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Summertime Jazz

Hello friends!  As you might have noticed, I was a little MIA last week.  No real reason other than that we were busy.  It was all really fun stuff - a company cookout and Drillers baseball game with Tripp’s coworkers and Jersey Boys on Thursday – but it was one of those weeks that we ... read more

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 23}–Side Porch Makeover

Welcome to Week 23 of my Pinspiration series! Perhaps you recall, long before the days of Pinterest, there used to be these monthly periodicals called magazines.  You could always find them in the grocery store next to the check-outs or you could even have them delivered to your house.  ... read more

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Our Weekend Adventure with Robbers and Hussies

One of the things I love most about my husband is his love of travel and adventure.  Left to my own devices, I would probably stay home and make cupcakes and scrapbook all day.  I don’t have the NEED to travel like Tripp does.  But I do so love adventure.  And now that we’ve sold ... read more

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52 Weeks of Pinspiration {Week 22}–What Not to Wear

Welcome to Week 22 of my Pinspiration series! There are a few things in life that I could say, in my humble opinion and with some modicum of confidence, that I am pretty good at.  For instance, I am a good cupcake maker I am a good gardener I am a decent scrapbooker I am an ... read more

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OLW June Blog Hop

Hello friends.  Welcome to the June edition of the One Little Word blog hop. If you’ve arrived here from Veronica’s blog then you are right where you need to be. But if for some reason you get a little out of order, feel free to go to the complete list of participants at the end of this ... read more

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Pickled Beets

If you haven’t noticed, I love beets.  And the second beet-tastic recipe I’d like to share with you is none other than the iconic, salad bar staple known as the pickled beet.  But this is a grown-up version of the classic – less mushy and less sweet.  And it’s also super easy! Here is all you ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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