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  • Anxiety and the NICU

    Anxiety and the NICU

    Hello sweet friend and welcome. If you have found your way here I can only imagine what is going on in your life. I want you to know that I too, am a NICU mama. Before I share a little of my story, can you do two things for me? First, go get yourself a…

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  • Sourdough Date Pecan Cookies

    Sourdough Date Pecan Cookies

    This morning my boys asked if they could make cookies before our 10 am snack time. Since I had absolutely no idea what to have for a snack I absolutely agreed! This recipe was born out of what we had in the pantry. Step 1: Combine the wet ingredients Cream the butter and sugar, then…

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  • The Ultimate Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies

    The Ultimate Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Ahh sourdough. We love it, don’t we? I know I sure do, but sometimes coming up with *another* discard recipe is a bit overwhelming. I have made this recipe a few times now and a few different ways (mostly just based on what ingredients I had and what we were out of). Each time it’s…

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  • Fast & Easy Sourdough Donuts

    Fast & Easy Sourdough Donuts

    I have been experimenting with sourdough recipes this weekend. My husband can’t handle regular flour anymore so, here we are. I really love the twang of sourdough, don’t you? This recipe has an overnight rise, so just be aware of that! It is absolutely worth it! And yes, I still consider it fast because the…

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  • My Dandelion Boys

    My Dandelion Boys

    We have three slightly feral little boys that we are raising here at Grouse Grove. The oldest is 4, the middle is 2, and the youngest is 7 months. Saying they keep us busy is an understatement. They are all boy in the best ways. My living room is decorated with Tonka trucks, dinosaurs, and…

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