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There is a specific kind of silence that arrives in midlife. When my kids were little, my house was a symphony of slamming doors, buzzingKeep Reading
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Easy Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup
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There’s nothing like walking into your home after being out and being greeted by the savory, smoky aroma of ham and beans. It’s the ultimateKeep Reading
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There is something deeply nostalgic about a pot of vegetable beef soup simmering on the stove. It’s the ultimate “hug in a bowl”—the kind ofKeep Reading
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There’s something magical about simmering a pot of fragrant ingredients on the stove or crockpot. I used my 1.5–quart mini crock. As some of youKeep Reading
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The 12 Days of Christmas | History and Fun Facts
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Cranberry Orange Dip
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🍊 Cranberry Dreams Meet Cheddar & Chives! The Ultimate Holiday Dip Has Arrived! 🧀 Forget everything you thought you knew about your holiday appetizer game.Keep Reading
Cozy Simmer Pot
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🍐🍎 Cozy Simmer Pot Magic: Pear, Apple, lemon, and Vanilla Bliss! 🍋 A few weeks ago, I finally decided to take the plunge and giveKeep Reading
Weeknight Win | One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Langostino
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