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February can feel never-ending, making it hard to enjoy winter at this point in the season — at least here in East Tennessee. While this month is home to Imbolc — the symbolic festival marking the transition from winter to spring, it’s still freezing cold, either raining or snowing, overcast and grey, and much of […]

I’m not sure what it is about winter, but when dinner rolls around, I’m either motivated to cook healthy meals for my family or too tired to bother, which means I’m looking for quick, healthy winter dinner recipes that get everyone fed. If you’re like me, then you’re going to love today’s post. Today, I’ve […]

Umm, there’s nothing better on a cold winter day than a warm cup of spicy tea. Wouldn’t you agree? Here’s the thing though. While I love me some chai, sometimes I’m in the mood for something else — something like orange spice tea. This orange spice tea blend will not only warm you up as […]

January days can feel long, so we often have to get creative in how we bring joy into our day. For me, music is one of those things that helps to lift my spirits and set (or shift) the emotional tone for my day. Does it do that for you too? While I have a […]

In this week’s vlog, we are all heading out on a Sunday family fun day to run some errands, go out to eat, and go see the new Spiderman movie. After that, I’m sharing some house project updates with you as well as some new goodies I got from Amazon. Later in the week, Dean […]

As some of you who follow me on Instagram and Facebook know, I tested positive for Covid early last week, so I’ve pretty much spent the entire past week in bed resting. Yes, my house is a mess, and no, my kiddos didn’t eat as healthily. Thankfully, Dean did his best to keep everyone alive, fed, and from tearing […]

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