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GLUTEN FREE CHEESECAKE PUFFS

Craving cheesecake but need something a bit lighter? Try my gluten free cheesecake pastry puffs! … [Read more...] about GLUTEN FREE CHEESECAKE PUFFS

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gluten free blueberry rolls with lemon vanilla glaze

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SOFTEST GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY ROLLS

Missing those puffy warm breakfast rolls from days before you were gluten-free? You don't have to go … [Read more...] about SOFTEST GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY ROLLS

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WINTER TO SPRING WARDROBE

We saw a break in the dreary weather this morning, and it had me dreaming of spring. I am looking … [Read more...] about WINTER TO SPRING WARDROBE

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Heart shape cake with chocolates, roses, and strawberries

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HEART SHAPE CAKE

Here's a dessert to win over your sweetheart! Easy instructions to make this heart shape cake and … [Read more...] about HEART SHAPE CAKE

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Bowl of gluten free chicken noodle soup with rice noodles on kitchen counter

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GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

I love making this childhood classic gluten free chicken noodle soup for my family on chilly … [Read more...] about GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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Grilled Steak over a berry field green salad

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STEAK SALAD RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY WEEKNIGHT MEAL

Enjoy this mixed berry steak salad recipe for a heart-healthy and high in protein quick dinner that … [Read more...] about STEAK SALAD RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY WEEKNIGHT MEAL

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Sharing allergy friendly recipes & decor tips!

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Hi! I’m Kristel! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by for a visit. Here I share my love for homemaking whether I’m cooking a favorite gluten-free recipe, decorating for the upcoming season, or sharing a fun DIY. I hope you stay awhile & feel inspired!

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  • GLUTEN FREE CHEESECAKE PUFFS
  • SOFTEST GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY ROLLS
  • WINTER TO SPRING WARDROBE
  • HEART SHAPE CAKE
  • GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

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We’ve got sunshine for the next week and I’m f We’ve got sunshine for the next week and I’m feeling all the spring vibes today! 

How cute are these colored jeans? I love the sage green color for St. Pat’s Day and it’s a cute way to make sure I don’t get pinched šŸ˜‰

I’m not the only one wearing green today! Head over to my girl Jackie @jackiegblog to see her cute top!

Today I’m stories I’m sharing three ways to style these jeans for those early spring days! 

Outfit details are linked in the FREE LIKEtoKNOW.it app! Make sure your following me The Holiday Shop to stay update-to-date šŸ˜‰
Feeling a wee bit lucky over here today! The boys Feeling a wee bit lucky over here today! The boys have headed out for a short ski trip and I get my mini for a girl’s weekend! I’m letting her run the show which means there will be lot’s of cuddles, walks in the sunshine and self care.

On another note, I shared my newest IGTV on how you can paint these magical cookies to level up your St.Pat’s Day ā˜˜ļø
Hey there Monday, I’m ready for ya! In stories Hey there Monday, I’m ready for ya! 

In stories today I’m sharing some of last week’s top posts for some major inspiration!

In other news this guy is in major need of a haircut. Promptly scheduling a groomers appointment! I often get asked what breed we have. Macallan is a West Highland Terrier, or Westie ā˜ŗļø Most shy away from terriers because they tend to be short tempered and not well mannered around children. We were specific when we went looking for ours, and chose a breeder that breeds terriers as therapy dogs. He has been the best little addition to our family. I never considered myself a ā€œlittle dogā€ family having grown up with labs, goldens, and wolf hybrids, but after Mac I don’t think I could go back! 

What kind of dog do you have?
To the window - to the wall...slow down to see it To the window - to the wall...slow down to see it all! *
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Who doesn’t love a good before and after? We are slowly refreshing each room in our house to be a more modern farmhouse feel. Our family room has always been slightly dark and I never knew it was in part to heavy drapes and dark decor. We swapped out our curtains and added more earth tones and glass to create ā€œbreathingā€ room. What a difference!

