After a tumultuous ending to the last school year, here comes another one. Yes, the 2020-2021 school year is upon us. Some of you are sending your kids back to school, some of you are taking advantage of virtual school, and some of you have decided to homeschool. All of these options differ in a […]
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Copycat Chipotle Guacamole
This creamy and yummy guacamole recipe is derived from Chipotle. Here’s the copycat version.
418 ViewsDo you want to know something surprising? I never liked avocados and definitely not guacamole, until I was in my late twenties. I have no idea why it took me so long to fall in love with both. Of course, my husband and I both feel in love with chargrilled oysters only a few years […]
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Strawberry Mint Smash Cocktail
Muddled strawberries, ginger beer, and elderflower liqueur make this cocktail one of a kind.
630 ViewsIt’s mid-summer and it’s hot! Hot enough for all the refreshing drinks. I love fixing and creating new cocktails during summer. This summer is no different, especially, since I can’t go out safely and get one. I’ve been mulling over what to make for weeks now. I always like to make things that are in […]
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Hamburger Soup
There are a ton of nutrients in this soup, featuring 5+ vegetables. It’s comforting year-round.
809 ViewsThere isn’t a soup that I’ve tasted and didn’t like. Soup is just so comforting to me. Whether it’s a potato soup, vegetable soup, or tortilla soup – I love it all! Today, I thought I’d share a soup recipe that I make a few times a year – Hamburger Soup. Of course, I love […]
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Stairway Wall Before & After
762 ViewsSometimes you have to wait for inspiration to strike to figure out a project. We’ve been in our home for 9 years now and I’m starting to see spaces in a whole new light. Maybe working out more regularly is helping my brain after all. HA! Our stairway wall (the wall downstairs that hides the […]
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30 Day Workout Review
I worked out for approximately 30 days. Here’s the synopsis of what happened. Affiliate links included.
2 Comments258 ViewsOver a month ago, I finally got enough energy to start working on a new fitness/wellness journey. For weeks, I had been mulling over whether to tackle a new diet, start running, fast, get more serious about these gut health products, or workout a lot. What should I do to be a better Crystal? My […]
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Supermoms are REAL
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239 ViewsThe struggle is real – the Mom struggle that is. Across the world, Moms are putting in the extra work to take care of themselves and their families. We are shouldering it all – working from home, homeschooling the kids, the bills, ALL the meals, and did I mention – ALL THE DISHES? So maybe […]
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Cozy Back Porch
We officially have a cozy back porch! Check out all the details in this post. Affiliate links included.
3 Comments318 ViewsAs you know, I’ve been completing a lot of work on the exterior of our home. It’s been about 2 months and we finally finished our back porch! It wasn’t long ago that I shared the design for the back porch with you. I had started the design process and realized I should map things […]