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Scattered Sundays

Well good news, insurance DID stop with their silliness and approved my ablation! I was able to get it done on Wednesday morning at 10 am. It was a super fast and very simple...

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Canning Corn {How to Can Corn}

Learn all about safely Canning Corn in a pressure canner. You’ll love having jars of home-canned corn to extend the taste of summer all year long.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...

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Air Fryer Zucchini

Once you taste Air Fryer Zucchini, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly roasted, zucchini in the air fryer is a simple and speedy side dish. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Scattered Sundays

Who wants to talk about my awful periods again? No one? Well, buckle up because this post is a doozy. Things have changed and surgeries are happening. It’s going to be fine. Nobody ovary-act.

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Confessions

If you’re new around here, confessions are 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...

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Freezing Blackberries

Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Blackberries to stock your freezer with this amazing seasonal fruit. Learning how to freeze blackberries is a great way to preserve this delicious summertime crop.  As an...

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Blackberry Simple Syrup

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

Scattered Sundays

This week I got the best gift of all. The gift of solo time and silence. Delicious, delicious silence. We had planned to spend a week at my inlaw’s house at Ocean Shores from...

homemade corn pizza on a cast iron pizza stone topped with Parmesan, bacon, and sliced green onions.

Corn Pizza

Enjoy your favorite tastes of summer with this incredible corn pizza. Roasted sweet corn, bacon, garlic, and cheese come together in a delicious and simple homemade pizza recipe. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Peach Compote

Homemade Peach Compote is a delicious sauce or topping for ice cream, waffles/pancakes, or enjoy it as a side dish. This tasty homemade condiment is so simple to make with just a few ingredients....

Scattered Sundays

Ok friends, enough teasing. Remember last week when I told you I was going to introduce you to a new family member this week? Well, friends, meet Lando. Lando CaLeafian to be exact.