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A Four-Month Puppy Update With Cricket!
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A Four-Month Puppy Update With Cricket!
It's been over one month since we surprised the girls with Cricket, and it's borderline sad how the time has flown by! As first-time puppy owners, we were given a lot of advice from experienced puppy people, many of who warned us that the puppy stage would be harder than a newborn baby. This could not be […]
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January 20, 2023
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Chilled Glass Noodles with Peanut Sauce | Chris Cooks
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Chilled Glass Noodles with Peanut Sauce | Chris Cooks
In the world of grain-free eating, glass noodles are Heaven-sent. Not as a substitute, in my opinion. Meaning, I wouldn't necessarily suggest ladling a scoop of marinara over top with some Italian meatballs. But for the joy of eating a noodle, and an openness to try something new, this ingredients will quickly become a pantry […]
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January 15, 2023
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This 14-Step Skincare Routine Rescued My Skin
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This 14-Step Skincare Routine Rescued My Skin
Over the years, I've gone on a journey with my skincare. I do a lot to keep my Hashimoto's at bay, but in 2019 my skin took a turn for the worst. It was partly due to the thyroid medication I have to take and also the fact that I have really dry skin. The […]
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January 13, 2023
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Kitchen Organization That's Working (And Not Working)
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Kitchen Organization That's Working (And Not Working)
It's been one year since we had professional organizers come and work their magic in our house. Amidst newly moving and mid-renovation, the house was in disarray, so it's exactly what we needed at the time, and it lowkey changed our lives. I remember being emotional during their reveal because I didn't think I understood […]
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January 11, 2023
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The Best Products of 2022 (Game-Changers)
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The Best Products of 2022 (Game-Changers)
You all know I love sharing products I find to be life-changing, so to wrap up the year, I thought I would share a list of the best products of 2022! These are all things I find to be game-changers and use in my daily life. 1. Striped Pool Towels Whether you have a pool […]
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December 21, 2022
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Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Peppermint Caramel Corn | Chris Cooks
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Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Peppermint Caramel Corn | Chris Cooks
I've shared a version of my caramel corn in the past, but since that time I've tweaked the recipe a tad and I really think it's become something out-of-this-world special. Especially considering that it's dairy free. Now, Jules is typically grain free. But every year around Christmas she asks me to make a batch of […]
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December 18, 2022
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Meet Cricket!
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Meet Cricket!
Last week, it's safe to say our lives and home improved 100-fold when we brought a puppy into our home. Meet Cricket. Isn't she the cutest?? She reminds us so much of Willow but definitely has her own look and personality. She's a multi-generational "mini-Bernese," which is to say, both of her parents are also […]
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December 15, 2022
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Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
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Caramelized Onion Frittata - Make-Ahead Breakfast | Chris Cooks
Christmas morning is always a blur at our house, and adding a holiday-worthy breakfast into the mix is a bit much. To keep it simple, every year I prep a frittata on the 23rd then just add eggs and bake Christmas morning. Ruffle Bakeware | Striped Dish Towel | Gold Flatware Frittata options are endless, […]
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December 11, 2022
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4 Tips for Making a Cozy "Pop-Up" Temporary Guest Room
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4 Tips for Making a Cozy "Pop-Up" Temporary Guest Room
Recently, my four best friends flew to North Carolina for my birthday, and I set up a little “blow-up” sleepover room so that we could have a good old-fashioned slumber party. I shared a little bit about this sleepover room when I tested and ranked the best air mattresses on Amazon, and so many of […]
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December 6, 2022
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Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
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Swedish Meatballs (Free of Gluten, Grain & Dairy) | Chris Cooks
The first time I made this for my family, my daughter asked, "What's the difference between Swedish meatballs and Italian meatballs?" I thought for a few seconds and said, "Italian meatballs taste like summer, and Swedish meatballs taste like winter." Le Creuset Dutch Oven | Silverware | Wooden Spoon Obviously this is a gross generalization. […]
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December 4, 2022
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Finding The Best Air Mattress!
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Finding The Best Air Mattress!
This time of year, everybody seems to be hosting family and friends, and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be complicated! There's nothing wrong with blowing up some air mattresses for a "pop-up" guest space. That being said, I know we've all had not-so-great air mattress experiences, so I wanted to do […]
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November 23, 2022
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Sugar Dusted Cranberries | Chris Cooks
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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 […]
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November 13, 2022
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Transforming the Study Into A Formal Dining Room + 4 Setting the Table Tips
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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 […]
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November 9, 2022
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Dairy & Grain-Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Chris Cooks
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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 […]
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November 6, 2022
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Pot Roast Pottage | Chris Cooks
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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 […]
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October 30, 2022
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Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
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Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
For the last couple of weeks, Chris and I have been hard at work, lounging around with the softest, plush blankets we could find. It's taxing work, but we'll do what it takes to find the bestest (should be a word), softest snuggle blankets for you. These blankets are different than throw blankets! To me, […]
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October 26, 2022
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5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
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5-minute Side: Fall-Spiced Blistered Shishito Peppers | Chris Cooks
Blistered shishito peppers are a great appetizer you can find at a lot of restaurants right now. If you're unfamiliar, shishito peppers are not spicy (maybe one out of a handful has a tiny kick to it), and their flesh is pretty thin. That means you can cook them at a super high heat, and […]
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October 23, 2022
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Baked Blueberries with Pancetta Pecan Crumble | Chris Cooks
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Baked Blueberries with Pancetta Pecan Crumble | Chris Cooks
If you look at most desserts, gluten and dairy are part of almost all of them. For your friends and family that may have food restrictions, this can feel a little isolating - I've seen it happen to Jules and our daughters countless times. And while they're always positive and good sports about it, it's […]
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October 16, 2022
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EPIC Twice Baked Potatoes - cooking without gluten, grain and dairy
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EPIC Twice Baked Potatoes - cooking without gluten, grain and dairy
This post is sponsored by EPIC Provisions. Get 20% off everything on their site with code CLJ20. When we first started adjusting our diets for Julia's restrictions, I was constantly trying to find things that I could use to make food taste exactly like it did before. But over the years, we've come to approach […]
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October 9, 2022
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Beef Tips Braised with Sweet Potato & Cinnamon | Chris Cooks
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Beef Tips Braised with Sweet Potato & Cinnamon | Chris Cooks
I love Fall. So, so much, I love it. And though I am a huge fan of grilling, I would say that this upcoming season is most "me" when it comes to my natural cooking style. I love to roast, stew, simmer and broil. But of all the cooking techniques that seem to naturally come […]
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October 2, 2022
