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When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Ranch Dressing

August 8, 2025by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Ranch Dressing
When Life Gives You Lemons… Make Ranch Dressing

Hi, friends! In my last post, I believe I mentioned that I've been shopping at Aldi, as of late. I love that they are so affordable and have many organic options that are even cheaper than some non-organic options at other stores. When we switched from Meijer to Aldi, we began saving SO much money. [...]

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Tending to Our Treasures.

May 10, 2025by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Tending to Our Treasures.
Tending to Our Treasures.

Hello, friends! Another old draft revisited. This one is from 2019! Hard to believe that it's been six years since then. Boy, does time fly! This draft was pretty sparse, but I love the idea of it, so I thought I'd expound on it. There are treasures that we find, that did not begin their [...]

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What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Book Review

May 4, 2025by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Book Review
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty Book Review

Hello, friends! Back with another book review. Let me start by saying this book was SO good. What Alice Forgot follows Alice Love, a 29 year old woman pregnant for the first time, but wait… is she? After a fall at the gym, Alice is told that she is not pregnant, nor is she 29 [...]

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Toddler Breakfast Idea: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla

May 2, 2025by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Toddler Breakfast Idea: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla
Toddler Breakfast Idea: Peanut Butter and Banana Quesadilla

Hello, friends! This idea isn’t life-changing by any means, but being a toddler parent, some days I feel like all I do is cook, clean up what I cooked, repeat x 3. So, when I’m able to find a simple, well-rounded meal, I make it as much as possible. I aim to have a source [...]

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Book Club: Night bird Calling

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025by MidwestMattieLeave a Comment on Book Club: Night bird Calling
Book Club: Night bird Calling

Hello, friends! Night Bird Calling is the story of Lilliana Swope, a woman who, upon the death of her beloved mother, flees from her husband and father, to live with her beloved Aunt Hyacinth. Set in Appalachia, 1941, this story follows the town of No Creek as they hear rumblings of conflict that will eventually [...]

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