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My Favorite Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Baked oatmeal is relatively new to me. Usually in the mornings I like to just make mine on the stove but on a cold weekend like this one, baked oatmeal seemed like just what I needed. If you like banana bread you’ll love this recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats) 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Sprinkle of cardamom Sprinkle of cinnamon Good pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups milk of your choice 1/2 melted butter 1 egg, whisked 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener of your choice 1 banana Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and 8″ x 8″ baking dish…
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A T-Shirt Dress Styled 3 Ways for Fall
I love a t-shirt dress during the summer! It is such an easy throw on piece and can be dressed up or down by adding a few accessories. Now that it’s Fall though I thought it would be fun to show you a few different ways I style my two favorite t-shirt dresses for when the days are shorter and cooler! Look #1 This first look is really perfect for work. but it’s really good for taking a stroll or going shopping as well. I bought this new jacket from Old Navy recently and it was 50% off…no I’m not kidding! It’s a beautiful camel color with a zipper and…
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Photo A Day Challenge
Hello November!!! This month I thought it would be so fun to try one of those 30-day photo challenges. I have a picture of the prompts below if you want to follow along with me. I probably won’t be posting all of them to my Instagram but I am planning on doing a roundup of them at the end of the month! I hope you have a November, I’ve got a lot of fun things planned for this space so keep your eyes peeled on new content coming your way!
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My House at Halloween 2020
Happy Halloween week friends! Here is my second annual Halloween decor post. Decorating for any occasion is one of my favorite things to do! For my house, I really focus on making the common areas as festive and cozy as possible. Those areas include the porch, powder room, family room, and kitchen! I hope you enjoy it and be sure to send me photos of how you’ve decorated this year!
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The BEST Roast Chicken and a Delicious Side Dish
Now that the days are getting colder, cozy food is on my mind. I love roast chicken, it is super easy to throw together and there are usually leftovers that can be used for other means for a few days after! This recipe is one of my all-time favorites. The flavors in this recipe are easily interchangeable in the event you don’t have my specific ingredients, you really can’t go wrong. The goat cheese mixture helps to keep the chicken so succulent and adds so much flavor to the meat. Give this a try, I know you’ll love it! Ingredients 5-6 lb Whole Chicken 1 head of garlic 4 oz…
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Weekday Wardrobe #3
I really love this outfit! For the October weekly wardrobe I wanted something work appropriate but inspired by spooky season! I decided to go with an all black ensemble with the white polka dot accents and my favorite blingy earrings that were a gift from my previous job! Here are the details! Shirt: Old Navy (old) Skirt: Torrid Booties: Old Navy (similar) Earrings: Gift from my old job (similar)
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Three Mindsets That I Struggle With
Personal development has been a journey for me. There is so much to explore and it’s nice to be able to focus on certain areas at different points of your life as you feel they are needed. I have come a long way in the last few years but there is always something new to learn about myself or ways to improve certain aspects of my mindset on certain topics. I think it’s great to share when I am feeling motivated and inspired by my personal development, we should celebrate wins of all sizes but I think it’s equally important to share the hard parts. Sharing the parts that you…
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My Current Skincare Routine
Full disclosure here, I’ve never really done a lot with skincare. I posted about my nighttime routine back in 2017 which included some skincare bits but to be honest that routine did not last much longer than that post. I find that when I have a ton of steps I am less likely to stick to a skincare routine which is why the only two steps that I’ve done consistently in my adult life is cleansing and moisturizing. Less is more in my opinion and I have sensitive skin on my face so trying a bunch of different types of products usually doesn’t end with my skin feeling all that…
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Happy Hosting: Halloween Tablescape
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DIY Halloween: Character Blocks
This has to be my favorite craft project of the bunch. These little character blocks turned out so cute! I hope you give them a try! Here’s what you’ll need: Square wooden dowel Acrylic paint (black, white, orange, green, purple) A piece of stick from the outdoors (for the jack-o-lantern stem) Black pipe cleaners Paintbrush Hot glue/hot glue gun Cut 5 2″ pieces from the wooden dowel. To save your arms, I recommend using an electric saw but I used a hand saw for these. Paint each block in a different color. I did two coats on these. For the Vampire, I painted the top black and made brought it…
