 29, 2024

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The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024

Entertaining

The Top 12 Fall Scents for Your Pura Smart Diffuser - 2024

Everyone gets excited to decorate for fall (same!) but an often overlooked element of decorating is how a home smells. Scent is such a powerful tool in making your home feel warm, welcoming, and seasonal. When I think about fall scents I definitely want some spicy or woodsy notes in there like cardamom, amber and […]
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September 27, 2024

Lifestyle

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Chris Loves Julia | Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Chris Cooks

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

I'm straying a bit from our typical gluten and dairy-free theme this week, sharing one of the things I make my two daughters who don't have food restrictions. Everyone loves a good mac and cheese, but something I struggle with the number of commonplace foods that are just differently shaped combinations of grain and dairy. […]
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September 22, 2024

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The Lady Jacket: Fall 2024's It Girl Top

Fashion

The Lady Jacket: Fall 2024's It Girl Top

The lady jacket isn't exactly a new concept (think Jackie O.) but it's certainly having a moment this fall! Lady jackets come in all different styles (see below!) but typically they have a crew neckline, a slightly cropped length, and focal point buttons. Some are heavier like an actual jacket and some are more lighter-weight […]
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September 21, 2024

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Housewarming Presents Your Friends Will Love | Gift Guide

Gift Guides!

Housewarming Presents Your Friends Will Love | Gift Guide

Buying a house or moving into a rental is a really big life event that can have a lot of stress surrounding it. It's also a really big accomplishment. It can sometimes be months if not longer before you feel settled enough to have people over. But even before they're ready for guests, I think […]
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September 20, 2024

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The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats

Product Tests

The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it's usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]
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September 18, 2024

Lifestyle

10-Minute Tomato Salad with Red Pepper Dressing

Chris Cooks

10-Minute Tomato Salad with Red Pepper Dressing

Bowls (similar) | Platter | Copper Candlestick (similar) | Taper Candles | Wooden Serving Utensils | Plaid Tablecloth (similar) Late summer hits, and it's like the world collectively moves on to fall. But there is still an abundance of tomatoes and bright greens at the market. And it's actually the perfect time of year to […]
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September 15, 2024

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Fall Boots (And My Hot Take on Skinny Jeans)

Fashion

Fall Boots (And My Hot Take on Skinny Jeans)

There are two types of boots I'm seeing everywhere this season that create two very different silhouettes for your favorite outfits. One is a very slender boot, often with a pointed toe. Because jeans are getting wider (hello to my new favorite pair), it's great to have a slim boot that you can zip up […]
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September 14, 2024

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The Best Fall Candles in 2024

Lifestyle

The Best Fall Candles in 2024

Every year, I love to revisit my favorite fall candles—I keep a lot in storage if we haven't burned through them yet. Bringing out those tried-and-true candles always evokes scent memories. Like a game night we had with some dear friends last year. Or the backdrop to an amazing fall dinner that Chris whipped up […]
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September 12, 2024

Lifestyle

3 Areas of the House That Pack the Biggest Punch for Fall

Decor

3 Areas of the House That Pack the Biggest Punch for Fall

Faux Oak Branch | Vase | Serving Bowl | Candle | Dining Table | Chairs (vintage) (similar) | Wallpaper | Gallery Wall | Edie Two-Tier Chandelier After the busyness of summer, fall feels like a chance to really return to my roots of being a homebody. And yet, that doesn't mean I'm home alone just with my family! I love to have people over as well! There are […]
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September 11, 2024

Lifestyle

Crab Cakes with Easy Remoulade Sauce (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Chris Loves Julia - Grain and Dairy Free Crab Cakes

Chris Cooks

Crab Cakes with Easy Remoulade Sauce (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

I love ordering crab cakes out—they're such a treat. But if I want to make crab cakes at home, they need to cater to our food restrictions. That means they have to be delicious AND have no eggs, dairy, wheat, gluten or grains. Well these knock it out of the park, thanks to some secret […]
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September 8, 2024

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The Best of August 2024

Best Of

The Best of August 2024

August is my unofficial start of autumn — I don't believe in separating seasons, or holidays, for that matter. I prefer to squeeze every ounce of joy I feel from the day, whether that is a sunny beach day (which is how we started the month!) or a cool early fall walk with Cricket and […]
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September 7, 2024
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