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Best of July

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Best of July

With the end of summer quickly approaching, this month there were two major themes around here. Namely, the backyard finally wrapping up and the upstairs bathroom slowly getting pulled together. Just so we're on the same page - lets get all caught up on the most recent updates this month. Tile on Tile: An Upstairs […]
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July 29, 2022

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Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks

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Low Country Seafood Boil | Chris Cooks

Shrimp boils are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to feed a group of people! It's a fun social meal that cleans up in minutes. I do love an all-around win-win. 😎 When hosting a shrimp boil, the key is to stagger when you add things - timing is everything. Now let's get into it, […]
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July 24, 2022

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Cleanish Barbeque Spice Rub | Chris Cooks

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Cleanish Barbeque Spice Rub | Chris Cooks

I have always enjoyed making healthy, good quality food for our family. And after Jules began having health issues (she recently sent a health update in our Love Letter) I have been able to experiment even more with making cleaner alternatives of our family's favorite foods that wouldn't cause her a flare up. And this […]
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July 17, 2022

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The Ultimate Cordless Stick Vacuum Test

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The Ultimate Cordless Stick Vacuum Test

These days there are so many options for cordless stick vacuums, and it seems like they all have their own bells and whistles. While I have been using the Dyson cordless vacuum for quite some time, I wanted to test how it compared to some of these newer flashy models. My curiosity got the best […]
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July 14, 2022

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My 3 Favorite Burger Recipes | Chris Cooks

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My 3 Favorite Burger Recipes | Chris Cooks

Once upon a time, I made an eBook named Chris Loves Burgers. It houses all of my favorite burger recipes for beef, pork, poultry, crab/seafood, and vegetarian patties. There are also instructions for not only the patty but everything that is assembled in the burger to make it out of this world. I discuss it […]
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July 3, 2022

Lifestyle

Best of June

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Best of June

With all the progress happening in our backyard this month, the theme around here has been outdoor (if you couldn't tell from all the outdoor posts we've shared). 5 Outdoor Entertaining Musts All About Our Diamond Pavers and Artificial Turf Outdoor Spaces Then and Now Build an Outdoor Space at Every Budget Outdoor Kitchen Plans […]
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June 30, 2022

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An Hour-by-Hour Guide on Hosting a Dinner Party

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An Hour-by-Hour Guide on Hosting a Dinner Party

This post was written by my lovely sister and brand manager, Victoria. My love of dinner parties started early. I remember an abundant bowl of fruit on my family’s Thanksgiving table when I was little. It was morning, and there were still HOURS until dinner. Still, I asked my mom if I could have an […]
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June 29, 2022

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3 Grilled Kebabs For Summertime Grilling | Chris Cooks

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3 Grilled Kebabs For Summertime Grilling | Chris Cooks

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is break out the grill and create some simple, tasty recipes. The grill is a great place to experiment and skewers are the perfect place to start. Plus what's better than grilling on the 4th of July? Especially mouth-watering skewers. The only thing better than a […]
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June 26, 2022

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The Best Lawn Games

Entertaining

The Best Lawn Games

We've been focusing on outdoor spaces on the blog this month (if you haven't noticed!) and today is a fun one–all about lawn games! You're never too old for a lawn game! Both Chris and I grew up playing games outside and so of course we love doing that with our friends and family. Growing […]
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June 24, 2022

Lifestyle

5 Outdoor Entertaining Musts

Entertaining

5 Outdoor Entertaining Musts

As we're getting ready to start using our backyard space, I can't help but picture all the entertaining we plan to do. It's going to take years for this outdoor space to fully mature and grow into what we envision, but I'm not waiting for things to be perfect before we invite our friends and […]
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June 22, 2022

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20 Summer Sandals I Love!

Casual Friday

20 Summer Sandals I Love!

When we lived in Idaho, I could get away with wearing boots through May because, honestly, there was still a chance that it was going to snow at any moment. But here in NC, I swear the sun came out in February and the weather has been so sunny and warm ever since. I was […]
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June 17, 2022

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The Tastiest Carne Asada | Chris Cooks

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The Tastiest Carne Asada | Chris Cooks

Carne Asada can be used for a lot of things, and having a simple, delicious version to whip up whenever you need is super helpful. Though I've never met a carne asada I didn't love, there are some versions with chilis that have been a bit too much for my kids. So for me, I […]
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June 12, 2022

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My At-Home Workout Routine

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My At-Home Workout Routine

Now that we have our home gym in place, I get a lot of questions about what my at home workout looks like. Probably because I've been very transparent about the gym being an essential part of my morning routine. I’ve been doing this for years and, honestly sometimes it’s the only time I leave […]
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June 10, 2022

Lifestyle

The Ultimate, All-Inclusive Grill Guide

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The Ultimate, All-Inclusive Grill Guide

What is it they say? The best time to start grilling was 10 years ago but the second best time to start is today? I don't actually know if anybody says that, but I stand by it. Grilling can seem intimidating if you don't know where to start, but the only requisite to joining grill […]
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June 7, 2022

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Fire Roasted Salsa | Chris Cooks

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Fire Roasted Salsa | Chris Cooks

Salsa has been tricky for me, which sounds silly. I've made several versions, and historically the best ones I've made have used canned tomatoes. As someone who is trying to move to "fresh" as much as I can, that's been frustrating. But it makes sense, because canned tomatoes usually contain additional things that make the […]
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June 5, 2022

Lifestyle

The Best of May

Best Of

The Best of May

By far, the most monumental month this year has come to a close. We walked along sandy beaches in St. Lucia with our team, walked all over our new floor pops collection (restock coming soon I promise), and walked right into our Rubbermaid launch. You guys sold us out on Amazon so fast, but keep […]
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June 2, 2022

Lifestyle

Pan-Fried Pancetta Gnocchi | Chris Cooks

Chris Loves Julia Rubbermaid Collection | Pan Fried Pancetta Gnocchi Recipe

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Pan-Fried Pancetta Gnocchi | Chris Cooks

Let me introduce to you a recipe that you'll make over and over gain. This pan-fried pancetta gnocchi is an evergreen meal that Julia and the girls request frequently! Of course I happily oblige because it's just that good. This recipe is very allergy friendly (we opt for gluten-free gnocchi), but I promise there's no […]
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May 29, 2022

Lifestyle

Putting Bed Pillows to the Test

Product Tests

Putting Bed Pillows to the Test

After reviewing and ranking duvet inserts and pillow inserts you all spoke up and asked that we test some bed pillows! Here's the thing though, everybody has different pillow preferences when it comes to sleep so it's hard to rank. BUT, we couldn't let you down so we ordered a bunch of highly rated bed […]
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May 26, 2022

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3 Amazing Desserts for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks

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3 Amazing Desserts for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks

It's no secret we have some food allergies in this house, which can make dessert kind of tricky. I kid you not, our dessert woes are forever over because of this one kitchen appliance. Totally not sponsored, the Ninja CREAMi whips up frozen treats by simply freezing fruit (along with whatever else you want), and […]
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May 22, 2022

Lifestyle

Favorite Denim Shorts

Casual Friday

Favorite Denim Shorts

I'm normally not a shorts person. I like to stay warm at all times and I naturally run cold! That being said, the weather in North Carolina is actually begging me to show a bit more skins, so here I am in denim shorts. Also, I kind of love it. I especially love pairing denim […]
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May 20, 2022
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