Versatile Snack Bars
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Versatile Snack Bars

Confession… I sometimes have a hard time finding the balance between balanced meals, snacks, and time. It was far worse when I was younger and had a conventional job at a bank. But still, 2 more kids (nope, now it’s 3), several blog posts, and a craft business later (I don’t do the craft side of my business anymore, but I’m definitely not any less busy), I’m still trying to find a happy medium. I know many of you are out there with the same struggle. I realize this is very much a #firstworldproblem and hopefully, I don’t sound like I’m whining. Truly, I know that I am blessed to be where I am now in comparison to where I was and to be able to share with you all, but balance is key… and finding it is sometimes hard.

Recipe: Apple Pumpkin Muffins
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Recipe: Apple Pumpkin Muffins

The weather is starting to cool and the leaves are changing color here in Wisconsin. As baking in my house becomes more abundant, thanks to the cooling weather, I can’t help but start experimenting.

I love pumpkin and apples and RIGHT NOW they are in abundance! From local farms to farmers’ markets to grocery stores. This just means this is the perfect time to make (and create) all kinds of yummy treats with both. Today it’s Apple Pumpkin Muffins.

Recipe: Zucchini Bread
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Recipe: Zucchini Bread

I try to make recipes that you can adjust for your family. If you actually prefer nuts, you could add 1 cup of walnuts or pecans to it if you wanted. My kids don’t always want nuts in bread like this or the banana bread I make, if I feel like adding nuts, I’ll make muffins instead and split the batter so that I can add nuts to half.

If you make muffins, they will take less time to bake, A LOT let less time, so keep that in mind.