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Haymaker’s Punch
This summer has been brutal. The heat started so early and has just continued and we aren’t even to August yet! Rain feels like a myth. It is so dry. Fires a popping up all over. My husband and I met as Wildland Fire Dispatchers years ago, and honestly? This summer scares me. It is…
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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
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
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
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
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…