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You guys this 40 year old body of mine 😂

Wish me luck 🍀 iykyk I guess

I've got too much to do this week, animals to cook, pies to bake, a house to decorate 🦃 to be this uncomfortable 😣 so I'm forced to do a pre thanksgiving cleanse, diy at it's best I guess 😂

What did my ancestors do when they couldn't 💩 without the convenience of CVS and a little butt stuff 😂

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Good morning y'all 🌞

These fluffy butts are enjoying the sunshine 🥰

And yes the silkie drama is so real 😂

Emma always thinks everything that I make or eat belongs in her mouth 🐶

I am working on getting the house ready for 🦃 and she's trying to help 😂 I couldn't ask for a more adorable assistant 💕 the teeth though 🦷

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It's almost and I finally harvested a portion of my Brussels Sprouts 🥰

Probably the one food I was most terrified of until adulthood 😂

I cut them so they're approximately the same size, cook in bacon grease in a skillet until they're soft. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet, add salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits. Bake until slightly crispy at 400 degrees, around 10 minutes.

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Emma is getting into the with Mama 🤗

Ok fine, she tolerated my BS 😂

I hope y'all are having the best 💗

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I've been in the mood to bake since November 1st 😂

🧈 A Timeless Treat: Celebrating Classic Shortbread Cookies!

There's something uniquely comforting about a classic shortbread cookie. With just three simple ingredients—butter, sugar, and flour—this traditional Scottish biscuit delivers a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience that has stood the test of time.

✨ What Makes Shortbread So Special?

The secret to its divine texture lies in the high ratio of butter to the other ingredients. This richness gives shortbread its characteristic: Sandy, crumbly texture (it literally 'shortens' the dough).

🍵 The Classic Tea Companion: Shortbread was made for tea. Pair it with a robust Earl Grey, a cozy English Breakfast, or a soothing Darjeeling. The warmth of the tea balances the cookie's rich butteriness perfectly.

☕ Dunking Done Right: A quick, gentle dip in your hot beverage is encouraged! It slightly softens the crumbly edges, intensifying the buttery flavor as it melts in your mouth.

📌 Pro Tip for the Baker
To get that perfect crumbly texture, make sure your butter is at room temperature but not melted, and resist the urge to overwork the dough. Minimal kneading is key to that signature "short" texture!

These were super easy and the dough comes together with just a few ingredients.

I'll share the recipe I used in the comments 👇

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Dear Santa,

I've been very good this year 😏

Please make this giant rooster magically appear in my yard 🙏

Thanks 🥰

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Good morning y'all ☀️

I hope your Monday is magical 💖

🍎🍪 The Ultimate Fall Cookie Is Here! 🍂

Seriously, these Apple Cider Cookies are cozy, soft, and bursting with all the best autumn spices!

The magic is in the technique: fresh apple cider is reduced down to a concentrated syrup, which locks an intense apple flavor right into the dough.

The result is a wonderfully chewy cookie, brushed with a melted butter and reduced cider glaze and coated with more cinnamon and sugar 🍪

They taste like a trip to the apple orchard in a single bite! I'll share the recipe that I tried in the comments 👇

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Dave said to tell y'all good morning 🌞

Actually he crowed at top volume but I took creative liberties 😂

I hope everyone is having a great 🥰 my neighbor's probably aren't 😭

Happy 6th Anniversary to the man who is the absolute center of my world!

Six years ago, I said "I do" to my best friend, my greatest comfort, and the most incredible partner a person could ask for. Looking back on this journey, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the life we’ve built together.

Thank you for being such an unwavering provider for our family and our children. I know the sacrifices you make every day as a hard-working truck driver, spending so much time on the road to ensure we have everything we need. Your dedication never goes unnoticed.

And yet, despite the miles and the distance, you are my rock. You somehow always find a way to be by my side exactly when I need you the most. You've stood by me, strong and steady, through every challenge, every health struggle, and every heartbreaking loss that life has thrown our way. Your strength has been the light I needed to keep going, and your love is the safest place I know.

Thank you for being my constant, my protector, and the one who always reminds me how strong I am, even when I feel weakest. I love you more than words can say, and I look forward to forever by your side, no matter how many miles separate us.

Cheers to six years, and to the many more beautiful years to come!

Happy Anniversary, my love!

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Good morning 🌞

Keeping my white girls clean is a never ending chore 😂

I hope y'all are having a great 😔