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Scattered Sundays

Bennett’s last tball game was yesterday, and the close ceremonies are on Tuesday. I’m glad to almost have that in the rearview mirror. On one hand, it was the boy’s sport that I was...

4 chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter cream cheese frosting on a white board.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting! Smooth, creamy, and with the perfect amount of peanut butter, you’ll flip for this easy frosting recipe. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....

a wooden bowl full of dried rosemary.

How to Dry Rosemary

Learn how to dry rosemary in a food dehydrator, via air drying, in the microwave, or in the oven. Drying rosemary is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! As an Amazon Associate,...

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Strawberry Simple Syrup

Learn how easy it is to make your own Strawberry Simple Syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of strawberry syrup for drinks and more. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

a mom and her son who has a silly looking smile at a ballpark.

Scattered Sundays

Hey, good news! Unlike last week, our house didn’t almost burn down this week. Everything else after that is just gravy. House not burning down > everything else.

a grey bowl with vegan aioli topped with sliced green onions with a plate of vegetables.

Creamy Vegan Aioli

This creamy Vegan Aioli recipe is an egg-free garlic miracle! It is a deliciously easy healthy sauce that goes with everything. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Looking for an egg-free...

stacked jars of strawberry freezer jam with fresh strawberries on a white board.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

The freshest tasting jam you’ve ever had, this Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is so simple to make. Just three ingredients and 20 minutes, and you’ll have homemade strawberry jam made by your very own hands. As...

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions is a time for us to all unburden ourselves of the silliness we’re feeling at the moment. I share dumb things, then you share dumb things, and we...

a kid eating a piece of kale.

Scattered Sundays

Watching the news come out of Uvalde, TX was as horrific as these situations are. And yet, they’re now so common in the US that it seems rote. A friend of mine who teaches...

a white and blue bowl with garlic rice topped with chopped parsley.

Garlic Butter Rice

Garlic Butter Rice is a fast weeknight side dish that the whole family will love! Made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, this garlic rice is great for meal prep. As an...

a stack of oatmilk pancakes on a plate with syrup being poured over it.

Oat Milk Pancakes

An easy from-scratch recipe for the fluffiest Oat Milk Pancakes ever. These healthy dairy-free pancakes are made with all-purpose, oat flour, and creamy oat milk. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Light, fluffy,...