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Neutral St.Patrick’s Day decor! I have been feel Neutral St.Patrick’s Day decor! I have been feeling like a refresh is in major order around here and simplifying decor pieces has been my No.1 🪓 I don’t want to give up decorating for the upcoming holiday altogether, so we added a few new *friends* to our living space. Bringing the outside in is a great way to update your look for spring and the touch of green is just what we needed to ward off any pinching šŸ€

In stories, I’ll be sharing a closer look. For all my shelfie lovers out there, check out my friend Jackie @jackiegblog where she’s sharing the prettiest grown up St. Pat’s shelf decor!
Help me decide! Do you like your desserts topped w Help me decide! Do you like your desserts topped with chocolate or fruit? 

We spent the morning in the kitchen making Gluten Free Cheesecake Puffs and created two different versions. I recently came across @barbarabakes easy pastry puff recipe and knew I wanted to try and make a lighter cheesecake dessert with them! So Clara and I whipped up our homemade cheesecake and created a divine combination. Buttery pastry puffs filled with cheesecake then topped with 

*@Bonnemaman_us Fresh Strawberry Preserves
*@enjoylifefoods Chocolate, caramel and chopped walnuts

For this recipe, hop on over to the blog to print and see the tutorial.

To see some more delicious desserts head to my friends to check out what they are sharing. 

@kaysdailyinsight 
@mama_bear_wooten
@amymcbish
@realmomtribe
@the.handwrittenhome
@raising_our_growing_tribe
@monstruitomom

@womenbloggersconnect
#womenbloggersconnect
#womenbloggerscreate
#cookingwithwbc
To the window - to the wall...slow down to see it To the window - to the wall...slow down to see it all! 

I’ve slowly been updating our kitchen to have more of a modern farmhouse feel while being practical. I don’t just want things, I want each thing to have a use! I found quite a bit of our new decor from Amazon and have been pleasantly surprised. 
What space in your home would you like to refresh this year?

Shop the sources in this square by following The Holiday Shop on the free LIKEtoKNOW.it app! 

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Did you know it’s National Tortellini Day? I had Did you know it’s National Tortellini Day? I had no idea, but I couldn’t pass up a chance to share a well loved recipe with all of you just in case your in need of a little cozy this weekend!

I pulled out a recipe from years ago that I used to make before we were a gluten free household and thought I’d try my hand at making gluten free tortellini. Truthfully I’ve always been intimidated with making pasta, but not anymore. I couldn’t get over how easy it was! 

Today I’m excited to share with you not one, but TWO recipes for tortellini! In stories my SIL Lauren @hillfamilyfarmstead and I are sharing our takes on tortellini. Mine is a cozy ricotta & sausage tortellini soup while hers is a creamy garlic tortellini dish (swipe to take a peek)!

For the full printable recipe, head to my blog šŸ˜‰ 
Tell me which one you’re making!
Love grows here. Spoiling the littles with a lit Love grows here. 

Spoiling the littles with a little love boxes today and I couldn’t help, but make a sweetheart wand for Clara from some of my fresh flowers. A girl needs flowers on Valentine’s Day right?

Best part it doubles as cute topiary to carry you through spring! 

There calling for 1/4 inch of ice today so I’m going to just stair at my little sweetheart topiary and dream of warmer weather. 

What’s your weather today?
Whether It’s wood, canvas or cookies you can fin Whether It’s wood, canvas or cookies you can find a paint brush in my hand. I learned this technique from Emily @handmade.farmhouse and have loved it ever since! Take some gel food coloring and vanilla extract to watercolor paint your cookies!

Some friends and I have teamed up to share our Valentine’s Day Cookies šŸŖ Follow along and in stories for more inspiration.

@jencord
@ashleyreneelinder
@lover_of_all_things_cookie
@the.handwrittenhome
@carolinelimata
@sydlynntrejo
Spent a little time with my mini in the kitchen ye Spent a little time with my mini in the kitchen yesterday making homemade soaps! We used a @wiltoncakes cake mold we snagged from Target along with some goat milk base and essential oils to make our neighbors homemade heart soaps!

Swipe to see the process!
Snack time, but make it cute! Is there anything be Snack time, but make it cute! Is there anything better than a sweet treat? We don’t think so! Today we’re sharing our Char-CUTE-Erie boards to give you a little inspiration for snack time!

Every year we share chocolate fondue for our Valentine Dessert. We love dipping our favorite gluten free sweets & fresh fruit into @enjoylife chocolate fondue.

Come follow along with me & these sweet mamas as we share some pretty festive treats!

