Fun Stuff
Random topics that don't fit in other categories.
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I was Nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award
You guys, I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by my Ageless Style sister-friend, Shugunna of Nzuri N Simplicity. I remember the first time Shugunna messaged me on Instagram, I knew she and I would hit it off. And I was right. I enjoy reading her blog, not just for the style tips, but for the life stories as well. I always learn something new every time I visit her blog. Thank you, Shugunna for the nomination. About the Sunshine Blogger Award The Sunshine Blogger Award is driven by the community, passed from one blogger to the next in recognition of their inspiring, creative, and motivational blogs. Each nominee…
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Goodbye, Squeekerz
My family and I used to joke about making a plan for Squeekerz’s “after Tucker care” because we thought he’d outlive us all out of pure spite. We were wrong. On Saturday, 13 July 2019, we said goodbye to our hairy toddler. Squeekerz was a lot of personality in a small package. And I’m so happy that we had 17 years with him. When Squeekerz first joined our family, he was so tiny. In fact, he was the runt of the litter and the man who sold him to us warned me that he didn’t think Squeekerz would survive. But we decided to take him home anyway. We didn’t have…
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Running, Running…
I keep hearing that refrain from the Black Eyed Peas every time I get ready to run. Is there a song that gets you pumped for a run? I think it’s time for me to revamp my playlist, but I digress. A little over 6 years ago, I was a consistent runner. Then I quit. We moved to Georgia and it was hot and humid and I just couldn’t deal. So I quit. What I didn’t realize was how much my mental, physical, and spiritual health were suffering because of it. For the 30 minutes that I was putting foot to pavement, my head was clear and nothing was stressing…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Blueberry Nectarine Pie Recipe
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. This week’s pie is Blueberry Nectarine Pie. It’s from First Prize Pies: Shoo-Fly, Candy Apple, and Other Deliciously Inventive Pies for Every Week of the Year (and More) by Allison Kave. You should see the cover, it’s soooo delicious and pretty and homey and rustic and it just makes me want to bake all the things. I think this is the book that Kristin and I will be using for our seasonal pies. ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT Coffee…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Fresh Strawberry Pie without Jell-o {from House of Nash Eats}
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. This week’s pie is the Fresh Strawberry Pie without Jell-o from Amy at House of Nash Eats. I’ve checked out some of her other recipes and her Blueberry Custard Pie looks amazing. But that Pumpkin Chiffon Pie? It’ll be making an appearance at Thanksgiving {The Hubs LOVES pumpkin pie}. ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT Coffee and Pie Chat was born of my desire for pie. I follow Kristin on Instagram, where she posts pictures of the most delicious looking…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Butterscotch Pie with Curry Crust
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is Butterscotch Pie with a Curry Crust. Click here to get the recipe. THE PIE I want to start by saying I wasn’t sure about this – I mean, curry and fennel in a pie? But, y’all, this pie is soooo good. The butterscotch is creamy and sweet and the crust has just a hint…
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My Home Office
When we first moved to our new house, I’d planned to make my office upstairs but Squeekerz had other ideas. He’ll be 18 this year and going up and down the stairs is incredibly difficult for him. For the first few months, I carried him upstairs whenever I needed to work, but – if you follow me on Instagram, then you know – Squeekerz HATES being picked up. So I talked to The Hubs and asked if he’d mind if I turned our entry way aka Squeekerz’s bedroom into my office and he was game. So this is it… I placed my desk in front of that window for a…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Butterscotch Pie with Curry Crust Recipe
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. I am so excited about this pie because I. Love. Lemon. Meringue. Pie. It is hands down my favorite pie ever. But, more than that, I’m excited about this pie because it’s based on a recipe by Kristin’s Mamaw {how sweet is that name?}. Butterscotch Pie with Curry Crust INGREDIENTS curry crumb crust 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 8 oz. vanilla wafer cookies 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons raw sugar or granulated sugar 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder ¼ teaspoon…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon Meringue Pie
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support.Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is Lemon Meringue Pie. Click here to get the recipe. This pie is loosely based on Kristin’s Memaw’s pie. And it bugs the living daylights out of me that my pie didn’t turn out as I expected, but I want to say very emphatically THE FAULT LIES WITH ME AND NOT WITH THE PIE AT ALL.…
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Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. I am so excited about this pie because I. Love. Lemon. Meringue. Pie. It is hands down my favorite pie ever. But, more than that, I’m excited about this pie because it’s based on a recipe by Kristin’s Mamaw {how sweet is that name?}. Anyway, I hope you’ll get to baking and join us, details are posted below. Lemon Meringue Pie For pie crust help, please check this post by Kristin. I’m still playing it safe and using store bought crusts.…
