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🍂 A Summer Thanksgiving to Remember
🍂 A Summer Thanksgiving to Remember Things have been so busy that I never got the chance to share this one — but now that October is winding down and Thanksgiving is on its way, I can’t help but look back on our Summer Thanksgiving from August. Yes, you read that right — Thanksgiving in the middle of summer! 🦃☀️ We decided to have a full Thanksgiving-style dinner out on our back deck, and instead of the usual kitchen setup, we made everything right in our pizza oven. The s
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Oct 271 min read


From Market Baskets to Freezer Shelves: Saying Goodbye to Summer’s Harvest
From Market Baskets to Freezer Shelves: Saying Goodbye to Summer’s Harves t All summer long, our weekends have had the same happy rhythm — loading everyone up for a trip to the farmers market, where JT runs ahead with, already planning what he’s going to pick out. River rides along in the stroller, taking it all in with wide, curious eyes while we weave between the stands, breathing in that earthy, fresh-picked smell that only comes with summer produce. After the farmers mark
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Oct 272 min read


A Labor Day Birthday Feast for Mom
This Labor Day weekend was more than just the close of summer—it was a chance to celebrate the most important woman in our lives: my mom....
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Sep 42 min read


A Morning Tomato Harvest
A Morning Cherry Tomato Harvest This morning started with the sweetest kind of harvest—our cherry and grape tomatoes. Every year we plant...
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Aug 202 min read


River’s Baptism: A Celebration of Love, Faith & Family
River’s Baptism: A Celebration of Love, Faith & Family August sunshine, homemade wine, and a table full of love. As I sit here rocking...
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Aug 63 min read


Kicking Sandwich Night Up a Notch
Because even a simple dinner deserves a little magic. Some nights, all you want is a good sandwich—and recently, we turned just a...
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Aug 12 min read


Birthday Morning in the Garden
This morning, I woke up one year older—but what a beautiful way to begin the day. As the sun rose over our little homestead, casting...
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Jul 232 min read


🌊 A New Adventure on the Horizon – We’re Expecting!
Ahoy, Salty Blonde family! We’ve been keeping a little secret, and now it’s time to share the exciting news—our biggest adventure yet is...
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Mar 121 min read


Woodland Fall Wellness: Finding Peace Along Pittsburgh’s Rivers
Hello, nature lovers! As the leaves change and the crisp air settles in, there’s no better time to reconnect with nature—especially if...
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Sep 10, 20243 min read


A Cozy Family Dinner by the Canal: Welcoming Fall with Friends, Food, and Furry Companions
What an amazing way to close out Summer and bring in the coziness of Fall with family, friends, furry ones, and good food!
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Sep 3, 20243 min read


Magical Fall Cauldrons Part 1- The magical Stirring Cauldron
Make this magical and whimsical fall decor!
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Aug 10, 20243 min read
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