@ashleymurphyfamily
@allformylittles
@amycherepko_
@ashleyn.rivera 
@friasbunch
@hellolouisep
@kelsimsavage
@the.handwrittenhome
Are you a fancy dinner in heels or homemade meal i Are you a fancy dinner in heels or homemade meal in slippers?

Valentine’s Day has looked different as the years have gone by. What started out as romantic dinners & fancy dresses has turned into make-your-own-pizzas & jammies. Today in stories I’m sharing a few of our family’s traditions that make our Valentine’s Day extra sweet!

Truthfully...I prefer the jammies šŸ˜‰
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There’s nothing like curling up with a good book on a cold winter day so we want to gift 8, yes I said EIGHT Books to you! Each of the mamas below have created a Valentines Book themed activity and we’re each gifting one of you the book we chose. That means 8 chances to win! 
 
How to enter:
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@snyderfamilyco
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@funfamacademy
@thepriceadventure
@the.handwrittenhome
@kristensellentin
@the.mini.crew

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French toast has long been a favorite in our house French toast has long been a favorite in our house, but this recipe is extra special! Swipe to see the surprise inside!

It was once said that ā€œCooking is love made visible,ā€ so here we are, showing our love with some fun and festive Valentine breakfast ideas!

Be sure to check out these other accounts and see what yummy things are cooking over there!

@ashleymurphyfamily
@friasbunch
@amycherepko_
@the.handwrittenhome
@lifewithmylittleone
@howellgals
What if we chose to vent joy? I recently saw this What if we chose to vent joy?

I recently saw this & wondered how different the world would be if we chose to vent joy instead of frustration, hurt, disappointment, and anger. I am as quilts as the next person at this. My mama can attest šŸ˜‰ 

So I’m challenging you and myself to vent joy. The next time I’m frustrated over things that I can’t control or hurt by actions of others, I’m going to vent my joy. 

Who’s with me šŸ™‹šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø Tell me one thing that has brought you joy this week!
⁣⁣Help me style my shelves! Which one is your ⁣⁣Help me style my shelves! Which one is your favorite 1, 2, or 3?

This picture is in my kitchen. I was craving the farmhouse feel so I removed my cabinets and added these open shelves. Remember nothing is permanent šŸ˜‰ Make it your own!
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There are SO many ways to add some Valentines touches to the shelves of your home!ā¤ļø For more fun Valentine shelfie inspo, check out all of the creative accounts below:⁣⁣
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@homesweetmomblog⁣⁣
@kelsimsavage⁣⁣
@friasbunch⁣⁣
@house_of_goldies⁣⁣
@howellgals⁣⁣
@kreative_kate⁣⁣
@melodyinthemaking⁣⁣
@petitelittleseveryday⁣⁣
@quynhshoneylavender⁣⁣
@the.handwrittenhome
This kitchen has seen a lot of use in the past wee This kitchen has seen a lot of use in the past week & this weekend it will see a lot more! I’m working up something BIG over here. I seriously have almost let the cat out of the bag on numerous occasions 🤫

Tomorrow morning I’m heading out for a little picking to gather some well loved items to add in here! Stay tuned to stories because I’ll be sharing as I go! 

Do you love antiques or are you a brand-new-from-the-store mama?
Freshening up this space to make it a bit more air Freshening up this space to make it a bit more airy with a few pairs of the @Ikea Ritva Curtains. Did you know you can make these curtains look like drapes by adding pleater hooks! 
There’s actually three ways to hang these curtains. 
1. Feeding the pocket through your curtain rod.
2.Using curtain clips & clipping the tabs already sewn on the back.
3. Using pleater hooks fed into the pleat panel already sewn at the top.

What a high end look for $29.99 a pair!
Today, a group of amazing friends and I are sharin Today, a group of amazing friends and I are sharing our Valentine’s Day inspiration and tips for classy Valentines decorating. 
Follow us along for some Valentines decor inspo! I hope this has inspired you to spread a little love in your own home.

@amandaescoe
@quynhshoneylavender
@chelbana
@house_of_goldies 
@the.holidayshop 
@cactustocoastal
@handcraftedbrunette
@petitelittleseveryday
@wu.nder_days

Xoxo šŸ’‹ 
Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day?
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