Life

Family Life This Week: Library Night, Birthday Milestones & Baking

Between a night at the library, homeschooling, birthday milestones, and the smell of a new granola recipe, this week has been a sweet mix of normal and special moments! Cozy, rainy days set the backdrop as we marked two big milestones: Dakota turned seven months and Sadie turned seven years old!

Mom sitting on table while holding baby girl with bow

There’s been cousin time for Sadie girl, quiet moments spent reading, and candles flickering in the background. Life lately has left me feeling joyful, reflective, and thankful for the ordinary and extraordinary moments! Here’s a look at our life lately 😊

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Cozy Fall Desserts to Bake All Season – Pumpkin, Apple, Maple & More!

When the leaves start to change color and the mornings get that distinct chill, I start dreaming about fall baking. There’s just something about the scent of pumpkin, maple, and apple that make the house feel warm and cozy. I’m excited to share some of my favorite treats from maple chai snickerdoodles to apple cider cupcakes with a cinnamon marshmallow buttercream.

Cozy fall desserts to bake all season long

These are the desserts from my personal recipe collection that I can’t stop baking all season long. And just because I like to be a little “extra” I tucked in a few bonus fall-ish recipes at the end of this post—perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack!

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