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I'm an ordinary mom on a crazy, messy, thrilling spiritual journey

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got the Puppy (Plus Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe)

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got the Puppy (Plus Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe)

The day Chris and I picked up puppy Calvin (he was 8 weeks old and weighed in at a heartbreakingly miniature 4 pounds), we felt prepared. We’d had our yard completely fenced in. We’d bought the dog food, the crate, the chew toys.  We thought we’d thought of everything. About one week in, we realized there was a lot we hadn’t considered. Now that Calvin is…

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Puppy’s First Taste of Summer (And a Frozen Dog Treat Recipe!)

Puppy’s First Taste of Summer (And a Frozen Dog Treat Recipe!)

Summer descended upon New England in a not-so-sweet subtle way this year. Our weather so far has alternated between 100 degree heat and humidity and …
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Puppy Wreaks Havoc (And Gets A Homemade Cheddar Biscuit Anyway)

Puppy Wreaks Havoc (And Gets A Homemade Cheddar Biscuit Anyway)

I haven’t spent as much time photographing my recipes lately. Mainly because I’ve become obsessed with a four-pound, furry muse. Who happens …
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Lemon-Sage Shrimp with Asparagus and Artichokes

Lemon-Sage Shrimp with Asparagus and Artichokes

After a few weeks of mostly cold, dreary, nonstop rainy weather, the sun has finally decided to make an appearance. And temps should be …
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Coconut Cake Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Bananas

Coconut Cake Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Bananas

I had these pancakes three times this week. Because they’re so quick and easy (with so few dishes to wash), that they’ve …
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Welcome Home Puppy! Peanut Butter and Honey Homemade Dog Treats

Welcome Home Puppy! Peanut Butter and Honey Homemade Dog Treats

Make an easy peanut butter and honey homemade dog treat for your pet. Delicious for dogs and ready in under 30 minutes! Over the past …
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Huevos Rancheros Easy-Crust Pizza

Huevos Rancheros Easy-Crust Pizza

Cheers to it finally being (almost) the weekend. And cheers to the fact that Cinco do Mayo can be fully and properly celebrated this …
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Skinny Chocolate Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Skinny Chocolate Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

Do you have a food you’ve loved since preschool? That you’ve never grown tired of and think you never possibly could get …
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