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BREAD

the perfect Orange Cranberry Muffins

11.29.20

Delicious Fresh Pumpkin Empanadas

11.20.20

Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bundt Cake

07.13.20

Ginger and spice and everything nice

09.18.19

gullycreekcottage

Texas girl living in the Midwest! 🥣Cooking 🔧DIYs-Updating a 138 yr old home & some FARMHOUSE country living!

My little 3 year old grandson was upset with me ye

My little 3 year old grandson was upset with me yesterday.
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All because he decided to take his blankie home 2 days before and when we layed down to take a nap yesterday he was upset. Upset he didn’t have his blankie and upset at Mimzy for not getting it for him. I hate to see children unhappy and that little face of his with tears rolling down made me sadder than he was. I gave him 3 other blankets that didn’t replace his #1 blankie. When he woke up he was still mad at me!
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It was the 1st and hopefully last time he’s ever mad at me, cause I sure didn’t like that and I didn’t even cause the problem to begin with. All I know is that we got that blankie back over here to avoid this happening again. The clock may be ticking and he’s growing full speed ahead but I don’t want to see that little man mad at his Mimzy if I can help it!
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#growingpains #time #kids #thewonderyears #childhoodwoes #grandparenting

Been doing some special baking all while running i

Been doing some special baking all while running in and out just to grab a bit of the perfect weather we’ve been having.
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#baking #winter #iowaweather #home #food #lifestyle #makeitpersonal

It’s moments like these and when he lets me cudd

It’s moments like these and when he lets me cuddle him that I wish time would stand still. So very thankful to be blessed with precious grands!
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He likes working outdoors in the cold for a bit so he can come inside and have a “hot cocoa tea party” as he calls it!💋 He loves this tea set and so do I ❣️
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#grands #life #livingthedream #kids #celebratelife #blessed #grandparenting #lifestyle #amor #teaparty @iowa_amish_country_store #melissaanddoug

Cloudy Friday and 28 degrees. . And I’ll take it

Cloudy Friday and 28 degrees.
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And I’ll take it! Yes, I could’ve easily stayed curled up in bed for a few more hours but it’s my favorite day of the week and there’s playing with the grands to be done!
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Definitely more important than sleeping in! Or is it? 🤣😂
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#life #live #love #familytime #sleeplater #countryliving #lifestyleblogger #imagine #grandchildren

Thursday oh Thursday! . Doing something I haven’

Thursday oh Thursday!
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Doing something I haven’t done in 5 years and channeling my inner “momma”!
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Boo and I were shopping in DesMoines and we stopped in at a local tortilleria as I had ordered some masa. However they informed me they only sell in 10 pounds or more... so out the window went my “I’ll just get 5 pounds of masa for tamales” plan. Ten pounds of masa later, I immediately called my sister for backup help! Lol
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So today is the day for tamales! First time I’ll make ‘em since my mommas been gone. So I’m hoping she’s watching and guiding me along.
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On a good note... the masa texture looks amazing so I’m hoping it’s a good sign!!! Wish me luck!
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#tamales #homemade #cooking #mexicanfood #icandothis #familyrecipe #desmoines #iowa

Know what a scullery is? . Well, it’s a differen

Know what a scullery is?
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Well, it’s a different word for a Butler’s pantry. We’ve been updating ours and I find that I’m not a Butler’s pantry kinda girl. I replaced the original door with this beauty of a door I snatched for $12! I repaired the broken panes and took a piece of plywood to make a new center panel. I then added these details on it.
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Our home was built for the David Dancer family in 1883. I added the wash, fold, etc. as the space also houses our laundry room. One of these days I can show you the REST of the space but until now, you get a peek at the lovely old door leading into our scullery!
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#scullery #butlerspantry #makeover #olddoors #vintage #circa1883 #thisoldhouse #victorian #madetolast #projects #farmhousestyle #diys #woodwork #powertools #housedesign #interiors #country #cottage #chic #rustic #old #influencer #decor

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