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    The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Plan

    11/22 / 1 Comment

    Thanksgiving is a BIG deal at my house and since I love to cook, I say bring on the appetites! With only a few days to go I will be doing a lot of cooking. I have discovered a few great recipes over the years that I am now sharing with you. The dishes are a mix of family recipes handed down and some tried and true from other fine cooks. I make a lot of my side dishes the night before so I am not going absolutely crazy in the kitchen Thanksgiving day. I also have a double oven which is a lifesaver and I highly recommend if you…

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    I can’t handle canned cranberry sauce! So once you make my fabulous cranberry pie and have leftover cranberries, head here for this super simple cranberry sauce! There are only 3 ingredients and so much better than the canned stuff! This is a super quick and easy recipe that you are sure to enjoy!

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    Need a unique dessert? Well this one is it! It is perfect and so easy! I am asked if you can substitute cranberries but I promise even a non-cranberry lover, will love this pie!!! Super simple and so yummy!   Hands down the best cranberry pie recipe you will ever make! Even those that do not like cranberries, will love this! Want to make sure you never miss a post from us? Join the list and be the first to know! Subscribe Here!  

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    11/19 / 2 Comments

    I am guilty! Guilty of doing something that I just need to stop doing! What is that you ask? Comparing my childhood to my kids! I am constantly wishing my child could grow up how I did and well, it is silly really. The times are so insanely different and he will not be able to experience the same things that I did because, the world has evolved. We don’t live in a world of firsts, at least like it was in the 80’s and 90’s. We had the first of so many things but he will not know the difference. Everything will seem like a first and wild new…

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    11/17 / 1 Comment

    Taking your baby out once a day is an essential part of their routine. But in doing so, you’ve got a lot of decisions to make. And one you’ll ‘um and ah’ over the most is what to pack to take with you on a walk. “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to Ad’s & or Websites that are selling products” “Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” Maybe you’re a big…

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    Magic Reindeer Food!

    11/15 / No Comments

    This Magic Reindeer Food is just what Santa’s deer need to get through the night! It is glitter free and 100% edible! While you are making Santa his cookies, keep this recipe handy for his best friends!     Magic Reindeer Food Printout INGREDIENTS Raw uncooked oats Sugar cookie sprinkles Plastic sandwich or snack baggies Ribbon in festive holiday colors Paper for the printable tags   INSTRUCTIONS Pour 3-4 tablespoons of oats into each plastic bag. Add a tablespoon or two of sprinkles. Close the baggie with a piece of ribbon, and shake to mix. If using a zipper top bag, punch a small hole in the corner and thread…

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    French Toast Bake

    11/15 / 2 Comments

    I love breakfast foods so incredibly much and am always looking for a way to create yummy food! I created this French Toast Bake that is to die for! I make it often in the fall when I don’t mind the oven being on and experiment with different toppings. You can add anything from fruit for sweet to different herbs for savory. Serve with a side of you favorite breakfast meats, potatoes and fruit for a meal that will guarantee happiness!   This French Toast is so incredibly easy to make and is my go to meal in the mornings. I can prep and pop in the oven while getting…

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    Pexels Dieting usually doesn’t work and you might find you try it and are soon off course. Instead, you can take the approach of living a healthier lifestyle and eating healthier overall. The reason you may be struggling with this is that you aren’t sure where to begin or what to do differently. Below are four ways to start eating healthier today so you can improve your mood and physique and begin to love the way you look and feel. “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s & or Websites that are…

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    Sitting down to a bland and flavorless meal can be the last thing you want to do. But with so many health benefits, most individuals need to eat well-balanced meals. The key is adding flavor! There are plenty of spices out there that will make your dishes more tantalizing without breaking the bank or sacrificing nutrition. In this blog post, we’ll explore five different ingredients for spice lovers. “Note this is a collaborative post and I am receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s & or Websites that are selling products” “Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no…

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    This is so insanely easy and a real life saver during a busy week! You can double the vegetable soup recipe and freeze some if you would like. My lil dude also loves all of the vegetables and beef especially when I make homemade cornbread to go with it! I promise you will not find a better soup for those cold nights than this one!   Ingredients: 1.5lbs beef tips cut bite size Vegetable broth 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables Frozen diced potatoes 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix Elbow macaroni or other small pasta Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Combine all…

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Welcome Y’all!

Tanya Michelle
Tanya Michelle

Welcome to my page full of posts about travel, the outdoors, music, food, products, and adventures with my family!

Aside from being a writer, outdoor and travel enthusiast, animal activist, flip flop loving mom, I am also a devotee of books, lover of good grammar and work as an editor for several authors.

I write by night, and by day I work as an Executive Assistant which wears many hats.

I am a mom to my Rainbow Baby, Cooper and he is my joy in this life!
Thanks for visiting!

TML

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