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10+ “No-Recipe” Meal Ideas Using Whole Chicken

| Allison

Hello friends!

Ever since I got married I’ve started cooking without a recipe more often. It’s fun to make it up as you go along and I love the flexibility of adjusting ingredients to taste without having to refer back to exact measurements. One of my favorite things to do is to cook a whole roast chicken in the crockpot and then use the broth and pieced-up meat in different dishes throughout the week. It’s inexpensive per pound, makes enough for several meals, and is quite versatile (and healthy!).

I’m clearly not a food blogger plus I’m always in too much of a hurry to get good food photos, haha. But I hope this is still a helpful, if less professional, post for you. 😀 Here are a few of my favorite “no recipe” methods and ideas to use a whole chicken.

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Cute DIY Cottagecore Gift Ideas

| Allison

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I’ve been collecting homemade gift ideas for a while and wanted to share a few cute ones with you in today’s post. A homemade goodie adds a touch of thoughtfulness and meaning to a celebration. These ideas will be a joy to create as well as give if you’re into gardening, cooking, painting, or writing.

Enjoy these 8 special gift ideas with a cottagecore aesthetic.

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An Updated House Tour + Cottagecore DIYs

| Allison

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In the months since my first house tour, I’ve been slowly changing and updating the decorations. These past two months especially I’ve made a lot of cottagecore crafts and DIYs that I wanted to show you guys. Think clay mushrooms, painted furniture, and lots of plants and books. I hope you enjoy this updated house tour!

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Simple Homecooked Breakfast Ideas

| Allison

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A little while ago I shared a bunch of ideas for tasty packed lunches. Today I’m back with some yummy breakfast inspiration, from fun make-ahead meals to quick dishes you can add to your morning routine. Of course there’s always cereal or pop tarts, but if you want some more quality fuel for your day, check out the inspiration below. 🙂

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A Day in My Life as a Homemaker

| Allison

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Today I thought it would be fun to give you guys a glimpse into how I balance my work and homemaking. The problem is, I don’t have very set routines. I have two part time jobs with inconsistent schedules, meaning my day rarely actually looks like the one neatly laid out in this post. Isn’t that how it always goes though?

Regardless, I thought you might enjoy hearing how I fill my days as a newly married wife. If that sounds interesting, read on!

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Packed Lunch Ideas {Affordable, Easy, No Microwaving!}

| Allison

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Some of my favorite childhood memories involve packed lunches. During harvest, my dad and brothers often worked the field all day and into the night to get the crops in before bad weather – and that meant they didn’t come in for meals. My sisters and I would help Mom pack brown paper lunch bags and thermoses of tea or water, then drive through the bumpy stubble of the cornfields toward the tractors. There was something so special about eating a hot dog on an old blanket by the side of the field with my family.

These days I pack my husband a lunch almost every workday for him to eat on the road. No microwave, refrigerator, or break room means I have to get creative. If you need cold packed lunches for work or school, this post is for you!

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Etcetera #21 {High Bridges, Beach Trips, Sunflowers & Pumpkins}

| Allison

Hello friends!

It’s time for the last Etcetera post of the year to wrap up all my warm-weather adventures before the Christmas season starts. I have so many pictures to share with you guys! I went on many small adventures these past few months – a fall festival, trips to the art museum and the beach, and beautiful walks through town and country.

Enjoy some of my favorite random unshared photos from the past few months. 🙂

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

| Allison

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This post is a result of requests from my readers, the holiday season approaching, and a post idea I’ve had for literally years. Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite things – stuff I use and love – for you guys to browse through. Maybe it will help you find gifts for loved ones or a few ideas for yourself. 🙂 I divided everything into categories with links for easy access. Enjoy!

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