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    4th of July Party Foods

    June 23, 2026

    While I for one am not feeling overly patriotic and I am also still (mostly) bed bound from surgery, I know someone out there is planning an epic get together. I thought I would toss this themed photoshoot up for inspiration to anyone planning for the 4th of July this year. While these ideas for…

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Do you prefer a classic, warm, and gooey s’mores o Do you prefer a classic, warm, and gooey s’mores or are you more adventurous with your s’mores flavors? While I prefer a classic s’mores, it’s just too hot 99% of the year for a whole bonfire to roast marshmallows. I have taken to creating recipes that are s’mores adjacent.
Nothing Stays Dead in the South Volume 4 by Taye S Nothing Stays Dead in the South Volume 4 by Taye Steele wrapped up the story of Jo and her guys, a vampire, werewolf, and a god. The world may very well be ending in this finale but that won’t stop Jo from following her destiny and becoming a leader of super naturals. ⭐️ 4/5 | 🌶️ 3/5 Books is currently available on Kindle Unlimited and is book 4/4 of the Nothing Stays Dead series. #books #bookstagrammer #bookrecs #bookreview #spicybook
When the physical tbr is giving feel good summer v When the physical tbr is giving feel good summer vibes but all you want is dark fantasy 😭 What’s on your tbr this summer?
S’mores pops. These debuted in my first edition ma S’mores pops. These debuted in my first edition magazine. Back when Grace was little we would make these for our indoor camping adventures. What is your favorite kind of s’mores?
I have been sitting on the couch far too long and I have been sitting on the couch far too long and I desperately miss baking. Today I am wishing I was well enough to bake cookies. This sweet n salty cookie recipe is on the blog if anyone else wants to partake in baking this week.
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop 3.5 ⭐️ | 0🌶 The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop 3.5 ⭐️ | 0🌶️ First off, cover is obviously stunning. The pinks and cherry blossoms are WHY I picked it up. I had seen it on a few people’s socials and the synopsis got me. A bookshop that shows up in cherry blossom season and people who need it are transported there. This books, for me, was just meh. In saying that, I feel like if I was in a place in my life where I *needed* a story like this, it would be incredibly comforting. Right now, though depression is probably setting in because I can’t do anything and surgery looms over my head, this isn’t a story I needed in my life. It’s broken up into 4 different stories but you don’t get to learn a whole lot about each character. You know their current struggle, the bookshop gives them what they need, then there is a short page where they return to life. I wish the stories were more developed. Also, none of the characters actually gets coffee despite it being a coffee and bookshop and every single person has a napkin placed in front of them. No coffee. Ever. It bothers me. #thevanishingcherryblossombookshop #bookreview
The Four Winds 4.25 ⭐️ / 0 🌶️ More books based The Four Winds 4.25 ⭐️ / 0 🌶️ More books based on real life events. This one I received from @whiterosebooksandmore in one of their mystery boxes last Christmas and I finally got around to reading it. It is not a book I would’ve picked shop on my own but I ended up really liking it. Elsa’s life starts off in higher society but she is often left out of family events due to being ill as a child. A night of sneaking out with a boy changes her life trajectory when she ends up pregnant out of marriage and her parents disown her. She finds herself in a family that loves her in their own ways more than her family ever did. When dust storms threaten her son’s life, she has to make the difficult decision to move west to protect him. This catapults her little family into even harder times that help them grow as people and grow together as a family. I loved the characters and the way Kristin helps them grow as individuals and as a family is relatable as mom watching her own child grow. Definitely recommend if you like historic fiction.
The Books of Lost Names ⭐️ - 3.5 🌶️ - 0 I have f The Books of Lost Names ⭐️ - 3.5 🌶️ - 0 I have found I have a deep interest in books based loosely around true events, especially historic events. I added this book to my TBR about a year ago and was gifted the book earlier this year. It centers around a young lady and her efforts to save people during The Holocaust while being a Jew herself. Overall, the story is captivating. It gently weaves tidbits of present day Orlando into her memories of the past. From page one I was invested in her story. The ending is what brought it down to a 3.5 for me. While I love the HEA, I found myself wanting to know more about what happened to the book of lost names after she was reunited with it. 2026 book challenge 9/45
