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Happy hellos from a very steamy Missouri. Send help, we’re melting. Haha! I hope you’re staying nice and cool. Let’s do a little catching up, shall we? 1. This week, I had my annual check-up with my primary doctor. I needed to refill my kidney stone medicines, along with a couple of other prescriptions. Overall,…
Caprese Stuffed Avocados
When the sun is high and the days are long, no one wants to turn on the oven. That’s where this vibrant, refreshing, and incredibly easy Caprese Stuffed Avocados recipe comes in. With just a handful of simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, this dish is everything summer meals should be—cool, light, and…
the Weekender
Bright-eyed greetings from Rogersville, MO. We are officially in an Extreme Heat Warning. I’ll be hunkering down wherever the air conditioning is. Haha. Pull up a chair, let’s dive in. 😉 1. Last weekend, Steve and I headed to one of the many Farmers’ Markets in Springfield. I wanted to get some of my Cranberry…
the Weekender
Hi! Just checking in on “ewe.” Haha. I couldn’t help myself with this adorable picture. I’m excited you’re here, friend. Let’s catch up! 1. How was your July 4th? Ours was a blast. As I mentioned before, we had a double celebration — July 4th and Steve’s 58th birthday. We had burgers and smoked brats,…
Patriotic Tree for Christmas in July
You know you’ve officially embraced “Christmas person” status when you’re decorating a tree in the middle of summer… and enjoying it. Yep, there’s a first time for everything. And this year, I created a Christmas in July Patriotic Tree, a simple yet showstopping display. King of Christmas gifted me this product, and, as always, I’m…
the Weekender
Happy hellos from my home to yours. Today we’re looking at partly cloudy skies with a chance of me working most of the weekend. Haha. The black-and-white picture above captures my whole world: my husband and our dogs on a stroll at twilight/dusk. I’m becoming increasingly sentimental with age. 1. I know it’s been a…
the Weekender
Happy hellos from my little corner of Missouri. A lot has happened since we last caught up, so let’s jump right in. This week’s simple joy: hydrangeas. A gorgeous bluish-purple bunch snipped straight from my mom’s yard (see above). Up until a few days ago, they were brightening up my kitchen. Sometimes it’s the little…
Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe
There’s something magical about recipes that stand the test of time—the kind that get lovingly handwritten, passed from one generation to the next, smudged with flour and a little love. This Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe is one of those recipes in our family. It’s been baked for birthdays, special dinners, and even weddings (more on that later).…
Hey there! I’m Kelly
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