Fall

12 Things From Life Lately

1. I just finished reading my 31st book (this one) for 2023. Will I make it to 50 this year?! That’s the goal, but I think I’ve only achieved it once since beginning this blog, lol.

2. We had our first day of homeschool co-op this week! It was cool to see everything come together and Sadie said she had a great time with new and old friends, learning about America, Zoology (she even has a textbook!), and doing physical education.

Mom holding kids in front of homeschool co-op

3. Packing up to spend the day at our church for the co-op was no joke! Lunches, textbooks, diapers, water bottles, lesson plans, and more. I felt like a pack mule loading everything into our car! (more…)

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream

As soon as September hit, I started wanting to do some fall baking. Enter: these apple cider cupcakes!

Apple cider cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream

They’re a spiced cake made with apple cider, filled with apple butter, and topped with a marshmallow buttercream. And a pinch of cinnamon. Can’t forget the cinnamon! (more…)