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  • Lovely Autumn

    Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.—WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT Hope you are enjoying the outdoor beauty and rich colors, the cooler autumn weather, and all the fun things autumn brings! Some of my favorite things about Fall are pumpkins, colorful leaves, maple-scented candles, apple cider and donuts, warm sweaters, and the coziness of home. What are some…

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  • Sunflower-Sesame Seed Granola

    I enjoy making homemade granola and trying new variations on it. I found this old recipe in my recipe file recently and updated it a little. This Sunflower-Sesame Seed Granola is great for this autumn time of year. It’s sweetened with honey and maple syrup, and spiced with some cinnamon and cloves, which give it…

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  • Easy Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

    If you are a fan of mac and cheese, I think you’ll really like this Easy Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese! After all, who doesn’t love mac and cheese and cheeseburgers? With this dish, you get the tastiness of both! 🙂 It’s simple to make too—a box of mac and cheese is used to cut down…

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  • Do It Afraid

    I received a review copy of this book; all opinions expressed are mine. We all deal with fear, every single one of us! Fear not only causes us worry, doubt, dread, insecurity, and stress, it often prevents us from moving forward to where God is leading us. Whether you’re dealing with little fears or big…

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  • Red Beans and Rice Chili

    I love red beans and rice, but had never made it myself. So I found an old recipe that I had clipped from a magazine and made a few changes, one of which was changing the amount of cumin in it—I added less because the amount the original recipe was calling for just seemed like…

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  • Mini Apple Bundts

    Apple recipes are the best, especially in the fall! These Mini Apple Bundts are big on apple flavor, with diced fresh apples, cinnamon applesauce, and apple juice mixed into the batter, making a tasty treat that is so good and moist! Another plus is that they’re easy to make—a box of yellow cake mix is…

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