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Simple Broccoli Puff Casserole
Are you tired of that over made holiday side dish, Green Bean Casserole? Do you want something different on this year’s holiday menu? Then ditch those fried onions, and try this delicious recipe! My mom has made this side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the last several years. And my family raves about it each time! We lost her this past year, and if you checked out my post on her mouth watering Sage and Onion Stuffing, I mentioned how she loved sharing her recipes with anyone who asked. So I found it fitting this holiday season to share some of them with my readers! This simple to make…
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Incredibly Delicious Family Recipe Sage and Onion Stuffing
Like many families, holidays have always been a time to gather with loved ones and make memories. This Thanksgiving has been drastically different, especially with the pandemic keeping loved ones at a distance, but also because one of the focal points of our family was missing. We lost my beautiful mother this past year, she was always the glue that held our family together. Her sweet and loving nature was always something that we were blessed with. But not only that, her cooking was phenomenal and yet another thing that we miss with her being gone. This year felt so different without her here, and yet I wanted to make…
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Target Dollar Spot DIY Holiday Sled Sign
This simple and budget friendly holiday DIY project, looks like something you would get at JoAnns or Hobby Lobby but is made using all products from Target’s Dollar Spot! It took me 20 minutes to make and looks adorable sitting on my entryway! If you have been following my blog, you know that I LOVE making super adorable DIY projects using items that I have found at the Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Target Dollar Spot and other similar stores. The challenge for me is to take those items and make a high end looking DIYs that people would never know came from those stores! So if you are like me…
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Dollar Tree DIY Christmas Evergreen Swag
Who doesn’t love those expensive, pretty evergreen swags you find in home decor stores like Pier1 or Home Goods? They look great hanging on your fireplace or mirror or as a centerpiece on a table. That’s why I love this DIY project so much. But what if I told you that you could make one for under $10?! Using all products from the Dollar Tree, you can make this pretty evergreen swag for well under $10! They can be used in various ways in multiple places in your home, so for the cost of one at Home Goods, you could make a few and decorate them to fit your holiday…
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Simple Italian Herb Chicken and Veggies over Spaghetti
Who doesn’t love a good pasta dish? But eventually the heavy tomato or alfredo sauce covered variety becomes boring and not to mention super high in calories. What if you could have the pasta that you love but a slightly healthier version? Don’t get me wrong, pasta isn’t a “diet” food. Carbs are definitely my worst enemy. However, removing the heavy rich sauces can at least save your waistline a little bit. Throw in fresh veggies and BAM! you have a lighter version of one of your favorites. I used two of my favorite veggies, zucchini and mushrooms, but you could use any veggies that you prefer. This meal is…
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Quick and Easy Sweet Chili Pork and Peppers Over Rice
Stuck on another dinner idea for the family? Exhausted from a long day of working and running errands? Do you just want to feed the family and put your feet up? I’ve got you covered! Another addition to my popular 30 Minute Meal collection, this time is a delicious spin on an Asian favorite! My Sweet Chili Pork and Peppers over Rice is a sweet and savory meal that your whole family will love. Packed with lots of flavor but not a lot of work! Super simple to make and coming in at just around 30 minutes to make, it has earned it’s spot in my popular “30 minute meals”…
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Holidays are HARD for those feeling loss or hardship
Almost a year exactly before my mom passed away, she had a bad fall leaving her with a head injury and a broken femur. We almost lost her then but miraculously she pulled through. I am so thankful because it gave her more time with us. When she got out of physical rehab she came to stay with me. She believed that I was helping her, but neither one of us realized at the time that she was helping me by giving me more memories to hold on to now that she’s gone. One night she and I were sitting in my living room in front of the Christmas tree…
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Dollar Tree DIY Sheet Music Ornament
I’m simply loving using old sheet music for Christmas decor this year. It’s classic and vintage looking and a great way to incorporate some of your favorite Christmas carols in your holiday decor. This classic looking vintage sheet music ornament is perfect for your Christmas tree! And using items from the Dollar Tree you can make it for under $3! Let’s get crafty! Supplies a medium sized gift tag shaped ornament from the Dollar Tree vintage Christmas carol sheet music. Here is the one I used for this DIY Black and brown acrylic paint sandpaper Mod Podge a foam brush twine or ribbon one evergreen tie from Dollar Tree (if…
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Simple Paper Towel Roll Snowflake Ornament
Homemade DIY Christmas ornaments are becoming more and more popular this year. Maybe it’s because the pandemic is keeping more people home leaving them looking for projects or crafts to pass the time. I’ve always loved DIYs and these super simple, super pretty snowflake ornaments are a great project for adults and kids alike. The best part? They are made from recycling empty paper towel rolls. So they cost almost nothing to make. Truth be told, you can use toilet paper rolls as well, but I’m a slight germaphobe and so anything that comes from the bathroom is off limits for crafting. But if you are ok with it, then…
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40+ Gift Ideas for Toddlers
With the holidays right around the corner and the uncertainty due to the pandemic creeping back up, shopping for the holidays is undoubtedly going to be online more than ever before. And sometimes figuring out gifts ideas for your little ones can be tough, primarily because they can’t tell you what they want. So I’ve gathered 40+ of my favorite toddler gift ideas, all of which have been tested and loved by my little ones and/or family and friends. And the best part none of them are over $100…actually most are under $20. But we all need a few “Santa” ideas for big gifts. Gifts under $100 Magna-Tiles Stardust Set,…