January recap includes finally making it out to Ep January recap includes finally making it out to Epcot’s Food and Art Festival and reading 6 books this month. Today I am staying bundled up inside and working on some laser projects for February.
Strawberry matcha parfaits using @mickfarms u-pick Strawberry matcha parfaits using @mickfarms u-pick strawberries and matcha from @thetradingpost_cafe I made this recipe a year ago and it has sat in my archives awaiting strawberry season to return! This recipe is super easy using box cake mix but could also be completely made from scratch.
Styled shoot from this morning featuring a @gather Styled shoot from this morning featuring a @gatherandgrazecc charcuterie board, @nataliesoj (the best orange juice ever), and @dalmatia_spreads If you are looking to host your own Galentine's Day brunch this year, start planning now!
Starting my Saturday off with a styled shoot featu Starting my Saturday off with a styled shoot featuring a @gatherandgrazecc charcuterie board. The theme of this shoot is Galentine’s Day brunch with a touch of “I had no idea how to make mimosas but I am going to learn.” 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊 Styled branding sessions in central Florida | Galentine’s Day Brunch ideas | Favorite things party for February | Brunch get together with friends
2025 in review. I kept meaning to create this last 2025 in review. I kept meaning to create this last week but the struggle to figure out what to do in 2026 took over (still not sure tbh). 2025 was interesting but not productive at all. I’m so thankful for the small businesses and families who trusted me to capture their year. If all you did was survive in 2025, you’re not alone and that is ok. Here’s to 2026! Was 2025 successful for you?
Cooler weather means comfort dishes. This vegetabl Cooler weather means comfort dishes. This vegetable curry was featured in the fall magazine. A quick and easy comfort dish that warms you up and leaves you satiated.
Putting the final touches on my once a year magazi Putting the final touches on my once a year magazine and I’m thinking about the things I want to accomplish in 2026. I think I want to create a community recipe book next year. Something that features a little something from all the small businesses I love, the people who make our community vibrant. I want it to be more than a book of ingredients but something that tells the story of the people I admire and who make this place what it is. Am I crazy? Possibly. Will I complete it? Maybe. Would it take a village of people to make it a reality? Absolutely.
@mickfarms Hometown Harvest was the perfect way to @mickfarms Hometown Harvest was the perfect way to kick off fall today! The weather was a little gloomy and cool which is my absolute favorite. There were vendors to shop from, food trucks, pumpkin patch (a real one with pumpkins on the vine), sunflower field, and of course all the goodies Mick Farms normally offers. Hometown Harvest is open today until 5 and tomorrow 11-5.
Looking for some fall or cozy inspired reads to ad Looking for some fall or cozy inspired reads to add to your fall TBR? @authormaisymagill has several including Must Love Moss and Moonshine & Must Love Scones and Secrets. (I’ve read these and highly recommend. I can’t wait to make some of the delicious sounding food in them) I haven’t read many of her books but @lauriegilmore_author feels like the queen of seasonal reads. Add The Cinnamon Bun Book Store and The Pumpkin Spice Cafe to your list from her. And lastly, @sydneymadisonbooks has Astor Hill you can add. I haven’t read this one yet as I have been waiting for cooler weather but I met her at a book convention and her book sounds amazing! Grab a charcuterie board from @gatherandgrazecc for a no prep dinner while you curl up with your fall TBR.
Happy October and welcome to my favorite month. Th Happy October and welcome to my favorite month. This is the beginning of a season that unlocks a part of my soul that stays hidden. It is where my adventurous spirit unlocks and opens a world of childlike wonder. Charcuterie board from @gatherandgrazecc
I know it’s still September but checking off havin I know it’s still September but checking off having a charcuterie for dinner to start off my week. Charcuterie board from @gatherandgrazecc
October is my favorite even though we don’t have v October is my favorite even though we don’t have very many days that feel like fall. One of my favorite things is creating my fall bucket list. This is a cute little graphic with some of the items I want to accomplish in October. Feel free to download and use it as your bucket list this fall! What would you add to this bucket list?
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