i love 2016.

Some may remember 2016 with a bad taste in their mouths, but I'll always remember it as the year I wed the love of my life and saw what might be the most beautiful country in the world.

deconverted.

White and green chicken chili. I LOVED cilantro* for the longest time. Something changed.

*I just typed chilantro and thought about leaving it. :)

and bad mistakes, i've made a few

Easy chocolate peanut butter fudge. Do you have 4-H in your neck of the woods? I did, and it helped me learn at least one valuable lesson.

#ad wreathed in smiles #LoveThisHolidayTwist

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I think I always got pretty excited about decorating for Christmas, but now that I have my own home, those feelings are amplified.

♪ overrated ♫

I'm going to make a bold statement: Pie crusts are overrated.

have beans, will travel

What's a girl to do when she wants to contribute to her family's Thanksgiving meal, but she's on the road for three days before the event?

fa la la #SingWithPost #CerealAnytime

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I wish I was a better singer. I can carry a tune, but my voice is weak and I have zero confidence.