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The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls for Beginners

You've probably seen this title for a cinnamon recipe a million times. So let me tell you why they're the best homemade cinnamon rolls: because they came out beautifully (not perfectly) the first time I made them. Which was recently, I might add. I'm new to baking. A beginner, if you will. If you're ... READ the POST

Instant Pot Homemade Apple Cider

Who knew that making apple cider at home could be so easy. I had every intention of throwing all of my ingredients into a stockpot, but figured I should put my Instant Pot multi-use slow cooker use instead! I'll save this story for another day, but just know that I have 5 versions of slow cookers ... READ the POST

How to Decorate with a TV Above Your Mantle

Some folks will tell you that decorating your mantle with a tv above it, falls into the "less is more" realm, but I am not "some folks." Around these parts, MORE is MORE (lol). If you - like me, love traditional spaces mixed with the old and the new (read: grand millennial), bits of whimsy, and a ... READ the POST

Not So Simple, but Good, Gumbo

You can have good gumbo or you can have no-so-good gumbo, but I can assure you that good gumbo isn’t “simple” to make. In fact, gumbo is one of my least favorite recipes/dishes to make, but it’s just so darn good. We love a good gumbo recipe in this household. After all, making gumbo is a labor of ... READ the POST