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Weekly Link Love—Edition 9

2018 Christmas Recap

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At the beginning of the holiday season, a stranger told me that 4.5 years old is the BEST age for Christmas, and he was definitely right. I can’t even begin to explain just how much Quinn enjoyed the “Christmas holiday.” In fact, I’m still smiling just thinking about the wonderful memories we made together! Above, Quinn is sprinkling reindeer food on our lawn before heading out for our Christmas Eve festivities. Christmas Eve started at Funny Farm where we met Greg (Mal’s step-brother), Jen (his wife), and cousin Coraline to open presents and catch up. Then, we were off to my Grammie’s house for her annual Christmas Eve party. Quinn was so excited to spend some quality time with cousin Matthew and Karli. The three of them were so cute together – they’re finally at the age when they can play together! Quinn participated in his first Yankee Swap and scored a beautiful blanket for Mumma! 🙂 Grandma’s Christmas cookies! Christmas morning started bright and early with stocking

Delicious, Crunchy, Caramelized Granola

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If you are home for the holidays and are looking for an easy recipe to enjoy, this crunchy, caramelized granola will be your new go-to! I promised you guys I’d share this recipe for the most delicious granola I’ve ever had. My neighbors brought me a tupperware of it the week Birch was born. I immediately asked for the recipe! My neighbor said it was from a magazine a decade ago and she’s been making it ever since. I made just a few changes to simplify the recipe and call it my own. It’s so easy you can make it with a sleeping baby on your shoulder! I would not consider this granola “health food” because it does have a lot of sugar, but that is what contributes to the caramelized taste that makes it soooo good! But it’s made from real food and other nutritious ingredients so I consider it healthy nonetheless. Like whole grain oats, pecans, and coconut flakes! I love these toasted ones by Dang, but you can use regular coconut too or sub in something else. The sweetness comes from